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How is UNE preparing for the introduction of trimesters?

Implementing Trimesters for 2012 will impact on all academic and administrative functions of the University.  This major change management project comprises the following features:

Governance

A Steering Committee, chaired by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students and Social Inclusion), will oversee the Trimester Implementation Project.

A number of academic or administrative working groups will investigate issues of significance to the implementation of trimesters and report to the Trimester Steering Committee.

Project Management

A Project Initiation Document defines the project plan for the implementation of Trimesters at UNE.

Timelines

The implementation of a Trimester academic calendar must be completed by February 2012, in time for the beginning of the academic year (Teaching Period 1).

Milestone Phases Dates
Phase 1: Mobilisation
  • Final Report published to University
  • Preparing for project and establishment of Trimester Steering Committee
  • Establishment of governance processes and reporting lines
  • Approved Project Initiation Documentation and fully scoped project
 1 January 2011 - 29 April 2011
Phase 2: Requirements Development
  • Risk Analysis
  • Circulation of draft principal dates for 2012
  • Assessment of Academic Issues for 2012
  • Assessment of Business Process Issues for 2012
 1 February 2011 - 20 June 2011
Phase 3: Development
  • Workplace Change – Schools, some Directorates
  • Principal Dates 2012 approved
  • Academic offerings for 2012 determined
  • Budget for third teaching period secured
  • Academic and business process issues explored
  • Ensure student financial benefits maintained
  • Undertake policy and process amendments
  • Prepare for full implementation of trimesters in 2013
1 February 2011 - 29 February 2012
Phase 4: Implementation
  • Trimesters implemented for 2012
  • Assessment, review and reporting on implementation undertaken
  • Amendments recommended
  • Ongoing assessment of issues associated with trimester calendar throughout 2013
  • Further review and reporting on amendments to processes
 1 February 2012 - 1 July 2014