Victoria University's mission is to:
transform the lives of individuals and develop the capacities of industry and communities within the western Melbourne region and beyond through the power of vocational and higher education.
Our Values:
- knowledge and skills, critical and imaginative inquiry;
- equality of opportunity;
- diversity;
- community engagement/co-operation;
- integrity, respect and transparency; and
- excellence.
We ask that all staff and students model their behaviour to reflect our values.
Introduction
This Student Charter has been created to outline the fundamental rights and responsibilities that students at Victoria University have to assist them in achieving their potential. Many of these rights and responsibilities contain references to specific regulations, policies and guidelines which detail how they will be upheld. The University is committed to improving the many programs, services and processes that relate to students. The University strongly encourages its students to be aware of their rights and responsibilities and to exercise these rights and responsibilities appropriately. The Student Charter represents a spirit of goodwill between the University and students that reflects the sentiment of mutual obligation for genuine support and action.
It is expected that Victoria University will:
- provide a supportive, stimulating and effective learning environment that empowers students to reach their potential;
- provide high quality learning experiences that are in accordance with good quality learning and teaching practice;
- provide the physical learning environment, facilities and student focussed services to support students to succeed at their studies;
- provide accurate, timely and useful information to students in relation to their course of study, enrolment, policies, services and processes;
- provide an environment free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with Commonwealth and State Legislation and associated University policy;
- provide timely and constructive feedback on assessment recognising it as a valuable part of the learning process;
- provide fair, transparent and efficient complaints, grievances and appeals procedures;
- provide a clear statement of acceptable academic behaviour by students;
- treat personal information confidentially and ensure it is only released with the student's consent or when legally required;
- expect that all staff as members of the Victoria University community require commitment to the ethical values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility;
- support the contribution of students and their representatives to the life of the University;
- respect individual student needs and abilities including recognition of previous and current learning experience.
It is expected that students will:
- engage actively with the educational, social and cultural life of the University;
- be fully committed to their own learning including taking responsibility for monitoring their own progress;
- respect the diversity of all students and staff and support an environment free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with Commonwealth and State Legislation and associated University policy;
- acknowledge that membership of the Victoria University community requires commitment to the ethical values of honesty, trust, fairness and responsibility including treating other students with respect;
- respect all University staff, property and facilities;
- provide honest and constructive feedback about their academic programs and participate in the continuous quality assurance processes of the University;
- acquaint themselves with University policies and procedures relevant to their enrolment and course of study and adhere to the rules and regulations of the University as they apply to students.
Students can access all policies by visiting the Victoria University Centre Policy Register at http://wcf.vu.edu.au/LegalPolicy/
