The purpose of this Charter is to specify the guiding principles for independent student advocacy at the University of New England.
Aims and Objectives.
All students at the University of New England have rights and responsibilities in regard to the quality of their education and how they treat and are treated by the University and other students. This Charter is to ensure that the students’ views and needs can be heard, respected and acted on.
Scope.
Advocacy & Welfare will ensure the independent provision of information, advocacy and referral services for all students enrolled at UNE across a range of academic, procedural and administrative issues. These include, but are not limited to, issues relating to equity, discrimination, harassment, grievances, complaints, disputes, exclusion, discipline, misconduct, supervision and unsatisfactory progress. Our advocates are not counsellors, lawyers, accountants or real estate agents yet will refer students to these specialist services if required. This charter does not restrain a party from complying with any legal obligations that they have.