1. The purpose of our procedure
This procedure sets out how Adelaide University investigates, manages and responds to allegations of student misconduct. It enforces the standards of behaviour outlined in the Student Code of Conduct and Student Conduct Policy, and ensures a fair, consistent process aligned with principles of procedural fairness.
Please read this procedure in conjunction with:
- Student Code of Conduct
- Student Conduct Policy
- Research Integrity Policy
- [Investigating and Managing Research Conduct Procedure]
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Misconduct Procedure
- [Gender-based Violence and Sexual Harm Policy]
- Privacy Policy
- [Student Health Assessment and Required Medical Leave Procedure]
2. Who and what our procedure applies to
Our procedure applies to Adelaide University students, regardless of their location or how their course or other activities are delivered.
It applies to:
- activities related to, or undertaken on, property owned or leased by Adelaide University, whether or not connected to a student’s study
- University-owned, managed, affiliated or branded student accommodation
- activities related to privately owned facilities, such as offshore partner universities or organisations, that affect or could affect another person’s ability to study, research, or participate in Adelaide University activities
- conduct or activities (on-campus, off-campus, offshore or online) that have, or are likely to have, an effect on Adelaide University or any member of the Adelaide University community.
The procedure also applies to students engaged in:
- study-related activities, including all categories of Work Integrated Learning (WIL), exchange and study abroad, study tours and examinations
- representing Adelaide University, for example, in promotional activities, competitions or sport, conferences and volunteering activities
- the use of University facilities and systems, IT resources or other equipment covered by University policy
- activities or events organised by Adelaide University student associations, sports clubs or their affiliated organisations.
3. Our Student Misconduct Procedure
Where student conduct does not meet the standards set out in the Student Code of Conduct or related policies or procedures, we may take educative or disciplinary action. The following procedure must then be followed:
3.1 How to report student misconduct
Staff and students may report possible student misconduct when they feel safe and comfortable to do so.
Reports can be made anonymously using the appropriate online service, such as Student Assist, or in person to any University officer. That officer may refer the matter to one of the following for action:
- Responsible Officer
- [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct].
The Associate Director, Student Governance, and the Executive Director, Integrity Unit, may also receive a report and refer the matter to the appropriate officer.
3.2 How an allegation of student misconduct is assessed and directed
3.2.1 When a report of potential misconduct is received, the Responsible Officer must assess its seriousness and/or complexity and either manage it directly (see 3.5) or refer it to the [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct] (see 3.2.2 and 3.2.3).
3.2.2 When a report is referred to the [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct] (or delegate), they must assess its seriousness, complexity, and potential outcomes. They must then determine the appropriate referral pathway for the matter.
3.2.3 The [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct] (or delegate) may:
- issue a student with a written conduct notice (see 3.6)
- refer the matter to a misconduct body, the [Student Conduct Committee] and/or the [Student Misconduct Tribunal]
- decide no further action is required.
3.3 Summary exclusion
A person responsible for managing an Adelaide University facility or activity may summarily exclude a student for up to 24 hours, or for the duration of the activity, if they reasonably believe that:
- the student is disrupting, or causing or encouraging others to disrupt, University facilities or activities
- there is a threat to the safety of people or property.
The person who excludes the student must record the action and, if appropriate, refer the matter through the Student Misconduct Procedure. In some cases, no further action may be required.
3.4 Interim suspension
3.4.1 An interim suspension may be imposed where an allegation indicates a risk to individuals or Adelaide University property. The [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct] or Responsible Officer may impose a suspension of up to two weeks. If the matter is referred to a misconduct body, the suspension may be extended until the matter is resolved.
An interim suspension may include one or more of the following:
- suspension from using University property or entering specified parts of any Adelaide University campus
- suspension from participating in University activities, including learning and teaching, extra-curricular activities, or course participation
- restricted access to specific buildings or facilities
- prohibition from contacting or approaching another person, either in person or electronically (including via social media or email), including through a third party, if deemed necessary.
3.4.2 Interim suspensions must be reasonable and proportionate to the seriousness and context of the alleged misconduct.
3.4.3 Interim suspensions may be imposed immediately. A Responsible Officer is not required to provide a hearing before doing so.
3.4.4 An interim suspension will remain in place until the first of the following occurs:
- a Responsible Officer revokes the suspension
- a review request under 3.4.6 is successful
- it expires in line with the terms of the interim suspension
- the matter is concluded following referral to a misconduct body.
3.4.5 The student must be informed in writing within 24 hours of an interim suspension being imposed or extended. The notice must include the reasons, the terms and duration of the suspension.
3.4.6 A student may request a review of an interim suspension within two working days of being notified. The [Student Conduct Committee] will consider the request and communicate its decision within two working days of receiving it.
3.4.7 The details and reason for the interim suspension must be recorded in the [Student Conduct Register] and on the student’s record.
3.4.8 An interim suspension does not prevent a student from being referred to any other action under this procedure.
3.5 Responsible Officer review
3.5.1 When a report of possible student misconduct is believed to be suitable for management by a Responsible Officer, they will make enquiries to understand the allegation and available evidence. This may involve speaking with relevant parties and notifying the student in writing of:
- the nature and substance of the allegation
- any relevant evidence relied upon
- the process for the student to respond to the allegation.
3.5.2 The Responsible Officer will determine whether misconduct occurred on the balance of probabilities.
3.5.3 If inappropriate behaviour is identified but no formal misconduct is found, the Responsible Officer may apply any of the directions listed in 3.11.2. No formal finding will be recorded in the [Student Conduct Register] or the student’s record.
3.5.4 Directions under 3.11.2 may be applied in addition to any interim measures taken under section 3.4.
3.5.5 If the Responsible Officer considers the allegation sufficiently serious at any stage, they may refer the matter to the [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct]. They may also seek advice from the [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct] or the Integrity Unit at any time.
3.6 Conduct notice
3.6.1 The [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct] may issue a conduct notice to a student if the matter would otherwise be referred to the [Student Conduct Committee]. When deciding whether to issue a conduct notice, they will consider the nature of the alleged misconduct, the strength of supporting evidence, the student's conduct history, and the utility of issuing the notice.
If proposing a penalty, the [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct] will consider the same factors that a misconduct body would consider (see 3.11.1).
The [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct] must be an unbiased decision-maker. They must not be a member of the [Student Conduct Committee] and must not be involved in matters considered by the [Student Conduct Committee].
3.6.2 A conduct notice will outline the alleged misconduct and evidence relied upon. The conduct notice will advise the student that:
- they are being offered the opportunity to make an early admission of misconduct and accept the stated penalty (excluding suspension from a course or program, but within the penalty range of the [Student Conduct Committee])
- they are invited to comment on the evidence relied upon in relation to the alleged misconduct, as outlined in the conduct notice
- they may provide clarifying information before the conduct notice is finalised
- they are encouraged to seek support from a support person, or student support services, such as [AUSA Student Care], before responding to the conduct notice
- they are not required to accept the notice and may request that the matter be referred to the [Student Conduct Committee]
- if they accept early admission, a finding of misconduct will be recorded in the [Student Conduct Register] and on the student’s record, and no further proceedings will be taken in relation to the alleged misconduct
- they have a specified period (no less than 10 working days from the date the notice is issued) to respond to the conduct notice
- if they do not respond to the conduct notice within the specified period, the matter will be referred to the [Student Conduct Committee].
3.6.3 If a student accepts a conduct notice, no misconduct proceedings will be held. The accepted penalty will be enforceable as if it were imposed by the [Student Conduct Committee].
3.6.4 Details of the conduct notice will be recorded in the [Student Conduct Register] and on the student’s record and may be referred to in future matters.
3.6.5 If a student does not accept the conduct notice, the matter will be referred to the [Student Conduct Committee].
3.7 Misconduct bodies
3.7.1 A misconduct body, the [Student Conduct Committee] and/or [Student Misconduct Tribunal], has the authority to conduct proceedings related to student misconduct referred to it for determination.
3.7.2 The [Student Conduct Committee] considers mid-level allegations and reviews interim suspensions (see 3.4.6).
3.7.3 The [Student Misconduct Tribunal] hears allegations of serious misconduct, complex matters, or matters referred under other policies, such as the Academic Integrity Policy, the Research Integrity Policy and the [Investigating and Managing Research Conduct Procedure]. It may impose higher-level penalties.
In matters referred under the Academic Integrity Policy, the Research Integrity Policy and the [Investigating and Managing Research Conduct Procedure], the [Student Misconduct Tribunal] may impose penalties.
3.7.4 A misconduct body may:
- request that the [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct] (or delegate) arrange further inquiries and report the outcome
- conduct further inquiries itself
- adjourn proceedings (including hearings), if relevant, until any related investigation, criminal process or proceeding is concluded
- take no further action if:
- the alleged conduct is outside the scope of this procedure
- the allegation is based on a vexatious report or is trivial in nature
- offer the student conduct counselling
- decide whether the student has engaged in misconduct and, if so, impose one or more penalties under section 3.11.
3.7.5 The [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct] (or delegate) will prepare, or arrange for the preparation of, an allegation notice and associated documents to be provided to the relevant misconduct body and the student.
3.7.6 If new information becomes available after an allegation notice is issued, or if the misconduct body requests an amendment, the [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct] (or delegate) will work with the misconduct body to issue an amended notice and/or supplementary documents to the student and the misconduct body.
3.7.7 If an amended allegation notice or supplementary documents are issued, the misconduct body must ensure the student has a reasonable opportunity to consider and respond, including by making submissions and providing further material.
3.7.8 The misconduct body may ask the [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct] to arrange assistance to support its functions. This may include:
- an executive officer
- transcription or interpreting services
- legal services, either an Adelaide University representative or an external provider engaged by the General Counsel (or delegate), to provide confidential legal advice for the misconduct proceeding.
3.8 Conduct counselling and educative response
3.8.1 A Responsible Officer or misconduct body may determine that conduct counselling or an educative response is appropriate if:
- the student’s behaviour appears to have been unintentional
- the alleged misconduct is minor, an educative response is considered more appropriate, and the student has not previously had an allegation of student misconduct.
3.8.2 If conduct counselling is chosen, the Responsible Officer or misconduct body must advise the student in writing:
- that the conduct is inappropriate, and that conduct counselling (which may include a student conduct agreement, in line with the direction of the [Student Conduct Intervention Group], or educational activities) will be offered to raise awareness of the University’s conduct expectations under the Student Code of Conduct
- that failure to meet the University’s conduct expectations in future may result in a finding of student misconduct and associated penalty.
3.9 Proceedings
3.9.1 In hearing an allegation, a misconduct body will be directed by its Chair. A student must be given a reasonable opportunity to:
- advise the misconduct body whether they wish to admit, discuss or contest the allegation
- provide any evidence or submission they wish to rely on
- attend the hearing, including remotely, if approved by the Chair.
3.9.2 A student may be accompanied by a support person, such as someone from the student association.
3.9.3 The misconduct body must allow at least 10 working days between the date that the conduct notice is sent and the scheduled hearing.
3.9.4 Hearings must be conducted in accordance with procedural fairness.
3.9.5 Hearings will proceed without undue formality and will be conducted in an accessible manner, including for students who may require support. Interpreter services must be provided upon request.
3.9.6 If a student does not arrive within 15 minutes of the scheduled start time, the hearing may proceed in their absence.
3.9.7 The student and any support person are entitled, but not required, to be present throughout the hearing, except when the misconduct body wishes to confer or consider its decision.
3.9.8 Formal rules of evidence do not apply, and hearings are closed to the public.
3.9.9 The misconduct body has full authority to maintain order during proceedings, including directing the removal of any person, such as a student, witness, or support person.
3.9.10 If two or more students are alleged to have engaged in misconduct in related circumstances, the misconduct body may hear the allegations together. However, the students will not be required to appear before the misconduct body at the same time.
3.9.11 If the misconduct body requires more information about the allegation:
- it may adjourn the hearing and request that the [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct] conduct further inquiries or obtain additional evidence or materials
- the student will be informed of any new information provided to the misconduct body, and given a reasonable opportunity to respond, including by making submissions and providing further material
- it may hold a further oral hearing or determine that a further hearing is not required and direct that any additional submissions be made in writing.
3.10 Making a determination
3.10.1 The misconduct body must make a finding within 10 working days of the date of the hearing, or within a reasonable time, taking into account the circumstances and complexity of the matter.
3.10.2 If there is more than one allegation of student misconduct, the misconduct body must make a separate determination for each allegation.
3.10.3 In making its decision, the misconduct body must be satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the documents and evidence show misconduct has occurred.
3.11 Penalties for student misconduct
3.11.1 A Responsible Officer or misconduct body will impose a penalty it considers appropriate, taking into account relevant factors, including but not limited to:
- the nature and extent of the misconduct, and whether the conduct was deliberate
- the length of the student’s tertiary experience
- the student’s conduct record, including any entry in the [Student Conduct Register], or an existing student conduct agreement
- any pattern of prior conduct
- the student’s personal circumstances or the potential impact of the penalty
- the impact of the misconduct on others, including members of the Adelaide University and wider communities
- any mitigating circumstances (such as an admission by the student or expression of remorse)
- penalties applied in similar cases
- whether the penalty may serve a precedent or deterrent function.
3.11.2 After review and resolution, a Responsible Officer may apply any of the following directions, and no formal finding of misconduct will be recorded:
- exclusion from all, or part of, Adelaide University grounds (including a facility or service), or from participation in any defined aspect of a course or program, for up to five working days
- a written warning
- a direction to undertake conduct counselling, which may include a student conduct agreement to support case management and to monitor behaviour for the duration of the student’s enrolment
- direction to complete remedial or educational activities
- a direction to act or behave in a specified way.
3.11.3 The [Student Conduct Committee] may apply any of the directions in 3.11.2, as well as the following penalties:
- a fine up to A$300, where appropriate (such as restitution for property damage)
- exclusion from all, or part of, Adelaide University grounds for a specific period
- exclusion from participation in any defined aspect of an academic program, course or work-integrated learning, or from use of any University facility or service, for a specified period
- substitution or adjustment of an academic mark or grade obtained in any examination or other form of assessment
- suspension from Adelaide University, or from enrolment in any program or course, for up to six months.
A formal finding of student misconduct will be recorded in the [Student Conduct Register] and on the student’s record.
3.11.4 The [Student Misconduct Tribunal] may apply any of the penalties in 3.11.3, as well as the following penalties:
- a fine of up to A$3000, where appropriate (such as restitution for property damage)
- an order to complete a specified number of hours of unpaid service to Adelaide University
- exclusion from all, or part of, the Adelaide University grounds for a specified period or indefinitely
- exclusion from any defined aspect of an Adelaide University academic program, course, or from use of any Adelaide University facility or service, for a specified period or indefinitely
- substitution or adjustment of an academic mark or grade obtained in an examination or assessment
- cancellation of a prize, scholarship or bursary awarded by Adelaide University or foundation universities
- cancellation of enrolment in one, some, or all courses or programs
- preclusion from conferral of an award
- suspension from Adelaide University, or from any program or course, for a specific period
- permanent expulsion from Adelaide University
- probationary enrolment, subject to compliance with the [Student Code of Conduct] or other conditions set by the Tribunal.
A formal finding of student misconduct will be recorded in the [Student Conduct Register] and on the student’s record.
3.12 Notification of determination
3.12.1 As soon as practicable, and within five working days of a decision being made, the Responsible Officer or misconduct body must notify the student in writing of the outcome and inform relevant staff. The notification will include:
- the decision, any penalty imposed, and the reasons for the decision
- information about the student’s right to appeal and relevant process.
3.12.2 If a penalty affects the enrolment of an international student, the [Manager, International Compliance] must be advised.
3.12.3 The decision and outcome must be recorded in the [Student Conduct Register] and on the student’s record.
3.13 Appeals
3.13.1 A student may appeal a decision made by a Responsible Officer or the [Student Conduct Committee] to the [Student Misconduct Tribunal].
3.13.2 A student may appeal a decision made by the [Student Misconduct Tribunal] to the [Student Appeals Committee].
3.13.3 An appeal must be lodged within 20 working days of the student being notified of the decision.
3.13.4 An appeal may only be made on one or more of the following grounds:
- a failure to comply with procedural fairness, which materially affected the outcome of the hearing or the penalty imposed
- new evidence that was not reasonably available at or before the hearing, and which would have materially affected the outcome of the hearing or the penalty imposed
- the penalty is unreasonable, excessive or disproportionate.
3.13.5 A penalty will not take effect until the appeal period has expired or, if an appeal is lodged, until the appeal is finalised, unless the [Student Misconduct Tribunal] determines otherwise.
3.13.6 The [Student Appeals Committee] may overturn or vary any decision made by the [Student Misconduct Tribunal] or return all or part of the matter for further consideration and decision.
3.14 Composition of [Student Conduct Committee]
3.14.1 A [Student Conduct Committee] will consist of two members appointed on an ad hoc basis by the [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct]. Members may include professional or academic staff, at least one of whom is a Responsible Officer. Both members must have completed relevant training. One member must be appointed as Chair.
3.14.2 If consensus cannot be reached, the Chair’s decision will be final.
3.14.3 If the Committee considers the allegation sufficiently complex, or that it may warrant a penalty beyond its authority, it may request referral to the [Student Misconduct Tribunal].
3.14.4 Where appropriate, the [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct] will notify the relevant [College Pro Vice Chancellor] of any matters involving student misconduct within their College.
3.15 Composition of [Student Misconduct Tribunal]
3.15.1 Before the start of each academic year, and on the request of the [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct], each [College Pro Vice Chancellor] and the Deputy Vice Chancellor - Student Experience and Success must nominate three senior academic or professional staff members to serve as members of the Tribunal for that year.
3.15.2 The Vice Chancellor and President will appoint a Chair and Deputy Chair for a term of two years. Both must be senior members of our academic staff.
3.15.3 The [Student Misconduct Tribunal] will consist of four members selected by the [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct] (or delegate) from those nominated under 3.15.1. The panel will include academic and/or professional staff relevant to the allegation, and one student representative.
3.15.4 A quorum for the [Student Misconduct Tribunal] is three members.
3.15.5 The [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct] is responsible for ensuring appropriate record keeping, and providing administrative support to the [Student Misconduct Tribunal].
3.16 Confidentiality
3.16.1 Any person or misconduct body who exercises a power, carries out a function under this procedure, or hears an appeal must treat the matter in the strictest confidence, except where disclosure is necessary to fulfil their responsibilities under Adelaide University policies and procedures, or as otherwise required or permitted by law.
3.17 Records
3.17.1 The [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct] must maintain records of:
- findings of student misconduct
- penalties imposed in relation to those findings
- membership of relevant misconduct bodies.
3.17.2 Student misconduct records form part of a student’s record and may be disclosed to persons within or outside Adelaide University in accordance with Adelaide University’s Privacy Policy, or in response to a reasonable request from a government or legal authority. Confirmed instances of student misconduct are also recorded in the [Student Conduct Register], but do not appear on the student’s academic transcript.
3.17.3 Prior records, including conduct agreements, may be considered when determining what penalty, if any, should be imposed or recommended under this procedure or the Student Code of Conduct.
3.18 Other administrative matters
3.18.1 Once a student has been notified of an allegation, the [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct], either at the request of a Responsible Officer or on their own initiative, may direct that the student’s academic results, program completion, or award conferral be withheld until the misconduct process (including an appeal) is finalised, or until any penalty is completed to the satisfaction of the [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct].
3.18.2 All correspondence with a student regarding an allegation, including details of hearings, decisions, and penalties, must be sent in writing to the student’s Adelaide University email address, and is deemed to be received at the time of sending.
3.18.3 A student who is suspended or expelled following the Census Date in a teaching period will have a Fail (F) grade in any uncompleted enrolled courses for that period unless the misconduct body determines otherwise. A student who fails a Research Training Program (RTP) course due to misconduct will no longer be eligible to receive RTP scholarship payments.
4. Who holds a responsibility within this procedure
Refer to the Delegation Policy for all delegations at Adelaide University.
4.1 The [Associate Director, Student Governance] and the Executive Director, Integrity Unit are responsible for:
- receiving reports of possible student misconduct
- directing the matter to the [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct] or a Responsible Officer.
4.2 Any staff member with responsibility for the management of an Adelaide University facility or activity is responsible for:
- issuing a Summary Exclusion in accordance with clause 3.3.
4.3 The [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct] is responsible for:
- receiving reports of possible student misconduct and determining where to refer the allegation
- exercising discretion to:
- issue a student with a written conduct notice (see 3.6)
- refer the matter to a misconduct body, that is, the [Student Conduct Committee] and/or the [Student Misconduct Tribunal]
- determine that no further action should be taken
- issue an Interim Suspension in accordance with clause 3.4.
4.4 A Responsible Officer is responsible for:
- receiving reports of possible misconduct and assessing the seriousness or complexity of the allegation, and whether it is appropriate to manage the matter or refer it to the [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct]
- reviewing allegations of student misconduct that may be addressed without a formal finding
- applying a direction in accordance with clause 3.11.2
- issuing an Interim Suspension in accordance with clause 3.4.
4.5 The [Student Conduct Committee] is responsible for:
- conducting proceedings related to mid-level allegations of student misconduct
- considering requests for review of interim suspensions (see 3.4.6)
- applying penalties and recording findings of misconduct in accordance with clause 3.11.3.
4.6 The [Student Misconduct Tribunal] is responsible for:
- conducting proceedings related to serious misconduct, complex matters, or matters referred under another policy
- imposing higher-level penalties, as set out in clause 3.11.4
- for matters referred under the Academic Integrity Policy, Research Integrity Policy or [Investigating and Managing Research Conduct Procedure], applying penalties
- recording a formal finding of misconduct and applying the relevant penalties.
5. Definitions used in our procedure
Please refer to our Adelaide University glossary for a full list of our definitions.
Academic transcript means a record of a student's complete enrolment history at Adelaide University, including any enrolments undertaken at the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia.
Adelaide University community refers to a broad range of stakeholders who engage with Adelaide University and includes (but is not limited to) all students, staff, and non-staff members of Adelaide University including alumni, honorary titleholders, adjuncts, visiting academics, guest lecturers, volunteers, suppliers and partners who are engaging with and contributing to the work of Adelaide University.
Assessment means the process of determining how well a student has achieved the learning outcomes, using graded or non-graded tasks.
Balance of probabilities means the standard of proof to determine that student misconduct has occurred. The decision-maker must be satisfied that based on the evidence received, the student misconduct was more likely than not to have occurred.
Conduct counselling means, for the purpose of this procedure, advice or instruction given to students regarding acceptable forms and standards of conduct at Adelaide University. The advice or instruction may include the requirement to undertake educational activities, or the use of a written conduct agreement to enable ongoing support and monitoring of a student’s conduct.
Conduct notice means a written communication to a student which identifies the alleged student misconduct and proposes a finding of misconduct and penalty as an alternative to formal conduct proceedings. It includes the features described in section 3.6 of this procedure.
Conferral is the date on which an academic qualification is granted. This date appears on students’ official parchment.
Exchange means study undertaken under a formal agreement between Adelaide University and an overseas provider.
Misconduct means, for the purpose of this procedure, student misconduct.
Misconduct body means, for the purpose of this procedure, the [Student Conduct Committee] and/or the [Student Misconduct Tribunal].
Procedural Fairness in a decision-making context, means the decision is made in accordance with the rule against bias and the hearing rule (i.e., a Respondent is given an opportunity to present their case with knowledge of any prejudicial material that may be taken into account by the decision-maker).
Responsible Officer means those persons who have undertaken the required training and are authorised to evaluate a report of misconduct, issue a warning or conduct notice, or decide on a direction/penalty, and comprise:
- Pro Vice Chancellors
- Pro Vice Chancellors of Colleges
- Deans of Colleges
- Deans of Schools
- Executive Directors of Colleges
- [Senior Manager, Complaints, Appeals and Conduct]
- Executive Director, Integrity Unit
- [Associate Director, Student Governance]
- Members of a Student Conduct Committee
- Members of a Student Misconduct Tribunal
- Any other roles approved by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Student Experience and Success.
Scholarship is an award that assists a student to undertake or complete a program of study at Adelaide University for a nominated duration, normally taking the form of a period payment, or reduction in tuition fees.
Student means, for the purposes of this procedure:
- a person who is enrolled in, or has deferred enrolment in, or is on formal leave of absence or suspension from, an academic program, a course or a group of courses at or offered by the University or an affiliated educational establishment that leads to a University award
- a person who is authorised to participate in learning or research training activities of any type at the University
- a student of another education institution who is authorised to have access to University premises, facilities, or both
- a person who was a student at the time that the alleged misconduct took place.
[Student Conduct Register] means the central system through which matters of student conduct are recorded.
Student misconduct means conduct by a student that:
- is inconsistent with the Student Code of Conduct
- breaches, or is in contravention of, a University statute, rule, code, by-law, or policy
- constitutes misconduct not otherwise defined as academic misconduct or research misconduct (See the Academic Integrity Policy and the [Investigating and Managing Research Conduct Procedure] for definitions of academic misconduct and research misconduct).
- involves an act or omission that adversely affects the University or any member of the University community
- includes any attempt to engage in conduct described in paragraphs (a) to (d).
Support person means any individual who is not a legal practitioner and provides support and assistance to a student.
Suspension means the cancellation of enrolment of a student of Adelaide University or a Legacy University and the discontinuation for a specified time of all rights and privileges as a student of Adelaide University, including the right to re-enrol as a student, and the right to enter or to be on Adelaide University grounds or premises.
Research Training Program (RTP) is a Commonwealth Government-funded program which provides block grants to Adelaide University on a yearly basis, to support domestic and international graduate research students undertaking a Higher Degree by Research program. Support is provided in the form of scholarships for RTP Stipends, RTP Fee Offsets and RTP Allowances.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is an umbrella term for a pedagogical approach that combines theoretical learning of a discipline or professional context with practical experience, either actual, simulated and/or virtual, as a planned part of the curriculum. This approach helps students apply academic concepts to real-world work and professional situations, enhancing their skills, employability and understanding.
6. How our procedure is governed
This procedure is categorised, approved and owned in line with the governance structure of Adelaide University and the offices and officers listed below.
| Parent policy | Student Conduct Policy |
|---|---|
Policy category | Corporate |
| Approving authority | co-Vice Chancellors/Vice Chancellor and President |
| Policy owner | Deputy Vice Chancellor – Student Experience and Success |
Responsible Officer | Executive Director, Student and Academic Services |
Effective from | 1 January 2026 |
Review date | [3/4/5 years after date this version is approved, TBC] |
Enquiries | Interim Central Policy Unit/[Central Policy Unit] staff.policy.enquiries@adelaideuni.edu.au |
Replaced documents | None |