Objectives

The objectives of the Multicultural Centre are to:

  • reinforce USQ leadership in multiculturalism within the Australian higher education system and overseas
  • contribute to the unique identity of USQ by developing innovative programs on multiculturalism
  • involve the University and local communities in multiculturalism through delivery of specific, community oriented programs
  • develop closer cooperation between the governments and non-government organisations at local, state and national level in the area of multiculturalism
  • attract various forms of financial support for the Centre and its activities from external and internal sources
  • support the building of a strong culture of multiculturalism by student recruitment, innovation in learning and teaching and internationalisation
  • contribute towards internationalisation of the University
  • promote the concept of multiculturalism and its benefits in practice.