Student Charter
Unlock your potential as a Griffith Student: know the Student Charter.
The Student Charter helps you be your best by stating what you can expect as a Griffith Student and what the University expects of you. It is also helpful in finding out what you need to know as a Griffith student by directing you to student policies and support systems.
Expectations - Teaching, learning, assessment and research
- orientation and transition assistance when starting their studies
- an education and broader student experience that builds career readiness
- teaching and course materials that are free of unlawful discrimination and promote equality and respect for all people
- a teaching environment that supports student safety where harmful behaviours including gender-based violence, sexual harm, discrimination, harassment and bullying are unacceptable
- clear information regarding the program or course of study and HDR candidature requirements
- clear information about assessment, HDR candidature milestones and thesis examination and helpful and timely feedback
- reasonable and equitable access to library, laboratory, studio, internet, computing and general course resources
- to be informed of significant changes to program structures or HDR candidature in a timely manner and provided support to manage any impact
- that feedback to be sought and used to enhance students' learning experiences as well as the overall student experience
- to own any intellectual property they generate, except where other arrangements have been mutually agreed in writing with the university in accordance with the University's Intellectual Property Policy.
- engage safely and respectfully with others in the course of their studies, including complying with all conduct expectations outlined in the Student Conduct, Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Gender-based Violence and Sexual Harm Prevention and Response Policy
- comply with relevant program, course and candidature requirements, including the Workplace Health and Safety requirements and any additional requirements associated with Work Integrated Learning and practicums
- comply with any reasonable direction of the University and its employees, including University health and safety requirements, respecting University property and responsible use of IT
- ensure their personal information, including contact details, is up to date through the student portal -Â My Griffith
- manage their own learning in accordance with their academic timetable or candidature milestones, ensuring attendance when required and regularly checking for University communications
- engage with their University study to the best of their ability by participating actively and positively in their learning, assessment and research activities
- maintain appropriate academic and professional standards throughout their study, including complying with the requirements of the Student Academic Integrity Policy, Responsible Conduct of Research Policy and the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2018
- provide constructive feedback on their learning and the teaching, supervision, support and access to resources they receive.
Expectations - Equity and ethical
- the University to provide a safe, respectful and healthy study environment and to be treated with courtesy, acceptance and respect
- for their reasonable needs to be respectfully addressed, regardless of gender, gender-identity, ethnicity, religion, age, background, disability or sexuality or other personal characteristic
- to participate fully in University activities wherein gender-based violence, sexual harm, harassment, discrimination, bullying or other anti-social or unlawful behaviours are unacceptable
- to be provided with reasonable and timely access to academic, professional and personal support services
- to enjoy academic freedom and freedom of speech on University campuses (physical and digital) and activities within the parameters established in University policy
- access to information on the University's policies and procedures
- a transparent admission system that is inclusive and equitable, administered in accordance with published criteria
- their personal information is dealt with in accordance with the University's Privacy Statement.
- uphold professional and appropriate standards of behaviour towards all persons they interact with in their capacity as a University student whilst undertaking activities related to their degree or HDR candidature regardless of location or medium, including placements, work integrated learning (WIL) and practicum, including complying with the requirements of the Student Conduct, Safety and Wellbeing Policy
- in circumstances where there is a potential impact on their capacity to undertake their studies, make requests for reasonable adjustments, as far as reasonably practicable, in a timely manner
- recognise the significance of Australia's First Peoples, their cultures, perspectives and diversity, and their place in the University's learning and research activities
- treat others equitably and with respect, regardless of gender, gender-identity, ethnicity, religion, age, background, disability, sexuality or other personal characteristic.
Expectations - Feedback, complaints and discipline
- their disclosures of harmful behaviour to be treated seriously, respectfully, and in a safe, person-centred and trauma-informed manner
- their complaints to be addressed in a timely and professional manner
- the University to seek and welcome their feedback on matters relating to the learning environment, courses and research training environment and to be advised of the outcomes of such reviews
- access to information in plain English and accessible formats about how to apply for a review of a decision or submit a complaint, along with access to advocacy and support services
- employees to be aware of and uphold their responsibilities under the University's policies and procedures as they affect them and their interaction with students.
- attempt to resolve issues informally, if possible and appropriate, before seeking a review of a decision or making a student complaint
- refrain from engaging in frivolous and vexatious complaints
- be aware of and uphold their responsibilities under the University's policies and procedures and to abide by the conditions that necessarily follow and accept sanctions applied for failing to do so.