Unlock your potential as a Griffith Student, know the Student Charter
The Student Charter helps you to be your best by stating what you can expect as a Griffith Student and what the University expects of you.
It is also the key to finding out what you need to know as a Griffith student by giving you direct access to student policies and support systems.
The full Student Charter is available via the Griffith Policy Library. An extract of the Student Charter is provided below.
Expectations—teaching, learning, assessment and research
Students can expect:
- assistance in their orientation and transition to Griffith
- a range of learning and teaching approaches that facilitate engagement and communication between students and between students and their teachers, and the development of the Griffith Graduate attributes
- fair, reliable and valid assessment including helpful and timely feedback on their academic work
- clear information about course and program requirements
- reasonable and equitable access to library , laboratory, studio, internet, computing and general course resources
- changes to programs and courses, made during the normal period of enrolment, allows students to complete their original program or transfer to a replacement program
- data to be collected, analysed and reported about their learning for the purpose of informing student-centred education practices and optimising the learning environment
- ownership of intellectual property they create in the course of their enrolment, unless other arrangements have been mutually agreed in writing with the University in accordance with the University’s Intellectual Property Policy.
The University expects students to:
- work to the best of their ability and towards the development of the attributes of The Griffith Graduate Framework
- participate actively, positively and with integrity in teaching, learning and research activities
- provide constructive feedback on their learning
- take responsibility for managing their own learning, in accordance with the Academic Calendar and their timetable, ensuring attendance when required, adequate private study and full participation in all learning activities
- complete and submit all required assessment tasks within required timeframes
- comply with program and course requirements
- respect the academic responsibility of the University to establish and maintain appropriate academic and professional standards in courses and programs
- to ensure their personal information including contact details are up to date through My Griffith – the student portal
- to regularly check for University communications
- respect University property and use information technology and other resources in accordance with the University's Code of Practice and Property Policy comply with the minimum information technology requirements for study in the courses in which they enrol.
Expectations—equity and ethical
Students can expect:
- to be treated with courtesy, acceptance and respect
- their reasonable needs to be respectfully addressed, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, background, disability or sexual orientation
- to participate fully in the University’s activities free from harassment, discrimination, bullying or other anti-social or unlawful behaviours
- reasonable access to academic, professional and personal support
- 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 to remain confidential and to be released only with their consent and knowledge or when legally required, or when their personal safety or the safety of others is at risk
- the University to provide a safe and healthy study environment.
The University expects students to:
- treat and communicate with University staff and other students with courtesy, acceptance and respect at all times including via social media
- observe reasonable standards of behaviour with respect to all University activities and University property, thereby refraining from harassment, discrimination, bullying or other forms against other students and staff of intimidating or unlawful behavior
- uphold professional standards of behavior towards all persons they interact within their capacity as a University student whilst undertaking activities related to their degree that are external to the University
- conduct themselves in a safe manner
- adhere to the highest ethical standards and undertake assessment tasks in an honest and trustworthy manner consistent with their purpose
- disclose relevant information about circumstances that may impact on their capacity to undertake their studies for the purpose of making reasonable adjustments
- recognise the significance of Australia’s First Peoples
- their cultures, and their place in the University’s learning and research activities.
Expectations—feedback, complaints and discipline
Students can expect:
- to access information in plain English and in multiple and accessible formats about how to apply for a review of a decision or submit a complaint along with access to independent peer support
- staff to be aware of and uphold their responsibilities under the University’s policies and procedures as they affect them and their interaction with students.
The University expects students to:
- attempt to resolve issues informally before seeking a review of a decision or making a student complaint
- to refrain from engaging in frivolous or vexatious complaints
- to be aware of and uphold their responsibilities under the University’s policies and procedures and to abide by the conditions which necessarily follow, and accept sanctions applied for failing to do so.