1. What is the SRC?
The SRC is the Student Representative Council that advocates for students across all campuses. They are the peak representative body at the university and seeks to address collective issues across all campuses.

2. How can I get involved?

Students can get involved as voting or non-voting members. Additionally, students can volunteer with various projects or campus events and activities.

General elections for voting member positions are held once every year around March. Throughout the year, members may vacate their position. Vacancies are filled by an Expressions of Interest process. You can keep updated on the website or the SRC Facebook page!

3. What can representatives help me with?

From food prices and parking, to academic teaching quality and student services, to clubs, societies and campus life, student reps can assist you in various way to better life at University.

4. I have an issue, campaign idea or event idea. Who can I speak to?

Visit the contact page on this website to get in touch with your elected representatives.
 

5. Why should I become a student rep?

Becoming a student representative enables students to develop and strengthen leadership skills, connect with various internal and external agencies, assist fellow students with having their voice heard and share experiences and participate in nation-wide events for student leaders.

Becoming a student representative will allow you to:

·         Become part of a group of active students that network with professionals at Western Sydney University

·         Contribute to decision making at Western Sydney University

·         Have a greater understanding of Western Sydney University processes and systems

·         Undertake professional development and enhance your skills, especially in terms of communication, liaison, working with others, being a committee member and influencing the decision making processes

·         Improve your graduate employability skills

·         Support your student group

·         Have your voice heard

·         Influence important decisions, including about various programmes of study

·         Gain a better understanding of how the university works

·         Act as a conduit between students and Western Sydney University administrators

·         Serve as liaison in bringing any issues/suggestions/feedback to Western Sydney University administration at meetings

·         Relay key messages from Western Sydney University administration to the student body

·         Suggest, develop and implement solutions related to creating a more vibrant campus life

·         Collaborate with students to coordinate events to enhance the student campus experience

·         Let students contact you about issues they want to raise

6. Will there be any help or support?

University staff from Student Community will always be on hand to help you out. Student Community run orientation and training sessions which will guide you through how student representation works at Western Sydney University and what part you may play as a representative.

7. What's in it for me?

As well as playing a crucial role in the student experience there are benefits to you personally.  Some of the skills and experience you will gain from your experience as a student representative include:

·         Organisational skills

·         Team working skills

·         Lobbying experience

·         Presentation skills

·         Help improve your course

·         Make a positive contribution for your fellow students

·         Improve your skills and employability

·         Get specialised training and support

·         Communication skills

·         Negotiation skills

·         Team-working skills

·         Committee experience

·         Leadership experience

·         Problem solving skills

·         Motivation experience

·         Help develop the learning partnership between staff in your school and students in your cohort

·         Be part of a team

8. What is the time commitment?

The SRC meets monthly for scheduled meetings. Aside from these meeting times, you will be expected to meet with fellow students, staff and community as required. If you are elected Chair or Secretary the time commitment would be greater. 


9. Will I be paid?

There is a small honorarium for your participation as a student representative. If you have any questions about this, you can contact the Manager of Student Community in the Contacts page.