Academic Progress (ANU College of Business and Economics) (Repeal) Order 2009

Overview

The Australian National University Academic Progress (ANU College of Business and Economics) (Repeal) Order 2009 was enacted to address the need to repeal the previously established Academic Progress (ANU College of Business and Economics) Order 2009. This legislative instrument was introduced under the authority of Subrule 10(3) of the Academic Progress Rules 2009 and was designed to streamline and update the academic progression policies within the Australian National University’s College of Business and Economics. The objective of this repeal was to ensure that the academic progression rules are current, relevant, and effectively support the educational needs of the students and faculty within the college. The Order was thoroughly reviewed and approved by the Council of the University on 4 December 2009, reflecting a formal and considered process in its development and enactment.

Scope and Application

The Australian National University Academic Progress (ANU College of Business and Economics) (Repeal) Order 2009 serves to repeal the Academic Progress (ANU College of Business and Economics) Order 2009. This instrument applies to the Australian National University, specifically within the College of Business and Economics, and pertains to the academic progress policies that were previously governed by the repealed order. The repeal of the order signifies a change in the regulatory framework governing academic progress for students in this particular college at the university. The scope of this legislation is confined to the internal academic policies of the Australian National University and does not extend to other institutions or jurisdictions. The order operates under the authority of Subrule 10(3) of the Academic Progress Rules 2009, and it was approved by the Council of the University on 4 December 2009. The repeal signifies an internal restructuring or adjustment in the academic governance within the university, and no external entities, industries, or conduct beyond the scope of the university's internal academic policies are affected by this legislation.

Key Provisions

The Australian National University Academic Progress (ANU College of Business and Economics) (Repeal) Order 2009 (the Order) was made under subrule 10(3) of the Academic Progress Rules 2009. The primary purpose of this Order, as stated in the explanatory statement, is to repeal the previous Academic Progress (ANU College of Business and Economics) Order 2009. The Order itself does not incorporate any documents by reference and was considered and approved by the Council of the University on 4 December 2009, as noted in the explanatory statement. The key sections of the Order focus on the repeal of the previous academic progress order, which was specifically tailored to the ANU College of Business and Economics. By enacting this repeal, the Order effectively removes the bespoke academic progression rules that were previously in place for the college, aligning the academic progression policies with the broader university-wide rules. This means that students within the ANU College of Business and Economics will now be governed by the general academic progress rules of the university, rather than the specific rules that were previously applicable. The Order imposes several obligations on the ANU, its staff, and students. Primarily, it mandates that the university's academic progress rules be uniformly applied across all colleges, including the ANU College of Business and Economics. This ensures consistency in the application of academic standards and progression criteria across the institution. Furthermore, it requires the university to ensure that all students are made aware of the changes in policy and understand the new academic progression rules that now apply to them. In terms of consequences for non-compliance, the Order itself does not explicitly outline any specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breach. However, as the repeal aligns with the overarching Academic Progress Rules 2009, any failure to comply with these rules could result in disciplinary action under the university's policies. The Academic Progress Rules 2009 may include provisions for academic misconduct, which could lead to penalties such as academic probation, suspension, or even expulsion for students. The university’s disciplinary processes would be the primary means through which any breaches of academic standards are addressed, with penalties being determined in accordance with the university’s disciplinary framework.