Strategic Directions 2006-2010
The student experience - partnership for learning
The University of Sydney aims to offer all of its students a rich and comprehensive experience of university life. Our goal is to enable each student to develop their individual interests and talents and to enjoy university life at all levels by delivering the highest quality formal education in a research-intensive environment which values and encourages extracurricular experiences and opportunities.
Our priorities are to:
- ensure a diverse and talented population of student peers, both undergraduate and postgraduate
- maximise opportunities for students to participate and excel in a broad range of extra curricular activities, including sport, debating, the arts, music, drama and student leadership
- provide academic and professional services to help students manage the academic and personal challenges which may arise
- ensure user-friendly administrative processes and systems which support the management of the entire student life cycle
- provide an effective program of scholarships and financial assistance
- support affordable accommodation for students with a vibrant college and village life, and
- provide effective language and bridging support for international students.
By 2010 we will have further increased the proportion of undergraduate and postgraduate student recruits who are high achievers, increased the proportion of students who take part in an international and/or industry placement experience, increased the number of cotutelle research degrees and research student exchanges with leading international universities and we will manage the majority of student administration on line.
Standards of performance and benchmarks
- Maintained or improving reputation reflected in student demand
- Quality and diversity of student population
- Improved equity group participation
- Improving student satisfaction and continuous improvement in student assessment of student experience
- Maintained or improving range of sporting, social and cultural opportunities
- Continuous improvement in effectiveness and accessibility of administrative and student support services
- Increased value and number of available scholarships and financial assistance programs
- Improved performance by International students, transcending linguistic or cultural challenges