What is a Student Charter?
"The Charter, jointly developed by students and staff, outlines the standards and core principles of our learning community."
Professor David Eastwood (Vice-Chancellor) and the President of the Guild of Students
We aim to provide:
- An enriching and accessible learning environment;
- A safe place on campus and in the local community, based on co-operation and mutual respect;
- A productive and inclusive support structure;
- A diverse range of opportunities for personal development beyond the curriculum.
Student and provider expectations
Theme ⇨ Provider ⇩ | Learning environment | Safe place | Support | Personal development |
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Be self-motivated, engage with the culture of learning and take responsibility for their educational goals*
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Enjoy freedom of expression, whilst acknowledging others' right to expression.
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The Guild** will… |
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UoB will… |
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Make available appropriate, accessible learning resources to all
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Provide relevant information relating to studies
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Provide timely and useful feedback on assessments
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Provide an accessible and fair legislative framework
- Provide an environment within which students can enjoy freedom of expression
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Provide a safe and secure environment within which to study and socialise
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Consider environmental impact
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Ensure equality and diversity
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Provide professional welfare services (including financial advice)
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Ensure each student is aware of their personal tutor and/or supervisor***
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Be committed to listening to student feedback and taking action as appropriate
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Support opportunities for development through sport and societies
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Provide opportunities for work experience and volunteering
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Provide enhanced transcripts to all graduates
- Provide a high quality careers and enterprise
education, information, advice and guidance service; and access to a broad range of employers, employment, and work experience and skills development opportunities
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* The University terms this ‘reasonable diligence’
** For students studying at the University's overseas campus the responsibilities of the Guild of Students will be undertaken through the appropriate local student representation system.
***In the case of PGR programmes
Student engagement
Student engagement is defined as the range of ways in which students are active participants in shaping their learning experience. The University takes deliberate steps to engage all our students, individually and collectively, as partners in the assurance and enhancement of their educational experience.
Review and feedback
The Student Charter is reviewed regularly by the University Education Committee, which includes representation from the Guild of Students. If you have any comments, feedback or questions regarding the Student Charter please contact Student Services.
Resources
Links to support and resources offered by the University of Birmingham and the Guild of Students.