Our philosophy
The University's mission is to be the major catalyst for the sustainable advancement of the region. Our philosophy is: of the region, for the region, with the region. Our approach is to use the full resources of the University to catalyse regional development.
Partnerships with purpose
The University's regional engagement planning emphasises the importance of partnerships and ongoing consultation and cooperation with regional organisations to:
- generate sustainable jobs
- develop specific industry priorities (eg food and nutrition, health and wellbeing, sport and experience)
- develop pathways to education, including upskilling
- investigate productive ageing issues
- develop environmental sustainability, and
- develop adaptive growth strategies for the region.
USC philosophy in action
Partnerships are already in place across the full range of the University's activities:
- education
- research
- sustainability, and
- regional futures
Committees
USC staff serve on committees across the region. Internally, the Regional Engagement Advisory Committee (REAC) advises the Vice-Chancellor on engagement matters and includes areas from across the University.