(1) Western Sydney University acknowledges the need for students to be represented equitably and fairly through an independent and accountable organisation. (2) Student representation at a higher education level is important as student representatives are a critical component of effective communication between students and the University administration. (3) The overarching purpose of student representation at the University is to provide students with an opportunity to voice their views, suggestions and concerns through a proper and efficient process. (4) The voice of the student body is important in the governance of the University; student representatives suggest, develop, and implement solutions that are campus specific and university wide. (5) The University also sees the role that active student participation has in fostering a vibrant University community, and promotes all forms of student participation either through student representative or other approved channels, such as being actively involved in Clubs and Societies. (6) The University is committed to ensuring that all students have the ability to participate in any way they can. The University has a number of avenues available for students to become actively involved in representative roles, and students already represent their fellow students on: (7) The elected student representative body will become an integral and overarching principal element in student representation and participation. (8) For the purpose of this policy, definitions for the following are set out below: (9) The University is committed to student representation and participation through: (10) To carry out these aims, the University will establish Student Campus Councils on designated University campuses as well as an overarching Student Representative Council. (11) The guiding principles for this policy involve: (12) The University will undertake a process of consultation with elected student representatives and the wider student community on the expenditure of any collected Student Services and Amenities Fees from students at the University. (13) Student Support Services through Student Representation and Participation is responsible for the effective functioning and efficient execution of this policy. (14) Refer to the Student Representation and Participation Procedures for details on the proper functioning and execution of this policy. Refer to the Student Representation and Participation web page for further enquiries.Student Representation and Participation Policy
Section 1 - Purpose and Context
Section 2 - Definitions
Top of PageSection 3 - Policy Statement
Section 4 - Procedures
Section 5 - Guidelines
View Current
This is not a current document. To view the current version, click the link in the document's navigation bar.