Our Values
In 2012, as part of the development of the University's five year strategic plan 'Future Ready' we articulated a set of values. We developed these values through a consultative process involving many La Trobe staff. The five values guide everything we do.
At La Trobe University we:
- Take a world view
- Pursue ideas and excellence with energy
- Treat people with respect and work together
- Are open, friendly and honest
- Hold ourselves accountable for making great things happen
Values are expressed through behaviours and during the first part of 2013 we will explore how La Trobe staff and students can translate our values into behaviours that generate benefits for the communities we interact with and serve.
La Trobe University supports free speech and the right to peaceful protest
Consistent with our organisational values is La Trobe’s support of the right to free speech by all students and staff of the University.
Throughout its history La Trobe has encouraged all those who learn, teach or undertake research here to play an active and vocal role in their community and in the future of the University. Social engagement and participation is part of our DNA.
Without question all students and staff at La Trobe have the right to peaceful protest. Debate – and dissent - is healthy, and the La Trobe community rightly thrives on rigorous and spirited discussion about the University’s direction.
La Trobe University will not, however, tolerate any protest in which there is violence, or which features threatening and intimidating behaviour. The University has a responsibility to protect the safety and wellbeing of the many students, staff and visitors to our campuses.
