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The UMSU Student Representative Network (SRN) is a collection of students committed to representing student rights and needs. We participate actively in university governance as student reps to university committees, decision making bodies and working groups.

Nominations to be a student representative on University governance bodies are currently being accepted by the University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) from all students. Nominations close on 5pm, Friday 20 March.

UMSU representatives voice student concerns and perspectives on many different University committees and play an active part in shaping the future of Melbourne University. By becoming an UMSU representative you will also become a part of the Student Representative Network (SRN) that provides training and support to UMSU representatives. SRN provides a forum and a network for all student representatives to come together to collaborate, support each other, and collectively be one voice for students across the University.

To be an UMSU representative you must demonstrate a keen interest in the welfare of your peers. Previous involvement in student and community organisations or interest in the particular field of chosen committee is recommended but not essential. Reliability and communication skills will be favoured. If you are interested and not yet a UMSU member, it is recommended that you join, as preference will be given to those who are members of UMSU.

This opportunity will allow you to develop your own skills -- including policy development, governance experience, public speaking, lobbying and other leadership qualities. Being a student representative will give you an insight into the governance of the University and into how committees operate.

All student representatives will be trained in the procedures of the University and how to effectively communicate student concerns. Representatives will be expected to regularly report back to the Student Council of UMSU.

Application forms and more information are available on this website. They can be returned to the Education (Academic Affairs) Office on the First Floor of Union House, or electronically to educationacademic@union.unimelb.edu.au.

Application Form 82KB

UMSU Student Representation on University Committees

The following is a comprehensive, but not exhaustive, list of university committees with student representative positions. For further information on university governance and the provisions for student representation, see http://www.unimelb.edu.au/about/governance. For information on the individual committees Terms of Reference, please refer to the websites below.

University Council (position elected by students at annual UMSU elections)
Academic Board (UMSU President and Education Officers)

Academic Programs Committee (Education Academic Affairs Officer)
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/unisec/acadboard/apc.html

Coursework Examinations Sub-committee
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/unisec/acadboard/cesc.html

Library and Academic Resources Committee
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/unisec/acadboard/larc.html

Melbourne College of Divinity Committee
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/unisec/acadboard/mcdc.html

Selection Procedures Committee
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/unisec/acadboard/spc.html

Teaching and Learning Development Committee
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/unisec/acadboard/taldec.html

Teaching and Learning Quality Assurance Committee (Education Academic Affairs Officer)
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/unisec/acadboard/talqac.html

Theatre Board
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/unisec/centcomm/tb.html

Building and Estates Committee
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/unisec/Srvol1/r3-004.html

Finance Committee
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/unisec/Srvol1/r3-001.html

Legislation and Trusts Committee
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/unisec/Srvol1/r3-002.html

Lorna Stirling Estate Committee
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/Statutes/r7092.html

IT Council (President of UMSU)
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/seniorexecutive/it.html

Melbourne Model Committee (President of UMSU)
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/seniorexecutive/mmc/mmc.html

Knowledge Transfer and Partnerships Advisory Group
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/unisec/advgroups/ktpag.html

Melbourne Experience Group (President of UMSU)
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/unisec/advgroups/meg.html

Scholarly Information Group
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/unisec/advgroups/siag.html

Student and Staff Equity Group
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/unisec/advgroups/sseg.html

International Programs Advisory Group
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/unisec/advgroups/ipag.html

Child Care Advisory Committee
http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/childcare/aboutus/structure/ccac.html

Child Care Management Advisory Committee
http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/childcare/aboutus/structure/ccmac.html

Occupational Health and Safety Committee (one `observer' position)
http://www.pb.unimelb.edu.au/ehs/ehs/committees/ohsc/OHSC_TOR.php3

Student Loans Fund and Bursaries Committees
Contact Roger Deutcher for more info, Ph: 8344 4150
For further information on these committees, see:
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/unisec
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/unisec/comlist.html