UNSW Courageous Conversations

If the University has concerns about your academic work, or your behaviour while a member of the UNSW community, you may be contacted by our Conduct and Integrity Office to have a Courageous Conversation. A Courageous Conversation is a less formal process than a typical investigation, held one-on-one between you and one of our Case Managers. The purpose is to enable conduct concerns to be raised in a supportive environment, using an educational and integrity-driven approach.

• They will explain the reason for those concerns.
• You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you wish about the process, or about the reasons for the concerns. 
• The details of the meeting and any outcomes will be kept confidential.
• You will receive a written summary of the discussion. 

If your lecturer or course coordinator has some concerns about whether you have met the learning outcomes for their course, you may also be asked to meet with them. 

If you are contacted for a Courageous Conversation we encourage you to reach out for support. 

• You are encouraged to bring a friend or other support person to the meeting.
• You may also wish to contact Arc for advice, or to request an Arc officer attend the meeting with you as your support person. 

If you agree that your conduct did not meet your responsibilities under the Code, a decision maker will issue a determination, including any applicable penalties. 

If a you dispute the concerns, a decision maker may either a) proceed with a formal investigative process, or b) issue a determination if no further information may be found during an investigation.