The Council of Convocation of UWA has released its 2016-2020 Strategic Plan “Fulfilling the potential of Convocation”
- Purpose
- Vision
- Mission
- Roles of Convocation
Purpose
To add value to the relationship between the members of Convocation and the University of Western Australia.
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Vision
A mutually-valued and lifelong engagement between members of Convocation and the University of Western Australia.
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Mission
To utilise the unique relationship between members of Convocation and UWA to provide feedback to the University and to champion the University through the commitment, skills and networks of Convocation members.
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Roles of Convocation
Convocation Council has structured its Strategic Plan around the five roles set out for it in UWA Statute No. 9: Convocation: Representation, Governance, Engagement, Contribution and Promotion, together with the overall management of Convocation.
The UWA Act and Statutes assign the following five roles to Convocation:
Representative Role
- To represent the interests and opinions of members through effective communication and to present such views to the University and the community of Western Australia.
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Governance Role
- To encourage members of Convocation to participate in the governance of the University through the election of Convocation members to the Senate and the review of amendments to University statutes.
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Engagement Role
- To promote professional and social links between members of Convocation by creating and supporting opportunities for graduate interaction.
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Contribution Role
- To encourage members to support and contribute to the intellectual and cultural prosperity of the University community.
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Promotion Role
- To promote the ideals and purpose of the University and Convocation to graduates and undergraduates, other members of the University and the community of Western Australia.
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Management
- To provide strong leadership and coordination so that Council’s statutory roles are fulfilled.
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