Committee for Academic Programs Policy

General information

• Committee name: Committee for Academic Programs Policy
• Reporting to: Academic Board
• Contact: Mr Ian Vallely — Co-ordinator, Academic Policy and Programs
• Version (effective date): v17 (1 January 2021)
• Sub-Committees: Programs Sub-Committee, Coursework Admissions Standards Sub-Committee
• Quorum: eight (8)
• Notes: abbreviated as CAPP

Terms of reference

The role of the Committee for Academic Programs Policy (CAPP) is to consider and advise the Academic Board on matters of educational significance.  To do so, CAPP will:

• develop and uphold policies that maintain the quality and effectiveness of the University's programs, including consideration of proposal for —
  • new coursework programs, including those offered offshore only and new dual programs;
  • structural changes to existing coursework programs (may include new majors and fields of study);
  • discontinuations of coursework programs, majors and fields of study;
  • the offshore offering of programs;
  • introduction of, and changes to, non-award programs;
• advise the Academic Board on program rules and policy relating to admission, enrolment and progression (excluding Postgraduate Research Awards);
• recommend to the Academic Board policies, guidelines and procedures relating to prizes, scholarship and University Medals; and
• act on the delegated authority of the Academic Board and make recommendations to the Vice-Chancellor regarding candidates for the award of University Medals.

Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015

The Committee for Academic Policy and Programs contributes to the University of Queensland meeting the requirements of the following Domains and Standards within the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015 (HESF 2015):

• Domain 1 Student Participation and Attainment 
  • Standard 1.1 – Admission
  • Standard 1.2 – Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning
  • Standard 1.3 – Orientation and Progression
  • Standard 1.4 – Learning Outcomes and Assessment 
  • Standard 1.5 – Qualification and Certification
• Domain 2 Learning Environment
  • Standard 2.1 – Facilities and Infrastructure
• Domain 3 Teaching 
  • Standard 3.1 – Course Design
  • Standard 3.2 – Staffing 
  • Standard 3.3 – Learning Resources and Educational Support 
• Domain 4 Research and Research Training
  • Standard 4.2 – Research Training
• Domain 5 Institutional Quality Assurance 
  • Standard 5.1 – Course Approval and Accreditation  
  • Standard 5.2 – Academic and Research Integrity 
  • Standard 5.3 – Monitoring, Review and Improvement 
  • Standard 5.4 – Delivery with Other Parties
• Domain 6 Governance and Accountability
  • Standard 6.1 – Corporate Governance
  • Standard 6.2 – Corporate Monitoring and Accountability
  • Standard 6.3 – Academic Governance
• Domain 7 Representation, Information and Information Management 
  • Standard 7.1 – Representation
  • Standard 7.2 – Information for Prospective and Current Students
  • Standard 7.3 – Information Management

Composition

Ex-Officio           

• Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (Chair)
• President of the Academic Board
• Deputy President of the Academic Board
• Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement) or Director, Future Students
• Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) or nominee
• Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning)
• Dean, UQ Graduate School or Deputy Dean, UQ Graduate School
• Academic Registrar or Deputy Director, Academic Services
• Associate Deans (Academic) from each of the six (6) faculties

Appointed   

• One (1) postgraduate student nominated by the UQ Associate of Postgraduate Students
• One (1) undergraduate student nominated by the UQ Union
• Two (2) elected members of the Academic Board nominated by the Academic Board Standing Committee.

Administrative Arrangements

The Committee meets six times per year; additional meetings may be scheduled as necessary.

* As on 25 January 2021