Agency

Our mission

To promote and support excellence in higher education for the benefit of individuals and societies throughout the Commonwealth and beyond.

Our vision

Vibrant and exciting universities that use their transformational power to:

·        Create opportunities for individuals to fulfil their potential

·        Increase understanding through international partnerships – both inside and outside the higher education sector

·        Contribute to the cultural, economic, and social development of every nation

Our values

The ACU's set of values help guide the organisation in its mission. Our values reflect our aspirations, who we are, and how we do things, and are brought alive in everything that we do.

Quality We strive for excellence, using our collective expertise and professionalism to fulfil our commitments. We listen to our stakeholders to deliver valued services.

Collaboration We promote the sharing of good practice and capacity strengthening, and provide a platform for knowledge generation and exchange. We foster cooperation and partnerships within the sector and across cultures.

Innovation We enable the exploration of ideas and willingness to think differently. We give staff the freedom to do their work and develop new ways to deliver our services.

Respect We are committed to openness, fairness, integrity, and transparency in all our work and relationships. We share the values and aspirations that unite all the people and nations of the Commonwealth.

Inclusion We are an inclusive organisation, working with and representing a diverse range of individuals, nations, and institutions. Inclusive thinking is part of our everyday working practices.

Memorial University is an ACU member.