Graduate Attributes

These valuable qualities gained by UOW graduates are essential for gaining employment and making an important contribution to society and their chosen field.

The UOW Graduate Attributes were reviewed in 2006-7, through extensive consultation with staff and students.

From 1 January 2008, UOW will:

• promote UOW Graduate Qualities, which express a shared vision for UOW graduates in language that is supported by staff and students
• offer a flexible approach for Faculties in the interpretation of the UOW Graduate Qualities using language tailored for that discipline
• streamline three earlier UOW frameworks (graduate attributes, research graduate attributes and tertiary literacies) into a single set of UOW Graduate Qualities.

Find out more about Graduate Attributes.

Information Literacy – Compulsory ILIP

Information literacy refers to the ability to find, evaluate and use information and is an essential component of any degree and many professions. All new undergraduates and postgraduate coursework students must complete ILIP (Information Literacies Introductory Program) in their first session of study.

Find out more about the Information Literacies Introductory Program (ILIP).

In addition to ILIP, the Library offers a range of quality online and face-to-face courses to develop your information literacy skills. Check your local library web site for more information.

Academic Literacy – Learning Development

To help develop your skills in reading, critical analysis, listening, writing and oral presentation, Learning Development works within various subjects and offers a range of other free services, including lunchtime workshops, individual consultations and online resources.

Find out more about Learning Development at UOW.

Computer Literacy – ITS

Information Technology Services (ITS) provides many services including computer training, user-guides, and access to the Student Computer Resource Centre, which consists of nine computer laboratories. In the labs, you have access to email, the Internet, applications software and laser printers. Additionally, the teaching laboratories contain special purpose software for tutorials run by individual departments. Staff and roving helpers can assist you with laboratory equipment, software and access to on-line training and email.

Find out more about information technology at UOW from the IT Services website.

Statistical Literacy

As a UOW graduate, you are expected to be able to appreciate the role statistics play in society. Statistics is taught within many faculties. In addition, the Statistical Literacy Introductory Program (SLIP) introduces students to the basics of understanding and interpreting statistical information and encourages students to think critically about information in the form of statistics. SLIP does not require any previous knowledge of statistics, nor does it require a high level of mathematical ability.

Find out more about Statistical Literacy Introductory Program (SLIP).

Professional Practices – Careers

Professional Practices refer to the transfer and application of knowledge, values, attitudes and skills gained from university study to work and life settings and include the management of a professional career. Professional Practices are attained through discipline study and are supported by career development resources, programs, and services.

To find out more about Workplace Learning programs, and events such as Careers Fairs, go to the Careers Service website .