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.
Course and Subject Approval Procedures - New Offerings and Discontinuations
Status
Current
Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date
1st July 2026
This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date
25th June 2030
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 Date
1st July 2026
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
Emma Purdy
Associate Director, Educational Quality and Policy
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
Academic Governance and Standards
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.
Summary of Changes from Previous Version
- Adjusting QARG references to Course Quality Committee (CQC);
- Adjusting references to final sign-off from the DVCE or Academic Senate (when escalated) to â€~Delegated Authority’;
- Updating Section 10 â€~Accelerated Approval Process’ to â€~Urgent Approval Process’, adding provisions around criteria from the previous fast-track process;
- Adjusting Future Education references to Course Strategy and Performance (CS&P);
- Updating responsibility for CRICOS management to Course Strategy and Performance to align with outcomes post transformation;
- Updating responsibility for Course Finder management to Student Growth and Engagement, to align with correct system ownership.
Clauses Amended:Procedure: Clauses 18 - 19, Figure 1, Clause 28, Clause 33, Figure 2, Clause 47, Figure 3, Clause 66, Section 10, Clauses 110, Clause 126, Section 16