MLM Toolbox for Students - Student Charter

The Student Charter sets out rights and responsibilities of AMC students and is distributed to all commencing students on enrolment.

Rights - In pursuing its missions, the AMC recognises the following rights of its students:

to experience high quality teaching
to expect that the learning experiences provided will be challenging and stimulating
to expect that course content will be relevant and in accord with developments in the maritime industries
to be treated with respect and courtesy by AMC staff and fellow students, in an environment free from harassment of all kinds including that based on gender, ethnicity, age, disability or background
to have opportunities to participate in institutional decision making
to be members of a student organisation which represents students' interests in AMC
to be informed about what is expected of them in each area of study
to receive fair, timely and useful feedback on their performances and progress
to have a say about the value, relevance and effectiveness of their academic programs and the teaching they experience
to be informed about how their views are taken into consideration in enhancing the teaching and content of programs
to have effective support from academic and general staff when needed
to have access to quality facilities, equipment and resources necessary for the achievement of their academic goals and relevant to technological advances in the maritime industries
to have access to clear and direct administrative guidelines and procedures
to expect that courses satisfy the requirements of the maritime industries and relevant professional bodies
to have access to adequate procedures for dealing with grievances
to have access to current and accurate information about courses, administrative procedures and financial implications
in the case of research students, to be adequately supervised
to enjoy legal entitlements, in terms of confidentiality, processing and access to personal files.

Responsibilities - In exercising their rights, AMC students are expected to accept the following responsibilities:

to participate fully in the range of experiences which make up their courses of study
to become self-motivated and self-directed learners
to make the best possible use of opportunities AMC provides
to fully acknowledge, and properly reference, the contributions of others in any work which is submitted
to provide honest and fair feedback to the teaching staff
to treat fellow students and College staff with openness, honesty and courtesy, free from harassment of all kinds, including that based on gender, ethnicity, age, disability or background
to respect AMC property
to make themselves aware of, and adhere to AMC requirements, including those contained in codes of conduct, course and award rules and administrative procedures
to monitor their own academic progress and to seek personal or academic assistance should difficulties arise
to ensure that they are in a fit state to perform safely the duties and tasks properly required of them.