Policies and Procedures
- Academic Progress & Attendance
- Discrimination
- Equal Opportunity
- Examinations
- Harassment and Bullying
- Plagiarism
- Policies and Procedures Database
- Sexual Harassment
Academic Progress & Attendance
Discrimination
Discrimination exists where aspects such as gender, race, disability, religious or political belief, sexual preference, marital or de-facto status, pregnancy or parenthood are used to limit a person’s access or opportunity to be treated equitably.Complaints of discrimination and harassment are taken seriously and handled promptly and impartially. Swinburne has trained staff in the resolution of complaints and in the provision of advice.
Contact your Program Leader or Director of Studies should you encounter any such behaviour.
Equal Opportunity
Swinburne is committed to providing a fair and equitable study environment. Equal opportunity means that every student and staff member is valued equally and provided with opportunities on merit.
Academic standards are enhanced by ensuring that individuals are treated fairly, without harassment or discrimination. Discrimination and harassment in education against individuals and groups on the grounds specified in legislation is prohibited and will not be tolerated.
Examinations
The examination period for Foundation Studies and UniLink Diplomas is in the last week of each teaching period (week 14). Students are responsible for reading the examination timetable and arriving on time at the exam location.
Examinations may be held off campus so it is important that you know where the examinations are being conducted. You will not be permitted to enter an exam half an hour after its commencement.
If you are unable to sit an examination for reasons beyond your control, you have the right to apply for special consideration to sit a special exam. The application for special consideration must be lodged no more than 72 hours after the date of the exam and must be supported with documentary evidence.
If you have been especially affected by illness or other serious cause during the semester, you can also submit a special consideration form. Please note that completing the form does not guarantee you a special exam/special consideration.
Harassment and Bullying
Harassment and bullying are prohibited in educational institutions and workplaces and will not be tolerated at Swinburne.Harassment includes unwelcome physical or verbal actions that are abusive, offensive, embarrassing or vilifying. It may also constitute discrimination on protected grounds.
Bullying is repeated, unreasonable behaviour directed towards an individual or group of individuals that is victimising, humiliating, undermining or threatening.
Contact your Program Leader or Director of Studies should you encounter any such behaviour.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the action or practice of taking and submitting or presenting the thoughts, writings or other work of someone else as though it is your own work.It is a serious breach of university discipline and therefore critical that you familiarise yourself with the concept of plagiarism. All alleged breaches will be thoroughly investigated.
Policies and Procedures Database
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Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is prohibited by law in educational establishments and will not be tolerated.
This includes unwelcome sexual advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favours, and any other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature in circumstances in which a reasonable person (having regard to all the circumstances) would have anticipated that the other person would be offended, humiliated or intimidated.