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.
            
        
             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. Version HistoryStudent Equal Opportunity, Discrimination and Harassment Policy
            
                
                    
            
                         
                    Status 
                        Current 
                        Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic). 
                    
                         
                    Effective Date 
                        6th October 2023 
                        This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect. 
                    
                         
                    Review Date 
                        1st March 2025 
                        The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date. 
                    
                         
                    Approval Authority 
                        Executive Leadership Committee 
                        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 
                        1st March 2018 
                        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
                
Clauses Amended:Policy: All
Editiion 2: Melbourne Polytechnic Executive – 1/03/2018 – Student Equal Opportunity, Discrimination and Harassment Policy, previously titled Student Equal Opportunity and Valuing Diversity Policy - B/SV/D/7/017, reviewed, renamed and updated to reflect alignment with the Staff and Student Diversity and Inclusion Policy (in development).
Edition 1: Frances Coppolillo, Deputy CEO – 15/12/2015 – New Student Equal Opportunity and Valuing Diversity Policy - B/SV/D/7/017.  
Combined Policy & Procedure for the Prevention of Bullying by and of Students and Policy & Procedure on the Prevention of Discrimination and Sexual Harassment of Students to avoid repetition and overlap. 
23/05/2024: Division name changed from People and Culture (PNC) to People and Culture (P&C)