University of the Sunshine Coast Act 1998 (Qld)

University of the Sunshine Coast Act 1998

An Act to establish the University of the Sunshine Coast, and for other purposes

Part 1 Preliminary

1 Short title This Act may be cited as the University of the Sunshine Coast Act 1998.

2 Commencement This Act (other than parts 9 and 10) commences on a day to be fixed by proclamation.

3 Definitions The dictionary in schedule 2 defines particular words used in this Act.

Part 2 The university and its council

Division 1 University establishment and general functions and powers

4 Establishment of university (1) The University of the Sunshine Coast is established. (2) The university— (a) is a body corporate; and (b) has a seal; and (c) may sue and be sued in its corporate name.

5 Functions of university The university's functions are— (a) to provide education at university standard; and (b) to provide facilities for, and encourage, study and research; and (c) to encourage the advancement and development of knowledge, and its application to government, industry, commerce and the community; and (d) to provide courses of study or instruction, at the levels of achievement the council considers appropriate, to meet the needs of the community; and (e) to confer higher education awards; and (f) to disseminate knowledge and promote scholarship; and (g) to provide facilities and resources for the wellbeing of the university's staff, students and other persons undertaking courses at the university; and (h) to exploit commercially, for the university's benefit, a facility or resource of the university, including, for example, study, research or knowledge, or the practical application of study, research or knowledge, belonging to the university, whether alone or with someone else; and (i) to perform other functions given to the university under this Act or another Act.