Alternative Arrangements for Assessment Policy

Please note that this policy will be replaced by the Assessment in Coursework Programs Policy and the Unit Assessment Procedures as of 15 February 2010.  Details can be found in Current Policy Projects.

Guidelines outlining the Alternative Arrangements for Assessment are available from the Disability Liaison Office web page.

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that students with disabilities have equal opportunity in all types of assessment.

Scope

This policy applies to assessments for coursework units and or degrees.

Rationale

Alternative Arrangements for Assessment are provided because they are an efficient and equitable way of minimising the impact of a student's disability on performance in assessment and of allowing students with disabilities to compete on an even footing with other students.

Related Documents

• Alternative Arrangements for Assessment Procedures
• Assessment of Coursework Policy and Procedures
• Special Consideration Policy and Procedures
• Examinations Policy and Procedures
• Grading Scale Policy and Procedures
• Plagiarism and Cheating Policy and Procedures

Governing Documents

• Monash University Act 1958
• Statute 6.1.2 Courses and Degrees, Statute 6.1.5 Examinations

Responsibilities for Implementation

• University wide - Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), Disability Liaison Office
• Faculty wide - Associate Deans (Teaching), Heads of Department, Chief Examiners.

Review Schedule

This policy will be considered for review by Academic Board, three years after approval or earlier if required.

Change to "Responsibilities for Implementation" made by Education Committee Meeting 6/2005, 26 October 2005.