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BUSA elections

What is Bondstock?

Bondstock is the pinnacle festival of the Bond University calendar. It features a variety of festivities celebrating all aspects of Bond University life including cultural, recreational, academic and sporting achievements. This year, Bondstock will cater to an approximate audience of up to 5,000 participants throughout the week including students, staff, alumni and their families as well as VIP guests.

Where can I get my pack?

Tickets for packs will be sold online this coming week! Date: Wednesday, 9 July Time: 9am Price: $250 This pack gives you a complete pass to all evening events throughout the Bondstock Week. This includes the Launch Party, Secret Location Party, Music Festival and Student Ball plus over 15 other events run throughout the week! Note: Individual tickets will be sold at a later date to be advised.

Want to know more?

Like us on Facebook, add “Bondstock” on Snap Chat, watch our youtube clips or check out the website at www.bondstock.com.au

DAY

MORNING

AFTERNOON

EVENING

Sunday

Launch Party

Monday

Bond Central

FSA Games

The B Factor Presidents Debate

Tuesday

Bond Central Speakers Breakfast

FSA Games

Secret Location

Wednesday

Bond Central

Bond Bazaar

Arthouse

Thursday

Bond Central

Bond Welcomes a VIP FSA Games

Music Festival

Friday

Bond Central

Sports Day FSA Games

Bond Revue

Saturday

La Bella

Student Ball

Check out www.bondstock.com.au for more information!

week 8 Photographers: Jude Gur

Events: Mid-Sem Bash: Mardi Gras

circus

animals by Penelope Meeves, BAWL Campaign Manager

The Jaguar “… But who runs like the rest past these arrives At a cage where the crowd stands, stares, mesmerized, As a child at a dream, at a jaguar hurrying enraged Through prison darkness after the drills of his eyes On a short fierce fuse. Not in boredom— The eye satisfied to be blind in fire, By the bang of blood in the brain deaf the ear— He spins from the bars, but there’s no cage to him More than to the visionary his cell: His stride is wildernesses of freedom: The world rolls under the long thrust of his heel. Over the cage floor the horizons come…” Ted Hughes

For many years, animals have been subject to unethical means of domestication. At circuses, exotic animals are imprisoned in Beast Wagons, weary and underfed. They are paraded like clowns under the whip. The King of the Jungle is made a Jester. In response to these atrocious circumstances, in 2009, the Gold Coast City Council made the historic decision to enact a ban on submitting exotic animals to a life of imprisonment, isolation and desolation. This decision was backed by hundreds of animal’s rights activists. However, in February, Mayor Tom Tate used his casting vote to lift the ban on exotic animals. During the review, Councilor Jan Grew spoke up and asked her colleagues to consider “not approving circuses that use exotic animals in their entertainment to perform on council land.” She was subsequently ejected from the Council Chambers for ‘causing a disturbance’. There is no research of conservation benefits for the use of animals in circuses. Children do not learn anything from seeing animals perform tricks in unnatural environments. Furthermore, a scientific study by the University of Bristol in the UK confirmed that it is impossible to satisfy the behavioural and welfare needs of exotic animals in travelling circuses. This is evidenced by the abnormal behavior of animals in travelling circuses, which includes swaying, bobbing and pacing. Countries such as Bolivia have already enacted a complete national ban on all animals in circuses.

BUSA elections are more open than ever! In 2013 BUSA axed the full ticket system and as a result it is easier and simpler to run for election than ever before. No longer do you have to build or compete against a 17-person team you can now run in a pod tickets or completely alone. This guide – The Bondy’s Guide to BUSA Elections – has been written to arm students with the information necessary to take on the world that is BUSA. From an overview of this new system, to the position descriptions and campaigning process, this guide has everything you need to throw your hat in the ring this September for BUSA elections. Think BUSA’s great and want to be a part of it? Think BUSA needs a shake-up and want to do the shaking? Got an idea for a party, a publication, a sporting competition, a sponsor, an open-age event, or at least an open mind and a willingness to learn? Whatever your reason, we want you to stand up for what you believe it and run for BUSA this year.

WHAT IS THE BOND UNIVERSITY STUDENT ASSOCIATION (‘BUSA’)? The Bond University Student Association is the peak and over-arching student representative body. It is composed of a 17-person Management Committee that covers all aspects of campus life at Bond. BUSA, like an SRC at high school or a student union at a public university, addresses the needs and interests in of students in the uni¬versity community on every level: social, academic, cultural and sporting. BUSA itself is not a cultural or sporting club, or an FSA. It is the overarching student association whose job it is to facilitate the student experience through the four pods mentioned above. While BUSA does have its own events, the main purpose of BUSA is to ensure that Bond’s clubs, societies and FSAs are running effectively and have the resources to provide events and services to students. Perhaps most importantly, BUSA plays a key role in the funding of student life at Bond. The Student Activities Membership (“SAM”) paid by every student is funnelled through BUSA to our many clubs, societies and FSAs, which now number over 70. The total amount of SAM each semester is split 65% to BUSA and 35% to the gym. This year that pool of SAM funding will reach approximately $1 million. Throughout your time at Bond, there is no doubt that you will be affected in some way by one of the portfolios on BUSA. The 17-person committee is elected democratically each September during Bondstock. Being on BUSA is an unparalleled opportunity to serve students here at Bond. We won’t lie, it’s a lot of work, but it’s a heap of fun at the same time. You meet great people along the way, you learn some fantastic skills, and you get immersed in student life to an extent you otherwise wouldn’t.

WHAT IS INVOLVED WITH BEING ON BUSA? Portfolio Work: Each Management Committee member is elected to a certain portfolio. This role is their primary BUSA responsibility. Every position is different so to find out more see the positions descriptions later on. Office Hours: The BUSA office is open to students between 9am and 4pm every weekday. At least one BUSA representative is rostered on during this time and every BUSA member has one shift a week. Wednesday by the Water: Each week, BUSA offers a free BBQ to all students. The set-up, cooking, serving and pack-up of this event is conducted by BUSA members. Management Committee, Pod and Executive Meetings: BUSA conducts a full management committee meeting each week, which is compulsory for all BUSA members to attend. The Executive and Pods will also conduct regular meetings as they go about the function of their roles. Events Duty: BUSA members are required to assist in BUSA events, whether it is Club-Sign on Day, the event formerly known as Pub Crawl, Executive Drinks or Mid and End of Semester bashes. BUSA Retreat: At least once in their term, members will come together in a strategic planning workshop. O-Week: O-Week is a week-long event catering for the social needs of new and returning students. With rare exceptions, all memebrs are expected to attend and assist each O-Week in their term.

HOW DO YOU RUN FOR BUSA?

KEY DATES

Do you want to be a part of BUSA for 2014 and 2015? BUSA elections are quickly approaching and now is the time to be thinking about running! So get your highlighter out because here is all the crucial information on how to run.

Week 9, 142

Election By-Laws are released to all students

Week 10, 142

Office Open House to all students

Week 9-12, 142

Nominations open and close

ELECTION PERIOD

Tuesday Week 1: Candidate’s Meeting

Tuesday Week 1 to Saturday Week 2, 143

Week 2: Voting for candidates Saturday Week 2: Students’ Ball and announcement of new Student Association

Who can run for BUSA? 1

You are a full-degree seeking student (i.e. not BUELI, Bond College or Student for a Semester); and

You will be enrolled until Semester 133 in order to complete the 12 month term from October 2014 to October 2015

WHAT ARE THE BUSA PODS? For the purposes of this year’s elections, there are five BUSA pods, you can either nominate as a part or complete pod or you can elect to run entirely alone as an indepedent.

EXECUTIVE POD: President, Secretary and Treasurer EDUCATION POD: Vice-President (Education), Special Interests Director and Advocacy Director

SPORTS POD: Vice-President (Sport), Sporting Clubs Director, Sporting Events and Projects Director

RECREATION POD: Vice-President (Recreation), Social Director and Cultural Clubs and Societies Director

Administration Pod: Corporate Relations Director, Publications Director and IT and Communications Director

Bondstock CommiBee

Cultural Club & Socie1es

Social Director

Advocacy Director

Bond in Africa

Special Interest Director

Corporate Rela1ons Director

Vice President (Educa1on) Educa1on and Academic Aﬀairs Council

*Subject to constitutional amendments being passed

Spor1ng Events and Projects Director*

Spor1ng Clubs Director*

Vice President (Sport)

Vice President (Recrea1on)

Student Execu1ve Council

President

Yearbook CommiBee

Scope CommiBee

Publica1ons Director

Secretary

IT & Communica1ons Director*

Treasurer

Interna1onal Student CommiBee

Interna1onal Execu1ve Director*

President Sport Recreation Education Administration Executive Directors Subcommittees

Postgraduate Student Associa1on

Postgraduate Execu1ve Director*

Organisational Structure of the Bond University Student Association*

What about the Post-Graduate and International Student Executive Directors? As the Post-Graduate Executive Director must be a post-graduate student and the International Executive Director must be an international student, these individuals run independently and only post-graduates and international students can cast a vote for their representative.

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT

CAMPAIGNING Campaigning can be an exciting but stressful period for candidates. It is the culmination of a lot of thought and preparation by the candidates.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR ORGANISING AN EFFECTIVE CAMPAIGN:

PEOPLE

POLICIES

People power is vital to a successful campaign. If you run as a ticket, run with people you work well with and who you respect, and use your collective energies and networks to promote to as many people as possible.

Develop strong policies which address relevant aspects of student life and which students can relate to. Think about what can be improved at Bond for students, or what can be introduced, and how you have the right plan to do it.

PRESENCE Having a presence on campus in Week 1 and 2 is imperative to your campaign. People need to know who you are if they are going to vote for you. Make sure you get out and about at all of the events including Illegally Bond, Thursday Night at Don’s, Pub Crawl, and Bondstock, as well as being around campus to meet people and tell them about yourself and your campaign.

TIPS

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS The BUSA By-Laws allow you to have campaign t-shirts, hats, badges, wristbands, posters, Facebook groups and websites, so make sure you have sufficient promotional material to make your campaign effective. Remember that these materials can take weeks to order, so give yourself plenty of time to organise your campaign.

VOTING DAYS The voting for BUSA elections will take place over two days this year, Tuesday and Thursday, Week 2. Voting days are critical to your campaign; no matter how great your policies are and your promotion is, if you don’t secure votes on voting days, you won’t be elected to the association. Ensure that you think about how best you can promote yourself and your policies on voting days. It is common practice for candidates to set up a table in the prescribed campaigning area outside the BUSA office and to have snacks, music and “how-to-vote cards” to give to students.

Position Description: President General Overview: To serve as the head of the Bond University Student Association and primary liaison between the university and its students. Hours per week: 35-40+ Overarching Responsibilities:  Responsible for the management of the BUSA executive, pods and Management Committee  Serve as the direct conduit between University Management and BUSA and represent students in these forums  Ensure every member of the Management Committee is performing their role and fulfilling the duties of their portfolio  Guide the strategic direction of BUSA and ensure its legal compliance Day-to-day Activities:  Chair Management Committee, Executive and Student Executive Council meetings  Make an annual presentation to Chancellor and University Council  Direct inquiries to the busa@bond.edu.au distribution list  Assist in SAM and Student Opportunity Fund allocations  Assist in the selection of resident fellows  Represent students at official functions inside and external to Bond  Attendance at various university meetings including:  Academic Senate  Regulations Review  Student Activity Fee Committee  Student Executive Council  Student Opportunity Fund Committee  Disciplinary Board  Student Residences Disciplinary Committee  Resident Fellow Interviews  Tutor Fellow Interviews

 Domestic Recruitment Advisory Committee  International Committee  Web and Digital Technology Governance Committee  Sport Advisory Panel  Senior Executive Group  Open Day Steering Committee o Attendance and presentations at various functions including:  Graduation Ceremonies  Senior Management Strategy and Planning Workshop  University Council  Scholarship and recruitment functions  Orientation Weeks o Meet regularly with the following staff:  Alan Finch (Pro-Vice Chancellor, Students and Academic Support)  Catherine O’Sullivan (Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Pathways and Partnerships)  Brett Walker (Executive Director, Alumni and Development Office)  Anthony Spegel (Director, Commercial Services) Key University Contacts:  Vice-Chancellor Professor Tim Brailsford  Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students and Academic Support): Alan Finch  Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Pathways and Partnerships): Catherine O’Sullivan  Vice-President (Administration): John Le Lievre  Executive Director of Finance and Commercial Services: Sue Davis  Executive Director of Development and Alumni Relations: Brett Walker  Chair of Academic Senate Keitha Dunstan  Deputy Chair of Academic Senate Brenda Marshall  Company Secretary/General Counsel: Michael Dean  Director (Students and Academic Support): Irene Koh  General Manager, Pathways and Partnerships: Gemma Alker  Director International: John McPartland  General Manager Domestic: Michelle Black  Public Relations Manager: Terri Fellowes  Director, Commercial Services: Anthony Spegel  Food and Beverage Manager: Glen Harding For more information, contact Melanie Hayden at melanie.hayden@student.bond.edu.au.

TREASURER OVERVIEW: The role of the Treasurer is concerned with the financial management of BUSA and all university clubs and societies (clubs) and Faculty Student Associations (FSAs). HOURS PER WEEK: 30-35 OVERARCHING RESPONSIBILITIES:  SAM Funding Allocations: o Distribute funding application forms (including funding guidelines and criteria) to all clubs and FSAs (O-Week) o Collect and collate funding applications forms (Week 1) o Conduct funding allocation meetings with clubs and FSAs (Weeks 1-3) o Allocate SAM funds to clubs, FSAs and BUSA (Weeks 1-3) o Compile a master budget for presentation to the Activities Fee Committee (Weeks 1-3) o Release funding to the student body (Week 3)  Funding Review Seminar: o Hold a funding review seminar to present the SAM Master Budget (Week 4) o Outline the budget then open the floor to questions  Funding Review Process: o Provide an objective appeals process for clubs to seek a review of their funding allocation  Expenditure of Clubs and FSAs: o Monitor expenditure of allocated SAM funds and provide financial guidance to clubs where necessary o Provide a system for submission of receipts of expenditure (Weeks 4-13) o Reimburse clubs and FSAs for SAM allocated expenses and seek reimbursement from Bond University* (Weeks 4-13)  Accounting: o Prepare detailed budgets for BUSA’s activities and events each semester o Manage all bookkeeping and auditing requirements o Code all transactions and input deposit and withdrawal data into BUSA’s cash book program. o Create journals and management reports via bookkeeping software o Liaise with BUSA’s accountant to promptly submit quarterly BAS o Liaise with BUSA’s auditor annually  Payment Systems / Money Management: o Prepare floats for all BUSA events (where necessary)

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Manage cash during all BUSA events (where necessary) Manage bank accounts, deposits and withdrawals. Maintain a general float and monitor availability of cash Manage merchant facility and cash register Issue invoices for the Sponsorship and Social Directors and ensure prompt invoice payment o Issue purchase orders to suppliers when required o Provide remittance advices to suppliers upon request Committee Membership: o Member of the Activities Fee Committee (along with PVC, the AF Coordinator, and representatives from the Sports Centre, the Office of Student Experience and BUELI).

KEY CONTACTS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY  Alison Trevethan, Accountant  Financial Services Staff  Cashier’s Office Staff  Alan Finch, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Students and Academic Support) For more information, contact Nicholas Hooper at nicholas.hooper@student.bond.edu.au.

Position Description: Secretary General Overview: To serve as the leader of BUSA’s administration pod and primary administrative and operational officer of BUSA Hours per week: 20-25 Overarching Responsibilities:  Schedule, organise, agenda and minute meetings of the BUSA Management Committee and Executive  Facilitate the Annual General Meeting and any required Special General Meetings including their legal & constitutional compliance  Serve as the secretariat for the Student Executive Council  Ensure proper function and operation of the BUSA office  Work to ensure BUSA is legally compliant in all aspects, particularly with its obligations as an Incorporated Association under the Office of Fair Trading  Oversee the Administration Pod of BUSA and manage the Corporate Relations, Communications, Publications and IT and Multimedia Directors Day-to-day Activities:  Respond to inquires from students and staff  Book rooms and facilities for BUSA and clubs and societies  Order stationery and office supply  Monitor office hours and meeting schedules  Ensure the administration directors are meeting the requirements of their position  Fulfill duties of a committee member including office hours, Management Committee meeting attendance, Wednesday by the Water and Don’s duty Key Contacts within the University:  Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students and Academic Support): Alan Finch  Service Desk and Mailroom For more information, contact Stephanie Smith at stephanie.smith2@student.bond.edu.au.

VICE-‐PRESIDENT (EDUCATION)

OVERVIEW: The VP (Education) is responsible for the management of the Education Pod, and acts as the BUSA and student representative on a range of university academic committees. HOURS PER WEEK: 25-‐30 OVERARCHING RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work to ensure that the academic integrity of Bond University is maintained and improved through representing the interests of students to Academic Senate and its Standing Committees • Work to ensure that the holistic student experience is maintained and improved through providing feedback and improvements to the University to relevant staff and Senior Management • Oversee the activities of the Special Interests Director and Advocacy Director • Work with the Special Interests Director to ensure that minority groups, such as students with disabilities, are adequately represented on campus, as well as to raise awareness of social justice initiatives among the student community • Work with the Advocacy Director to guide aggrieved students through the appellant bodies of the university, and ensure that student concerns are raised with relevant university staff • Work with the President in the internal management of the Student Association and in maintaining open lines of communication with Senior Management DAY-‐TO-‐DAY ACTIVITIES: • Liaising with staff and students: the VP(Education) must be comfortable with raising student concerns to staff, both academic and administrative. Many of these issues are sensitive and/or controversial and thus confidentiality is often required. • Attendance at various academic and administrative committee meetings (it is a quorum requirement for most committees that a student representative is present) • These committees include Academic Senate along with many standing committees and working groups, such as:

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o Decision Review Committee (Exclusions) § Domestic § International § Bond College Domestic § Bond College International o Decision Review Committee (Academic) o Decisions Review Committee (Administration) o Program & Subject Review Committee (always 9am Friday of O Week) o Admissions Standards Committee o Core Curriculum Committee o Disciplinary Appeals Review Committee o University Learning and Teaching Committee o Library Services Committee o Blended Learning Working Group o Student Interaction with Enrolment Services Working Group Attending Graduation with the President and taking part in the Ceremonial Procession

ONGOING AND IMPORTANT PROJECTS • Alumni Student Excellence Medals: the VP (Education) is required to coordinate the Medals with competitions they decide upon • Education and Academic Affairs Council: the VP (Education) chairs the Council made up of the Faculty Student Associations’ Academic Affairs Directors and the Postgraduate Student Liaison KEY CONTACTS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY • Alan Finch: Pro-‐Vice Chancellor (Students and Academic Support) • Keitha Dunstan: Pro-‐Vice Chancellor ( Learning and Teaching); Chair, Academic Senate • Brenda Marshall: Deputy Chair, Academic Senate • Trevor Poyner: Manager (Academic Secretariat) • Julia Caetano: Executive Officer (Committees and Appeals) • Irene Koh: Director, Students and Academic Services • Mike Bareham: General Manager, Student Business Centre • Nicole Fisher: Manager, Enrolments and Records Service • Wendy Abbott: University Librarian • Shelley Kinash: Director, Quality Teaching and Learning • Faculty Associate Deans (Learning and Teaching) • Faculty Associate Deans (Student Affairs and Service Quality) • Faculty Student Association Academic Affairs Directors For more information, contact Luke Lovegrove at luke.lovegrove@student.bond.edu.au

Position Description: Special Interests Director

General Overview: To represent students who have unique and special interests and require additional and specialised support

Overarching Responsibilities: • Convene the Bond in Africa program; • Chair the Bond in Africa Board; • Liaise with academic and administrative staff on behalf of students; • Facilitating the Blue Card Application process through the Commission for Child and Young People and Child Guardian; • Representing BUSA on several university committees; • Liaise with external social justice organisations in relation to events and fundraisers that students can be involved with; • Collaborate with internal social justice initiatives.

Day-to-day Activities: • Process BlueCard applications; • Serve on the Disability Advisory and Workplace Health & Safety Committee; • Ensure that students with special interests are considered in university and committee decisions; • Ensure the ongoing development of the Bond in Africa program; • Fulfill duties of a committee member including office hours, Management Committee meeting attendance, Wednesday by the Water and Don’s duty

Key Contacts within the University: • Manager – Student Administration • Executive Director – Alumni and External Relations - Brett Walker • Disability Support Officers - Trish Jones • University Counselors • Campus Nurse - Sue Hadfield

! !For more information contact Jenaya Keats at jenaya.keats@student.bond.edu.au

Position Description: Special Interests Director

General Overview: To represent students who have unique and special interests and require additional and specialised support

! !For more information contact Jenaya Keats at jenaya.keats@student.bond.edu.au

Position Description: International Student Liaison General Overview: To serve as a liaison between the Bond University Student Association and international students enrolled in Bond University. Hours per week: 10-15 Overarching Responsibilities:  Work with the President to ensure that the interests of international students are properly represented by the Student Association and adequately catered to by Bond University  Develop an International Student Representation Strategy for the Bond University Student Association  Support fellow directors and executives of BUSA in their interactions with Bond’s international student cohort  Organize International Week  Elect an International Student Committee to work on International Week  Attend the International Committee Meeting once a semester  Organize Overgrad with the Post-Graduate Student Liaison Day-to-day Activities:  Support the Post-Graduate Student Liaison and Special Interest Director in their interactions with international students  Coordinate with the Cultural Clubs Director and Sporting Clubs and Events Director to ensure cultural clubs and sporting societies involve international students  Convene the International Clubs Alliance that brings together all BUSA-affiliated international clubs and societies  Work with the International Student Committee towards International Week  Work with Postgraduate Student Association on Overgrad  Fulfill duties of a committee member including office hours, Management Committee meeting attendance, Wednesday by the Water and Don’s duty Key Contacts within the University:  Director – Student and Academic Services: Irene Koh  Director – Bond International: John McPartland For more information, contact Yahya Qatramiz at yahya.qatramiz@student.bond.edu.au.

Position Description: Postgraduate Student Liaison General Overview: To serve as primary representatives for Postgraduate, Mature Age and Higher Degree by Research students enrolled in Bond University. Overarching Responsibilities:  Collaborate with the President to ensure that the interests of international students are properly represented by the Student Association and adequately catered to by Bond University  Serve as President of the Postgraduate Student Association (PGSA - subcommittee of BUSA)  Support fellow directors and executives of BUSA in their interactions with Bond’s postgraduate, mature-age and research student cohort Day-to-day Activities:  Chair and manage the PGSA  Support the Vice-President, Finance Director and Events Director of the PGSA  Convene the annual festival for postgraduate students in the January Semester  Represent postgraduate students on all academic committees and subcommittees.  Advise the University on matters of import to the postgraduate cohort  Assist to facilitate regular postgraduate events  Fulfill duties of a executive committee member including office hours, Management Committee meeting attendance, Wednesday by the Water and Don’s duty Key Contacts within the University:  Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students and Academic Support)  Associate Deans – Student Affairs and Quality (SASQ)

Position Description: Vice-President (Sport) General Overview: To serve as an Executive on the Bond University Student Association and leader of the BUSA Sports Pod responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day operation of sport at Bond. Hours per week: 20-25 Overarching Responsibilities:  Work with the Bond Sport Strategic Planning Committee to develop BUSA and university sporting activities  Advise the Sports Advisory Panel (SAP) on sporting development at Bond.  Assist in the management of and support the events run by BUSA’s Sporting Events and Development Director, Faculty Student Associations, clubs and societies  Ensure strong ties and open communication between BUSA and sporting clubs and societies  Oversee the BUSA Sports Pod and manage the Sporting Projects and Development and Sporting Clubs Directors. Day-to-day Activities:  Represent student-sporting interests to the university and within BUSA, including at Northern and Australian University Games.  Support the Sporting Clubs Director and the Sporting Events Director  Ensure the Sporting Directors meet the requirements of their position  Assist with club funding applications, Executive Drinks, Blue’s Awards, Club Sign-On Day and University Games  Fulfill duties of a committee member including office hours, Management Committee meeting attendance, Wednesday by the Water and Don’s duty Key Contacts within the University:  Manager – Bond Sport and Recreation (Russell Ramsay)  Campus Life Coordinator (Jackie Heffernan)  Sports Officer (Jennifer Younger) For more information, contact Jake Rischbieth at jake.rischbieth@student.bond.edu.au.

Position Description: Sporting Clubs Director

GENERAL OVERVIEW: The Sporting Clubs Director provides assistance to all sporting clubs. The role involves facilitating the start-up of any new sporting clubs, and providing assistance regarding general administration and organisation of events and activities. HOURS PER WEEK: 10-15 OVERARCHING RESPONSIBILITIES:  Manage Bond sporting clubs as they compete internally and externally.  Assist the Treasurer during the funding allocation process by assisting in the fair and reasonable evaluation of club requests, planned events and objectives for the semester  Work with the Cultural Clubs and Societies Director and Sponsorship Director, to organise and run Club Sign On Day each semester  Work in conjunction with the VP (Recreation) and the Cultural Clubs and Societies Director to organise Executive Drinks, including the voting procedure and form, and the awards event  Assist the Treasurer during the funding allocation process, and be available to advise clubs and societies on their applications  Administrative roles such as informing clubs when they have mail or cheques to collect updating the club database  Encourage participation in sport at Bond through promotion of clubs and events DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Fielding questions related to participating in sporting events and clubs  Assuring that relevant payments are made to stakeholders  Liaising with external partners to better facilitate sporting commitments in the wider community KEY CONTACTS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY:  Jennifer Younger, Sports Officer (Student Experience)  Jackie Heffernan, Campus Life Coordinator (Student Experience)  Shanon Zunker, Assistant Manager (Bond University Sports Centre)  Russell Ramsay: Student Experience, Sport and Recreation For more information, contact Jack Blackburn john.blackburn@student.bond.edu.au

Position Description: Sporting Events and Projects Director OVERVIEW: The Sporting Events and Projects Director provides assistance to all sporting events run through BUSA. The role involves facilitating the cr eat ion of new sport ing event s, and the cont inuat ion of curr ent BUSA events. The Sporting Events and Projects Director is also responsible for the organisation of BUSA sporting events. HOURS PER WEEK: 10-15 OVERARCHING RESPONSIBILITIES:  Organising various sporting events throughout the semester to provide an opportunity for students to participate in sporting clubs’ events  Assist the Treasurer during the funding allocation process by assisting in the fair and reasonable evaluation of club requests, planned events and objectives for the semester  Work with the Cultural Clubs and Societies Director and Sponsorship Director, to organise and run Club Sign On Day each semester  Work in conjunction with the VP (Recreation) and the Cultural Clubs and Societies Director to organise Executive Drinks, including the voting procedure and form, and the awards event  Assist the Treasurer during the funding allocation process, and be available to advise clubs and societies on their applications  Encourage participation in sport at Bond through promotion of clubs and events DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Fielding questions related to participating in sporting events  Assuring that relevant payments are made to stakeholders  Liaising with external partners to better facilitate sporting commitments in the wider community KEY CONTACTS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY:  Jennifer Younger, Sports Officer (Student Experience)  Jackie Heffernan, Campus Life Coordinator (Student Experience)  Shanon Zunker, Assistant Manager (Bond University Sports Centre)  Russell Ramsay: General Manager, Sport and Recreation For more information, contact Caitlin Liddelow caitlin.liddelow@student.bond.edu.au

Position Description: Vice-President (Recreation) General Overview: To serve as the leader of BUSA’s recreation pod and Convener of the annual Bondstock festival Hours per week: 20-25 Overarching Responsibilities:  Oversee the university’s calendar of student events  Assist in the management of and support the events run by BUSA, Faculty Student Associations’, clubs and societies and as studentgroup projects  Chair the Bondstock Committee and facilitate the annual Bondstock  The committee consists of 12 members: Convenor, Secretary, Treasurer, three Events Directors, three Marketing Directors and three Sponsorship Directors plus a postgraduate advisor  Oversee the Recreation Pod of BUSA and manage the Social Director and Cultural Clubs and Societies Director  Oversee the weekly Wednesday by the Water BBQ for students  Coordinate with Faculty Student Associations, cultural and sporting clubs and societies around their involvement with Wednesday by the Water  Represent students on all on-campus food matters  Work with BUSA’s Recreation Pod to build a stronger sense of community through events and services  Support on and off campus students to feel at home whilst on campus at Bond Day-to-day Activities:  Approve or reject applications for student and club and societies events  Oversee BUSA’s involvement in Orientation Week  Support the Cultural Clubs and Events, Campus Life and Social Directors

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Ensure the recreation directors and members of the Bondstock committee are meeting the requirements of their position Assist with club funding, Executive Drinks, Club Sign-On Day, Thursday Night at Don’s, Mid and End of Semester bashes and the event formerly known as Pub Crawl Fulfill duties of a committee member including office hours, Management Committee meeting attendance, Wednesday by the Water and Don’s duty

Key Contacts within the University:  General Manager – Sport and Recreation: Russell Ramsay  Sport and Recreation Manager: Jackie Heffernan  Food and Beverage Manager: Glen Harding  Don’s Tavern Manager: Tony Cox  Director, Commercial Services: Anthony Spegel  Event Sales Manager: Tracy-Lee Smith For more information, contact Niamh Ramsay on niamh.ramsay@student.bond.ed.au or Anna Lane on anna.lane@student.bond.edu.au.

SOCIAL DIRECTOR OVERVIEW: The Social Director is responsible for facilitating social events for Bond students, including the organisation and implementation of all BUSA events. The Social Director must be competent in the use of A.V. equipment. HOURS PER WEEK: 10-15 OVERARCHING RESPONSIBILITIES:  Coordinate Thursday Night at Don’s Tavern including organising weekly entertainment and being present for the duration of night to facilitate the event including set up and pack up of equipment  Organise a “Door Duty” Roster for BUSA Management Committee members at Don’s  Organise of Mid Semester and End of Semester Bash including the organisation of theming, decorations, entertainment and promotion  Work with Vice-President (Recreation) to coordinate the tender process for the sponsor nightclub each semester  Work in conjunction with clubs and societies or Faculty Student Associations to present special events. Examples include: o “Live and Loud” in conjunction with the Bond University Music Society o “St Patricks Day” and “Canada Day” in conjunction with the Canadian Law Students’ Association o “Date Auction” and “Wax for a Cure” in conjunction with Rotaract; and  Work with Don’s Tavern to continue the “Food @ Don’s” program and other initiatives to ensure continual student attendance DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Administrative duties such as emailing, organising weekly Thursday Night at Don’s and upcoming events.  Manage A.V. equipment including transport and set up for all BUSA, Faculty Student Association and club events including Wednesday by the Water KEY CONTACTS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY:  Anthony Spegel: Director, Commercial Services  Tony Cox: Don’s Tavern Manager  Russell Ramsay: General Manager – Sport and Recreation For more information, contact Alex Kinloch at alexander.kinloch@student.bond.edu.au

Position Description: Cultural Clubs and Societies Director General Overview: To coordinate all cultural clubs and societies and facilitate BUSA cultural events Hours per week: 15-20 Overarching Responsibilities:  Manage the 70+ cultural clubs and societies affiliated with BUSA  Assist the Treasurer in the allocation of SAM funds to cultural clubs and societies  Work with the Sporting Clubs Director in the organisation of Club Sign-On Day and Executive Drinks  Oversee the Executive Drinks voting process  Support and mentor clubs and societies in their funding, administration, operations and handover  Facilitate the establishment of new clubs and societies  Administer the BUSA Gift Pool Day-to-day Activities:  Work with other members of the recreation pod to enhance the student experience, and ensure the social calendar and campus life of Bond continues to grow  Conduct annual club audits and semesterly All Clubs Meeting  Source and supply the BUSA Gift Pool  Liaise with clubs regularly and monitor their activities and progress  Support sporting clubs in administration, funding and operations  Fulfill duties of a committee member including, but not limited to office hours, Management Committee meeting attendance, Wednesday by the Water and Don’s duty Key Contacts within the University:  John Hutton – Director, Facilities Management  Estela Diaz Caicoya – Events Sales Administrator, Function Centre  Lauren Walk – Events Sales Coordinator, Function Centre  Tracy-Lee Smith – Event Sales Manager, Function Centre  Russell Ramsay – General Manager, Sport and Recreation  Jackie Heffernan – Sport and Recreation Manager For more information, contact Michelle Pham at michelle.pham@student.bond.edu.au.

Position Description: Corporate Relations Director General Overview: To direct and manage the corporate relations and sponsorship of BUSA Hours per week: 10-15 Overarching Responsibilities:  Liaise with external businesses regarding sponsorship opportunities  Source sponsorship for Club Sign on Day  Source sponsorship for Wednesday by the Water  Develop and maintain the BUSA sponsorship prospectus  Oversee and grow the BUSA Deals program, including the L-Card  Pursue high level sponsorship to further BUSA’s financial independence Day-to-day Activities:  Response to inquiries made by corporate and external individuals and organisations  Respond to sponsorship requests received by BUSA  Disseminate the BUSA sponsorship prospectus  Maintain partners within the BUSA Deals program and develop new partnerships  Seek state and nation-wide corporate partners for BUSA  Manage the sponsorship component of Club Sign On Day  Fulfill duties of a committee member including office hours, Management Committee meeting attendance, Wednesday by the Water and Don’s duty Key Contacts within the University:  Director of Development and External Relations: Brett Walker  Pro Vice-Chancellor (Pathways and Partnerships): Catherine O’Sullivan For more information, contact Madeline McDermid at madeline.mcdermid@student.bond.edu.au.

Position Description: I.T. & Communications Director OVERVIEW: The role of I.T. & Communications Director is to ensure that all of BUSA’s events and initiatives are promoted throughout the campus and online using a variety of creative mediums. All candidates should have adequate knowledge of: Joomla, Drupal, coding, Server function and DNS, InDesign and Photoshop. The I.T. & Communications Director is also the BUSA liaison to the University’s Information Services Committees. HOURS PER WEEK: 15 – 20 OVERARCHING RESPONSIBILITIES:  Responsible for the design, coordination, and distribution of all promotional material for BUSA and Don’s Tavern through the following mediums: o Posters o Digital signage o All student emails o What’s On and Due from Weeks 1-12 o BUSA website o BUSA’s Facebook Page  Responsible for updating and maintaining content of the BUSA website and Facebook page  Assist Faculty Student Associations and BUSA clubs and societies with the use and maintenance of their I.T. & Communications activities  Meet with I.S. on a regular basis regarding I.T. developments of the University  Act as the BUSA and student representative on various I.S. committees  Maintenance and control of the BUSA server assisting online activities of clubs and societies within the university. DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES:  Liaise with club representatives and FSAs to offer BUSA online and print media promotion opportunities  Continually explore new ways to improve the functionality of the Student Portal  Respond to all BUSA I.T. and Communication needs and requests  Update and ensure the continuous communication of BUSA’s activities. KEY CONTACTS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY  Rajan Davio: Director, Information Technology Services  Carolyn Tudehope: Service Desk Supervisor For more information, contact the incumbent Communications Director Bridie O’Sullivan at bridged.osullivan@student.bond.edu.au and I.T. & Multimedia Director Michaela Orsmond at michaela.orsmond@student.bond.edu.au.

PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR OVERVIEW The Publications Director facilitates discussion and distributes content relevant to the Bond community through a variety of publications including Scope and the Student Yearbook. The Publications Director must be competent in the use of design and publishing software, especially Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. primarily InDesign and Photoshop), and must be an efficient and capable editor. An understanding of digital and Internet publishing would be helpful, but is not required. HOURS PER WEEK  Scope: 20-30 hours per week  Yearbook: 20-30 full days in total o Weeks 1-13 of the May Semester PRIMARY DUTIES  Produce the student publication, Scope  Produce the annual publication, the Student Yearbook SUPPLEMENTARY DUTIES  Provide assistance to other student-run publications, especially FSA and BUSA publications  General BUSA committee SCOPE  Scope is the BUSA student publication. The purpose of Scope is to inform students about university issues, entertain students, promote events on campus and provide an opportunity for students to publish written and photographic works. Scope may include submissions from students (including Scope sub-editors), photos taken at events and the Publications Director’s own material.  Duties: o Appoint and manage the Scope sub-committee. A subcommittee will typically consist of several sub-editors, a graphic designer and several photographers. o Maintain the online publication of Scope. This includes keeping the Facebook page (‘Scope Magazine’) up to date with the latest editions of Scope, photos from recent Bond events and statuses

engaging discussion and interaction with the Bond community. Scope is published via Issuu.com, a virtual flipbook generator. The online edition of Scope and photos from events are generally published by Monday of each week (however, the date of publishing is up to the discretion of the Publications Director). o Be open to articles, photos, suggestions, queries, comments and other contributions from the student body. o Edit each edition of Scope before sending to print. YEARBOOK  The Student Yearbook is the annual publication presented to the student body at the Bondstock Launch Party in Week Two of the September Semester. The Yearbook aims to provide a comprehensive overview of life at Bond, including key achievements of students and Bond faculties, the activities of BUSA and the clubs and societies facilitated through BUSA, and the social and academic aspects of Bond University.  Duties: o Produce a high quality yearbook that fairly and accurately represents all aspects of student life at Bond University o Appoint and manage the Yearbook sub-committee. The subcommittee will typically consist of a deputy editor, and up to three sub-editors. o Design and logically layout the Yearbook content. o Edit the final draft before sending to print. KEY CONTACTS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY  Cultural and sporting clubs and societies (including FSAs)  Student Philanthropy Council (SPC)  Career Development Centre (CDC)  The Office of Student Experience, especially the Sports Office  Bond University Information Technology Services  Varsity Printing. KEY CONTACTS EXTERNAL TO THE UNIVERSITY PC Graphic Art For more information, contact James Jeffree at james.jeffree@student.bond.edu.au