VALUES As an academic community, Curtin students and staff are expected to uphold certain values. It is living by these values – as well as academic achievement – that enables Curtin graduates to contribute to society in a positive way. INTEGRITY To act ethically, honestly and with fairness RESPECT To listen, value and acknowledge COURAGE To lead, take responsibility and question EXCELLENCE To strive for excellence and distinction IMPACT To empower, enable and inspire WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? You have the right to: study in a supportive and encouraging environment a high quality of education, including good teaching necessary access to staff engage in the open exchange of ideas and thoughts feel welcome, included and safe be treated fairly, with respect and dignity report behaviour that affects your sense of wellbeing and safety be supported when you make a disclosure or raise a concern. WHAT ARE MY RESPONSIBILITIES? You are expected to: treat others fairly participate actively in learning be aware of your own academic progress recognise that cheating, plagiarism and fabrication of data are not acceptable respect staff and other students at all times care for University property report any matters which you consider amount to inappropriate behaviour by both staff and students. GOOD TO KNOW Curtin will support students who come forward with concerns. Students will not be failed from units, expelled from the University or be deported as a result of coming forward to report their genuine concerns. It is the duty of all students to report inappropriate behaviour by staff. Bribery and corruption is not acceptable, and strict penalties, both criminal and internal, may be applied in such instances.