Academic Progress Rules 2009

Overview

The Australian National University Academic Progress Rules 2009 were enacted under the authority of the Programs and Awards Statute 2006, section 8, by the Council of the Australian National University. These rules address the issue of ensuring academic standards and progress within coursework award programs at the university. They outline the conditions under which students may face refusal of re-enrolment in courses or exclusion from their program of study. The rules also provide a framework for students to appeal such decisions, ensuring a fair process is in place. The policy objective of these rules is to maintain academic integrity and provide a structured approach to managing student progress and addressing any academic deficiencies. The Rules were considered and approved by the Council of the University on 29 May 2009, reflecting a thorough consultation process within the university's governance structure.

Scope and Application

The Australian National University Academic Progress Rules 2009 apply specifically to students enrolled in coursework award programs at the Australian National University. The Rules delineate the conditions under which such students may be denied re-enrolment in courses or excluded from their programs of study, thereby establishing a framework for academic progress and standards within the institution. These Rules also provide a structured procedure for students to appeal decisions made under their purview. The scope of the Rules is confined to the academic governance of the Australian National University, with no stated geographic or jurisdictional reach beyond the institution itself. There are no exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds specified within the Rules, but they do incorporate the overarching principles and authority granted under the Programs and Awards Statute 2006. The Rules were developed and approved by the Council of the University, reflecting an internal decision-making process aimed at maintaining academic integrity and fairness in student progression.

Key Provisions

The Australian National University Academic Progress Rules 2009 (the Rules) primarily set out the criteria under which students enrolled in coursework award programs may face restrictions on their re-enrolment in courses or even exclusion from their program of study (sections 1-3). These provisions apply to students who have not met the academic standards set by the University, which may include maintaining a certain grade point average (GPA) or successfully completing a specified number of courses within a given timeframe. According to section 1, a student may be refused re-enrolment if they have failed to meet these academic standards, while section 2 outlines the process for exclusion from a program of study. Section 3 provides the procedures under which students may appeal against decisions made under sections 1 and 2. The Rules impose several obligations on the parties they govern, particularly students enrolled in coursework award programs at the Australian National University. Firstly, students are required to maintain a minimum academic standard as stipulated in section 1, which includes achieving a specified GPA or completing a certain number of courses within a set period. Section 2 further requires students to adhere to the University's academic integrity policies to avoid academic misconduct, which could also lead to exclusion. Additionally, section 3 mandates that students follow the appeal process outlined within the Rules if they wish to contest a decision regarding their re-enrolment or exclusion. In terms of consequences, the Rules establish that failure to meet the academic standards set out in section 1 may result in refusal of re-enrolment in a course or courses. Under section 2, continued non-compliance with academic standards could lead to exclusion from the program of study. The Rules also provide for potential civil consequences if students do not adhere to the procedures outlined in section 3 for appealing decisions. Although the explanatory statement does not detail specific penalties, breaches of the academic standards or non-compliance with the appeal process could lead to students facing disciplinary action, as per the University's broader policies and procedures.