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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.

Student Discipline 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	10th January 2023	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	16th December 2027	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	Chief Executive	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	16th December 2022	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	Karen Cook Manager Student Services	This is the designated subject matter expert and contact person for enquiries relating to content and implementation
Policy Owner	Cathy Frazer Executive Director People and Student Success	This is the member of Executive with responsibility for the document
Author	Karen Cook Manager Student Services	This is the author of record for this version of the document.
Enquiries Contact	Karen Cook Manager Student Services	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 4: Frances Coppolillo, Chief Executive – 16/12/2022 – Student Discipline Policy reviewed and updated providing clarity around student academic and non-academic misconduct. Removal of VET academic misconduct under the provisions of this policy, which is now embedded under the Academic Misconduct Policy from July 2023. The maximum amount to issue a fine amended from $2,000 to $5,000. Schedule A incorporated to consolidate ‘Authorised Persons’, their ability to issue penalties and to whom they may be appealed to.

Edition 3: Melbourne Polytechnic Executive – 13/08/2018 – Student Discipline Policy, updated nomenclature; Increase to fine amount that can be imposed; Increase in time allowed for students to request a review of decisions.

Edition 2: Mark McNamara, Chief Operating Officer and Board Secretary – 14/09/2016 – Student Discipline Policy - NMIT/GOV/D/7/201, updated as follows -

1) Policy mapped to the current organisational structure;

2) Disciplinary powers of personnel updated including a review of the length of time relevant staff can suspend students.

3) Provision for Student Services staff to exclude a student for up to one day from activity based on breaches of the Student Discipline Policy.

Edition 1: NMIT Board – 30/09/2013 – New Student Discipline Policy - NMIT/GOV/D/7/201.

09/10/2024: Position name changed from Executive Director Student Engagement International and Community Partnerships (EDSEICP) to Executive Director People and Student Success (EDPSS)