The Student Charter

The Coventry University student charter sets out a set of shared values that will allow any and every student to reach their full potential. The strength of the partnership between the university and its students expresses a joint commitment to achieve a transformational educational experience.

Coventry University Undertakes To Provide:

Passionate teaching and responsive support
Clear learning outcomes • Appropriate and varied teaching approaches
Full access to appropriate learning resources
Equality of access and progression opportunities
International experiences
Embedded employability skills and ‘real world’ opportunities
Research engagement opportunities
Support to improve the student learning experience and address concerns
All staff professional development to remain up to date in their specialist areas
A culture of respect to all students
Support for the election of student representatives
A commitment to environmental sustainability
Published processes for appeals and complaints
Clear information about university policies, procedures and other student matters

Coventry University Students’ Union Undertakes To:

Represent the interests of all students at the local and national level
Support students to challenge and develop their own education experience
Develop and facilitate communications between the University and students to promote positive change
Provide a wide range of extra-curricular activities which shall enrich and develop the student experience
Encourage students to take leadership responsibilities within the Students’ Union and beyond
Inform and advise students and the University on issues which affect students
Ensure all students’ union activities are of the highest quality, innovative, accessible and meets the needs of students
Ensure all activities promote high standards of personal and professional conduct and respect the views of individuals
Demonstrate leadership in promoting academic integrity to all Coventry University students
Create, support and celebrate the cultures and interests of all students
Encourage environmental and ethical sustainability within the Students’ Union and the University

Students Are Expected To:

Be active participants in their own learning and extra-curricular achievements, developed throughout their studies
Behave with integrity at all times, taking particularly care when completing academic assessments
Work together to achieve mutual respect, courtesy and professionalism
Engage with the Students’ Union to provide representation and leadership
Take responsibility and initiative to communicate with the University and the Students’ Union
Attend scheduled activities
Demonstrate active citizenship
Contribute to course development
Act as ambassadors for the university