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Academic Review PolicyPlease note that this policy has not yet been revised or converted to the new format. The guiding principles for academic review fit within the values and principles outlined in the Quality at Monash Policy. In that policy, seven key areas of values and principle are identified including:
In addition, a number of important guiding principles relating specifically to academic review are as follows.
Scope of Academic ReviewAcademic Review is an integral part of Monash’s comprehensive review process by which the university systematically evaluates its activities and operations. The integrated nature of academic work means that all aspects of academic work are best considered at the same time. Academic reviews therefore include
Unit of Academic ReviewThe unit for review may be the whole faculty, schools and departments within the faculty, or any combination of these as determined by the faculty. Review CycleEach area of the university’s operations is normally reviewed every five years although a shorter cycle is discretionary. Review ScheduleEach faculty publicises the schedule of academic reviews on its website. This information is linked to the Centre for Higher Education Quality’s review website. Terms of ReferenceStandard terms of reference ensure consistency of reviews across the institution. They also ensure that reviews meet the requirements of, and are aligned with, university strategic planning and policy documents. Reviews may also include other areas or issues not covered in the standard terms of reference. The standard terms of reference for academic review cover the quality and adequacy of
The document Academic Review Procedures gives a full list of the standard terms of reference and detailed procedures for academic review. Process of Academic ReviewThe academic review process consists of five phases Phase one Self ReviewThe unit under review conducts a self-review and produces a self-review document that considers its directions, progress, achievements and strengths, as well as areas for development and improvement and the means of achieving these. Phase two Review Panel appointedThe dean of the faculty selects a Review Panel which is approved by the DV-C (Academic and Planning) and DV-C (Research and Development Phase three Review ProcessThe review process includes panel members receiving the self-review document, requesting further documentation if necessary and then undertaking a review visit. Phase four Review Panel ReportThe chair prepares the review report for the dean, normally within two months of the review visit. Phase five Post review implementationThe Dean in consultation with the head of the unit being reviewed, decides priorities, allocates resources, and reports findings to university committees. PurposeThis policy provides guidance to the university on the implementation of academic reviews. The purpose of academic review is to assist the university to assure itself of the quality of its academic endeavour and to utilise learning from this essentially developmental process in order to effect improvement. ScopeThis policy applies to all areas of academic endeavour Related Documents
Governing DocumentsResponsibilities for Implementation
ReviewAcademic Board will consider this policy for review three years after approval or earlier if required. ApprovedApproved by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Planning) on 2 December 2002 Change to "Responsibilities for Implementation" made by Education Committee Meeting 6/2005, 26 October 2005. |