Would you like to be a student representative?
Nominate now to be a student member on a University Committee in 2014.
Would you like to be a student representative?
Nominate now to be a student member on a University Committee in 2014.
All you have to do is visit the University Elections site, download the relevant form and take the completed form to your student hub or return it directly to the Returning Officer, located in Secretariat in the Student Services Centre.
Nominations for all the following student positions must be received by the Returning Officer by 5pm on Wednesday 9 October 2013. If you are lodging your application at a Hub, make sure you lodge it by 5pm on Friday 4 October 2013 to ensure they get it to the Returning Officer in time.
The following positions are available:
A student member on the University Council
Council is the University’s overarching governing body. Council plays a significant role in setting the University’s strategic direction, risk management, effective governance and monitoring the University’s performance. All Council members have important legal and fiduciary responsibilities. More information about the Council.
The following student positions on the Academic Senate
- Two undergraduate students
- One postgraduate coursework student
- One postgraduate research higher degree student
The Academic Senate is the principal academic body of the University of Newcastle. It is the primary forum for debate on academic issues in the University, approves and amends academic policies, and has a major role in academic quality assurance processes through its Committees. Academic Senate has a mission to promote and enhance the excellence of the core academic activities in our institution - teaching and research. More information about the Academic Senate.
Be on your Faculty Board. Each one is looking for:
- One undergraduate student
- One postgraduate coursework student
- One postgraduate research higher degree student
A Faculty Board is the principal academic body of each of the University’s five faculties, and as a student member of the Faculty’s governing body, you will have input into major decisions on the affairs of that Faculty. It’s a great opportunity to experience high level decision making at a senior level. More information about Faculty Boards.
Five to Seven positions on the Student Services and Amenities Fee Student Consultative Group (SSAFCG)
The SSAFCG operates as a consultative group providing advice to the Student Services and Amenities Fee Management Committee (SSAFMC). It continues the consultative process to ensure students have input into and provide comment on priorities for proposed SSAF expenditure. For more information on the role of SSAFCG.
Go to the Elections pages to download your nomination form.
