(1) The University recognises that quality supervision is fundamental to providing a high quality research training experience, leading to successful learning outcomes and timely completions for higher degree research (HDR) students. The University is obligated to ensure the delivery of quality supervision to each student and the timely completion of research degrees of the highest standard. (2) These procedures outline a process for establishing and maintaining a register of (a) experienced and skilled supervisors and (b) new supervisors who do not yet meet all criteria for full registration. (3) All supervisors of HDR students will be recorded on the Register of Supervisors. No HDR student can be supervised by anyone who is not on the Register of Supervisors. (4) The purpose of the register is to recognise, encourage, support, and develop good supervisory practice. (5) To be eligible for entry into the Register, supervisors must meet certain criteria. The Register will provide for two categories of supervisor — Principal Supervisor and Co-Supervisor. (6) To be registered as a Principal Supervisor of HDR students, all of the following criteria must be satisfied: (7) To be registered as a Co-supervisor, all of the following criteria must be satisfied: (8) Registration - Staff who wish to be registered should complete an Application for Registration form (available from the Research Services website) and submit it to their Head of School to sign and forward to Research Services. Applications will be administered by Research Services, overseen by the Graduate Research Subcommittee. The Register will be maintained in Research Services. (9) Co-supervision - Staff who do not have previous experience of supervision should be encouraged by Heads of Schools to gain experience by acting as co-supervisors with an experienced colleague, and/or to undertake UNE Supervisor Accreditation Training. Staff should also simultaneously be encouraged to develop and maintain good supervisory skills and knowledge of UNE's HDR policies and guidelines by such means as attendance at relevant workshops/seminars offered by the School or UNE, or attendance at appropriate conferences/workshops external to the University, or participation in established online programs. (10) Periods of Leave - In the case of a Principal Supervisor going on leave from the University (for periods exceeding 2 weeks), the Co-supervisor may be appointed as Principal Supervisor for the period of leave. However, where the Co-supervisor does not meet the necessary criteria, appointment of appropriate supervisors is at the discretion of the Head of School. (11) Resignation/Retirement - In special cases where the Principal Supervisor has left UNE, the Co-supervisor may be appointed as Principal Supervisor. However, where the Co-supervisor does not meet the necessary criteria, appointment of appropriate supervisors is at the discretion of the Head of School. (12) Heads of Schools will be required to review continuation of staff on the register as part of the annual performance review. (13) Heads of Schools may recommend deregistration of supervisors on any of the following grounds:Registration of Research Higher Degree Supervisors Procedures
Section 1 - Overview
Section 2 - Scope
Section 3 - Procedures
Criteria for Registration of Supervisors
The Registration Process
Extenuating Circumstances/Special Cases
Review Process
Deregistration
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