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ETHICS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITMENT STATEMENT
CURTIN’S MISSION STATEMENT
Curtin is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the enrichment of culture.
Curtin’s particular mission is to convey through everything it does a commitment to the
following values:
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the search for innovative applications of technology to educational purposes and
other social needs, emphasising continuous improvement;
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the cultivation of responsive and responsible links with the wider community,
emphasising service, practical relevance, social justice and ethical behaviour;
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the development of students and staff as citizens of the world, emphasising an
international outlook, cultural diversity, and an informed respect for indigenous
peoples.
CURTIN’S ETHICS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITMENT
Curtin is committed to the application of ethical principles and social justice throughout all
aspects of the University.
This commitment ensures the development of a University community characterised by
codes of personal and collective behaviour which acknowledge and promote the University’s
Guiding Ethical Principles.
Underlying Values of the Ethics and Social Justice Commitment
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Recognition of the rights and dignity of all individuals.
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Equality of opportunity in education and employment for all.
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Enhancing diversity in gender, age, culture, beliefs, attitudes, language and social
circumstances.
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Recognition of the particular place of indigenous peoples in Australia.
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Well maintained, safe, and enhanced environments.
Strategic Enablers
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There is leadership of and commitment to ethical and socially just practices in the
University’s Teaching and Learning, and Research and Development Plans.
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Curtin’s processes and outputs in management, teaching and learning, and research
and development are routinely evaluated and reviewed to ensure that they reflect the
University’s Ethical and Social Justice Commitment.
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Accountability for planning, promoting, monitoring and evaluating implementation of
the commitment to Ethics and Social Justice is established.
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Required programs, management systems or responsibilities, for themes encompassed
by the Ethics and Social Justice Commitment are established.
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There is a central resourcing commitment to the functions of the related operational
units.
The Committee on Ethics, Equity and Social Justice sets out the tasks, requirements and
levels of responsibility for the University to implement the Ethics and Social Justice
Commitment, and monitors progress towards targets in meeting performance indicators and
demonstrating continuous improvement.
Performance Indicators
Curtin University of Technology identifies the expression of the values underlying the
commitment and the performance indicators for this expression. The summarised indicators
are:
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the increase in the percentage of students and staff from Equal Opportunity target
groups in the Curtin population and in their representation across the University at all
levels and in all activities;
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the increase in plans, reports, policies and procedures, training and development
activities that reflect the five underlying Ethics and Social Justice values;
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the increasing evidence, in operational unit reports, of regular monitoring and
implementation of strategies to address the needs of the diversity of groups and
individuals they serve, and the care of the physical and biological environment;
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the decrease in complaints of discriminatory practices and procedures, and the
number of breaches to Occupational Safety and Health requirements.
Key Stakeholders
The key stakeholders to whom Curtin University is accountable in Ethics and Social Justice
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Students
Graduates
Staff
Curtin University of Technology
Executive management
Alumni
Employers
Professional Bodies
Other universities and educational institutions
State and Commonwealth Government Departments and Statutory Bodies
International institutions and governments
Consultancy clients
Other members of the wider community
Research subjects and participants
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Key Support Units
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Centre for Aboriginal Studies
Cross Cultural Education Office
Environmental Office
Equal Employment Opportunity Office
Planning and Management Committee
International Office
Office of Research & Development
Work Environment Unit
School of Languages and Intercultural Education (Centre for International English)
Centre for Educational Advancement
University Counselling Service
REVISION HISTORY:
Adopted -
N.B.
UAB 194/96 (29/11/96) – Att. 1 to Doc. UAB 108/96
5/4/01 – titles updated.
This Statement is referred to in the policies ‘Cultural Diversity’ and ‘University
Committees’.
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