Monash University Student Charter
Monash University (University) is a community of students and staff dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge. The University's motto Ancora Imparo (I am still learning) reflects this commitment to scholarship and growth.
A learning community is productive when it demonstrates fairness, inclusion, respect for difference and value of diversity of people and ideas. Monash students contribute to this community by acting with honesty, integrity and respect for others and taking care of University facilities and resources.
The Student Charter sets out the University’s key expectations of students to foster this learning community. Many of these expectations derive from University statute, regulations, and policies and this Charter should be read subject to these instruments.
The University's expectations of students may be enforced by informal action or formal misconduct processes under the University regulations. Students concerned that the University has not met their expectations can access student complaint or appeal mechanisms.
The Student Charter applies to all students of the University, both at the University or when using its resources (including online), and outside of the University where undertaking any official activity whether course-related or not. The University also expects students to behave responsibly in all communications, including the use of social media.
Academic engagement and integrity
As a Monash student, you are expected to:
- undertake your studies with honesty and integrity
- credit the work of others, seek permission to use that work where required and not plagiarise or cheat
- understand your rights and obligations in relation to copyright and the intellectual property generated by your own and others' research
- use University resources and services responsibly to support your learning
- fulfil course attendance and assessment requirements
- ensure the University has your current contact details
- regularly read University correspondence
- be informed about and follow University policy.
Students can expect that Monash will:
- include students in an academic culture of debate and inquiry
- offer programs that are academically rigorous and up-to-date
- seek student input to improve courses and services
- communicate course and assessment requirements
- provide feedback on students' academic work
- provide reasonable access to University library, IT, equipment and other facilities and resources
- respect student copyright
- assist students to understand rights and obligations in relation to copyright and the intellectual property generated by their own and others' research
- address student complaints and appeals fairly and according to established processes.
Behaviour and wellbeing
As a Monash student, you are expected to:
- act with consideration and courtesy to other students, staff and visitors
- behave appropriately to the context and without non-consensual sexual advances, including in professional placements, volunteering, sporting and cultural events
- respect the rights of others to study and work free from unlawful discrimination and harassment
- respect the rights of others to express themselves and to hear and receive information and opinions
- act safely, and not endanger the wellbeing of others
- not damage or misuse University property (including library, IT, equipment and other facilities and resources)
- not misuse the University's resources or name, including for personal gain
- comply with reasonable and lawful directions from University staff.
Students can expect that Monash will:
- require that students are treated with consideration and courtesy by University staff
- respect the rights of students to express themselves and to hear and receive information and opinions
- seek to provide a safe learning environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment
- encourage student representation or consultation prior to University decision-making about student-related matters
- establish University policies that require fair treatment of students
- provide academic and general services
- assist students to become aware of government regulations affecting their student experience, for example visas and student income support
- maintain student records in a manner that protects the privacy of personal information.
Approved by Monash University Council – meeting 3/21, 12 May 2021
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