We work together to secure the University’s mission - to be open to people, to places, to methods and to ideas - and to promote the University’s values - to be inclusive, innovative and responsive.
As members of a collaborative community, we:
- actively support the right of students to participate in the governance of the University through the Open University Students Association;
- support the Open University Students Association to engage with all its members to foster a vibrant student community and to promote their educational and social interests;
- consult with members, encourage participation and welcome constructive feedback to enhance the student experience;
- maintain and enhance the standards and reputation of our University, recognising the contributions that all members make to its success;
- provide timely and accurate information about any changes we make which affect the student experience, including information about the cost of study;
- commit to an economically and environmentally sustainable future for our University;
- provide and make use of fair and open means to deal with our concerns and grievances and to learn from them to improve what we do;
- encourage graduates and former students to continue to be part of the OU community through the Alumni Association.
