We have developed key aspects of our regulatory approach in consultation with higher education stakeholders.

For further information on online learning and course delivery, see the resources below:

Introduction

To support the sector during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, TEQSA published a suite of information sheets and webinars on issues of key pertinence to providers during the mass transition to online delivery.

Providers can support the welfare and wellbeing of students and staff with clear policies and access to essential services.

The rapid move to online learning during the pandemic involved changes to assessment, which posed new risks to academic integrity. TEQSA has compiled these resources to assist providers and teaching staff to maintain academic integrity while teaching online.

One of the most common areas of complaint with online teaching and learning during the pandemic was insufficient engagement with teaching and tutoring staff, and an expectation of greater interaction with individual students.

Unique difficulties exist for online delivery of subject areas requiring physical practice such as engineering, music, art and science. 

The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act) established TEQSA as an agency. 

The objects of the TEQSA Act are to:

The information on the Understanding Academic Integrity webpages is available in the following languages: