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Orientation (HE) Procedure

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Status	Current	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	23rd July 2024	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	23rd May 2029	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	Higher Education Academic Board	The noted authority approved this version of the document. The Policy Framework Policy defines the current positions and committees that have authority to approve policies and procedures
Approval Date	23rd May 2024	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	Not Applicable	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Policy Implementation Officer	Nicola Cooley Director Higher Education	This is the designated subject matter expert and contact person for enquiries relating to content and implementation
Policy Owner	Marc Blanks Executive Director Academic Operations	This is the member of Executive with responsibility for the document
Enquiries Contact	Nicola Cooley Director Higher Education	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

Orientation (HE) Procedure describes orientation processes and assigns responsibility for effective implementation across Higher Education courses. Orientation activities will be held at the beginning of each teaching period which is normally at the beginning of the year (prior to semester 1) and mid-year (prior to semester 2) across all locations. They are designed to facilitate students' smooth transition into the Institute.
Update to this Procedure includes:
• The alignment of relevant academic and governance approvals including the addition of peak academic governing body, the Higher Education Academic Board and sub-committees; and
• Support the operational structure changes which were actioned in 2019.

Clauses Amended:Procedure: All