Thesis Examination Committee (TEC) Terms of Reference
1. Terms of Reference
The Thesis Examination Committee (TEC) shall:
1.1 consider reports from examiners of Doctoral by Research and Masters by Research theses and determine a resolution based on those reports and the report from the Head of Postgraduate Studies;
1.2 consider applications from candidates to transfer from Masters by Research degrees to Doctoral by Research degrees;
1.3 monitor the thesis examination progress of all candidates and take appropriate action where unreasonable delays are encountered;
1.4 ratify all “straightforward matters” accepted by two TEC representatives, one being the Chair or deputy;
1.5 advise the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) on all formal thesis examination appeal outcomes as per s 5.3 (a) of the Appeals Policy for HDR Thesis Examination Outcomes;
1.6 respond to any miscellaneous matters relating to thesis examination.
2. Membership
The Committee shall consist of a Chair, and an academic staff member from each of the nine faculties represented at the University. The Chair will be a senior academic nominated by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) (PVCR[R]) for a period of two years. The Committee shall have representation from both sexes. The PVC(R) must approve faculty nominations to this committee.
3. Quorum
The Committee shall have a quorum, which is equal to one half of the membership plus one additional member. Where Committee members have indicated in advance that they will be unable to attend a meeting, the number required for a quorum will be reduced to reflect one half plus one of the members expected to sit at the meeting, with a minimum quorum of 5 members.
4. General
The Thesis Examination Committee is a sub-committee of the University Research Committee.
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