Policies and Procedures
The Sydney College of Divinity policies and procedures apply to many aspects of student life. A student is expected to comply with the Sydney College of Divinity and their enrolled college policies, and program-specific regulations.
All policy documents can be found at the main policies site. Policies relevant to postgraduate (research) students are listed under the research student policies.
Sydney College of Divinity policies and procedures that are of a particular relevance to students:
The integrity of the SCD academic process requires that academic misconduct be identified, discouraged and disciplined. This policy is concerned with academic misconduct on the part of current or previous students.
The Policy ensures compliance with the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code (as amended 2018).
Coursework Ethics Clearance Policy
This policy allows that ethics clearance may be given on the basis of the CUO or CUB rather than individually for each student.
Credit for Previous Study and RPL Procedures
The procedures define the process for domestic and international students. Applications are processed in-line with the SCD Credit and RPL Policy.
Critical Incident Policy and Procedures
This policy relates to critical incidents directly involving staff and/or students on any SCD campus that have an impact on the individual and members of the college community.
Free Intellectual Inquiry Policy
The policy is aligned with the requirements of the Higher Education Standards 2015 (HES B.1.1.3 and HES 6.1.4) on free intellectual inquiry.
The Policy sets out the principles which guide the development of a quality library and ensures equitable access for students using the library.
The regulation defines the broad conditions of use for students using the Sydney College of Divinity libraries across all its teaching colleges.
Recognition of Prior Learning Policy
The Policy outlines the process of RPL submission and outcomes. The downloadable file contains the Application Form and Evidence Template.
The Policy lays out the teaching bodies and SCD tasks in relation to their responsibility to keeping student records.
The Policy discusses the eligibility and conditions for refund of tuition fees to students.
The indicative flowchart is linked to the Student Grievance Policy and Procedures. It helps the student to see at a glance the process of reporting a grievance experienced by a SCD student.
Student Grievance Policy and Procedures
The Policy provides a mechanism for addressing grievances affecting the student, whether academic or non-academic. Student Grievance Notification Form is available in the downloadable file.
Student Support and Welfare Policy
The Policy is an acknowledgement of SCD’s responsibility to students. It lists the Key Related Documents indicating where particular matters are addressed.
Students at Academic Risk Policy and Procedures
This document assists the teaching bodies to identify areas where the provision of additional support will help students achieve a successful outcome.