Learning, Teaching and Research Committee

This policy describes a key measure through which the College may recognise members of the community who contribute to the life of the College, or are expected to do so, in a substantial and ongoing manner.  

The aim of assessment moderation is to ensure consistency and fairness of the marking and grading processes. Moderation is especially important where units are delivered in multiple modes, at multiple campuses or where there is no quantitative marking rubric. Assessment moderation enhances confidence in assessment outcomes for both academics and students, Assessment moderation is applied at three stages: assessment design and development; marking and grading; and review and student evaluation.

This policy describes the requirements and principles governing the College’s accredited coursework courses. This policy:

• Provides a framework to guide decisions regarding the (re)development of the College’s courses;
• Sets clear responsibilities and accountabilities for approvals and management of the (re)development of academic courses; and
• Ensures that academic course structures, rules and approval processes are transparent, consistent, and fair.

This policy sets the requirements for Annual Course Reviews by the Dean of Studies and appraisal by the ASR and LTR committees for the Academic Board.

This document sets out the College’s policy and process for granting credit for prior learning that contributes towards satisfying the requirements for an award of the College. Credit may be granted based on recognition of formal studies from a previously completed or partially completed program or qualification, and recognition of prior informal or non-formal learning.

To outline how faculty equivalence is determined for ensuring a unit is being delivered by an academic with a qualification that is one level above that which is being taught.
(HESF 3.2.2; 3.2.3c and 3.2.4).

To outline the purpose, membership and terms of reference of the Learning Teaching and Research Committee.

To outline the policy for the delivery of teaching and learning via any technology enhanced learning. The College shall utilise learning technologies and practices that deliver quality teaching which promotes and supports student learning.

The Pedagogy Policy establishes a framework for the development and delivery of courses and units of study that support and integrate with the strategic directions of the College as well as its vision, mission and values. (HESF §1, §2.1)

To identify best practice in the conduct of research by the College and to note the responsibilities of key stakeholders.  

To outline the permissible types of research, key processes to be followed by researchers and important safeguards that must be in place for a research activity to be approved by a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC).

To make clear what is expected of the College students as it relates to conduct, attendance and assessment submissions.

This policy has incorporated the content of student attendance, submissions, late assignments/extension and resubmissions policies, with those being retired from April 2022.