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The Student Charter sets out rights and responsibilities of Australian Maritime College students. More detailed information is contained in the Maritime College Act and College Rules, as set out in the College Handbook and Procedures Manual.
The Australian Maritime College plays an important role in the lives of various groups of people - students, staff and members of the wider maritime community.
People in each of these groups look to the College to fulfil a variety of personal and professional expectations and aspirations. Therefore, the College is committed to high standards of professional conduct in all its activities. Each group also has certain rights and responsibilities. It is vital to recognise that the fulfilment of expectations and hopes can only come about when all members respect the rights of others and fully discharge the responsibilities associated with their roles.
Rights:
In pursuing its missions, the Australian Maritime College 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 College 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 the College;
- 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, Australian Maritime College 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 the College provides;
- to fully acknowledge, and properly reference, the contribution 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, honestly and courtesy, free from harassment of all kinds, including that based on gender, ethnicity, age, disability or background;
- to respect College property;
- to make themselves aware of, and adhere to, College 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.
