Respect and Understanding. The OU and the OU Students Association both work together in partnership and are separate organisations with their own distinctive roles – something that is understood and valued by both parties. • The OU provides the academic environment for students. It supports their learning and assessment, awards credit, and confers qualifications. • The Students Association is focused on building a vibrant and engaged student community featuring volunteering opportunities, peer-to-peer support and a strong, representative student voice throughout the University and to external organisations. • Our independence as separate organisations with distinct roles may sometimes lead to differences of views. When this occurs, both parties recognise the benefits of working together to resolve those differences wherever possible as part of an ongoing healthy partnership. Openness and trust The OU and the OU Students Association believe that an effective working relationship is based on full, open and regular two-way communication and discussion of relevant issues. In order to build and sustain a culture of openness and trust, we share a commitment to approach matters jointly wherever possible, debating any potential concerns and acting on them wherever possible. Mutual support and commitment The OU and the OU Students Association recognise that they can each fulfil the responsibilities of their roles more effectively if they work together to support students. • Working together may take place through formal and informal relationships and both parties will commit the time and resources to make those relationships effective. • The Student Charter and this Relationship Agreement are evidence of our commitment to work together. • The OU and the Students Association will work together to embed the principles of the Relationship Agreement in the development of University strategies, policies, procedures, programmes and projects that relate to the student experience. Equality, diversity and inclusion The OU and the OU Students Association have a shared commitment to equality and diversity. They will work together to create an inclusive university community and a society where: • people are treated with dignity and respect; • inequalities are challenged; and • we anticipate and respond positively to different needs and circumstances so that everyone can achieve their potential. The OU is a unique university, operating in all four nations of the United Kingdom and around the world. The O...
Respect and Understanding. Clarity about, and mutual understanding of, the distinct roles of the University and the Students’ Union and the value that each party brings to the relationship.
Respect and Understanding. NUA and its Students’ Union will work to xxxxxx clarity about, and mutual understanding of, the distinct roles of the University and the Union and the value that each party brings to the partnership.
Respect and Understanding. The Employer, the Union and each employee shall recognize the importance of courtesy, patience, respect and understanding in dealing and communicating with residents and fellow workers in Xxxxxxxx-Xxxx Lodge.
Respect and Understanding. There is mutual recognition of the expertise and insight available in both the University and the SU and the value that each party brings to the relationship. There is a shared understanding of the distinct roles and responsibilities of the University and the SU alongside the opportunities to work in partnership. This includes full, open and regular communication and meetings on issues relevant to the SU and the students.
Respect and Understanding. 2.3.1 The University and SU recognise the critical contribution that each makes to maintaining and building upon a thriving environment in which students are able to live, work and learn. This is reflected in the consultative and decision- making processes that exist to ensure the continuing success of the close relationship, and in the number of collaborative and partnership projects in existence.
Respect and Understanding. Clarity about, and mutual understanding of, the distinct roles of Trinity Laban and the Students’ Union and the value that each party brings to the relationship.
Respect and Understanding. Clarity about, and mutual understanding of, the distinct roles of Trinity Laban and the Students’ Union and the value that each party brings to the relationship. The institution respecting and understanding the voice of the SU – accountability working both ways. This is too vague. Working groups should use the students as the centre of them.
Respect and Understanding. Clarity about, and mutual understanding of, the distinct roles of the HEI and the SU and the value that each party brings to the relationship.
Respect and Understanding. Clarity about, and mutual understanding of, the distinct roles of the University of Hull and Hull University Union and the value that each party brings to the relationship.
