University of Tasmania, Australia

The University of Tasmania Policy Framework encompasses a number of policy instruments including:

• Policy
• Procedures
• Guidelines

Policy

Policy is a statement of intent or principle which regulates, directs and controls University operations.

Policy statements are:

• In almost all cases, approved by the Vice-Chancellor;
• In a small number of cases, approved by Council where:
  1. A statement of intent or principle is embodied in an Ordinance, Rule or By-Law which must be approved by Council as an Ordinance, Rule or By-Law;
  2. or Council approval is required for legal reasons;
  3. or Council approval is required in accordance with provisions of the University of Tasmania Act 1992, Ordinance 1 – Role of Council or Delegations Register primarily in relation to policy regarding University finances, risk management or controlled entities;
  4. or Council approval of a policy (as a guideline, agreement or Code of Practice) is required to ensure compliance with Ordinance 9 – Student Discipline.

Policy is applicable across the University.

Procedures

Procedures provide step-by-step instructions for implementing a Policy. 

Procedures are approved by the Responsible Officer (see below), except in the small number of instances where they require Council approval (refer Policy notes, above). 

A Procedure may be applicable across the University or specific to one or more organisational units.

Guidelines

A Guideline may be applicable across the University or specific to one or more organisational units.