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HIGHER DEGREE BY RESEARCH
PROGRESS SUPPORT STRATEGY REPORT

The Progress Support Strategy Report is to be used as a reporting tool for candidates undertaking a Progress Support Strategy to assist in making satisfactory progress and achieving timely completion. 

Procedures
1.	The candidate is placed on Progress Support Strategy. 
2.	The candidate, Primary Supervisor and Faculty Associate Dean Research (ADR) meet to discuss and agree on the Course of Action plan, due dates and timeframes. The meeting must be held within 21 days of candidate being placed on Progress Support Strategy.
3.	ADR submits Part A – Candidature Details and Course of Action (only) of the Progress Support Strategy Report to Graduate Research for processing.
4.	Candidate implements Course of Action within agreed timeframe.
5.	Report on Course of Action: 
i.	Candidate completes Part B – Response to Course of Action of Progress Support Strategy Report. 
ii.	Candidate submits report to Primary Supervisor for assessment. 
iii.	Primary Supervisor provides assessment and submits report to ADR for review and recommendation.
6.	ADR reviews candidate’s progress and provides a recommendation and outcome in Part C – Decision by Faculty ADR. The ADR submits the completed Progress Support Strategy Report to Graduate Research for processing.
7.	Graduate Research notifies candidate, supervisory panel and Faculty ADR of the outcome.

For more information
The Higher Degree by Research Progress and Milestones Policy and the Progress Support Strategy Workflow:https://www.canberra.edu.au/policies/policyprocedure/Index/1577 
Part A – Candidature Details and Course of Action
Candidature Details
To be completed by the candidate 
Student ID |
Candidate Name |
Degree |
Commencement of Degree |
Expected Date of Thesis Submission |
Faculty |
Primary Supervisor |
Secondary Supervisor |
Other Members of Supervisory Panel |

Progress Issues and Course of Action
To be completed by the candidate, primary supervisor and Faculty ADR
Start Date:
(Course of Action start date that is agreed upon between the candidate, primary supervisor and Faculty ADR)

Due Date:
 (The date that the Course of Action is due to be completed and Progress Support Strategy Report to be submitted to Graduate Research for processing – usually three months from the Start Date)

Please outline the reasons why the Progress Support Strategy has been implemented
Please outline the Course of Action
Support the Candidate Needs

Declaration by the Candidate 

I have read the above statements and agree to the proposed Course of Action.
Name: |
Signed: | | Date: |

Declaration by Primary Supervisor

I have read the above statements and agree to the proposed Course of Action.
Name: |
Signed: | | Date: |

Associate Dean Research Approval

I have read the above statements and approve the proposed Course of Action.
Name: |
Signed: | | Date: |

Part B – Response to Course of Action
To be completed by the candidate and supervisory panel upon completion of the Course of Action 
Please describe how the Course of Action has been achieved.
Candidate:
Supervisor:
Please comment on any issues or concerns that have hampered your progress or may affect completion of your research.
Candidate:
Supervisor:
Please provide a brief description and/or timetable for the remaining work in your research plan and how you intend to address any issues or concerns that may affect your progress.
Candidate:
Supervisor:

Declaration by the Candidate 

I confirm that the above comments are correct and accurate.
Candidate Name: |
Signed: | | Date: |

Supervisor Assessment and Comments
Please evaluate the candidate’s overall progress following the Progress Support Strategy

☐
1 
(Unsatisfactory)

☐
2

☐
3 
(Satisfactory)

☐
4

☐
5 
(Highly Satisfactory)

Please comment on your above assessment
Primary Supervisor Name: |
Signed: | | Date: |

Part C – Decision by Associate Dean Research 
To be completed by the Faculty ADR upon completion of Part A and Part B

OUTCOME

☐     SATISFACTORY: Progress Support Strategy satisfactorily completed
☐     UNSATISFACTORY: Progress Support Strategy not satisfactorily completed

RECOMMENDATION/S

☐     Continue with candidature
☐     Change enrolment to part-time (if enrolled full-time and part-time enrolment meets student visa conditions)
☐     Change to candidate’s supervisory panel
☐     Transfer to a Masters by Research (if applicable)
☐    Be referred to UC or other support services e.g. counselling, health
☐     Take intermission or leave from candidature (if leave from candidature meets student visa conditions)
☐     Be placed on extended Progress Support Strategy for a duration of three months
☐     Be placed on Academic Probation for a duration of three months
☐     Be counselled to withdraw from the course
☐     Other – Please specify in the Feedback section below

Feedback to Candidate and Primary Supervisor |

Associate Dean Research Name: |
Signed: | | Date: |

Please send the completed report to Graduate Research at graduateresearch@canberra.edu.au

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