Category | Statutes |
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Type | Statute |
Approved by | Approved by Council – 29 November 2022 |
Date Statute Took Effect | 1 January 2012 |
Last approved revision | |
Sponsor | Registrar and Secretary to the Council |
Responsible officer |
Content
Title
- This statute is the Affiliated Colleges Statute.
Commencement
- This Statute shall come into force on the 1st day of January 2023.
Affiliation
- A private College or similar institution is an Affiliated College of the University where it:
- meets the requirements of this Statute or any Statute passed in substitution for this Statute; and
- is party to a formal Affiliation Agreement with the University; and the University Council has resolved to grant it formal affiliated status.
- An Affiliation Agreement with a College or other institution may be for a period of up to ten years (with the parties able to agree to renew or extend) and shall record:
- the rights and obligations of the University and the College or other institution;
- the basis and frequency on which the College or other institution's operations will be reviewed;
- how any disputes between the University and the College or other institution may be resolved;
- how the Affiliation Agreement may be terminated by either party.
- A private College or similar institution is an Affiliated College of the University where it:
Minimum requirements for Affiliation
- Before granting formal affiliated status, the University Council must be satisfied that the private College or institution:
- makes a significant proportion of its places available to University students;
- provides appropriate learning support services;
- provides pastoral care and support for students within a physically, culturally and emotionally safe environment and which is compliant with all legislative requirements including the wellbeing and safety requirements of any applicable Pastoral Care Code of Practice;
- provides a collegiate experience which is consistent with that offered by the University, and which fosters personal development and encourages a sense of community and association with fellow students;
- has significant links with the academic staff of the University;
- is operated as a non-profit making institution, with any operational surpluses directed towards the betterment of student facilities and services;
- has buildings and other facilities which meet or exceed appropriate standards of regulatory compliance;
- has governance arrangements with which the University is satisfied;
- Before granting formal affiliated status, the University Council must be satisfied that the private College or institution:
Repeal
- The Affiliated Colleges Statute 2011 is repealed with effect from the commencement of this Statute.