Difference between revisions of "Academic Program Adviser"
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| − | + | The Academic Program Advisor (APA) works closely with the Director of Academic Program, the Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching), other academic colleagues and students to influence and inform the development of the curriculum for the program(s) to ensure the School’s Learning and Teaching Plan is effective. Academic Program Advisors perform a pivotal engagement role, internally and externally, to enhance the reputation of the program/s and the School’s overall academic portfolio. The position is also responsible for specific tasks that contribute to the quality and development of programs to improve the student experience. | |
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| − | * | + | == Student Enquiries == |
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| − | + | Academic Program Advisors assist students with various academic processes, including | |
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| + | * Study plans - advice on how to complete the program of study; some processes (particularly for international students) require a study plan approved by an APA | ||
| + | * [https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/enrolment/rule_waiver Rule Waiver Requests] - to break a prerequisite rule, register in more than forty credit points in a semester, or study at the Sydney City campus. The Workflow system sends a reminder of all outstanding requests every morning. | ||
| + | * [https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/enrolment/transferring_to_a_new_course_at_uws Program Transfer Applications] - to transfer from one program to another to within WSU. | ||
| + | * [https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/enrolment/advanced_standing Credit for Prior Learning] (commonly known as ''advanced standing'') - to have study undertaken at another institution recognised at WSU. | ||
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| + | == Credit for Prior Learning == | ||
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| + | Academic Program Advisors evaluate applications for [https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/enrolment/advanced_standing Credit for Prior Learning] (advanced standing). Applications for credit may be forwarded from International Admissions for new students, or delivered via Workflow for existing students. | ||
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| + | For a given application, the Academic Program Advisor must identify the WSU subjects whose learning outcomes are satisfied by the prior study. If a student has completed study at another institution that doesn't correspond to a particular subject at WSU or isn't relevant to the student's program, recognition can be granted as ''unspecified credit'', which is treated as elective credit. If the APA is unsure whether some prior study corresponds to a WSU subject, the APA may ask the Subject Co-ordinator for advice. | ||
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| + | The School has developed standard [https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/tertiaryeducationpathwaysandpartnerships/home Tertiary Education Pathways and Partnerships] for some qualifications, mostly Diploma-level qualifications from TAFE and similar institutions. In most cases, however, applications need to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. | ||
Revision as of 03:25, 12 December 2024
The Academic Program Advisor (APA) works closely with the Director of Academic Program, the Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching), other academic colleagues and students to influence and inform the development of the curriculum for the program(s) to ensure the School’s Learning and Teaching Plan is effective. Academic Program Advisors perform a pivotal engagement role, internally and externally, to enhance the reputation of the program/s and the School’s overall academic portfolio. The position is also responsible for specific tasks that contribute to the quality and development of programs to improve the student experience.
Student Enquiries
Academic Program Advisors assist students with various academic processes, including
- Study plans - advice on how to complete the program of study; some processes (particularly for international students) require a study plan approved by an APA
- Rule Waiver Requests - to break a prerequisite rule, register in more than forty credit points in a semester, or study at the Sydney City campus. The Workflow system sends a reminder of all outstanding requests every morning.
- Program Transfer Applications - to transfer from one program to another to within WSU.
- Credit for Prior Learning (commonly known as advanced standing) - to have study undertaken at another institution recognised at WSU.
Credit for Prior Learning
Academic Program Advisors evaluate applications for Credit for Prior Learning (advanced standing). Applications for credit may be forwarded from International Admissions for new students, or delivered via Workflow for existing students.
For a given application, the Academic Program Advisor must identify the WSU subjects whose learning outcomes are satisfied by the prior study. If a student has completed study at another institution that doesn't correspond to a particular subject at WSU or isn't relevant to the student's program, recognition can be granted as unspecified credit, which is treated as elective credit. If the APA is unsure whether some prior study corresponds to a WSU subject, the APA may ask the Subject Co-ordinator for advice.
The School has developed standard Tertiary Education Pathways and Partnerships for some qualifications, mostly Diploma-level qualifications from TAFE and similar institutions. In most cases, however, applications need to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
