Further Enquiries:

Student Policy and Appeals
Student Administrative Services
Wills Building
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
SA 5005
AUSTRALIA

Dr Peter Backhouse
Coordinator, Student Policy and Appeals
Telephone: +61 8 8313 7503

Ms Julie Hayford
Review Officer
Telephone: +61 8 8313 7572

Welcome to Student Policy and Appeals

Student Policy and Appeals is responsible for maintaining and communicating student-related policy and procedures and provides advice to students and staff on their application to University life. We consult with stakeholders to ensure that policy serves the needs of the University community, is relevant to the current climate in higher education, and is compliant with Commonwealth and State legislation.

Our key responsibilities are:

Managing and responding to suggestions received from students via suggestions@adelaide.edu.au
Assisting students and staff with the interpretation and implementation of student-related policies
Providing advice to students and staff on grievance procedures
Providing support to students and staff on student conduct procedures (including plagiarism and cheating). See Academic Dishonesty Procedures - Staff Support Kit
Providing advice and secretarial support for Student Grievance and Appeals Committees
Brokering settlements for complaints in lieu of formal hearings by Student Grievance and Appeals Committees
Reviewing decisions in relation to the remission of HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP
Collating, circulating and reporting on suggestions for improvement in relation to University services, decisions or processes

Enquiries

Any enquiries concerning the above can be forwarded to:

Dr Peter Backhouse
Coordinator, Student Policy and Appeals
Telephone: (08) 8313 7503

Ms Julie Hayford
Review Officer
Telephone: (08) 8313 7572