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Background and purpose

This statement arises from consultation with students, academic staff and professional staff from across Macquarie University and draws upon the research, workshops and discussions that have taken place at the institution since 2015.

It provides an overarching declaration that informs Macquarie University, staff and students, as well as informing policy and procedure. From these values, clear responsibilities and principles of behaviour can be translated into demonstrable actions.

Statement

At Macquarie University, we are committed to transformative education, learning, research and discovery, all of which advances knowledge and has a positive impact on our community and the world. We aspire to be connected to the community in which we support and empower each other and inspire a university-wide commitment to academic integrity.

As an academic institution committed to this purpose, integrity is core to who we are and what we do. At Macquarie University, we understand academic integrity to be comprised of active engagement with five interconnected values:

• Honesty
  Being truthful, maintaining transparency, encouraging openness and acknowledging others’ work
• Respect
  Valuing diversity, being inclusive, listening to understand and treating others fairly
• Trust
  Building trustful relationships, being reliable and demonstrating trustworthiness
• Responsibility
  Being proactive, taking ownership, and holding ourselves and others accountable
• Support
  Communicating clear expectations, delivering accessible resources, being approachable, building capacity and resilience, and providing training.

Download the above statement.

• Operating Plan 2020-2024
• Download Our University: A Framing of Futures
• Macquarie University Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
• The Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
• Macquarie University Ethics Statement
• Academic Integrity Policy
• Assessment Policy

Macquarie University values linguistic diversity, and acknowledges the first and additional languages of students and staff as enriching our community.

Given that the standard language of instruction at Macquarie University is English, the University is committed to supporting the development of students’ English language proficiency as an integral part of their journey towards academic and professional success. Students are also responsible for continuing to develop their English through active engagement in their studies and the wider community.

The minimum English entry requirement for degree courses is Academic IELTS 6.5 (no sub-score below 6.0) or an equivalent recognised by the University.

The minimum English entry requirements for Macquarie University International College are:

• Academic IELTS 6.0 (no sub-score below 5.5) or equivalent for Diploma courses and the Intensive Program
• Academic IELTS 5.5 (no sub-score below 5.0) or equivalent for the Standard Foundation Program.

Courses that have higher English entry requirements approved by Academic Senate are listed in the Handbook.

Course authorities propose English language requirements for each course that they steward for approval by Academic Senate via the Academic Standards and Quality Committee. Exceptions to the language of instruction for special purposes may be approved by Academic Senate.

Note: This statement is also available on the student portal.

• The Purpose and Function of Academic Boards and Senates in Australian Universities
  A Policy paper originally formulated at the National Conference of Chairs of Academic Boards and Senates held at the University of New South Wales (2005) and revised at subsequent conferences in Adelaide (2012) and Sydney (2013)
• Higher Education Standards Framework
• TEQSA Guidance Note: Academic Governance