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Early Intervention and Student Support Policy
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Purpose:
- This policy outlines the University’s principles for identifying students who are at risk of unsatisfactory academic progress, and the processes and intervention approaches to address this.
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Scope:
2.1 This Policy applies to students enrolled in coursework programs at the University of Canberra (UC) and at the University of Canberra College (UCC).
2.2 This Policy does not apply to students undertaking higher degrees by research, as such students are covered by the Higher Degree by Research Academic Progress Policy and any associated procedures.
2.3 This Policy does not apply to students enrolled in English Language and Foundation courses at the University of Canberra College (UCC), as such students are covered by UCC’s ELICOS Student Management Policy and any associated procedures.
2.2 This Policy does not apply to students undertaking higher degrees by research, as such students are covered by the Higher Degree by Research Academic Progress Policy and any associated procedures.
2.3 This Policy does not apply to students enrolled in English Language and Foundation courses at the University of Canberra College (UCC), as such students are covered by UCC’s ELICOS Student Management Policy and any associated procedures.
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Principles:
3.1 The University monitors the academic progress of students to identify students who are at risk of
unsatisfactory academic progress.
3.2 The University implements an early intervention approach to support students who are
identified at risk of unsatisfactory academic progress.
3.3 A holistic, student-centred approach to intervention is implemented, and includes a range of
services to support the academic, medical, psychological and welfare needs of students.
3.4 The level and formality of intervention increases through time and is dependent upon the level of risk of unsatisfactory academic progress.
3.5 A range of channels are used to communicate with students.
3.6Inclusive language is employed in all forms of communication.
unsatisfactory academic progress.
3.2 The University implements an early intervention approach to support students who are
identified at risk of unsatisfactory academic progress.
3.3 A holistic, student-centred approach to intervention is implemented, and includes a range of
services to support the academic, medical, psychological and welfare needs of students.
3.4 The level and formality of intervention increases through time and is dependent upon the level of risk of unsatisfactory academic progress.
3.5 A range of channels are used to communicate with students.
3.6Inclusive language is employed in all forms of communication.
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Responsibilities:
5.
Legislation:
- Disability Standards for Education 2005 established under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992;
- Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 established under the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) Act 2011; and
- National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 (the National Code) established under the Educational Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (Cth).
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Supporting Information:
University statutes & rules
These procedures further adhere to the University’s Statutes and Rules as provided for under the University of Canberra Act 1989 (ACT) as follows:
These procedures further adhere to the University’s Statutes and Rules as provided for under the University of Canberra Act 1989 (ACT) as follows:
- University of Canberra (Academic Progress) Statute 2015
- University of Canberra Academic Progress Rules 2017
- University of Canberra (Courses and Awards) Statute 2010
- University of Canberra Courses and Awards (Courses of Study) Rules 2013
- University of Canberra (Medical Leave) Rules 2017
- Academic Progress (for Coursework Students) Procedure
- Completion within Expected Duration of Study for International Students Policy
- Completion within Expected Duration of Study for International Students Procedure
- Course Delivery by Third Party Providers Policy
- Course Delivery by Third Party Providers Procedure
- Disability Policy
- Deferring, Suspending or Cancelling an International Student’s Enrolment Procedure
- Enrolment Policy
- Privacy Policy
- Student Charter
- Student Mental Health Support Guidelines
- Student Mental Health Support Policy
- Third Party Providers Agreements and Operations Manuals
- Welfare Arrangements for Under 18 International Students Policy
- Welfare Arrangements for Under 18 International Students Procedure
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Definitions:
| Terms | Definitions |
| Nil |
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