Program convenors
Our Program management procedure manual (coursework) provides detailed information on the processes program convenors follow. For similar information on research programs refer to the Rules governing Research Higher Degrees and its associated schedules: Masters Degree (Research) Awards and Programs Schedule; and Doctoral Degree (Research) Award and Program Schedule.
The Program Convenor Handbook (PDF 492KB) provides, in one single document, information on all the support services available to students as well as policies and procedures, quality assurance and program performance data.
Here you will find additional resources to help you as a program convenor:
Business plans
- Business plans for new or significantly revised programs - principles (PDF, 300KB)
- Abbreviated business plan template (DOC, 110KB)
Mapping courses
Graduate learning outcome mapping templates are available in the AQF toolkit.
Annual program reports
Annual program reports highlight program successes and identify areas for improvement. They are prepared at the conclusion of the academic year and are submitted to the first faculty board meeting of the following year.
- Annual program report template (DOC, 45KB)
- Annual course alignment report template (DOC,30KB)
- Guide to writing annual program reports (PDF, 73KB)
Program reviews
- Student feedback and survey information
- External program reviews
- External Program Reviews Information Hub (available to University of Newcastle staff only) contains guides, templates and general information to assist program convenors prepare for an external program review
Online resources
- Degree finder - includes the approved program structure, majors, entry criteria, and course information for all undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- NUSTAR - view student information including transcripts and enrolment details. Manage program and course information, course availability, course coordinator listings and generate course outlines. The information in NUSTAR is used to populate the Program and Course Handbooks
Supporting students
Program convenors often assist students to access support to reach their academic potential and to tackle life's challenges.
Key policies for program convenors
Refer to our policy library for policies related to program management and admission.
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