What's new in policies?

UTS reviews its policies to meet the needs of the UTS community, address sector requirements and reflect the current regulatory environment.

Recently published, being reviewed and rescinded

 

Recently published policies

The following policies have recently been published as new or amended policies.

PolicyUpdateEffective date
Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression PolicyFull review.17/07/2024
Academic Promotion PolicyChange to reflect single round for senior lecturer and to clarify terminology regarding application and promotion requirements.09/05/2024
Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources PolicyFull review and alignment with the Information Security Policy Framework.04/07/2024
Artificial Intelligence Operations PolicyUpdated to include the AI Statement of Intent.26/05/2024
Campus PolicyInclusion of new section to manage weapons on campus. Updates to sections on demonstrations, sleeping on campus and alcohol on campus.26/06/2024
Changes to reflect decision to prohibit charging of lithium-ion batteries and address associated risks.30/08/2024
Child Protection PolicyMajor updates to reflect younger international students, to confirm behavioural expectations and to clarify reporting processes.28/06/2024
ESOS Compliance PolicyFull review.17/07/2024
Information Security PolicyFull review and alignment with the Information Security Policy Framework.04/07/2024
Policy Framework and Policy Management ProcedureChanges to align terminology with the updated policy template, re-ordering of information, new information on GIPA obligations (moved from the Policy Management Procedure).20/06/2024
Procurement PolicyChanges following the rescission of the Procurement Procedures and development of the new Procurement at UTS (SharePoint).28/06/2024
Sexual Harm Prevention and Response PolicyUpdates and refinements in response to the Department of Education’s Action Plan Addressing Gender-based Violence in Higher Education, to include the Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as a policy contact and refine distinction between a report and a disclosure.01/10/2024
Staff Complaints Policy and Staff Complaints Resolution ProcedureFull review.23/07/2024
Staff Travel, Expenses and Credit Card PolicyFull review.02/05/2024
Staff Travel, Expenses and Credit Card Procedure (Staff Connect)Full review.02/05/2024
Student Complaints Policy and Student Complaints Management ProcedureUpdates to strengthen requirements around using separate specialised processes for application, review and appeal before making a complaint to SCRO.04/09/2024
Student Travel and Expenses PolicyFull review.02/05/2024
Student Travel and Expenses ProcedureFull review.02/05/2024
Support for Students PolicyNew policy.22/12/2023
Treasury and Investments PolicyChanges to reflect the newly established Student Managed Fund, including the addition of Appendix 2.Sustainability Strategy.05/09/2024
Treasury and Investments Procedure (SharePoint)Changes to reflect the newly established Student Managed Fund, including the addition of Appendix 5.05/09/2024

Policies being reviewed or developed

The following policies are currently being reviewed or developed.

If you would like to be involved or to provide feedback, or for a list of upcoming reviews, contact the policy team.

Rescinded policies

The Education-Focused Academic Roles Policy was rescinded by the Vice-Chancellor on 14/10/2024. Education focused academic roles are incorporated in the most recent Staff Agreement.

The Fraud and Corruption Prevention and Public Interest Disclosure Policy and Procedure have been rescinded by resolution of Council (COU/23-4/82). These documents have been replaced by the Whistleblowing and Public Interest Disclosures Policy, the Public Interest Disclosures Management Procedure and the Fraud and Corruption Management Policy.

The Parking Policy was rescinded by the Vice-Chancellor on 14/12/2023. UTS parking requirements are available in the Campus Policy.


Policy contact

Elizabeth Miller         
Policy Manager         
telephone 02 9514 7810         
email Elizabeth.Miller@uts.edu.au

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.