| 7.1 |
there are clearly specified entry standards and procedures regardless of discipline, and that these standards and procedures are documented and applied equitably; |
| 7.2 |
each candidate is advised of guidelines concerning University policies and procedures relating to
postgraduate students, including health and safety, research ethics, intellectual property, minimum resources, equal opportunity and equity, and grievances and appeals; |
| 7.3 |
each candidate is advised of the entitlement for access to University facilities and resources, including the
University Library and educational service facilities such as the Careers Centre, the Counselling Centre, the Dean of Students, the Disability Support Unit, the Health Service, the Student Welfare Office and the Academic Skills and Learning Centre; |
| 7.4 |
there are reporting and review requirements advised to the candidate, via at a minimum an Annual Plan and Progress Report to be completed by the student, chair of the supervisory panel, Head of Department and Prescribed Authority, monitored by the School/Faculty/Centre administration and by the Postgraduate Students Office; and via any Mid-term Review of Progress for PhD candidates carried out by the supervisor and supervisory panel in association with the Head of Department; |
| 7.5 |
there are explicit grievance procedures by which either the student or supervisor/advisor may proceed to
resolve difficulties; |
| 7.6 |
there are explicit procedures for the examination process, including an appeals procedure against decisions; |
| 7.7 |
the Postgraduate Students Office maintains the capacity to administer higher research degree candidature efficiently and effectively across the University, and provides helpful advice to all research students. |
