| Title | Code | Type | Owner | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Board Rules | UR001 | University Rule | ECU Council | These Rules are made pursuant to Statute No. 24 Academic Board. |
| Academic Integrity | PL276 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | This policy articulates the principles underpinning the University’s commitment to academic integrity and sets out the framework for promoting and assuring academic integrity in all aspects of learning, teaching and research at the University. |
| Academic Leadership Roles | PL164 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | To define the Academic Leadership roles at ECU and outline the key principles by which these roles are appointed, remunerated and managed. |
| Academic Medals | PL269 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | This policy prescribes the basis for the award of the following Academic Medals: • University Medal; • University Research Medal; • School Medal; and • School Research Medal |
| Academic Misconduct Rules (Students) | UR002 | University Rule | ECU Council | These Rules are made under Statute No. 22 Student Conduct. |
| Academic Prizes | PL001 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | To provide a framework to guide and assist the University in the establishment and administration of academic prizes with the accompanying Academic Prizes Procedure and the Application for a New or Replacement Academic Prize. |
| Academic Progression [UNDER REVIEW] | PL027 | Policy | Pro Vice Chancellor (Education) | This policy was formerly entitled Board of Examiners. The intent of this policy is to detail ECU processes and procedures relating to the determination of student results and progression through courses. |
| Academic Regalia Rules | UR003 | University Rule | ECU Council | These Rules may be cited as the Academic Regalia Rules and are made pursuant to Statute 26 Conferral and Presentation of Awards of the University. |
| Academic Staff Performance Expectations and Outcomes Framework – ASPEO | PL238 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | The ECU Academic Staff Performance Expectations and Outcomes (ASPEO) Framework provides Academic staff clarity on performance expectations in the core areas of academic work. There are three core areas of academic work at ECU: - Learning and Teaching; - Research and Research Training; and - University Service. |
| Academic Staff Promotion | PL162 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | To establish an academic promotion system that is merit-based, equitable and recognises and rewards sustained achievement in alignment with the University's strategic priorities and relevant frameworks. |
| Academic Study Leave | PL136 | Policy | Director Human Resources Service Centre | This policy provides the framework for the availability of Academic Study Leave to eligible academic staff at the University. |
| Academic Workloads | PL284 | Policy | Director Human Resources Service Centre | To ensure the total workload allocated to an academic employee is fair and reasonable, and to provide details of processes to be followed where an academic employee seeks a review of their allocated workload. |
| Acceptable Use of Information Systems | PL268 | Policy | Chief Information Officer | This policy guides and directs acceptable use of University Information Systems. |
| Acceptance of Gifts by ECU Staff | PL206 | Policy | Director and General Legal Counsel, Strategic and Governance Services | The intent of the policy is to provide directions for ECU staff in the event they are offered Gifts by internal or external parties. |
| Access to Information Relating to ECU Staff and/or Students for Research Purposes | PL043 | Policy | Director Student Services Centre and Director Human Resource Service Centre | To assist the University in the administration and management of requests to access information relating to the Universitys staff and/or students for research purposes. |
| Access to Personal Files | PL129 | Policy | Director Human Resource Services Centre | This policy outlines the processes whereby staff can access personal files. |
| Accumulated Operating Surpluses | PL084 | Policy | Chief Financial Officer | To provide the principles for managing and reporting accumulated operating surpluses. |
| Admission, Enrolment and Academic Progress Rules | UR004 | University Rule | ECU Council | These rules are made under Statute No 30 Admission, Enrolment and Academic Progress. |
| Admission, Enrolment and Academic Progress Rules - EFFECTIVE PRIOR TO 1 JANUARY 2021 | UR004 | University Rule | ECU Council | These rules are made under Statute No 30 Admission, Enrolment and Academic Progress. |
| Admissions | PL038 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | This policy articulates the principles for determining admission into all Courses at the University and the Pathways through which eligibility for Course entry can be demonstrated. |
| Advertising | PL064 | Policy | Director, Brand and Marketing | The purpose of this policy is to promote and maintain the ECU Brand through its advertising, in a manner which enhances the strategic vision and direction of the University. |
| Alcohol and Other Drugs Management | PL110 | Policy | Director Human Resources Service Centre | This policy outlines the principles guiding the University’s management of alcohol and other drugs by workers, students, visitors and unpaid appointees. |
| Appointment Emeritus Professor, Honorary, Adjunct & Visiting Academic Staff | PL185 | Policy | Director Human Resources Services Centre | This policy defines the titles, roles and appointment practices for Emeritus, Professor, Honorary, Adjunct and Visiting academic staff positions offered by Edith Cowan University. |
| Assessment | PL281 | Policy | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) | This policy sets out the principles to be applied to all assessment related activities for Units (other than VET Courses) at the University. |
| Assets and Tracked Non-Capital Items | PL076 | Policy | Chief Financial Officer | This Policy establishes the framework for the consistent approach to the planning, ordering, deployment, tracking, monitoring and retirement of Assets and Tracked Non-Capital Items and to ensure that appropriate records are maintained in order to ensure their stewardship whilst adhering to applicable laws, legislation and regulations and driving continuous improvement of the assets. |
| Authorship, Publication of Research, and Peer Review | PL046 | Policy | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) | Researchers have a responsibility to their colleagues and the wider community to disseminate a full account of their research and to acknowledge those who have contributed to it. The University promotes an environment of collegiality, honesty, integrity, accuracy and responsibility in the authoring, reviewing and publication of research findings. |
| Banking and Receipting | PL071 | Policy | Director Student Services Centre | This policy describes the banking and receipting arrangements of the University |
| Business Continuity Management | PL204 | Policy | Director Risk and Assurance Services Centre | Edith Cowan University (ECU) shall conduct Business Continuity Planning to minimise any disruption to the continuity of its operations. ECU shall take the necessary steps to ensure the restoration of operational activities as soon as possible following an emergency or critical incident. |
| Cash and Cheque - Collection, Handling and Banking | PL235 | Policy | Chief Financial Officer | This Policy identifies the cash collection, handling and banking arrangements at ECU. |
| Compliance | PL203 | Policy | Director and General Legal Counsel, Strategic and Governance Services | This policy seeks to: 1.1. Provide a uniform approach to ensure ECU meets the compliance obligations that impact on the Universitys operations; 1.2. Promote an effective compliance culture at ECU; 1.3. Uphold good corporate governance practices; and 1.4. Effectively manage identified compliance risks facing the University. |
| Conduct of Ethical Human Research | PL008 | Policy | Director Office of Research and Innovation | This document outlines the policy and procedures for the conduct of ethical research involving human participants at Edith Cowan University. It provides guidance for staff and students in considering the many ethical issues involved in conducting research with human participants. |
| Conduct of Ethical Research and Teaching Involving Animals | PL010 | Policy | Director Office of Research and Innovation | This document outlines the policy and procedures for the ethical conduct of research and teaching involving animals at Edith Cowan University. It provides guidance for staff and students in considering the many ethical issues involved in the use of animals for research and teaching. |
| Conferral and Presentation of Academic Awards [UNDER REVIEW] | PL033 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | The purpose of this policy is for Council to prescribe the process and procedures for the conferral and presentation of academic awards, pursuant to the requirements of University Statute No. 26 Conferral and Presentation of Awards of the University. The conferral and presentation processes for ECU’s honorary awards are described separately in the University policy: Honorary Awards of the University. |
| Conflicts of Interest | PL259 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | This policy provides a framework for the disclosure and subsequent management of conflicts of interest and outlines the principles, roles, responsibilities and procedures that govern the Universitys process. |
| Consultancy and Secondary Employment | PL154 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | This policy outlines the framework within which ECU employees are to undertake consulting work in the name of the University or, in a personal capacity, engage in secondary employment. |
| Consultation on Workplace Change | PL289 | Policy | Director Human Resources Service Centre | This policy outlines the University’s commitment and obligation to consult with affected employees about major change that is likely to have a significant effect. Consultation also includes changes to regular roster or ordinary hours of work. |
| Contractor's Policy | PL115 | Policy | Manager Buildings and Services | The University is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all persons on University campuses. The University strives to ensure that all activities and infrastructure on University grounds are fully compliant with relevant laws, statutes and standards. This policy targets all contractors, sub-contractors and their employees who are engaged in work associated with the University’s building structure, building fabric and building services. |
| Controlled Entities | PL296 | Policy | Chief Financial Officer | The intent of this policy is to: (a) provide direction on the establishment, abolishment or change in control of any Controlled Entity; and (b) ensure that each Controlled Entity is managed appropriately and meets its stated objectives. This policy is to be read in conjunction with the University’s policy PL069 – Joint Arrangements. |
| Copyright - Online High-Use Collection | PL074 | Policy | University Librarian | This policy provides for the centralised management of digitised text-based materials that are copied and communicated in reliance on Part VB Statutory Licence Scheme and ensures compliance with the Copyright Act. |
| Corporate Governance Statement | PL056 | Policy | Director and General Legal Counsel, Strategic and Governance Services | This document is intended to assist current and future members of Council, and executive management and senior staff of the University in carrying out their respective roles. Furthermore, it is intended to inform staff and student members of the broader University community about governance processes at the University, while also serving a similar purpose for the external community, including stakeholders such as governments. |
| Council Standing Orders | UR006 | University Rule | ECU Council | (1) These Standing Orders regulate the conduct of meetings of the Council and Committees. (2) These Standing Orders are intended to result in: (a) better decision making by the Council and Committees; (b) the orderly and efficient conduct of meetings dealing with the University's business; and (c) greater understanding of the rules governing the conduct of meetings. |
| Creation and Management of Contracts | PL059 | Policy | Chief Financial Officer Finance and Business Services Centre | To establish consistent management practices with respect to: - The University entering into and managing Contracts and MoUs in a manner which facilitates University business, minimises risk, maximises opportunity and adds value; - University staff understanding their responsibilities under a Contract; and - Ensuring the obligations under a Contract are performed by relevant parties as intended. |
| Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning | PL031 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | [Formerly the Advanced Standing policy] This policy articulates the principles underpinning the granting of Credit towards the completion of a Course based on prior or concurrent learning in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015 and the AQF Qualifications Pathways Policy. |
| Critical Incident Management | PL202 | Policy | Director and General Legal Counsel, Strategic and Governance Services | This policy provides a framework for the University’s response to a critical incident in the period immediately following the incident, and for the management of longer term consequences arising from such an incident. |
| Curriculum Approval, Amendment and Accreditation | PL291 | Policy | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) | This policy articulates the principles for the creation, approval, improvement or Archival of Curriculum Items. It ensures that Award Courses are accredited in line with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015 and other applicable legislative requirements, and in line with Professional Accreditation requirements, irrespective of the delivery location or mode of learning. |
| Curriculum Design | PL282 | Policy | Pro Vice Chancellor (Education) | This policy outlines the principles to be applied in the design of the University’s coursework curriculum to support a distinctive whole-of-institution approach. The principles set out in this policy shall guide the development and renewal of the University’s curriculum and form the basis for transparent approval and review processes irrespective of the location or mode of learning. |
| Curriculum Evaluation and Review | PL245 | Policy | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) | This policy informs staff and other persons responsible for the design and delivery of curriculum at ECU of the approaches and principles to be applied in the evaluation and review of all curriculum items. |
| Determining Professional Equivalence for Staff Qualifications | PL280 | Policy | Pro Vice Chancellor (Education) | This policy outlines the principles and guidelines to ensure ECU staff who teach, coordinate or assess courses or units are appropriately qualified in accordance with the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015. |
| Diversity and Inclusion Employment | PL298 | Policy | Director Human Resources Service Centre | The purpose of this policy is to ensure all ECU staff are provided with fair and reasonable opportunities to pursue career progression based on their abilities and qualifications in accordance with federal and state equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation. |
| ECU Access Control | PL263 | Policy | Manager Campus Operations and Resources | The purpose of this policy is to ensure that access to internal and external areas of University premises are managed, allocated and secured in a controlled manner. The policy also seeks to inform staff of their responsibilities in regard to access matters. |
| ECU Branding and Logo | PL261 | Policy | Director, Brand and Marketing | The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines to ensure that the ECU Brand is protected and promoted positively at all times. This policy outlines the process for the correct use of the ECU Brand and ECU Logo, and also provides a framework for the rules governing the development of new logos. |
| ECU Excellence Framework | PL248 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | To outline the framework that governs ECU’s approach to quality assurance, quality management and performance improvement. The Excellence Framework is flexible and can be applied to legislation, regulatory requirements and policy development. |
| ECU Flags | PL068 | Policy | Manager, Customer Services Team | The purpose of this policy is to clarify arrangements for the display of the Australian National flag, State flag of Western Australia, Australian Aboriginal Flag, and other flags on the campuses of Edith Cowan University (ECU). |
| ECU Master Key Management | PL118 | Policy | Manager Campus Operations and Resources | The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the University’s internal and external master, sub master and service master keys are managed, allocated and secured in a controlled way and to inform staff of their responsibilities when issued with University master keys. |
| ECU Print | PL270 | Policy | Director Facilities and Services | This policy details how print solutions are managed in line with the Edith Cowan University (ECU), Managed Print Services (MPS) solution. |
| ECU Project Management | PL264 | Policy | Vice-President (Corporate Services) | The purpose of the ECU Project Management policy is to outline essential elements in the management of all projects. The extent to which these elements of project management should be applied is dependent on consideration of factors that take into account all the risks of delivering the required outcomes as well as providing an appropriate and standard application of project management to projects. |
| ECU Strategic Research Institutes and Centres | PL300 | Policy | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) | This Policy and its related Procedures outline the principles for the establishment, governance, performance, management and closure of ECU Strategic Research Institutes and Centres. This Policy applies to ECU Strategic Research Institutes and Centres established under this Policy. |
| ECU Technology Governance | PL255 | Policy | Chief Information Officer | The purpose of the ECU Technology Governance Policy is to align investment decisions relating to Information Technology to ECU's: - Strategic Priorities; - Information Technology Roadmap; - Information Technology Architecture; and - Strategic Procurement Policies. |
| Edith Cowan University Act 1984 | ECU Act | ECU Council | An Act to establish and incorporate Edith Cowan University and for incidental and other purposes. | |
| Electrical Safety | PL113 | Policy | Director and CIO – Digital and Campus Services | To support the University’s goal of providing and maintaining, so far as is reasonably practicable, a safe and healthy work environment for anyone who may work with or use electrical plant, equipment and installations. This policy should be read in conjunction with the Electrical Safety Guidelines. |
| Email Policy | PL239 | Policy | Director Marketing and Communications Services Centre | This policy outlines the responsibilities of ECU staff when using email. The policy also assists staff to be aware of some of the policy and legal issues which apply to emails. |
| Engagement of Casual Academic Employees | PL288 | Policy | Director Human Resources Service Centre | This policy sets out casual activities and details for engaging casual academic employees, in accordance with the conditions of employment set out in the University’s Industrial Instrument. |
| Enrolment Loads for International Students | PL042 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | This policy establishes a framework within which the University will monitor and manage the satisfactory progression and completion of international students within the Registered Duration of their course. Specifically this policy addresses Part 4 of the Educational Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and the National Code. |
| Entertainment and Catering Expenditure | PL247 | Policy | Chief Financial Officer | The purpose of this policy is to provide a consistent approach to expenditure relating to official hospitality, catering and entertainment across the University. |
| Environmental Management of Information Technology | PL116 | Policy | Chief Information Officer | This document outlines the management of energy and paper consumption with respect to the Information Technology environment. It also sets out our commitment to reduce our environmental impact and reducing associated costs by ensuring that computer resources, multi-function devices and SOE’s operate at their most efficient levels. |
| Ergonomics | PL224 | Policy | Director Human Resource Services Centre | This policy identifies the responsible parties in maintaining correct ergonomics in the workplace in accordance with the various University Guidelines for Computer Use. Adherence to this policy will assist with the reduction of Workers Compensation claims costs and improved staff productivity. |
| Facility Emergency Evacuation | PL112 | Policy | Manager Campus Operations and Resources | This policy is to ensure that the University complies with the requirements of Australian Standard AS3745-2010 Planning for Emergencies in Facilities. It also aims to achieve the University’s goal in providing and maintaining, so far as is reasonably practicable, a safe and healthy work environment for its students, staff and visitors. |
| Fees Rules | UR007 | University Rule | ECU Council | These Rules are made under Edith Cowan University Statute No 31 Fees. |
| First Aid | PL157 | Policy | Director Human Resource Services Centre | The University will endeavour to ensure that, as far as is reasonably practicable, first aid supplies and assistance are available to achieve and maintain the desired level of first aid coverage. |
| Fitness to Study | PL302 | Policy | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) | The University is committed to the safety and wellbeing of its Students and the wider University community. It recognises that an inclusive and proactive approach to fitness to study related matters, as outlined in this Policy and its related Procedures, can assist Student success. Where practicable, the University will make reasonable adjustments to studies and University activities to accommodate fitness to study concerns, while maintaining the University’s academic and conduct standards. |
| Flexible Working Hours | PL121 | Policy | Director Human Resource Services Centre | To assist and increase awareness of flexible working arrangements that may be applied, and to provide support and guidance to employees making such requests, and to line managers responsible for considering such requests. |
| Foundation Rules | UR008 | University Rule | ECU Council | These Rules are made pursuant to Statute No. 17 Edith Cowan University Foundation. |
| Fraud and Misconduct Prevention and Management | PL205 | Policy | Director and General Legal Counsel, Strategic and Governance Services | This policy seeks to: • Protect the University’s assets, interests and reputation; • Ensure a fair and coordinated approach by the University in dealing with suspected acts of fraud, corruption and misconduct; • Where appropriate, endeavour to safeguard the rights of individuals who are subject to the operation of this policy; and • Ensure that the University meets its reporting obligations under section 28 of the Corruption, Crime and Misconduct Act (WA) 2003 and other relevant external agencies. |
| Functions on Campus | PL120 | Policy | Manager, Customer Services Team | To outline the requirements of formal functions on campus, how they will be managed and conducted, including the responsibilities of personnel involved with the organisation of the functions. |
| Fundraising Ethics | PL241 | Policy | Vice-President (Corporate Services) | The intent of this policy is to provide a framework to guide and assist University staff in the ethical management of fundraising activities and relationships between the University and prospective and existing donors. |
| Fundraising at ECU | PL242 | Policy | Vice-President (Corporate Services) | The intent of this policy is to provide a framework to guide and assist the University in the coordination and management of University fundraising activities. |
| General Misconduct Rules (Students) | UR009 | University Rule | ECU Council | These Rules are made under Statute No.22 Student Conduct. |
| Glossary | Glossary | Director and General Legal Counsel, Strategic and Governance Services | The purpose of this glossary is to harmonise the use of keywords and phrases across University Rules, By-Laws, policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure consistency of use and to enhance readability. | |
| Graduation Ceremony Attendance | PL097 | Policy | Manager Corporate Events | This policy provides advice for students and staff in regards to attendance of Edith Cowan University's Graduation ceremonies. |
| Grievance Resolution | PL225 | Policy | Director Human Resource Services Centre | The purpose of this policy is to, in conjunction with the Grievance Procedures outlined within the relevant industrial agreement: a. Provide guidelines and formalised procedures to assist in the prompt resolution of work related grievances. b. Help managers negotiate resolutions with aggrieved employees fairly and impartially. c. Help employees resolve grievances at the lowest possible operational level within ECU. d. Promote consistency in the way similar matters are managed across ECU. |
| Hazardous Chemicals | PL158 | Policy | Director Human Resource Services | The University will ensure that, so far as is reasonably practicable, workers, students, or other persons at the University workplace are not exposed to levels of hazardous chemicals above the exposure standards published in the Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Workplace in Western Australia and the National Exposure Standards [NOHSC: 1003 (1995)]. |
| Hazardous Manual Tasks | PL150 | Policy | Director Human Resource Services Centre | This policy outlines the Universitys policy related to identification, assessment and control of hazardous manual tasks. |
| Health and Safety Policy | PL139 | Policy | Director Human Resource Services Centre | This Policy outlines the scope, commitment and responsibilities of the University with respect to providing, maintaining and continuously improving, so far as is reasonably practicable, a safe and healthy working and learning environment for its workers, students and the community. |
| Honorary Awards of the University | PL004 | Policy | University Secretary | This policy prescribes the criteria, nomination and approval process for Honorary Awards and conferral of the title of Emeritus Professor. |
| Infection Control | PL155 | Policy | Director Human Resource Services Centre | Specifically, this policy aims to: a) Reduce the risk of exposure to biohazardous and infectious materials and body fluids and minimise the likelihood of transmission of infection. b) Support and protect workers, students and visitors who have an infectious disease from discrimination, harassment or vilification. |
| Information Security | PL265 | Policy | Director and CIO – Digital and Campus Services | This policy defines the information security requirements for the protection of all information held by Edith Cowan University. Maintaining the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of any information that is stored and processed by the University or has originated from within the University’s electronic and hard copy systems is a requirement of all Authorised Users of ECU information and record management keeping systems. |
| Information Technology (Under Review) | PL199 | Policy | Chief Information Officer | To establish direction, procedures and requirements to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of University information, communication and computing services. |
| Institutional Repository | PL214 | Policy | University Librarian | The intent of this policy is to provide a publicly accessible, permanent and searchable digital repository of research output produced by staff, postgraduate students and affiliated authors of Edith Cowan University. |
| Integrated Risk Management | PL201 | Policy | Director and General Legal Counsel, Strategic and Governance Services | The aim of this policy is to provide a framework for the management of the risks associated with all University activities. |
| Intellectual Property | PL234 | Policy | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) | This Policy aims to: (a)provide guidance for staff and students on the practices of the University with respect to intellectual property; and (b)protect the interests of staff members, students and the University arising from the creation, protection and commercialisation of intellectual property. |
| Internal Loans | PL082 | Policy | Chief Financial Officer | This policy provides principles for the approval and administration of Internal Loans. |
| Internal Temporary Appointments | PL191 | Policy | Director Human Resourses Services Centre | To provide the framework in which Internal Temporary Appointments of existing University employees are managed in an effective manner. |
| International Student Tuition Fee Refund | PL213 | Policy | Manager Student Finance & SSC Business Manager | The purpose of this policy is to clarify International students’ entitlement to refund of fees and relevant processes, as required under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act). |
| Investment | PL081 | Policy | Chief Financial Officer Finance and Business Services Centre | This policy provides the framework and guidelines for the University's Investment Portfolio. |
| Joint Arrangements | PL069 | Policy | Chief Financial Officer | This policy provides direction on the establishment of Joint Arrangements and will apply to: i. Business Undertakings entered into by ECU; ii. Commercialisation of ECU Intellectual Property; and iii. Research Collaborations. |
| Joint Doctor of Philosophy Programs | PL251 | Policy | Deputy-Vice-Chancellor (Research) | This policy sets out the criteria for approval and process to establish a joint PhD program between two institutions. |
| Lands and Traffic By-Laws | BL001 | By-Law | ECU Council | Under the powers conferred by section 29 of the Edith Cowan University Act 1984, the Council of the University has made the following by-laws. These by-laws have been made by the Council for the good control and management of University lands. |
| Laptop and Desktop Leasing | PL293 | Policy | Chief Financial Officer | This policy establishes the framework for the consistent approach to the planning, ordering, deployment, tracking, monitoring and retirement of laptops and desktops that are acquired through the leasing process. |
| Leave | PL287 | Policy | Director Human Resources Service Centre | To assist and increase awareness of leave available to staff, and flexibility arrangements that may be applied. |
| Lecture Capture | PL295 | Policy | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) | Policy is effective from 3 June 2019. This policy outlines the principles to be applied by the University, in relation to the recording of all undergraduate and postgraduate Lectures in technology-enabled dedicated teaching spaces. Lecture Capture complements in-person attendance by Students at Lectures and provides an additional learning resource for Students. |
| Library Collection | PL040 | Policy | University Librarian | The Library Collection Development Policy of Edith Cowan University enables staff to make purchasing and related decisions about material to be added to the library collection. |
| Library Rules | UR010 | University Rule | ECU Council | These Rules are made pursuant to section 1(a) of Statute No. 4 - Rules of the University. |
| PL104 | Policy | Manager Campus Operations and Resources | The purpose of this policy is to: - ensure that mail received by the University reaches the appropriate staff member in an efficient and systematic manner; - ensure that outgoing mail is processed by the University's mailroom in an efficient and systematic manner, - ensure that the privacy of staff is preserved; and - ensure outgoing mail is collected and delivered to the Australia Post appointed contractor for processing. | |
| Management for Performance System (MPS) | PL166 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | The University is committed to strengthening organisational capabilities and building a strong performance culture through effective performance planning and review, professional development, training and career management, to achieve its strategic priorities. Performance planning and reviews provides staff with the opportunity to reach their potential through actively identifying and achieving professional and personal goals, which align with University priorities and other relevant planning frameworks. |
| Management of Misconduct and/or Serious Misconduct | PL186 | Policy | Director Human Resources Service Centre | Previously titled - Misconduct and Serious Misconduct - General Staff. The ECU Code of Conduct defines required employee behaviour and this policy details the processes that are to be followed where alleged breaches of conduct occur. |
| Management of Research Candidature in Bachelor of Honours Degrees | PL228 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | This policy governs all aspects of the management of research programs in Bachelor Honours Degrees at Edith Cowan University. |
| Management of Student Loans | PL078 | Policy | Manager Student Finance & SSC Business Manager | The intent of this policy is to provide guidance on the management of student loan funds at Edith Cowan University (ECU). |
| Management of Trade Credit and Receivables | PL070 | Policy | Chief Financial Officer | The Management of Trade Credit and Receivables policy sets out the principles for managing the University's receivables and related credit exposures. |
| Managing Violence in the Workplace | PL178 | Policy | Director Human Resource Services | This policy seeks to offer guidance on the manner in which Edith Cowan University and its staff will effectively respond to, manage and address alleged incidents of violence in the workplace. |
| Media | PL220 | Policy | Director, Brand and Marketing | This policy outlines the responsibilities of ECU staff and Council members when engaging with the media, and is intended to ensure that media interaction is effectively handled and constructive. |
| Miscellaneous Room Bookings | PL106 | Policy | Manager Campus Operations and Resources | To identify the different categories of room bookings available within the University and to define the policy requirements in respect of miscellaneous room bookings. |
| Mobile Devices and University Subscribed Home Internet Services | PL271 | Policy | Chief Information Officer | The purpose of this policy is to define accepted practices and responsibilities for the use of any Mobile Device that connects to the University’s network and information systems and for the use of Subscribed Home Internet Services used for University business. |
| Multifaith Chaplaincy Service | PL100 | Policy | Director Student Services Centre | This policy provides clarity and consistency for the delivery, human resource management, administration and management of the ECU Multifaith Chaplaincy Service. |
| Naming | PL054 | Policy | Vice-President (Corporate Services) | The intent of this policy is to provide a framework to guide and assist the University in the naming of physical and academic Projects in recognition of substantial support received through donations. |
| Noise Management | PL153 | Policy | Director Human Resource Services Centre | The University will ensure that, so far as is reasonably practicable workers, students and visitors at a University workplace are not exposed to noise above the exposure standard as set out in the Occupational Safety and Health and Regulations 1996. |
| Nominations For Appointment To Council, Boards And Committees Of Council | PL079 | Policy | Council Secretary | This policy outlines the process which will be used by Council in directly appointing members to Council, Boards or Council Committees, or for recommending members to the State Minister for Education for appointment. |
| Non-Award Study Programs | PL272 | Policy | Pro Vice Chancellor (Education) | Provide ECU staff with a framework for the development of non-award courses in a tertiary environment. |
| OS-HELP Loan Scheme [UNDER REVIEW] | PL257 | Policy | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching Learning and International) | This policy sets out the principles and processes which the University will follow in assessing OS-HELP loan applications from students. |
| Off-campus Higher Degree by Research | PL292 | Policy | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) | This policy outlines the requirements for enrolling a Higher Degree by Research candidate in an off-campus or external mode. |
| Official Edith Cowan University Portraits | PL087 | Policy | Council Secretary | The intent of this policy is to create consistency and guidelines for the commissioning, creation and ownership of all Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor portraits. |
| Open Access to Research | PL250 | Policy | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) | This policy enables researchers funded by either the Australian Research Council (ARC) or the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to meet the obligations of the open access policies of these funding agencies which require authors to make the results of their research publicly accessible. To maximise the benefits from research, publications resulting from research activities supported by these Government agencies must be disseminated as broadly as possible to allow access by other researchers and the wider community. |
| Organisation Structure and Position Establishment | PL156 | Policy | Director Human Resource Services | To ensure the University provides an effective and consistent approach to the establishment of new General Staff positions, determination of a positions classification and management of its staffing establishment that records the organisations structure, reporting relationships and position details, to accurately reflect current operations. |
| Overseas Student Transfer | PL254 | Policy | Director Student Administration | Formerly known as the International Student Re-packaging, Release or Withdrawal Policy. This policy sets out: (a) when and how an Overseas Student wishing to transfer from the University is required to request a transfer from the University; and (b) the principles and processes on which the University will assess Overseas Student requests to transfer, where they have not completed six months of their Principal Course. |
| Parental Leave | PL188 | Policy | Director Human Resource Services Centre | This Policy outlines the conditions and process for applying for Parental Leave. Leave entitlements are provided through the Enterprise Agreement and relevant legislation including the National Employment Standards (NES). |
| Parking and Traffic Management on Campus | PL107 | Policy | Manager Campus Operations and Resources | To outline the University’s objectives and policies relating to the management of parking and traffic on campus. |
| Personal Protective Equipment | PL151 | Policy | Director Human Resource Services Centre | This policy outlines responsibilities for the provision, maintenance and the specific requirements of personal protective equipment (PPE). |
| Policy Framework [UNDER REVIEW] | PL086 | Policy | University Secretary | This Policy provides a framework for the development and maintenance of University policies and is intended to increase consistency and transparency in decision-making across the University. Edith Cowan University students and staff should be able to access a cohesive, relevant and easily managed group of policies which have broad University application. ECU policies will normally be accessible externally. |
| Post-nominals [UNDER REVIEW] | PL016 | Policy | Manager Quality and Academic Governance | The intent of this policy is to guide the allocation and style of post-nominals used for ECU courses. |
| Postgraduate Research Training | PL266 | Policy | Dean Graduate Research School | The intent of this policy is establish fair, transparent and equitable standards to deliver postgraduate research training at Edith Cowan University, and to ensure the maintenance of high standards within higher degree by research programs. |
| Posthumous Conferral of an Award [UNDER REVIEW] | PL028 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | This policy provides guidance on the conferral of an award in the situation in which a student of the University dies before completion of the requirements of an award in which he or she is enrolled. |
| Pregnancy and Breastfeeding at Work | PL233 | Policy | Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Equity & Indigenous) | The University provides employees who are pregnant or breastfeeding with appropriate support arrangements to ensure that they may continue their employment. This policy describes the mutual responsibilities of the University and employees in taking all reasonable steps to accommodate women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. |
| Prevention of Harassment, Bullying, Discrimination and Violence | PL124 | Policy | Director Human Resources Services Centre | Edith Cowan University (ECU or the University) is committed to providing safe and inclusive work and learning environments, and intends to minimise the risk of inappropriate behaviours such as bullying and all unlawful forms of harassment, discrimination and assault (including racial harassment, racial vilification, sexual harassment, sexual assault, other forms of violence and victimisation), in accordance with our duty of care. |
| Pricing | PL095 | Policy | Chief Financial Officer | This policy provides direction on the pricing of goods and/or services for Commercial or Research activities at ECU. For the avoidance of doubt, this policy does not apply where ECU is pricing for internal purposes, including wholly owned or controlled entities nor to student tuition fees which are covered by the Tuition Unit and Incidental Fee Setting policy (ad062). |
| Privacy Policy | PL090 | Policy | Director Office of Governance Services | To support privacy of data through appropriate management of personal and health information of students, staff and third parties. |
| Probation All Employees | PL138 | Policy | Director Human Resource Services Centre | To outline the structure of a formal probation period. This includes the setting of objectives consistent with the University’s behavioural expectations, the establishment and review of performance expectations during the probation period, and making decisions on the final probation outcome. |
| Professional Development Fund | PL290 | Policy | Director Human Resources Service Centre | To inform eligible employees of the requirements and procedures regarding an application for funds through the Professional Development Fund. |
| Professional Development for Teaching Staff | PL019 | Policy | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) | To improve teaching capabilities at ECU by addressing the professional development needs of teaching staff through the design and delivery of targeted and contextualized professional development for teaching staff at all career phases. |
| Public Complaints Policy | PL252 | Policy | Director and General Legal Counsel, Strategic and Governance Services | This policy outlines the principles, roles and responsibilities that govern the Universitys handling of complaints from members of the public. |
| Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Country | PL101 | Policy | Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Equity & Indigenous) | This policy provides guidance on culturally-appropriate recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: • at the commencement of significant ECU events, including the distinction between a Welcome to Country and an Acknowledgement of Country; • at the commencement of semester; and • in important ECU publications (official documents and webpages). |
| Records Management | PL057 | Policy | Manager Information Management and Archives Services | This policy will: - facilitate management of University Records as a University asset and information resource in order to meet operational business needs, - provide the framework for underlying procedures and guidelines on the record keeping roles and responsibilities of all employees in the University; and - facilitate ECU compliance with the requirements of the State Records Act 2000 (WA). |
| Recruitment, Selection and Appointment | PL168 | Policy | Director Human Resource Service Centre | To define the Universitys approach to recruitment, selection, appointment and recognition of prior service (transfer of leave credits). |
| Redundancy and Redeployment | PL286 | Policy | Director Human Resources Service Centre | This policy outlines the University’s commitment to ensure Redundancy processes are consistent with the principles within the ECU Code of Conduct and obligations within the Industrial Instrument. |
| Remission Of Tuition Fees [UNDER REVIEW] | PL221 | Policy | Manager, Student Progress | The intent of this policy is to determine how Edith Cowan University administers remission (removal) of debt (HECS HELP, FEE-HELP, VET Student Loan and up-front payments) in special circumstances. The policy and associated guidelines also outline the review of associated decisions to ensure compliance with the processes and procedure prescribed in the Higher Education Support Act (HESA) and the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015. |
| Remuneration and Reward | PL297 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | To ensure that the University is competitive in acquiring and retaining expertise that is required to meet the organisation's desired business outcomes |
| Remuneration of Members of Council, Advisory Boards and Designated Council Committees | PL283 | Policy | ECU Council | This policy outlines the principles and the process for making submissions to the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal on Remuneration payable to eligible members of the Council and of the Advisory Boards, and for determining Remuneration payable to eligible members of Designated Council Committees who are not members of Council. |
| Research Data Management | PL049 | Policy | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) | To ensure that research data is stored, retained, made accessible for use and reuse, and/or disposed of according to legal, statutory, ethical and funding bodies requirements (compliance obligations). The research data management policy will be progressively implemented recognising that the target practices will require evolution of data management practices; associated with changes in IT (and other) services. The staged implementation plan is detailed in the associated document “Implementation Plan: Research Data Management |
| Research Grants and Funding Management | PL236 | Policy | Director Office of Research and Innovation | This policy outlines the key principles associated with the administration and management of research funding and the associated costing of research activities. |
| Research Induction and Professional Development | PL227 | Policy | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) | To maintain a culture of responsible research conduct, and support the development of individual and collective research capability, Edith Cowan University (the University) will provide research induction, formal training and continuing professional development programs for all staff and students engaged in research. The programs will provide opportunities for staff and students to develop the knowledge, competencies and skills required by researchers operating within the Universitys research environment. |
| Research Misconduct | PL232 | Policy | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) | This policy establishes a framework for managing potential Breaches of, and Research Misconduct under, the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2018. |
| Research Performance Scheme Funding | PL237 | Policy | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) | This policy outlines the principles for the use of funding awarded under the University's annual internal research performance scheme. |
| Research Training Program Scholarship | PL273 | Policy | Manager, Student Progress | The Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship policy outlines the application of the Commonwealth Scholarships Guidelines (Research) 2017, which provide for Commonwealth Scholarships under Part 2-4 of the Higher Education Support Act 2003 as they pertain to Edith Cowan University Students. |
| Responsible Research Conduct | PL047 | Policy | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) | The joint NHMRC/ARC/Universities Australia Australian code for the responsible conduct of research (Australian Government, 2018) (“the Code”) is used by universities as the standard for the responsible conduct of research in Australia. It requires all institutions receiving funding from the ARC or the NHMRC to support the maintenance of high standards of research conduct consistent with the Code. |
| Salary Packaging | PL161 | Policy | Director Human Resource Services | To provide employees with tax effective methods of purchasing goods and services through a salary sacrifice arrangement, thereby allowing staff to maximise their remuneration. |
| Scholarships | PL256 | Policy | Director Student Services Centre | This policy outlines the requirements for the development, awarding and administration of scholarships. |
| Secondment | PL122 | Policy | Director Human Resources Services | This policy describes the management of secondment arrangements between the University and external organisations. |
| Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment | PL303 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | Edith Cowan University (ECU or the University) is committed to promoting Respectful Relationships and striving for an environment of physical, psychological and emotional security. Where Sexual Assault or Sexual Harassment occurs and/or is disclosed, it is accepted no two situations are the same, and each person’s response is unique. What is consistent and underpins the approach taken by the University towards these matters is the principle of responding to all situation and all involved persons with dignity, respect and empathy. |
| Smoke-Free University | PL140 | Policy | Director Human Resource Services Centre | The intent of this document is to outline the Universitys commitment to creating an environment whereby its staff, students, contractors and visitors are not exposed to the hazard of tobacco smoke. |
| Social Media | PL258 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | This policy provides a framework for participation in social media by ECU staff, students and members of Council. The Social Media Policy encourages and supports responsible use of social media when communicating on one of ECUs official social media channels or commenting on University matters on external social media sites. |
| Software Asset | PL267 | Policy | Chief Information Officer | The purpose of the ECU Software Asset Policy is to manage all Software Assets for maximum benefit to the University and ensuring the University is in compliance with Licence Agreements. |
| Staff Code of Conduct | PL159 | Policy | Director Human Resources Services Centre | This Code of Conduct is aligned to the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence, and provides a framework for appropriate behaviour for all Edith Cowan University staff. It is not intended to cover all issues that may arise, but rather to provide a framework within which staff can consider issues as they arise and make informed decisions reasonably expected to demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the University’s values and align with the University’s cultural, behavioural and professional expectations. |
| Statement on Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech | PL301 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | This Statement, together with the attached Principles, outlines the University’s commitment to promoting and protecting academic freedom and freedom of speech within the University and the broader community generally which the University considers is fundamental to its purpose of transforming lives and enriching society through education and research. |
| Statute 1 - Interpretation | ST001 | Statute | ECU Council | The Interpretation Act 1918-1962 applies to the Statutes and to By-laws or Rules made under the Statutes as if they were By-laws or Rules made under the Edith Cowan University Act 1984. |
| Statute 11 - Student Guild | ST011 | Statute | ECU Council | This Statute includes provisions for Guild membership, the composition of Senate, approval of the Constitution, and Guild Officers’ duties and responsibilities. |
| Statute 14 - Election Offences | ST014 | Statute | ECU Council | This Statute prescribes the matters pertaining to election offences in relation to Statutes 16, 21 and 28. |
| Statute 15 - The Advisory Board of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts | ST015 | Statute | ECU Council | This Statute prescribes the function and duties of the Advisory Board of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. |
| Statute 16 - Election of Staff and Enrolled Students to the Board of WAAPA | ST016 | Statute | ECU Council | This Statute applies to the election of members of staff and enrolled students to the Board of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts pursuant to sections 6(g) and 6(h) of Statute No. 15. |
| Statute 17 - Edith Cowan University Foundation | ST017 | Statute | ECU Council | The purpose of this Statute is to establish the Edith Cowan University Foundation. |
| Statute 2 - Common Seal | ST002 | Statute | ECU Council | This Statute applies to the use and custody of the Common Seal (Common Seal as referred to in section 5(2)(b) of the Act). |
| Statute 20 - The ECU South West Campus (Bunbury) Advisory Board | ST020 | Statute | ECU Council | The purpose of this Statute is to provide for the effective exercise of the functions of the ECU South West Campus (Bunbury) Advisory Board. |
| Statute 21 - Election of Academic and Salaried Staff and Enrolled Students to the Bunbury Campus Advisory Board | ST021 | Statute | ECU Council | This Statute applies to the election of members of academic staff, salaried staff and students to the Bunbury Campus Advisory Board of the Edith Cowan University pursuant to paragraphs g, h and i of Section 3 of Statute 20. |
| Statute 22 - Student Conduct | ST022 | Statute | ECU Council | This Statute provides information on investigations, penalties and appeals in relation to student conduct. |
| Statute 24 - Academic Board | ST024 | Statute | ECU Council | This Statute prescribes the functions and duties of the Academic Board. |
| Statute 26 - Conferral and presentation of awards of the University | ST026 | Statute | ECU Council | This Statute applies to the academic and honorary awards of the University designated by the Council. |
| Statute 28 - Election of Enrolled Students, Alumni and Academic and Salaried Staff to Council | ST028 | Statute | ECU Council | This Statute prescribes the procedures for the election of the following classes of members of the Council – (a) members of the academic staff and the salaried staff, elected pursuant to sub-sections 9(1)(c) and 9(1)(d) of the Act (“staff elections”); (b) enrolled students, elected pursuant to sub-section 9(1)(e) of the Act (“student elections”); and (c) alumni of the University, elected pursuant to sub-section 9(1)(f) of the Act (“alumni elections”). |
| Statute 29 - Student Services and Amenities Fee | ST029 | Statute | ECU Council | The purpose of this Statute is to establish the Student Services and Amenities Fee. The Statute also prescribes the establishment of the Fees Allocation Committee and sets out requirements for the Fees Allocation Deed. |
| Statute 3 - By-laws of the University | ST003 | Statute | ECU Council | This Statute prescribes the procedures to establishing a By-Law of the University. |
| Statute 30 - Admission, Enrolment and Academic Progress | ST030 | Statute | ECU Council | This Statute provides information on the procedures on investigations and appeals. |
| Statute 31 - Fees | ST031 | Statute | ECU Council | This Statute prescribes the following matters relating to fees: 1. categories of fees 2. setting fees 3. exemption from fees 4. payment of fees |
| Statute 4 - Rules of the University | ST004 | Statute | ECU Council | This Statute prescribes the making of Rules by Council. Council may make rules not inconsistent with the Act or with any Statute. |
| Statute 5 - The Council | ST005 | Statute | ECU Council | This Statute applies to Council and matters related to its meetings. |
| Statute 6 - Vice-Chancellor | ST006 | Statute | ECU Council | This Statute prescribes the titles, functions, membership of committees of the Vice-Chancellor. |
| Statute 7 - Election of Chancellor and Pro Chancellor | ST007 | Statute | ECU Council | This Statute prescribes the nomination procedures of electing the Chancellor and Pro Chancellor. |
| Strategic Asset Management | PL230 | Policy | Chief Financial Officer | The Strategic Asset Management Policy sets out the guiding principles for asset management at Edith Cowan University (ECU), whilst adhering to applicable laws, legislation and regulations to optimise value from the University’s assets and driving continuous improvement through effective planning and prioritisation and by minimising associated risk and cost. |
| Strategic Procurement | PL260 | Policy | Chief Financial Officer | This policy establishes the framework for the consistent approach to the planning, sourcing and management of the procurement of goods and services at the University. The aim is to ensure that the procurement process for the acquisition of goods or services delivers optimal value for ECU and adheres to the required ethical standards and probity principles. |
| Student Code of Conduct | PL299 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | This Student Code of Conduct Policy sets out the University’s expectations of its Students. The Code of Conduct is framed using the University's values of Integrity; Respect; Rational Inquiry; and Personal Excellence. |
| Student Complaints | PL207 | Policy | Director and General Legal Counsel, Strategic and Governance Services | The purpose of the Student Complaints Policy is to provide a constructive service environment that supports individuals to make or respond to complaints, and the University to learn from complaints. |
| Student Fee Sponsorship | PL080 | Policy | Director Student Services Centre | This policy provides a framework to guide the administration of all centrally and Faculty/Centre funded tuition fee sponsorships. |
| Student Guild Rules | UR011 | University Rule | ECU Council | These Rules are made under Edith Cowan University Statute No 11 Student Guild. |
| Student Services and Amenities Fee Rules | UR005 | University Rule | ECU Council | These Rules are made to give effect, as required, to the provisions of Statute 29 Amenities and Services Fee. |
| Supervision of Students Undertaking Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) | PL218 | Policy | Dean Graduate Research School | The intent of this policy is to ensure that supervision is conducted in the most beneficial, efficient and effective manner, and aligns with principles outlined in the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2007) and the Higher Education Standards Framework (2017). |
| Supported Wage Employees | PL190 | Policy | Director Human Resource Services Centre | To outline the evaluation process for those applying for a supported wage and the rates of pay as determined by their level of disability or incapacity, and outline the wages and conditions that apply to employees who, due to the effects of a disability, are eligible for a supported wage. |
| Survey Policy | PL092 | Policy | Director Planning Quality and Equity Services Centre | To ensure that student and staff surveys are co-ordinated, appropriate standards of survey management are in place and survey results and reports are disseminated appropriately. |
| Sustainability | PL249 | Policy | Director Facilities and Services | This policy sets the strategic scope of Edith Cowan University’s commitment to sustainability in the appropriate management of the organisation and its operations, the engagement of students and staff in principles and applications of sustainability and the engagement of and collaboration with the broader community. |
| Testamurs - Issue and Control [UNDER REVIEW] | PL034 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | This policy governs the management and security of blank and printed Testamurs, with the intention of reducing the risk of loss, theft and fraudulent representation of ECU qualifications. |
| The Advisory Board of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts Rules | UR012 | University Rule | ECU Council | These Rules are made pursuant to University Statute No. 15 - The Advisory Board of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. |
| The South West Campus (Bunbury) Advisory Board Rules | UR013 | University Rule | ECU Council | These Rules are made pursuant to University Statute No. 20 – The ECU South West Campus (Bunbury) Advisory Board (“Statute 20”). |
| Third Party Arrangements - Educational Partnerships [UNDER REVIEW] | PL277 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | This policy relates to the delivery of ECU courses or programs whether in Australia or overseas, wholly or in part, in a delivery arrangement with a third-party education provider and sets out the requirements and responsibilities for ensuring compliance with relevant higher education legislation, standards and regulatory requirements. |
| Timetabling and Room Allocation | PL075 | Policy | Director Student Administration | The purpose of this policy is to articulate the University’s general principles relating to academic timetabling to ensure that ECU can produce and publish the academic timetable in a timely, equitable and efficient way. |
| Tobacco Sponsorship and Promotion | PL006 | Policy | Executive Director (Enterprise and Development) | To establish the University's position on Tobacco Sponsorship and Promotion. |
| Travel | PL060 | Policy | Chief Financial Officer Finance and Business Services Centre | The intent of this policy is to govern the circumstances in which travel is arranged and undertaken by University Travellers; and ensure that the University is able to discharge its duty of care obligations to persons undertaking Authorised University Travel. |
| Treasury | PL083 | Policy | Chief Financial Officer | This policy sets out the framework for managing the University's Working Capital requirements, external loans and foreign currency risk. |
| Tuition Unit and Incidental Fee Setting | PL085 | Policy | Chief Financial Officer | ECU will set unit fees annually and these will be approved by the Vice-Chancellor. Unit fees shall be compliant with relevant legislation and the ECU Fee Statute. |
| University Credit Card | PL066 | Policy | Manager Strategic Procurement and Business Services | This document states the University’s policy in relation to the use of the University Credit Card and outlines the internal control mechanism and rules of use. |
| University Premises Leases or Licenses | PL126 | Policy | Manager Campus Operations and Resources | The purpose of this policy is to outline the process for committing Edith Cowan University (the University) to Lease or License premises either in the capacity of a Lessee/Lessor or Licensee/Licensor. |
| University Services Charge | PL243 | Policy | Chief Financial Officer | The purposes of the University Services Charge are to ensure that externally funded activities contribute to the Indirect Costs of supporting these initiatives and that the University complies with Competitive Neutrality principles. |
| University Sporting Clubs | PL111 | Policy | Director Facilities and Services | The University recognises the important role the formation of sporting clubs play in providing for its students the opportunity to socialise, network, exercise and relieve stress. This document prescribes the University's policy on sporting clubs within the University. |
| Unsatisfactory Performance - Academic Employees | PL285 | Policy | Director Human Resources Service Centre | The ECU Code of Conduct defines required employee behaviour and performance, and this policy details processes to be followed where it is claimed an academic employee’s performance is unsatisfactory. |
| Unsatisfactory Performance - Professional Staff | PL187 | Policy | Director Human Resource Services Centre | This policy aims to: - Develop a comprehensive strategy, using a range of support mechanisms, by which a supervisor can assist staff who are performing at a sub-optimal level. - Provide an efficient, effective and equitable system to manage unsatisfactory performance. - Improve work performance through a constructive and cooperative approach. - Recognise the sensitive nature of issues related to unsatisfactory performance and the importance of maintaining confidentiality. - Create a transparent process that is reviewable with the documentation and recording of information. - Create a non-threatening and supportive environment in which to address issues related to unsatisfactory performance. |
| VET Learner Transition | PL274 | Policy | Pro Vice Chancellor (Education) | The policy governs Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) processes and procedures relating to the transition from superseded or deleted training packages, accredited courses, units of competency or expired courses in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. |
| VET Lecturer Qualifications and Competency | PL275 | Policy | Pro Vice Chancellor (Education) | This policy governs the training, assessing, vocational qualifications and competency requirements for staff delivering and assessing in the VET sector for Edith Cowan University. |
| VET Recognition of Prior Learning | PL278 | Policy | Pro Vice Chancellor (Education) | The policy governs Edith Cowan University’s processes relating to recognition of prior learning and credit transfer for VET training products. This policy aims to ensure compliance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 and the Australian Qualifications Framework. |
| VET Validation | PL279 | Policy | Pro Vice Chancellor (Education) | This policy outlines the requirement for ongoing validation of assessment practices and judgements for each training product on Edith Cowan University’s scope of registration as defined in Standard One of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015. |
| Vehicles - University and Private Vehicles Used for University Business | PL114 | Policy | Manager Campus Operations and Resources | To define responsibilities of Schools, Centres and staff allocated or operating University fleet vehicles and private vehicles on University business. |
| Venue Hire | PL108 | Policy | Manager, Customer Services Team | To outline the University’s policy and objectives relating to the hire of Venues |
| Vice-Chancellor - Performance Management | PL184 | Policy | Chancellor | To provide a framework for the annual assessment of the Vice-Chancellors performance. |
| Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in Teaching | PL025 | Policy | Pro Vice Chancellor (Education) | To institute awards that reward excellence in all forms of teaching and recognise initiatives that contribute in diverse ways to student learning. This is aligned with the ECU Strategic Plan particularly the priority to enhance learning and teaching. These awards shall be organised on an annual basis with each award being presented by the Vice-Chancellor at a formal ceremony. |
| Vice-Chancellor's Student Awards | PL212 | Policy | Director Student Services Centre | This policy defines Edith Cowan Universitys two annual Vice-Chancellors student awards. These awards are: - the Vice-Chancellors Student Award for Contribution to University Life; and - the Vice-Chancellors Student Award for Engagement. |
| Volunteering Arrangements | PL123 | Policy | Director Human Resource Service Centre | This policy outlines the circumstances that a volunteering arrangement (including work experience) can be made between the University and individuals, groups or organisations that elect to perform unpaid activities as volunteers. |
| Web Content Management | PL197 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | To establish a common framework for the management of web-based content and services available from the Edith Cowan University (ECU) internet or intranet. |
| Weighted Average Mark and Grade Point Average | PL294 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | To define the method of calculation, publication and usage of Weighted Average Marks (WAM) and Grade Point Averages (GPA). |
| Work Integrated Learning (WIL) [UNDER REVIEW] | PL262 | Policy | Pro Vice Chancellor (Education) | This policys objective is to establish a consistent, systematic and comprehensive framework, setting minimum standards, to support the provision of opportunities for students across Edith Cowan University (ECU) to participate in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities. |
| Working Offshore | PL189 | Policy | Team Leader Employee Relations | This policy clarifies the employees rights and responsibilities when they are required to work outside Western Australia for a continuous period of not longer than 28 days. |
| Working With Children Check and Child Protection [UNDER REVIEW] | PL194 | Policy | Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | This policy sets out Edith Cowan University's (the University) obligations under the WWC Act and articulates the University's approach to the protection of children with whom University members interact in the course of their employment or study. |