The following are the key aspects of the Special consideration policy adopted by the Arts Faculty in mid-1999 in so far as they affect students and staff. Principles Special Consideration policies and procedures should be as consistent as possible across the university.
All sensitive materials are to be treated with confidentiality and limited to designated staff.
Procedure The Faculty and Schools should have appropriate mechanisms to ensure confidentiality, consistency and equity of treatment of students. The Head of School is responsible for ensuring that all applications for special consideration have been considered by the academic units in the School and that the student is appropriately informed of the outcome. Heads of Schools will report to the Faculty Board of Examiners the names of students granted special consideration and the type of special consideration granted. To ensure student confidentiality and in order to advise students appropriately, all material relating to applications for special consideration will be returned to the School administrative office. If a student's work has been affected by illness or other serious cause they may apply for special consideration.