Status and Details

This page contains information about:

the status, ownership, approval, review and implementation of this version of this document
contact details for who can help with enquiries about application and interpretation and
a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

Because committees and positions can change over time, current information about policy approval pathways should be obtained from policies@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.

Subject Cancellation (HE) Policy

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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	1st January 2018	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	10th November 2022	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	10th November 2017	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 Curriculum Innovation and Teaching Excellence	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

This is the first document to be published in Melbourne Polytechnic's new Policy Register. It is basically equivalent to the document that was approved and in effect at the time the migration occurred, except for the numbering system and references, which have been updated to align with the new formatting and current requirements.

Clauses Amended:Policy: All

Version History

Edition 1: Academic Board – 10/11/2017 – New Subject Cancellation (HE) Policy.

The features of the new Subject Cancellation (HE) Policy are:

- Provision for cancelling subject offerings under particular circumstances included.

- Making every effort to avoid the cancellation of subject offerings and ensuring students are notified of any cancelled subjects as soon as possible to minimise impact.

- Before cancelling any subject offerings ensure students can complete course requirements within current timeframes.

- Provision of alternative elective options to minimise impact on students’ progression.

- Minimum enrolment numbers for a subject included.