Student and Academic Services
Relevant documents
This brief is a summary of the standards and responsibilities that the University of South Australia expects of either domestic or international students who enrol in their programs or courses. The University exercises a duty of care to its students in many forms, such as providing excellent teaching and learning facilities, maintaining buildings, and complying with occupational health and safety standards. Additionally, in accordance with legislation, the University provides practical assistance and codes of practice to enable students to voice their concerns or grievances if they are experiencing difficulty with University academic or administrative processes. As part of this co-operative model the University has certain expectations about the behaviour of students and their participation in the every day of life of the University and its Campuses.
The Code of Good Practice: Student Behaviour is the point of reference for student behaviour and it outlines an expectation of respect between students and staff. The code also defines the rights and responsibilities of students in the many facets of University life. The areas of responsibility are stated as:
Students are also subject to the By-Laws of the University of South Australia Act, 1990 which includes:
The list of offences in the By-laws includes acts such as disorderly and offensive behaviour or bringing offensive weapons on to University property. Disorderly and offensive behaviour includes:
The By-Laws of the University are exercised by 'authorised persons' who are appointed by Council and are issued with a certificate of appointment that is valid for the duration of their appointment. Authorised persons who have reasonable grounds to suspect a breach of the By-Laws is occurring may request a person to state their name or address. Additionally where an authorised person suspects that a trespass is occurring on University property or grounds they may request the person to state their name and address.
A breach of any of the By-Laws or failing to observe them constitutes an offence for which there is a penalty determined by the University Council. A financial penalty, particularly in relation to damage to property, may be imposed and recovered summarily as the University deems appropriate.
For more information please contact the SAS Policy Team.
Lucy Schulz
Director: Student and Academic Services
November 2008
