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The University's primary mission is to advance, transmit and sustain knowledge and understanding through the conduct of teaching, research and scholarship at the highest international standards, for the benefit of the international and national communities and the state of Western Australia.
In some way every staff member plays a role in achieving this purpose. |
Policy
Ensure compliance with University policies on teaching, assessment and related matters. Initiate and participate in the development of policy where required.
Curriculum/Programmes of Study
Manage the development and review of curriculum and programmes of study including class timetables.
Teaching and Assessment
Encourage teaching excellence from all academic staff.
Within the context of overall workload, ensure that the allocation of teaching duties and teaching support activities is done in a fair and equitable manner.
Support course co-ordinators to foster good teaching through performance feedback, student evaluation of teaching and regular curriculum reviews.
Ensure that the development, implementation and administration of assessment and examination procedures for students is done efficiently and in keeping with good practice.
Students
Ensure that students' academic and associated needs (eg language support) are met.
Ensure that the administrative aspects of student management are addressed.
Research
Encourage and support research activities and postgraduate studies.
Provide staff with information about research grants and offer to assist them with applications.
Provide feedback on articles being submitted for publication or suggest appropriate alternatives when asked.
Ensure that the resources and support services expected of an academic area are available for approved research projects.
Ensure appropriate records on research and publication activities are maintained.
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