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Building meaningful and respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is fundamental to the University of the Sunshine Coast realising its aspirations and expressing its values of scholarship, discovery, social justice, engagement, sustainability and integrity, as detailed in its Strategic Plan 2016-2020. In particular, USC is committed to working with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations in the locations where it operates to improve educational and employment outcomes, with the ultimate aim of addressing social and educational inequality.

Focus area: The Reconciliation Action plan will provide the overarching framework to assist the University in embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander–specific initiatives and actions within day-to-day practice across the University.

Action	Deliverable	Timeline	Responsibility
RAP Review Committee (RRC) to develop and implement a systematic RAP monitoring and reporting process.	Continuous monitoring and reporting of RAP implementation and progress E&DC Ensure there are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the RRC Meet at least twice per year to monitor and report on RAP implementation Establish a Terms of Reference for the RRC	January 2017 January 2017 June & October annually January 2017	Chair Vice-Chancellor and President's Equity and Diversity Committee (E&DC) Director Human Resources Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students) Manager Academic Secretariat
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week (NRW) to strengthen and maintain relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and other staff.	Organise 1 internal NRW event each year on each USC campus Register the events on the Reconciliation Australia NRW website Encourage staff and senior staff to participate in external events to recognise and celebrate NRW All staff encouraged by the Vice-Chancellor and President to participate in USC events during Reconciliation Week	27 May- 3 June annually 27 May- 3 June annually 27 May- 3 June annually 27 May- 3 June annually	Head Indigenous Services Director Human Resources Director Student Services and Engagement
Establishes a visible engagement profile that includes events such as Closing the Gap.	Organise Closing the Gap annual activities at USC Campuses	March annually	Head Indigenous Services Director Human Resources Director, Student Services and Engagement Executive Deans
Prioritise opportunities for USC staff to build meaningful and genuine partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations in current and new locales to support positive outcomes.	Strengthen collaborative partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations Increase formal partnerships to build capacity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and/or communities relevant to our sphere of influence Support Indigenous Services with advice regarding engagement events and activities	November 2018 November 2018 November 2017	Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students) Head Indigenous Services Director of Marketing and External Engagement Executive Deans Director Community Engagement
Establish governance structures and processes that ensure monitoring and reporting on RAP matters at the highest level of the University.	Include RAP as a standing item on the agenda for the Academic Board to enable reporting on academic-related matters from the RAP Report each Semester on progress with Action Items to the Vice-Chancellor and the Indigenous Advisory Committee (IAC) Include RAP as a standing item on the Vice-Chancellor and President Equity and Diversity Committee	April 2017 Est July/November annually June/November annually	Vice-Chancellor and President Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor Chair Vice-Chancellor and President's Equity and Diversity Committee (E&DC) Executive Deans Head Indigenous Services Director Human Resources Director Student Services and Engagement
Recognise and celebrate members of the USC community (including staff, students, and alumni) who make significant contributions to reconciliation.	Develop a strategy to encourage staff, students and alumni to make significant contributions to reconciliation Introduce and present appropriate awards such as a Reconciliation Award as part of the USC Diversity Week Vice-Chancellor and President Equity and Diversity Awards	Diversity Week August 2017 Diversity Week August 2018	Director Human Resources Director Student Services and Engagement Director Development Officer (Alumni Relations) Chair Vice-Chancellor and President's Equity and Diversity Committee
Raise internal and external awareness of our RAP to promote reconciliation across our business and sector.	Implement and review a strategy to communicate our RAP to all internal and external stakeholders Promote reconciliation through ongoing active engagement with all stakeholders Engage our senior staff who are involved in the delivery of the RAP outcomes	April 2017, ongoing September 2017, ongoing Annual senior staff meeting	Vice-Chancellor and President Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor Director Human Resources Chair Vice-Chancellor and Presidents Equity and Diversity Committee Director Marketing and External Engagement

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