Did you know there are a range of opportunities for you to be involved in university governance? You can apply now to be an Academic Student Representative on one of Charles Sturt University’s committees, faculties or school boards.
There are several positions vacant for undergraduates and postgraduates who are interested in applying. This is your chance to not only have a voice in decision making at the university, but to also improve your employability by listing a representative position on your resume. Don’t miss out on a wonderful opportunity!
Expectations of Student Representatives
- Contribute to the student learning experience by suggesting ideas, solutions and improvements
- Represent student needs and raise issues of concern
- Gather opinions and views of students and provide student focused feedback
- Attend meetings of the committee or board that you are a member of. This involves being prepared for these meetings by reading agendas, submitting agenda items and contributing in the meeting discussions
- Participate in professional development and training
Student leadership benefits
- Network and liaise between different stakeholders
- Disseminate information effectively
- Assess and evaluate minutes and agendas
- Understand the formal meeting process
Positions vacant
Postgraduate
- Higher Degree by Research Committee
- Arts and Education Faculty Board
- Business, Justice and Behavioural Science Faculty Board
- Science and Health Faculty Board
- School of Business
- School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences
- School of Education
- School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Services
- School of Psychology
Undergraduate
- University Learning and Teaching Committee
- Arts and Education Faculty Board
- School of Agriculture, Environmental Science and Veterinary Science
- School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Science
- School of Business
- School of Computing, Mathematics and Engineering
- School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences
- School of Psychology
- School of Social Work and Arts
Apply for a position
If you’re interested in becoming an Academic Student Representative, simply complete the Student representative application form and email it to engagement@csu.edu.au. Positions are a two-year tenure.
Applications close Wednesday 22 September 2021.
