Dear student
I am aware that the events of the last couple of weeks have been hard for many of you.
Globally, those who have friends and family in regions impacted by natural disaster or armed conflict, including Afghanistan, Israel, Gaza and Myanmar will doubtless be distressed and worried for them. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Nationally, we have for some weeks seen ugly, racist abuse directed at many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders in the context of the Voice. Earlier this week we saw expressions of violent anti-Semitism on Australian streets.
Racism and threats of violence have no place in our country and no place on our campuses. I encourage you to reach out to Student Counselling and Wellbeing Services or the GUMURRII Student Success Unit if you need support. If you experience racism at Griffith you are encouraged to report a concern, which can be done anonymously.
If at any time you are concerned about your safety on campus, please call Campus Security on 1800 800 707. If you are in immediate danger, or in an emergency situation, call emergency services on 000 (triple zero) or 112 from a mobile phone.
Academic freedom remains a critical issue and we recognise the right of staff and students to take diverse positions on contentious issues, but this does not extend to vilification.
The University is offering assessment extensions to students identified as Australian First Peoples for certain assessment types due between now and 18 October 2023. Any assessment item due between these dates may be submitted anytime up to 12pm (noon) on 19 October 2023.
What assessments are eligible for extension?
Some assessment types are excluded from the extension offer, as they would require detailed rearrangement and may impact your progression if delayed. The following assessment categories are excluded:
• time scheduled event assessments (such as presentations, performance, oral examinations, timed examinations, tests or quizzes and scheduled lab or practicum assessments)
• group work activities
• workplace assessments.
Extensions are automatic for any other assessment items. If you aren’t sure if your assessment is one of the excluded categories above, please seek advice from your Course Convenor.
Do I need to tell anyone I’m submitting late?
As a courtesy to your course teaching team, please let your Course Convenor know you will submit late. Your Course Convenor may extend the Canvas due date or ask you to submit your work directly to them.
For non-Indigenous students who have been impacted by recent events, please use the usual processes to apply for an extension. We recognise that some sympathy and flexibility will be required at these times.
Professor Carolyn Evans
Vice Chancellor and President
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