Australian
University Culture
at Bond
Presented by
STUDENT LEARNING SUPPORT
English · Academic Skills · Maths
Level 4 HSS · learningsupport@bond.edu.au
Vision & Mission
•The Vision of Bond University is to be a leading private and independent university of world standing.
•The Mission. To produce uniquely identifiable graduates who are leaders and thinkers, imbued with initiative, the spirit of free enterprise and a continuing quest for intellectual inquiry, challenge and opportunity.
Values
•Respect and concern for students and colleagues
•Truth, inquiry and the pursuit of knowledge
•Excellence in everything Bond does and pride in its achievements
•Effective collaboration and teamwork
•Accountability for performance, actions and learning
Bond’s
Multiculturalism
•Bond University is made up of approximately 4000 students, about 50% of which are international students.
•The international student body is made up of a variety of nationalities including students from Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East, and the Americas.
Bond’s unique identity
“Bond University is the only Australian higher education institution that was established as an international university as opposed to an Australian university that has international students.”
Professor Robert Stable,
President & Vice-Chancellor
Bond’s unique identity
•Friendly
•Small classes & tutes
•Proximity and access to teachers
•Size of campus
•50-50 International-Aussie makeup
•Readiness to help
•Collegiality
•Ensuring success and achievement
Addressing
People• As a student, it is socially accepted to greet fellow students or people the same age or younger than you by their first names
•If you are addressing people senior to you, such as lecturers & tutors, call them by their surname with their title of Professor, Dr, Mr, Mrs or Ms, until you know them well enough to call them by their first name, or they suggest that you do.
Communication with lecturers & tutors
•By email
•Office consultation times
•Phone
•Blackboard/ ilearn
In terms of communication style, be gentle, pleasant & show respect. Do not be pushy, too direct or demanding. It won’t get you very far!
Punctuality
It is important to be on time for:
•Lectures
•Seminars
•Meetings
•Appointments
•Handing in assignments
If you are late, apologize to your lecturer
Clubs & Societies on
Campus
• O’week – and club sign up times (TODAY)
• Socialize, find a group you are interested in joining and make some friends. It is a great way to meet people.
• They range from religious groups to sport, leisure, music & art. There are around 75 in total.