INTRODUCTION • BUSA elections are held annually
• 17 positions up for election • 6 Executives, 11 Directors • Coordinated in conjunction with Bondstock
BUSA’S ROLE •
Overarching student representative body at Bond University
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Represent students‟ views and concerns to members of Senior Management
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Advocate students‟ views and concerns to various university academic committees – including Academic Senate
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Facilitate the allocation of SAM funding each semester
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Act as the overarching body for all cultural and sporting clubs
BUSA’S STATUS •
Legally incorporated entity under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld)
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Financial reporting requirements
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Legally binding constitution establishes the BUSA Management Committee – responsible for conducting the business of BUSA
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BUSA‟s legal information may be found at: http://www.bondstudents.com/busa/minutes-constitution/ • This includes weekly minutes, the constitution, the 2010 Annual Report and 2010 Financial Report
BUSA’S STRUCTURE President
VP (Education)
VP (Recreation)
VP (Sport)
Secretary
Advocacy
Campus Life
Sporting Clubs & Events
Promotions
Publications
Cultural Clubs
Sporting Projects & Development
Sponsorship
Special Interests
Social
IT & Multimedia
Treasurer
EXECUTIVE President VP (Recreation)
VP (Education)
VP (Sport)
Secretary
Treasurer
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Broadly responsible for the management of the committee
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Each executive is responsible for a particular organisational group with the committee – „Pod‟
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Responsible as the team leader within each „Pod‟
PRESIDENT •
Responsible for the management of the committee executive
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Liaises directly with key members of Senior Management • Pro Vice-Chancellors, Vice-Chancellor, Chancellor, University Council, General Counsel
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Responsible for the overall direction and management of the committee – predominately through the executive
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Acts as the official representative of Bond Students
EDUCATION POD VP (Education) Advocacy
Publications
Special Interests
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Broadly responsible for the academic aspects of the committee
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Lead by the VP (Education)
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Broad range of interests represented in this committee
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Also contains the Post-Graduate Liaison (appointed)
VP (EDUCATION) Currently held by Henry Norris Coordinates the Education Pod Sits on various university academic committees • Academic Senate, University Teaching & Learning, Admissions Standards, Program & Subject Review • Responsible for advancing the academic interests and concerns of Bond students • Coordinates the semesterly academic competitions • • •
ADVOCACY DIRECTOR •
Currently held by Lucy Hopkinson
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Represents and advises students on university policy, procedure and process for academic and administrative issues
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Manages the legal referral service
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Manages the “Reconnect Program” for excluded students
PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR •
Currently held by Andra Nasrie
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Responsible for BUSA‟s weekly student publication “Scope”
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Responsible for managing the Scope sub-committee • Includes sub-editors, photographers and graphic designers
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Responsible for producing the yearbook • Due for launch in 113
SPECIAL INTERESTS DIRECTOR •
Currently held by Jordan Pollock
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Ensures all students are treated equally
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Coordinates the “Life One” program along with Student Services
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Administers the campus Blue Card service
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Promotes any awareness campaigns BUSA wishes to pursue
RECREATION POD VP (Recreation) Campus Life
Cultural Clubs
Social
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Broadly responsible for the recreational aspects of the committee
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Lead by the VP (Recreation)
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Administers Bond‟s cultural clubs
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Organises and administers the semesterly social program
VP (RECREATION) •
Currently held by Alan White
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Responsible for the management of the Recreation Pod
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Liaises regularly with various university departments • Campus Operations, Student Experience
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Acts as the Convener for Bondstock • Not a role requirement
CAMPUS LIFE DIRECTOR •
Currently held by Caleb Connor
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Runs BUSA‟s weekly BBQ – Wednesday by the Water
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Coordinates underage events on campus
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Responsible for the Undergraduate Student Lounge
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Ensures residential services, including accommodation and food are maintained at a high standard
CULTURAL CLUBS DIRECTOR •
Currently held by Olivia (OJ) Lesslar
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Liaises with all cultural clubs and societies on campus
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Coordinates the semesterly “Executive Drinks” awards night
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Assists in the allocation of the SAM funds each semester
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Coordinates the “Club Support Program”
SOCIAL DIRECTOR • •
Currently held by Simon Stephen Organises BUSA‟s major social events • Pub Crawl, Grad Party, Mid-Semester Bash, End of Semester Bash
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Organises every Thursday Night at Don‟s
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Runs BUSA‟s Grad Party
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Coordinates O‟Week social events
SPORTS POD VP (Sport)
Sporting Clubs & Events
Sporting Projects & Development
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Broadly responsible for the sporting aspects of the committee
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Lead by the VP (Sport)
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Administers Bond‟s sporting clubs
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Organises and administers both internal and external aspects of Bond Sport
VP (SPORT) •
Currently held by Sam Hourigan
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Responsible for the management of the Sports Pod
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Responsible for the organisation of Bond‟s participation in external sporting competition • Including Northern and Australian University Games
Liaises regularly with the Bond Sports Centre and Campus Life (Sports Officer)
SPORTING CLUBS & EVENTS Currently held by Kaitlyn Lewis Assists and liaises with all sporting clubs on campus • Assists in the allocation of SAM funds each semester • Coordinates and runs all of BUSA‟s semesterly sporting events • North v South AFL, Business v Law Rugby, USA v RoW Basketball, Bondies in Brisvegas • Coordinates the Bond Sporting Clubs Alliance Program • •
SPORTING PROJECTS & DEVELOPMENT • •
Currently held by Laura van Stekelenburg Responsible for the long-term development of Bond Sport • Mascot and logo, uniform overhaul
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Administers the Bond Elite Sports Program
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Coordinates sporting sponsorship with the Sponsorship Director
ADMINISTRATION POD Treasurer
Secretary
Promotions
Sponsorship
IT & Multimedia
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Broadly responsible for the administrative aspects of the committee
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Lead by the Secretary and Treasurer
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Coordinates BUSA‟s internal and external administrative needs
SECRETARY • •
Currently held by Deborah Horsley Works closely with the President to manage and lead the BUSA committee
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Responsible for publishing meeting minutes and ensuring BUSA‟s legal compliance
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Meets regularly with Information Services to discuss ITS matters relevant to the student body Ensures committee members complete weekly duties
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Responsible for the administration of BondSync
TREASURER •
Currently held by Patrick McNamee
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Ensures the financial viability and success of BUSA by maintaining budgets and accounts
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Responsible for the semesterly allocation of SAM funds
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Works closely with clubs and societies to ensure semesterly allocations of SAM funds are optimised
PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR •
Currently held by Isabella Baldwin
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Crucial point of contact between BUSA and the student body
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Responsible for the promotion of all of BUSA‟s events and activities • Includes posters, “What’s On!”, all_students emails, video clips, Facebook promotion Meets regularly with Information Services regarding communication innovation the University is engaging in
SPONSORSHIP DIRECTOR •
Currently held by Jacqueline Sihaphone
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Responsible for the administration of BUSA‟s SAM Discounts program
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Acquires sponsorship from various advertisers and organisations to supplement funds for BUSA‟s activities and events
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Manages BUSA‟s relationships with external businesses
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Organises Club Sign on Day along with the Clubs Directors
IT & MULTIMEDIA DIRECTOR •
Currently held by Jeremy Carreon
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Responsible for the administration of the Bond Student Portal (www.bondstudents.com) and BondSync portal
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Meets with ITS on a regular basis as student representative regarding ICT developments of the University.
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Liaise with club representatives and FSA‟s to offer Portal promotion opportunities.
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Assists with all IT and multimedia needs of the Student Association
NON-ELECTED POSITIONS Post-Graduate Liaison •
Currently held by Hardy Awadjie
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Represents the needs and concerns of post-graduate and-mature age students
KEY ISSUES FOR BUSA 2011-12 •
BondSync • Implementation and sustainability
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Bondstock • Early preparation and financial viability
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Student Amenities Fee • http://www.aph.gov.au/library/ pubs/bd/2010-11/11bd018.pdf
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Uniform Overhaul • Maintenance and sustainability
Don‟s • Long-term viability • Ensuring numbers at the venue
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Academic Competitions • Continued promotion and engagement
New Vice-Chancellor • Establishing a positive working relationship
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Information Technology • Growing uses and need
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ELECTION PROCESS •
“First past the post” ballot system
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Candidates may run individually, as a partial ticket or a complete ticket
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Election will be governed by “Election By-Laws” • Specific information regarding voting times etc. will be released in these by-laws
KEY DATES Semester 112 •
Week 6: Election information session • Information uploaded to Student Portal
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Week 7: Revised position descriptions uploaded
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Week 10: Election By-Laws released
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Week 12: Monday, 1 August 9:00am – nominations open
Semester 113 •
O‟Week: Friday, 9 September 5:00pm – nominations close
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Week 1:Tuesday, 13 September – Candidates‟ Meeting • Campaigning begins
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Week 1: Sunday, 18 September – President‟s Debate
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Week 2 (Bondstock): Wednesday-Thursday, 21-22 September – voting
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Week 2 (Bondstock): Saturday, 24 September – Students‟ Ball • BUSA 2011-12 announcements made and results published
KEY CONTACTS BUSA Electoral Sub-Committee •
James Graham – Chair • busa@bond.edu.au
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Deborah Horsley
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Laura van Stekelenburg
Electoral Officers •
Assistant Professor Joel Butler – Law
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