University Committees
There are student representatives on many of the university's committees, boards and working parties (for a full list of these, see the Murdoch University Website). Elected Guild office bearers (the President and Education Vice President) are Ex Officio members on many of these committees. Other student representatives on university committees are elected annually at the student elections and do not have to be elected to the Student Guild or be Guild members.
Senate
As the governing body of the university, Senate bears ultimate responsibility for the institution. It sets the strategic direction for the university, and oversees the university's broad budget and planning framework.
Academic Council
The senior decision-making body on academic matters within the university. On matters of academic policy, it makes the final decision; some matters it recommends to Senate.
Academic Policy Committee
Advises Academic Council on academic policy issues, the introduction of new programs, annual changes to courses and program requirements, and changes to Bachelor, Masters and Diploma regulations.
Occupational Health and Safety Policy Committee
Advises the Vice Chancellor on issues of health and safety at Murdoch university affecting staff, students and the public.
Research and Development Board
The major decision-making body on research matters within the university. The Board is concerned mainly with research policy, but is also involved in the allocation of university funds for research and development. Through its sub-committee, the Research Degree and Scholarship Committee, it manages the requirements of the university's postgraduate students.
Faculty Teaching & Learning Committee
Each Faculty has a Teaching & Learning Committee made up of staff and two students. The Committee advises the Faculty Dean on the introduction of any new academic majors, minors and courses, monitors learning and teaching quality and recommends to the Faculty Dean the structure of all unit offerings within the Faculty.
School Board
Each School has a School Board chaied by the School Dean and comprised of staff and two student represetatives. The School Board advise the School Dean on resource and strategic issues, exercises academic oversight of the units and any research training and recommands any new academic majors, minors and courses.
Become a Student Representative
Student representation ensures that positive changes are continually made to your university experience.
Every school and faculty has one or more student representatives. It is a brilliant opportunity to get involved with student life on a whole new level. You get to make positive changes to the university whilst meeting new people and learning new skills.
As a student representative you get to;
• Convey the needs of students to university staff to ensure Murdoch meets its obligations to students.
• Vote on important decisions affecting the educational standards of your school/faculty.
• Develop professional and personal skills.
As a student representative you will experience challenges that many other students will rarely face. Your contribution is noted on your Developmental Transcript, which you receive with your Academic Transcripts upon Graduation.
What's involved?
- Attend around 6 School/Faculty meetings in 2010
- Attend Education Board meetings to discuss issues with other representatives
- Be available to communicate with students about problems in your Faculty's or School
- Report to the Education Vice-President about issues in your school/faculty
You will receive all the support and information you need to make your experience as a Student Representative as rewarding and effective as possible.
Nominate for 2010: download the form, fill it in and send it to Basha Stasak ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) by 12th November 2009.If selected you will be contacted by email.
If you have any question please email Basha Stasak This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it