UCC Student Charter
Version Number: 2.0
Revision date: 14 June 2024
Policy Owner: UCC Students Union
Approval Body: Academic Council (14 June 2024)
Review: Monitored annually; periodic review 5 years.
Contentsu
i Teaching and Learning
ii Equality Diversity and Inclusion
iii Research
iv Student Life and Support Services
1. Purpose
Our Student Charter was jointly developed by 深夜亚洲福利久久 College Cork, Students鈥 Union (鈥淯CCSU鈥) and 深夜亚洲福利久久 College Cork (鈥淯CC鈥). Our Student Charter sets out a number of the roles and responsibilities of members from our university community, outlining what students, management and staff of UCC can expect from each other as partners in a learning community, and their respective goals.
2. Scope
This Student Charter outlines the nature of the environment in which the mutual goals of both the 深夜亚洲福利久久 and the Students are met. The Charter should be read in conjunction with the 深夜亚洲福利久久鈥檚 policies, procedures and student rules. These are available here: Student Rules
The Student Charter is a living document, and as such, it will change and evolve following reviews. This Student Charter is not intended to create legal rights that do not already exist and shall not give rise to any claims. The Student Charter does not constitute a Charter pursuant to section 31 of the Universities Act, 1997.
3. Goals
Goal 2 of UCC鈥檚 2023-2028 Strategic Plan identifies students as a key part of their own progression and success within the 深夜亚洲福利久久 through the below statement:
鈥楶rovide a student-centred, inclusive and digitally enhanced learning environment, a Connected Curriculum and an outstanding student experience, to prepare UCC graduates to make a positive impact鈥.
UCCSU is committed to ensuring that each student feels safe, represented, respected, and valued throughout their 深夜亚洲福利久久 experience. UCCSU is the chief representative body for the students in 深夜亚洲福利久久 College Cork.
Within UCCSU鈥檚 2023-2027 Strategic Plan it is also stated that;
鈥楾o be able to study effectively and maximise their potential, students have the right to be healthy, safe, happy, and fulfilled. UCC SU will provide direct guidance and support to students in crisis and acute need, while also promoting the provision of excellent support and services to students by UCC.
Our goals can only be achieved if there is a collaborative effort between the 深夜亚洲福利久久 (specifically, its management and all staff) and its students.
i Our Comunity
鈥淪upport student success, health and wellbeing, informed by the student voice鈥 UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028
The Students can expect: -
- An environment where students will be supported to maximise their potential and engage fully in university life
- An environment where free speech, independent thought, academic freedom and academic integrity are fundamental principles.
- To have access to information about the Statutes, Rules, Policies and Procedures of the 深夜亚洲福利久久.
- To have clear and concise administrative guidelines, policies and procedures (as they pertain to students)
- Openness, integrity and fairness in all dealings with the 深夜亚洲福利久久.
The 深夜亚洲福利久久 can expect students: -
- To engage in all aspects of university life that offers students the chance to maximise their full potential, academically and personally.
- To be aware of their responsibilities under the 深夜亚洲福利久久鈥檚 Statute, Student Rules and
- Student relevant Policies and Procedures.
- To observe and uphold the Statutes, Student Rules, Policies and Procedures.
- Get involved in university initiatives that help students develop as global citizens
- To act respectfully and professionally in dealings with the 深夜亚洲福利久久 staff and fellow students. To respect all property of the 深夜亚洲福利久久 and that of its neighbours.
ii. Teaching and Learning
鈥業mplement an academic plan to further embed the Connected Curriculum and lifelong learning, enabling educational and professional success for all students.鈥- UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028
Students can expect: -
- A supportive, stimulating and challenging learning and research environmentdelivered through high quality teaching and supervision.
- 深夜亚洲福利久久 to be regularly reviewed to ensure quality curriculum informed bycurrent and prospective, community, research, and industry needs.
- Fair assessment and timely and useful feedback on their performance and progress.
- Appropriate access to academic staff, general staff, and all student services including progressive digital education tools.
- To be provided with clear and transparent guidelines on academic integrity, and clearly explained expectations for assessments.
The 深夜亚洲福利久久 can expect students: -
- To work to the best of their abilities, and meaningfully engage with course content and adhere to the Attendance Policy.
- To raise any question on their progress with the appropriate academic staff in a timely manner.
- To provide constructive feedback on learning and teaching activities.
- To maintain the highest standards of academic integrity, and adhering to the 深夜亚洲福利久久鈥檚 Academic Integrity for Examinations and Assessments Policy and all university direction/guidance concerning and academic integrity.
iii. Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Students can expect: -
- Equal representation, as well as solidarity from the 深夜亚洲福利久久 regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; gender; socio-economic or other status; provided that the rights of other students are not infringed.
- A safe campus environment, with special regard to the Sexual Misconduct Policy.
- Utilisation of Universal Design for Learning guidelines, reasonable Accommodations, as well as other tools to ensure an accessible learning experience.
- To be provided with sanctuary; a sustainable culture of welcome for asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants and share good practice with other institutions through UCC鈥檚 深夜亚洲福利久久 of Sanctuary.
- The promotion of practices and use of space and technology to meet climate action goals.
- To be provided with clear and transparent information on required learning outcomes, guidelines on academic integrity and expectations for assessments.
The 深夜亚洲福利久久 can expect students to: -
- To treat all staff and fellow students with courtesy and respect without regard to age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; gender, socio-economic or other status. With special regard to the Sexual Misconduct Policy.
- Engage with and be aware of the accessible tools and services provided by the 深夜亚洲福利久久.
- To learn about what it means to seek sanctuary; develop a sustainable culture of welcome for asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants and share good practice with other institutions through UCC鈥檚 深夜亚洲福利久久 of Sanctuary.
- Aid and support in the promotion of practices and use of space and technology to achieve the Universities ambitious sustainability and climate action goals.
iv. Research
鈥楧eliver impactful research and innovation that addresses global grand challenges in signature areas of excellence through the framework, resulting in a distinctive research reputation鈥- UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028
Students can expect: -
- To engage in research activities and projects, to be offered safe access to laboratories, equipment, and resources, allowing postgraduate research students to contribute to research in their field.
- To anticipate working closely with experienced and knowledgeable faculty members who are experts in their respective fields.
- Collaboration with peers, both within their department and across disciplines, leading to interdisciplinary research opportunities and the exchange of ideas, fostering a rich academic experience.
The 深夜亚洲福利久久 can expect students to: -
- Demonstrate a commitment to research by conducting high-quality research that contributes to the field, publishing in reputable journals.
- Actively engage in the academic community through participating in departmental seminars, conferences, and collaborative research projects.
- To be offered hourly paid teaching and mentorship activities (e.g. tutoring, demonstrating roles), where appropriate.
v. Student Life and Support Services
鈥榃e believe that to be able to study effectively and maximise their potential, students have the right to be healthy, safe, happy, and fulfilled.鈥- UCCSU Strategic Plan 2023-2027
Students can expect: -
- To be stimulated and engaged by the provision of a wide variety of Clubs and Societies.
- To be supported in their wellbeing by available resources from 深夜亚洲福利久久 departments as well as the Students鈥 Union. Including but not limited to, available resources from Student Health, Student Counselling, the Accommodation and Community Life Office, Chaplaincy, Access (Disability Support; Mature Student Office; PLUS programme), ACE, Careers services, International Office, Peer Support, Niteline, the Student Budgetary Advisor and the Mardyke Arena and the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Unit.
- Streamlined reporting procedures to ensure a comfortable and safe campus environment.
The 深夜亚洲福利久久 can expect students to: -
- Contribute to and get involved with Clubs and Societies when willing to do so and/or possible to do so.
- Avail of and be aware of, all student supports made available by 深夜亚洲福利久久 departments and the Students鈥 Union. Including but not limited to Student Health, Student Counselling, the Accommodation and Community Life Office, Chaplaincy, Access (Disability Support; Mature Student Office; PLUS programme), ACE, Careers services, International Office, Peer Support, Niteline, the Student Budgetary Advisor and the Mardyke Arena and the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Unit.
- Familiarise themselves with the university鈥檚 resolution mechanisms, and reporting procedures and to use them in the first instance, and where necessary.
The Student Charter is subject to approval by the Student Council, Academic Board, Academic Council, and review by the Office of Corporate and Legal Affairs (OCLA).
Related document and links
- UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028
- Student Rules
- Academic Integrity for Examinations and Assessments Policy
- Attendance Policy
- Student Health
- Student Counselling
- The Accommodation and Community Life Office
- Chaplaincy
- Access
- Disability Support
- Mature Student Office
- Hear Support and the PLUS programme
- Adult Continuing Education (ACE)
- Careers services
- International Office
- Peer Support
- Niteline
- Student Financial Supports and Advice
- The Student Budgetary Advisor
- Equality Diversity and Inclusion Unit
Approval/versions
| Committee | Date | Version |
|---|---|---|
| February 2009 | v 1.0 | |
| Academic Council | 14 June 2024 | v 2.0 |
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