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Procedures and Regulations

This training workshop provides information on when and why an investigating officer is needed. It covers procedures such as assessment irregularity, student disciplinary, fitness to study/practice, and student concerns/complaints. Additionally, it discusses external bodies' policies, including QAA, OIA, GMC/HCPC/NMC guidance, UUK, and plagiarism tariff. The workshop also addresses health concerns, emphasizing the importance of reasonable adjustments for disabilities and the availability of counseling and psychiatric services.

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Procedures and Regulations

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  1. Procedures and Regulations Training Workshop 2017 • Aileen O’Brien

  2. When do we need an Investigating Officer? • https://portal.sgul.ac.uk/org/lis/reg/student-centre/student-affairs-and-compliance-pages/student-affairs-and-compliance

  3. When do we need an Investigating Officer? • Assessment Irregularity Procedure • Student Disciplinary Procedure • Procedure for Consideration of Fitness to Study or Practise • Student Concerns and Complaints Procedure

  4. LAW • And Others…….. • External Bodies

  5. Policy Frameworks and Standards • QAA • OIA • GMC/HCPC/NMC guidance • UUK • Plagiarism tariff • Etc..

  6. QAA’s Quality Code for HE Chapter B9 • Higher education providers have procedures for handling academic appeals and student complaints about the quality of learning opportunities; these procedures are fair, accessible and timely, and enable enhancement.

  7. Health Concerns • Health problems do not preclude formal process being invoked • May lead to requirement for treatment rather than disciplinary penalty • University must provide ‘reasonable adjustment’ for disability • Occupational Health assesses health, advises about adjustments needed

  8. Disability Officer arranges assessment dyslexia, mobility, other disability, and arranges appropriate support • Counselling Service offers confidential help • SGUL psychiatrist offers confidential assessment and treatment

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