Committee
Strategic Resources
BY EMMA MEZGER The Strategic Resources Committee oversees the financial and strategic decisions of the Guild. It is responsible for ensuring financial expenditure is fit for the Guild and students’ needs. The SRC is comprised of the Guild President, Managing Director, PSA President, Guild Vice-President, Guild General Secretary, Chair of Guild Council, Finance Director, Commercial Director and two members of Guild Council. In 2021, the SRC was responsible for the development of the yearly budget, which was successfully carried out despite a somewhat tumultuous year of COVID-19, lack of JobKeeper support and lockdowns of our outlets. In addition, the committee conducted a mid-year budget review which saw us pull back on expenditure in every department to help mitigate the effects of a difficult financial year. The committee managed the renovation and upgrades to the Catalyst Café and Business School café to improve the
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spaces and increase access to facilities. It also oversaw the implementation of improved lighting in our event space in The Grove. It was responsible for the development and improvements to department rooms on the first floor of Guild Village and the introduction of security card scanners. The SRC also oversaw renovation to the Venture space and Bob Nicholson room. In 2021 the SRC approved the expenditure of two new student engagement projects including the Night Markets and Free Breakfasts. These events saw great levels of engagements from clubs and students as well as activating campus during the early morning and evening. The committee continues to oversee capital works for the Guild Village space in line with the Masterplan, such as introducing a new café and extending the pharmacy. We look forward to the continuing development of the Guild Village Precinct for our students.
