Quality Assurance and Enhancement
Charles Sturt University recognises the importance of assuring and continually enhancing the quality of its educational and administrative services. This is reflected in the University Strategy 2007-2011, where the University states its intention to continue to build institutional strength, reputation and sustainability by:
- creating a culture that is responsive to organisational change and renewal;
- aligning institutional values, planning and performance through commitment to quality and continual improvement; and
- ensuring ethical and effective governance practices and the responsible stewardship of resources.
Quality assurance and enhancement processes in Charles Sturt University utilise and complement existing management and governance structures and reporting lines. These processes also require all staff to assume an appropriate level of responsibility, as made clear in the Generic Responsibilities of Staff [.doc] document. This quality aspect is incorporated into the implementation of the University Strategy 2007-2011 through:
- the work of Academic Senate;
- the implementation of an annual Planning, Budget and Review Cycle;
- management initiated review and modification of practices and processes; and
- the conduct of periodic reviews of organisational form, function and performance.