National Tertiary Education Union Central Queensland University Branch
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CQU Branch General Policies

The CQU Branch operates according to the following principles (in no particular order):

• The Branch has an obligation to support every member to the best of its ability to ensure that the existing awards, legislation, and policies are interpreted and implemented correctly and fairly.

• The Branch supports members in their individual role and does not undertake to support members in their role as part of management; that is the obligation of the University.

• The Branch attempts to preserve the unique heritage which came to Central Queensland University from its days as the Capricornia Institute of Advanced Education. The Branch thus ensured (through Award Restructuring) that teaching would continue to have a High priority in the academic position descriptions (PDS).

• The Branch encourages equity and fairness in all Branch and University activities.

• Wherever possible, the Branch consults with members and non-members alike before making a decision which affects members or non-members.

• The Branch realises that it is an integral part of the governance of Central Queensland University and must be aware of conflicting individual and institutional priorities in any of its actions or decisions.

  In this regard, members of the NTEU, elected or otherwise, who represent the NTEU on University Committees have

  • a responsibility to seek the views of the Branch Executive and membership to ensure that they are truly representing the membership of the NTEU, and
  • a responsibility to provide regular feedback to the membership on the work of that Committee.

  The NTEU has (1996) representation on the CQU Council, the Academic Board, Teaching Management Committee, Research Higher Degrees Committee, Equity Committee, Health and Safety Committee, and various working parties and ad hoc committees. [Current representatives are listed on the CQU Branch Home Page]

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