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.
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.Academic Promotion Appeals Procedure
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
1st May 2028
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
Cilla Allan
Director, Culture, Capability and Belonging
The position responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a policy document and its review.
Responsible Executive
Stephen Phillips
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
Version Control Date Effective Approved By Amendment
1 25 November 2005 University Council New Procedure.
2 6 May 2009 Vice-Principal (Administration) Migrated to UOW Procedure Template as per Policy Refresh.
3 9 March 2010 Director, Personnel Services Division Future review date identified in accordance with Standard on UOW Policy.
4 26 August 2010 Vice-Principal (Administration) Updated to reflect divisional name change from Personnel Services to Human Resources Division.
5 10 October 2011 Manager Staff Relations Next review date updated. No other changes.
6 9 September 2013 Manager Staff Relations Updated to comply with provisions of UOW (Academic Staff) Enterprise Agreement, 2011 and minor editorial updates.
7 14 March 2014 Manager Staff Relations Recommendations by the Appeal Committee and other updates as a result of the general review of the promotion and promotion procedures.
8 7 August 2014 Chief Administrative Officer Policy updated to reflect initial promotion outcome letters will be issued by HR in accordance with the Delegations of Authority Policy.
9 1 April 2016 Acting Chief Administrative Officer To reflect current procedure where fixed term probation is no longer determined by a Committee. Extension of 3 days to 5 days to issue letters. Other minor editorial, omission and consistency changes.
10 March 2022 COO Academic Probation appeal information included in the Academic Probation Procedure.
Updated timeframes and committee structure.
11 3 May 2023 Vice-Chancellor Minor Amendments following review:
- Including Level E in the procedure (previously restricted to B-D)
- Extending the time frames for submitting an appeal and clarifying other timelines
- Clarifying the grounds for appeal
- Changes to committee membership
- Changes to committee voting procedure
- Including a requirement for committee members to be trained
- Rearranging of the procedure with additional headings to improve the content flow of information
- Improving information on committee procedure and clarifying the process.