Academic Plan

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Vision

At age 50, Macquarie will be ranked among the top eight research-intensive universities in Australia and among the top 200 in the world
Purpose

Macquarie University pursues discovery, learning and service in a world without borders.

Our aim is to make a difference through excellent research, high quality teaching and a transformative student experience.
Mission Through working with our stakeholders – our staff, students, alumni, sponsors & partners – Macquarie University will:
... be a significant contributor to the nation’s social, environmental, cultural, economic and commercial well-being ... develop relevant disciplinary knowledge and professional capabilities to educate learners and to stimulate lifelong inquiry and the importance of high ethical standards ... engage with local, national and international communities ... provide a safe learning environment where staff and students can fulfil their potential
Strategic Aims and Objectives Enhance research performance
  • Develop a pervasive research culture and an ethical approach to research and scholarly activities
  • Build and foster world-class research in targeted areas and provide world-class research training
  • Deliver research that contributes to community through engagement with end users
  • Focus on national and international collaboration and partnerships
 Provide an inspiring educational experience
  • Deliver relevant, future-focussed and high quality programs
  • Support student and lifelong learning and develop staff capability
  • Provide intellectually challenging learning experiences
  • Prepare students for the future
 Build a diverse and inclusive culture
  • Attract and retain culturally and socially diverse students and staff
  • Produce ethically engaged graduates in local and global communities
  • Engage with communities and help to foster their academic and professional aspirations
  • Build on the diversity of our students to promote cross-cultural understanding
 Build and maintain a high quality, safe and sustainable physical and social environment
  • Ensure a safe, positive and supportive experience and environment
  • Develop and improve the University’s information technology capability to support academic practice
  • Develop the University’s physical and virtual environments to provide a quality learning experience
  • Develop and improve student administrative processes
Strategic Enablers Organisational Sustainability Campus Engagement Strategy Capital Management Plan IT Strategic Plan
Values
Ethical Enquiring Creative Inclusive Agile Committed to Excellence

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