- Special Topic Proposal template (formerly Form DIV ST) (DOCX)
- Special Topic Proposal example (PDF)
- Important notes for completing new paper, special topic, and reinstatement proposals (PDF)
- Dual-Level Guidelines (PDF)
- Multi-coding Guidelines (PDF)
- Outcomes for 480/490 Papers (PDF)
- Level Descriptors and Principles – Undergraduate (Levels 5–7) (PDF)
- Level Descriptors and Principles – Postgraduate (Levels 7–9) (PDF)
- Guidelines for the Assessment of Student Performance and Best Practice for the Assessment of Student Performance (PDF)
- Teaching and Learning Plan/the University of Otago Graduate Profile and Graduate Profiles for University of Otago Postgraduate Research degrees
Timeline for submission of a Special Topic Proposal
Note: This timeline applies to new papers being proposed for all occurrences including Summer School, Pre-Christmas Summer School and non-standard teaching periods.
| Type of proposal | If submitted by* | Permits |
|---|---|---|
Special Topic Proposal | February or March Divisional Boards | Implementation in the following academic year
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April to November | Implementation in the following academic year
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Note: Special Topic Proposals can be approved at the Divisional Board at any time. The title and prescription for any approved special topic is then noted at BUGS/BoGS.
When feasible, departments are encouraged to submit Special Topic Proposals by July Divisional Board to allow time for Information. * These are FINAL deadlines – earlier submission is encouraged.
Staff members who are preparing academic proposals should seek advice from experts within their academic division as follows:
Commerce
Academic: Associate Dean (Academic) and/or Associate Dean (Postgraduate Programmes)
Specialist, Academic Committees and Services (Commerce)
Health Sciences
Academic: Associate Dean (Academic) and/or Associate Dean (Postgraduate)
Specialist, Academic Committees and Services (Health Sciences)
Humanities
Academic: Associate Dean (Academic) and/or Associate Dean (Postgraduate)
Specialist, Academic Committees and Services (Humanities)
Sciences
Academic: Associate Dean (Academic) and/or Associate Dean (Postgraduate)
Specialist, Academic Committees and Services (Sciences)