Leadership in Complexity Subject Content

This page includes all the learning materials students will need throughout their studies of Leadership in Complexity. Click on the links in each section of text below to learn more.

Leadership in Complexity Subject Outline

A students subject outline is like their school syllabus, it contains all relevant subject information, assessment schedule and rubrics, subject outcomes and a schedule of learning activities. The subject outline is considered the binding contract between the student and the University. The subject outline will be available prior to Workshop 1 2026.

vUWS

The e-learning portal vUWS is where students’ learning materials for the subject Leadership in Complexity will be located, including their subject outline, assessments and readings. Students will have access to vUWS once they have accepted their offer and finalised their enrolment process. Students are encouraged to become acquainted with the vUWS page prior to Orientation and will need to complete their Academic Integrity Module on the vUWS site.

While teachers and parents do not have access to the platform, you can guide students to Western’s student page, westernsydney.edu.au/students, click ‘Sign Into’ at the top right-hand corner of the homepage, then select vUWS.

Students are expected to regularly log in to vUWS to check announcements, and complete lecture pods and activities that need to be completed in a timely manner and in sequential order.

Chicago 17 Referencing

Students will be required to reference their writing in their assessments. The style students will use is Chicago 17 referencing. To view the Chicago referencing guide, click below.

If students are requiring additional support on how to reference effectively, they can book in a Study Smart session with a Librarian, click here to book an appointment now.

Chicago Referencing Guide

Turnitin

Students will submit their assessments via the Turnitin platform, found on the vUWS site. Turnitin is a web-based text-matching software that identifies and reports on similarities between documents and can be used as an educative tool for students. Turnitin also detects GenAI use. To learn how Turnitin works, click here. If students are asking questions you are unsure of how to answer, you can view the frequently asked questions link here.

Students will receive feedback on their assessment from their academics. This feedback will be provided to students in Turnitin. To learn how to view feedback, click here.

Assessment Extension Process

On occasion students may require an extension on their assessment submissions, due to extenuating circumstances. Students will be required to complete a form via the Western Now platform. Supporting documentation will need to be uploaded with the Assessment Extension Forms. Click here to access the ‘Request for Extension Form’.

Students should only use this form when their studies have been disrupted for less than three consecutive days, with the form lodged by 5.00pm within two working days of the due date of the assessment task.

Students must email their academic, Dr Robert Salama ahead of submitting this form.