Convocation of UWA Graduates

Council of Convocation 2016 - 2020 Strategic Plan

Further Information

  • Update my details
  • Upcoming Events
  • Contact Us

The Council of Convocation of UWA has released its 2016-2020 Strategic Plan “Fulfilling the potential of Convocation”

  1. Purpose
  2. Vision
  3. Mission
  4. Roles of Convocation
 

Purpose

 

To add value to the relationship between the members of Convocation and the University of Western Australia.

Back to top

Vision

 

A mutually-valued and lifelong engagement between members of Convocation and the University of Western Australia.

Back to top

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.

Back to top

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.

Learn more

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.

Learn more

Engagement Role

  • To promote professional and social links between members of Convocation by creating and supporting opportunities for graduate interaction.

Learn more

Contribution Role

  • To encourage members to support and contribute to the intellectual and cultural prosperity of the University community.

Learn more

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.

Learn more

Management

  • To provide strong leadership and coordination so that Council’s statutory roles are fulfilled.

Learn more

Back to top