If you observe any of the unacceptable behaviours described in this booklet, or have any concerns, we expect you to report it. If you don’t, you are putting yourself, others and the University at risk. Curtin will support you during this process.
To help guide you on what to do and who you can contact, following are your recommended courses of action:
| Issue | Example | Those you may contact include |
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| Staff misconduct |
You are aware that a staff member has not complied with the University’s Code of Conduct. You are asked by a lecturer, tutor or supervisor to pay money, to provide sexual favours or gifts, or to exchange other favours for better marks on your exams or assignments. You are aware that a staff member may have committed a criminal offence. |
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| Student misconduct of an academic nature |
You are aware that a student has:
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| Student misconduct of a general nature |
You are aware that a student has broken University regulations by:
You are aware that a student may have committed a criminal offence which may include:
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| Bullying or cyberbullying |
You are feeling intimidated or offended by the repeated behaviour of another person or group of people towards you - either in person or by email, phone, chat rooms or social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. |
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| Discrimination | You are unfairly being denied opportunities that are available to others. |
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| Harassment |
You have been subjected to repeated unwanted behaviour from another person or persons at Curtin. This could include:
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| Sexual, racial or disability harassment |
You have received unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favours from a student or staff member at Curtin. You have had disparaging remarks made against you in relation to disability. |
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| Inappropriate staff–student relationship | A personal relationship between a staff member and a student risks affecting your opportunity to advance. |
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| Alcohol and drug use | Alcohol or drugs are affecting your own behaviour or that of someone you know at Curtin. |
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| Protection of personal safety and property |
You want to know more about what you can do to protect yourself and your personal belongings on campus. You feel unsafe because you are walking alone at night on campus or are concerned that a violent or potentially threatening situation is occurring or about to occur. |
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| Personal wellbeing |
You need to see a health professional because of an urgent health issue. Personal or emotional issues in your life are affecting your ability to study. Causes could include:
Common symptoms could include stress, anxiety, sleep problems or depression. |
A Guild Student Assist Officer can provide you with advice or support in relation to any of these matters.
Information in this publication is correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.
This material does not purport to constitute legal or professional advice.
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Student academic or general misconduct is dealt with in accordance with the Curtin University Act 1966, Statute 10 – Student Discipline, the responsible officer for which is the Academic Registrar. Students are expected to inform themselves of and comply with all relevant laws; University statutes, rules and by-laws; and the University’s values and signature behaviours, policies and procedures.
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