Mawson Lakes
Bachelor of Information Technology
Knowing that I can help out so many students by being a representative and be a source of putting their thoughts and opinions out is the motivation that drives me to be a student representative.
I want to work towards achieving equal level of opportunities for all students no matter if they are domestic or international, what course they are studying in or what campus they are from.
Situated alongside the Mawson Lakes, our campus has a very calming vibe where students can study as well relax themselves by taking a stroll along the lake whenever they need.
UniSA has a lot to offer so don't hold yourself back from trying out new things.
Campus Fair
A good coffee and a novel to read.
I try to keep myself invested in things I love to do especially when I am feeling down.
Rishi Sunak - Prime Minister, United Kingdom
Since the last meeting, I have attended many different meetings and events to connect with the university staff and students. The events were:
Along with these, I also attended a formal enquiry for a STEM student on 06/02/2024.
At the Symposium, I connected with the USASA staff, got an in-depth knowledge about the different working systems and procedures, some of which we will be working closely with. Also got introduced to the student voice video for the first time at the networking event which helped us know more about this new program and help in making it successful.
Met the NUS delegates from different universities in South Australia to discuss the future that us as a state branch want to execute for the welfare of students. Also got some insights in how USASA can work in co-relation to NUS to make student life better.
Went to one of the regional campuses, Mt. Gambier with Yeshaiah to represent USASA. We talked to a lot of current and new students about their experience and what are their expectations from USASA. Promoted the upcoming by-elections as well to encourage students to stand up for the elections. Hoping to see a positive response.
Other than this, I also went through the previous governance committee papers to come up with a committee charter and pass it as an agenda item in the upcoming committee meeting on the 27/02/2024. I had to become an apology for the first finance committee meeting on the 20/02/2024 due to our returning flight from Mount Gambier overlapping with the timing of the meeting.
This was a quite month respectively. I attended 2 formal enquiries this month.
I also attended the campus fair at City West and Mawson Lakes Campus. It was a fun experience interacting with students and different club.
Had a catchup meeting with Bridget on 13th March 2024 as well. It was a fun and interactive meeting and definitely learned quite a few things from her around governance and minute taking (she is so good at it).
Attended the Finance Committee meeting on the 18th March 2024 which was very insightful as I missed the first one.
Also worked around the board code of conduct and governance committee TOR for a potential charter for the year, will be submitting a paper next month for reviews and recommendations.
That’s all from me for this month. Looking forward what comes next.
This was a quite month for me with some very productive encounters, specially at the Mawson Lakes Pop Up and the club events. I also attended the finance committee meeting on 21/05/2024.
Hoping to get more done in the coming month.
Hi Members, Unfortunately, due to my personal commitments and studies I did not get involved in anything major for USASA in last month. I did have some student interactions here and there but most of them were about the studies and exams and how first-time students were very nervous about it. Tried to calm them down and encourage them to do their best.
It was somewhat an eventful month for me. I have had to take some time off in between but luckily did not effect my work much.
Regretfully, I had to also miss the finance meeting on the 18th July due to some medical emergency I had to attend to. Apologies again to the whole committee.
Every month, each member of the USASA Board writes a report on what they've been up to. Click on their names to read their reports and more.
President: Oliver Shephard-Bayly
Postgraduate Student Rep:Vacant
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Student Rep: Rhys Peden
International Student Rep:Chanchal Yadav
City West Student Rep: Christopher Fernandes
City West Undergraduate Student Rep: Yeshaiah Varona
City East Student Rep: Deepak Narang
City East Undergraduate Student Rep: Jade Hancock
Magill Student Rep: Lucy Fawcett
Magill Undergraduate Student Rep: Zoe Hughes
Mawson Lakes Student Rep: Henry Zampoli
Mawson Lakes Undergraduate Student Rep: Agrani Kashyap
Mount Gambier Student Rep: Grace Smith
Whyalla Student Rep: Vacant
UniSA Online Student Rep: Lily Durkin
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