Governance & Participation
Responsibilities
The responsibilities below organise expectations across students, the university, and the college in a clearer local format.
The institution expects learners to uphold academic integrity, respect the community, and take an active role in their own education.
- Act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students.
- Become aware of university rules and disciplinary regulations.
- Respect institutional property.
- Familiarize themselves with course materials.
- Actively participate in the educational environment through class attendance and timely assignment submission.
- Commit to personal excellence and freedom of expression.
- Avoid academic dishonesty including cheating, plagiarism, and data fabrication.
- Take responsibility for academic progress and complete degree requirements.
- Support student representative organizations.
Research Students
- Familiarize with relevant guidelines and supervision regulations.
- Supervisors must provide adequate expertise and commitment.
- Academic interests remain paramount.
- Students should not face disadvantage from supervisor disagreements.
- Graduate students maintain ownership of research results (subject to contractual obligations).
The institution commits to providing a transparent, fair, and supportive academic environment for every student.
- Provide accurate information about courses, fees, and enrollment procedures.
- Select students fairly with transparent entry criteria.
- Create stimulating academic environments.
- Offer library guidance and assessment support.
- Address complaints and grievances efficiently.
- Maintain harassment-free environments per Human Rights Act 1993.
- Provide counseling, health, and career planning services.
- Ensure equal educational opportunities.
- Maintain appropriate course scheduling.
- Act in students' best interests through consultation.
- Contribute constructively to discussions.
- Maintain confidentiality in committee protocols.
- Pursue quality assurance improvements.
- Provide Class Representatives with adequate training.
