(1) To outline the principles of awarding Victoria University (VU) Medals to students in recognition of academic and research training excellence. (2) Nil. (3) This Policy applies to all students. (4) Academic Excellence: the completion of a course of study where the student's academic record will include no Fail grades, and, where a course has graded assessment, the student must achieve a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 6.8, calculated over the duration of the course. At TAFE, the completion of a course of study where the student, throughout their course, consistently displays a high record of academic achievement and meritorious conduct, as determined by the Executive Team in consultation with senior TAFE teaching staff. (5) Academic Excellence in Research Training: Academic Excellence in Research Training for the purposes of awarding medals is based on excellence in thesis quality and the examiners’ reports. (6) (7) The University Medal of Academic Excellence: A medal awarded by VU to a student who has achieved academic excellence. (8) The University Medal for Academic Excellence in Research Training: A medal awarded by VU to a research student who has achieved academic excellence in research training. (9) VU is committed to: (10) VU awards Medals to students who: (11) VU awards Medals: (12) Medals ProcedureMedals Policy
Section 1 - Summary
Section 2 - Accountability
Key Decision-making powers under the Policy (if applicable)
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(Delegated) Power
Role
Identify and determine the medallists for the University Medal for Academic Excellence.
Director, Student Administration
Section 3 - HESF/ASQA/ESOS Alignment
Section 4 - Scope
Section 5 - Definitions
Section 6 - Policy Statement
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