Representation at UC: How it works
UC formally recognises the UCSA as the student representative body on campus.
The Executive is always talking with students to understand their needs, concerns, and feedback. As well as speaking to individuals, they work with groups like the UCSA Student Advisory Groups and Class Reps.
The Student Exec bring feedback to the various Faculty and UC committees that they sit on. Faculty matters can then be presented at Academic Board meetings before flowing up to the University Council (UC’s governing body), which the UCSA President is a member of.
It’s awesome to see how much the UCSA can influence change at UC. For example, we successfully advocated for first-year international students to have access to assistive technology for their note taking.
Transparency
You can access minutes from Executive meetings 24/7 on our website. We also keep policies, annual reports, financial accounts and more available.
Executive Committee meetings are open to all UC students. Just send us an email before coming along so we can confirm the meeting time and venue. Meetings take place every fortnight during term time. They’re usually held on the first, third and fifth week of term time from 5–7pm.
The Executive also hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Half-AGM each year. These are opportunities for students to grab some free food and hear what the UCSA’s been working on. Students are also welcome to ask questions and submit agenda items (note: agenda items need to be supplied by the deadline – keep an eye our channels for those).
Advisory Groups
Student feedback is essential to the Executive's work, and that's why we have four advisory groups. Their feedback on student issues help us to advocate, come up with new initiatives, and provide great services.
International Advisory Group (IAG)
The UCSA IAG is responsible for providing student feedback to the International Rep, the Executive Committee and the Chief Executive regarding international students’ needs and any related issues within the student population. The IAG’s aim is ensure that the UCSA hears the international student voice and works to create a stronger sense of belonging for all international students on campus.
The IAG will meet 1-2 times per term, with an expectation of a meeting duration of up two hours.
To get in touch with the International representative, email: international@ucsa.org.nz
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