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Master of Philosophy (MPhil) |
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Doctor of Education (EdD) |
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Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) |
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Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) |
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
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These regulations apply to applicants and candidates
for higher degrees at the University of Waikato. |
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Applicants or candidates for higher degrees who wish
to appeal a decision by the Postgraduatre Research Committee in
relation to enrolment for the degree, whether at the conditional
or confirmed stage of the enrolment process, or in relation to its examination,
may do so in writing to the Research Committee. |
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An appeal under section 2 must comprise a written statement
of the circumstances of, and grounds for, the appeal, together with
supporting evidence, if available, and must be lodged with the Secretary
to the Research Committee not more than 21 days from the date of
notification of the decisions. |
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Where an appeal is lodged under section 2, the Research
Committee may delegate authority to hear and decide on the appeal
on its behalf to a sub-committee comprising: |
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(a) |
the Chair of the Research Committee (or nominee),
and |
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(b) |
two members of the Research Committee |
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The Chair of the Research Committee must
ensure that none of those considering the appeal is a
party to the original decision. |
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A decision by, or on behalf of, the Research Committee
on an appeal lodged under section 2 is notified to the
applicant or candidate in writing, and is final. |
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Candidates for higher degrees who have a concern
about supervision or any other aspect of their candidature (other
than decisions in relation to enrolment for the degree or its examination)
may, in the first instance, seek a resolution by raising the matter
with his/her supervisor, Faculty/School postgraduate studies representative, or
other relevant staff member (e.g. Chairperson of Department/School,
Associate Dean (Postgraduate, Dean) in his/her Faculty/School. |
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Where it has not been possible to resolve the concern
under section 6, the candidate may make a written complaint to the
Chair of the Postgraduate Research Committee. |
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A written complaint under section 7 must include
an appropriately detailed explanation of the concern, together with
supporting evidence if available, and must be lodged with the Secretary
to the Postgraduate Research Committee. |
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A decision by the Chair of the Postgraduate Research
Committee with respect to a complaint under section 7 will be notified
in writing to the candidate within 21 days of the receipt of the
written complaint. |
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A candidate who wishes to appeal a decision by the
Chair of the Postgraduate Research Committee under section 9 may
do so in writing to the Research Committee. |
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An appeal under section 10 must comprise a written
statement of the circumstances of, and grounds for, the appeal,
together with supporting evidence, if available, and must be lodged
with the Secretary to the Research Committee within 21 days of the date
of notification of the decision. |
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Where an appeal is lodged under section 10, the
Research Committee may delegate authority to hear and decide on
the appeal on its behalf to a sub-committee comprising: |
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(a) |
the Chair of the Research Committee (or
nominee), and |
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(b) |
two members of the Research Committee |
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The Chair of the Research Committee must ensure that
none of those considering the appeal is a party to the original
complaint. |
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A decision by, or on behalf of, the Research Committee
on an appeal lodged under section 10 is notified to the candidate
in writing and is final. |
