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Academic Committee Policy
To provide operational procedures that set out the constitution, terms of reference, membership, and operational procedures of Otago Polytechnic Academic Committee, and its Standing Committees.
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Academic Integrity Policy
The purpose of this policy is to provide operational procedures that uphold ākonga academic integrity at the Otago Polytechnic.
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Accessibility Policy
The purpose of this policy is to ensure ākonga with impairment/diverse abilities have access to support that meets their individual needs and allows them to participate successfully in vocational education.
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Ākonga Appeals Policy (NZIST) and Appeals Process for Ākonga / Learners OP Procedure
This procedure outlines the local appeal process for ākonga and applies to academic and non-academic appeals.
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Ākonga Concerns and Complaints (NZIST) Policy
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Ākonga Critical Incident (ĀCI) Policy
Ākonga Critical Incident (ĀCI): A traumatic event which causes serious distress or harm to either an individual ākonga or group of ākonga at Otago Polytechnic. This includes the death of ākonga. Ākonga Critical Incident Contact List: A list of Otago Polytechnic kaimahi to be advised in the case of …
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Akonga nō tāwāhi/International Learner Academic Attendance and Attainment Policy
To provide operational procedures that support ākonga nō tāwāhi/international learner attendance and attainment processes at Otago Polytechnic in accordance with the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 (The Code).
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Ākonga/Learner Discipline Policy
To provide operational ākonga/learner discipline procedures when ākonga has breached the Learner Rights and Responsibilities at Otago Polytechnic.
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Ākonga/Learner Orientation and Induction Policy
To provide operational procedures that support the orientation and induction programme for ākonga at Otago Polytechnic.
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Akonga/Learner Results, Transcripts and Award Certificates for Qualifications Policy
To provide operational procedures at Otago Polytechnic to ensure: Academic results are entered into the Student Management System (SMS) in a timely manner. Academic results are available to ākonga via the learner portal. Academic results enable the production of Academic Transcripts, and Award Cert…
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Ākonga/Learner Support Policy
To provide operational procedures and outline central support services for enhancing the success and educational experience for ākonga/learners at Otago Polytechnic . For information about available services refer Student Support, Accessibility Services, and Assistive Technology.
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Animal Use in Research and Teaching Policy
To provide guidance for kaimahi and ākonga who are considering or are approved to use animals in research and teaching at Otago Polytechnic.
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Assessment Committee Policy
To set out policies and procedures for assessment committees.
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Assessment Policy (NZIST) and Moderation Policy (NZIST) and OP Procedure
To provide operational procedures that apply to learning and teaching assessment and moderation practices regardless of delivery modality at Otago Polytechnic.
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Asset Management Operational - Acquisition and Disposal Policy
Effective asset management and capital expenditure are essential for the continuity, development, and growth of Otago Polytechnic. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that capital expenditure by Otago Polytechnic is planned, evaluated, authorised, implemented, monitored, and reported in a syste…
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Building Access Policy
To enable appropriate access for staff (kaimahi) and learners (ākonga) to Otago Polytechnic facilities, and to minimise security risks.
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Campus Memorial and Commemorative Register Policy
To manage: The design and placement of memorial plaques. Entries in the Otago Polytechnic Memorial and Commemorative Register.
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Cancellation, Postponement or Closure of a Programme of Study, Course or Short Course Policy
To provide guidance on the processes required to: cancel a programme of study or course postpone a programme of study or course close a programme of study (including microcredential), or short course communicate decisions to ākonga, prospective ākonga, internal departments, and other stakeholders. …
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CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) at Otago Polytechnic Sites Policy
Otago Polytechnic provides a safe and secure environment to protect kaimahi, ākonga, and physical resources by providing appropriate security measures. The use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) assists in providing security by detecting and capturing evidence of crime and actively deterring crime…
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Chief Executive and Council Wellbeing and Safety Commitment (NZIST)
Chief Executive and Council Wellbeing and Safety Commitment (NZIST)
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