1. Allegation Reported
A staff member reasonably suspects that a student has engaged in student misconduct and reports the matter to the Office of the Academic Registrar.
2. Preliminary Investigation
An Inquiry Officer conducts a preliminary investigation and prepares a report for an Authorised Officer.
3. Consideration by the Authorised Officer
The Authorised Officer reviews the allegation and the Inquiry Officer's report and may:
a. Dismiss the matter;
b. Issue a Warning; or
c. Commence either a Pathway 1 or Pathway 2 process.
Pathway 1 Process
The student is provided with an allegation and proposed determination and any proposed Category 1 penalty/ies.
The student has 7 days to respond by accepting or rejecting the proposed determination.
If the student does not respond within 7 days, the determination is taken to be accepted and the matter is finalised.
If the student rejects the proposed determination, the authorised officer considers their response and may:
- Dismiss the matter;
- Issue a Warning;
- Proceed with the proposed Category 1 penalty/ies; or
- Refer the matter to the Pathway 2 process.
Pathway 2 Process
The student is provided with an allegation, any relevant documentation, and information about the range of possible penalties.
The student has 7 days to respond to the allegation.
The Inquiry Officer prepares a report, which is referred to a Student Conduct Panel.
The Student Conduct Panel consists of:
- A Chair appointed by the Academic Registrar;
- A staff member; and
- A student representative.
The Panel may:
- Dismiss the matter;
- Issue a Warning;
- Issue any one or more Category 1 or Category 2 penalties.