Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this document, contact details for the relevant Unit Head and document author and, on the right, a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

Overcrowding in Teaching Spaces 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 13th December 2023 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 14th August 2024 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Vice-President (Operations) The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 13th December 2023 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.
Responsible Officer Darren Smith
Senior Manager, Wellbeing, Health and Safety
The position responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a policy document and its review.
Responsible Executive Matthew Wright
Chief Operating Officer and Vice-President Operations
The position with overarching responsibility for ensuring implementation of, and compliance with, the policy document.
Enquiries Contact People and Culture Division
+61 2 4221 5902
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 the University's new Policy Library. It is basically equivalent to the document that was approved and 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 Control

Date Effective - Approved By - Amendment

1 - June 1996 - WHS Manager - Document created.

2 - March 2003 - WHS Manager - Scheduled review no significant changes.

3 - November 2005 - WHS Manager - Scheduled review no significant changes.

4 - August 2008 - WHS Manager - Scheduled review no significant changes.

5 - 6 May 2009 - Vice Principal (Administration) - Migrated onto UOW Procedures Template as per Policy Directory Refresh.

6 - 31 July 2009 - WHS Manager - Updated review date and MDR tag.

7 - 26 August 2010 - Vice Principal (Administration) - Update to reflect divisional name change from Personnel Services to Human Resources Division.

8 - Autumn Session 2011 - University Council - Updated to reflect the rescission of the Code of Practice – students.

9 - 21 March 2012 - Director Human Resources - Review of document with key stakeholders from Academic Registrars Division, Academic Services Division and Facilities Management Division. Key inclusions are list of common teaching areas, scope, roles and responsibilities. The document has been renamed to a procedure in line with Policy and Governance requirements.

10 - 09 March 2017 - Chief Administrative Officer - Scheduled review. Expanded how recommended capacity is determined. Rebrand & restructure of document.



17/10/2024: Division Facilities Management Division (FMD) replaced with Infrastructure and Property Division (IPD)