Student Representative Committee
Who Are We?
The Student Representative Committee (SRC) represents the feedback on policies and services collected from each school via School-based Student Societies in order to improve your overall academic experience. We believe in working closely with UniSQ staff to ensure that all student voices are heard and that all students have a positive learning journey.
What We Do?
We act as your point of contact for the school community, encouraging communication between the school, university, and students. We collaborate with staff to enhance your learning journey, develop and implement solutions, and plan for the future. We also foster a sense of belonging and well-being by organising student-led activities.
How Can You Get Involved?
Do you want to be a part of the action? It’s easy to get involved. Whether you're interested in events, ideas, or behind-the-scenes work, there's a place for you. Reach out to the Students as Partners team at representation@unisq.edu.au today and let's make your UniSQ experience unforgettable!
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2024 Student Representative Committee Representatives are as follows:
| Position | Name |
| Co-Chairperson/s | Shaima Chowdhury Sharna, Zachary Vellacott |
| School of Agriculture and Environmental Science Student Representative/s | Shaima Chowdhury Sharna, Vennela Gude |
| School of Business Student Representative/s | Amaany Shiyam, Liv Wright |
| School of Creative Arts Student Representative/s | Vanessa Thompson, Apply now |
| School of Education Student Representative/s | Dani Challacombe, Laura Stewart |
| School of Engineering Student Representative/s | Md Saeem Chowdhury Rifat, Ujwal Jha |
| School of Health and Medical Sciences Student Representative/s | Meggy Whiteside, Zachary Vellacott |
| School of Humanities & Communication Student Representative/s | Angela Rose, Apply now |
| School of Law and Justice Student Representative/s | Andrew Gower, Apply now |
| School of Mathematics, Physics and Computing Student Representative/s | Md Jamil Istiaq, Michelle Oldham |
| School of Nursing & Midwifery Student Representative/s | Komal, Ushan Gunawadhana |
| School of Psychology and Wellbeing Student Representative/s | Tiarn Barton-Ilic, Richelle Lal |
| School of Surveying and Built Environment Student Representative/s | Hina Inam, Apply now |
Submit a statement of up to 250 words outlining why you would like to be a Student Representative at UniSQ using Access. (TIP: consider including some of your past experiences, interests, or what being a student representative means to you).
Please note your statement may be viewed by the relevant committee and on the UniSQ electronic election system so students can make an informed decision when casting their vote.
Being a Student Representative offers several benefits, including the opportunity to enhance your career prospects by developing important graduate skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. It also enables you to make new connections with professional and academic staff members at the university.
We provide exclusive opportunities to recognise your volunteer work, including:
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Access to LinkedIn Learning,
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Recognition and rewards e.g., Graduate Excellence Award points,
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Eligibility to apply for the Student Awards,
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Exclusive professional development workshops and conferences e.g., Leadership Excellence Academy,
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Exclusive opportunities to attend funded networking events and conferences.
As a Student Representative, you have the flexibility to contribute to the role while you study. The amount of time you'll need to dedicate to the UniSQ Academic Student Representative differs per role, but it falls between 10 to 20 hours per semester.
Typical time commitments to keep in mind are:
- Minimum meeting attendance will vary depending on the Committee Terms of Reference (ToR)
- Members are appointed or elected for a 12-month term.
Please contact representation@unisq.edu.au for a copy of the committee's Terms of Reference (ToR) to learn more about the time commitment required for each role.
Student Senate is UniSQ's highest student governed body, participating in university decision-making around learning and teaching, campus facilities, and other important student matters in the form of opinions, concerns, or recommendations, and they present these matters to the Dean (Students).
Student Representative Committee (SRC)
The Student Representative Committee (SRC) collaborates with academic and professional staff to enhance learning and teaching by using feedback from their School-based Student Societies (SbSS). Any unresolved or incomplete issues, ideas, or initiatives are escalated to the UniSQ Student Senate, where appropriate action is taken to address them.
School-based Student Societies (SbSS)
School-based Student Societies (SbSS) serve as a sense of community by connecting you with others who share your interests and academic goals. To enhance learning and teaching, the SbSS may be asked to submit feedback to the SRC.
Academic Student Representative (ASR)
An Academic Student Representative (ASR) is appointed or elected to a specific Academic or Governance University Committee to make valuable contributions to the development of academic policies, provide important feedback on academic services, and collaborate on the design and review of courses. Academic Student Representatives also partner with staff on the continuous improvement of the learning environment, pedagogy and the student experience.