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.
Student Critical Incident 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
16th June 2025
This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date
13th August 2027
The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education)
The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Authority - Admin Changes
Institutional Policy Manager
The noted authority approved administrative changes to this version of the document.
Approval Date
13th June 2025
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
Alan McAlpine
Executive Director, Student Services
The position responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a policy document and its review.
Responsible Executive
Helen Partridge
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education)
hpartridge@uow.edu.au
The position with overarching responsibility for ensuring implementation of, and compliance with, the policy document.
Enquiries Contact
Dan Hayes
Senior Manager, Suicide Prevention Postvention
Student Services Division
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.
Summary of Changes from Previous Version
Clauses Amended:Procedure: clause 37 added
11/11/2025: Position name changed from Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic and Student Life) (DVCA) to Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Education) (DVCE)
05/01/2026: Division name changed from Division of Student Life (Student Life) to Student Services Division (SSD)
05/01/2026: Division name changed from Student Administration Services Division (SASD) to Academic Services Division (ASD)
05/01/2026: Division name changed from Office of Global Student Mobility (OGSM) to Strategic Partnerships and Mobility Unit (SPMU)
05/01/2026: Division name changed from Risk and Assurance Division (Risk) to Risk, Compliance and Assurance (RCA)
07/01/2026: Position name changed from Chief Advancement and Communications Officer (CACO) to Chief Communications and Marketing Officer (CCMO)
13/01/2026: Division Academic Services Division (ASD) replaced with Student Services Division (SSD)
11/02/2026: Position name changed from Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Education) (DVCE) to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) (DVCE)