(1) This Procedure outlines the process for awarding University Medals to coursework students in recognition of academic excellence, and to Research students for excellence in research training. (2) Nil. (4) Refer to the definitions in the Medals Policy. (5) Medals Policy (6) University Medals of Academic Excellence are based on academic excellence throughout enrolment for the award, i.e. a consistently high standard throughout the duration of the course. (7) The achievement of academic excellence in higher education is based on the following criteria: (8) The achievement of academic excellence at TAFE is based on the following criteria: (9) Students granted advanced standing/credit for half or more of the total credit points of the course will not be eligible. (10) The University may undertake other relevant enquiries to ensure the criteria have been met. (11) There will be one medal awarded per college, as well as one medal specific to TAFE and one to the Centre of VU Transitions. College medals may be awarded to a student in any of the following categories: (12) The Director, Admissions, Enrolments, and Graduations will identify the medallists based on academic excellence. Where more than one student meets the criteria within a college the Director, Admissions, Enrolments, and Graduations will consult the Executive Dean and seek additional information about the student’s other achievements, such as external awards, before determining which student should be awarded the medal. (13) A doctoral candidate who meets the following eligibility criteria: (14) The Dean, Graduate Research will confirm that the eligible doctoral candidates have no record of adverse decisions relating to academic or general misconduct while enrolled in their current degree. In the event that a doctoral candidate has had an adverse finding of academic or general misconduct, they will not be considered for the University Medal for Academic Excellence in Research Training. (15) The Dean, Graduate Research (or nominee) will notify the Director, Admissions, Enrolments, and Graduations of the eligible doctoral recipient/s. (16) Medals will be awarded bi-annually at the two nominated onshore Graduation ceremonies to students who are eligible to graduate and have completed their studies in the semester previous to the relevant graduation ceremony (refer to the University Calendar). (17) The Awards and Graduations team will notify and invite the recipients to receive the Medals at the next appropriate graduation ceremony and will arrange for the Medals to be struck.Medals Procedure
Section 1 - Summary
Section 2 - HESF/ASQA/ESOS Alignment
Section 4 - Definitions
Section 5 - Policy/Regulation
Section 6 - Procedures
Part A - Summary of Roles and Responsibilities
Roles
Responsibilities
Awards and Graduations team
Notify and invite the recipients to receive the Medals at the next appropriate graduation ceremony and arrange for the Medals to be struck.
Executive Deans
Provide additional information to the Director, Admissions, Enrolments, and Graduations if more than one student meets the criteria from within a college.
Dean, Graduate Research
Informs Director, Admissions, Enrolments, and Graduations of eligible doctoral recipient/s for the University Medal for Academic Excellence in Research Training
Director, Admissions, Enrolments, and Graduations
Identify and determine the higher education medallists for the University Medal for Academic Excellence.
TAFE Executive Team
Determine students who meet the criteria for academic excellence, in consultation with senior TAFE teaching staff.
Graduate Research School
Manages the overall rating of thesis for the University Medal for Academic Excellence.
University Medals of Academic Excellence
University Medal for Academic Excellence in Research Training
Awarding of the Medals
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will be awarded the University Medal for Academic Excellence in Research Training (subject to confirmation as per clause 14).