- Programme Amendment Proposal template (formerly Form 2) (DOCX)
- Programme Amendment Proposal example (PDF)
- Important notes for completing programme amendment proposals (PDF)
- Teaching and Learning Plan/the University of Otago Graduate Profile, and Graduate Profiles for University of Otago Postgraduate Research degrees
Timeline for submission of a Programme Amendment Proposal
| Type of proposal | If submitted by* | Permits |
|---|---|---|
Programme Amendment Proposal (A proposal to amend name, regulations, or schedules.) | February or March Divisional Boards | Implementation in the following academic year.
For proposals needing CUAP approval, Submission to CUAP Round 1 and, subject to CUAP approval, implementation in the following academic year.
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April or May | Implementation in the following academic year.
For proposals needing CUAP approval, submission to CUAP Round 2.
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| June to October Divisional Boards | Implementation in the following academic year ONLY if the proposed amendments do not result in any amendment being required in eVision and do not need CUAP approval. (Academic Committees and Services staff as listed above can advise on this threshold.)
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* Note that these are FINAL deadlines – earlier submission is encouraged.
Staff members who are preparing academic proposals should seek advice from experts within their academic division as follows:
Commerce
Academic: Associate Dean (Academic) and/or Associate Dean (Postgraduate Programmes)
Specialist, Academic Committees and Services (Commerce)
Health Sciences
Academic: Associate Dean (Academic) and/or Associate Dean (Postgraduate)
Specialist, Academic Committees and Services (Health Sciences)
Humanities
Academic: Associate Dean (Academic) and/or Associate Dean (Postgraduate)
Specialist, Academic Committees and Services (Humanities)
Sciences
Academic: Associate Dean (Academic) and/or Associate Dean (Postgraduate)
Specialist, Academic Committees and Services (Sciences)