Institutional values

The statement "the University fosters the values of openness, honesty, tolerance, fairness and responsibility in social and moral, as well as academic, matters" in the strategic plan of The University of Western Australia led to the development of the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct. These codes outline the "ethical principles, values and behaviours expected of staff and students" of this University (Code of Ethics & Code of Conduct).

The values that form the basis for the mission of the University relate to the following areas:

• Academic Freedom
• Excellence
• Adaptability and Innovation
• Intellectual Integrity
• Ethical Standards
• Evaluation
• Decision-Making and Accountability
• Educational Principles
  (Mission statement)

"[The University] will be valued above all, for its enduring commitment to improving society through learning and discovery"
(Vision statement).

• Code of Ethics & Code of Conduct (n.d.). Retrieved November 12, 2001, from http://www.acs.uwa.edu.au/hrs/policy/part01/3.htm
• Mission statement (n.d.). Retrieved November 12, 2001, from http://www.acs.uwa.edu.au/reg/mission.html
• Vision statement (n.d.). Retrieved November 12, 2001, from http://www.admin.uwa.edu.au/reg/sec/stratplan/Strategic-Plan-2001.pdf