University Misconduct Committees Student Training

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Important Dates

• Register by Thursday 13 October 2022 COB
• Invitation to participate sent Friday 14 October 2022 COB
• Online modules must be completed by Tuesday 18 October COB
• Participants must attend an online interactive workshop on Wednesday 19 October from 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm

Become a student member of University Misconduct Committees: A jury of one’s peers

As a volunteer student committee member, you will be an equal member on a misconduct panel (Committee) alongside two senior academics. You will read students’ written submissions in response to allegations of academic or general misconduct, in most cases meet with the students facing allegations in order to hear their account, and ask relevant questions leading to a decision about whether the allegation is substantiated, and if so decide on the proportionate penalty. 

This requires confidence, sound familiarity with the relevant rules and regulations, a capacity to apply principles of good administrative decision-making to an allegation, and the ability to put forward reasoned and logical positions in support of your position.

If you’re interested in applying, be sure to visit https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/buddy-up/volunteer/academic-misconduct-committee/.