Status and Details
Student Complaints Policy
Status
Current
Effective Date
28th April 2022
Review Date
28th April 2025
Approval Authority
Academic Board
Approval Date
6th April 2022
Expiry Date
Not Applicable
Responsible Officer
Anne Siegers
Chief Risk Officer
anne.siegers@vu.edu.au
Accountable Officer
Diana Ortisi
Chief Financial Officer
+61 3 9919 5210
Enquiries Contact
April Vocale
Student Complaints and Integrity Manager
april.vocale@vu.edu.au
Summary of Changes from Previous Version
Key changes include:
• Replacement of the existing complaint stages system with a new four-stage model, which includes the introduction of a Review step;
• Clarification and enhancement of the role and conduct of investigations, and the roles of the Integrity Office and the Senior Manager, Integrity and Safer Community; and
• Clarification and tabulation of the different types of complaints, responsibilities, available resolutions, and decision-makers.
Clauses Amended:Policy: All
17/02/2025: Position name changed from Student Integrity and Complaints Manager (SICM) to Student Complaints and Integrity Manager (SCIM)