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On what date did the ACU first purchase the Turn It In software?
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We understand that after the initial purchase, the software had been withdrawn for
technical reasons. Could you please confirm when had it been withdrawn?
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When was the software implemented for University wide use?
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Why has the University delayed the implementation of this anti plagiarism software?
Australian Catholic University trialled Turnitin software in 2011 and the University has used the
software since May 2012. It has never been withdrawn nor has implementation been delayed.
Use of the software was not mandatory during the trial period while technical issues were
identified and addressed.
Turnitin is text-matching software and is one of several tools used in the detection of
plagiarism. The detection of plagiarism is an academic judgement.
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What is the university’s current commission structure for its international agents? (For
example, 12.5 per cent of first-year tuition)
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What was paid by the university and all its subsidiaries on commissions to agents in each
financial year 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014?
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What was paid in hospitality, entertainment and other ancillary expenses with respect to
relationships with international agents in each financial year 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014?
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Many universities do not disclose commissions they have paid in their financial
statements; there are 12 universities that do. If your institution is one that has failed to
disclose this expense, please justify this decision.
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Has the university ever terminated its contract with an agent over integrity concerns of
any nature? If so, please detail the circumstances.
Australian Catholic University has an international student population of 3,000 students who
come to study at ACU from over 90 different countries. This comprises of 10% of the overall
student population of 30,000 students studying at the University.
ACU manages the recruitment, admission and support of international students in accordance
with the Education Services for Overseas Students Act, 2000 and the National Code, 2007. The
University utilises the services of Education Agents to assist with the promotion and recruitment
of international students to ACU.
These relationships are established and managed to ensure compliance with Standard 4 of the
National Code, 2007 (Education Agents). Each business relationship is established through a
formal application process and confirmed with a formal contract. The contract requires the
Agent to manage their business practices in line with the ESOS Act, 2000 and the National Code,
2007 and also details the management and monitoring ACU will undertake in relation to this
contract and overall business relationship. They are confidential due to commercial sensitivities.
Regards,
Jen
Jen Rosenberg
Media Manager | Marketing and Communications
Australian Catholic University