Student Academic Representation

FUSA supports a strong student voice across the University including in the student learning experience.

Student academic representation is an important way for students to engage with their University. Student academic representatives perform a vital role in ensuring that students have meaningful  say in decisions that affect them – and FUSA is here to help!

Why become a student academic representative?

– be a voice for yourself and other students

– offer your perspective on the learning process to help improve the student learning experience

– find out more about the decisions that go into the teaching process and influence this for the better

– make connections and build relationships with staff and students

– develop a range of transferable skills that will enhance your employability

– receive recognition and reward for your work on behalf of your fellow students

Any questions?

If you have any questions regarding student representation across the University, please contact the Student Representation team at FUSA at srdo@flinders.edu.au

What opportunities are there to become a rep?

There are a number of ways for you become involved in student academic representation at Flinders. You might:

  • become a Topic or Course representative in your College or serve on a University committee.
  • become involved with short term representation opportunities such as course reviews and various focus groups that are held on issues ranging from digital learning to student wellbeing.

How do I get involved?

Student representative positions are in place across all six Colleges of the University, as well as on a number of central University committees.

Available opportunities are listed in the table below with instruction on how to apply. These opportunities are updated throughout the year.

Students with a variety of experiences and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Find my reps!

If you are having trouble finding the names of your reps, email us at srdo@flinders.edu.au and we can provide information.

COLLEGE Opportunities

Business, Government and Law

Students in the College of Business, Government and Law work with their Course Coordinators to improve the learning and teaching experience in their courses.

A position description is available to download here.

There are up to three positions per year level (including Honours and Postgraduate) available in each of the following areas:

            • Business
            • Criminology
            • Government
            • Law

Who can apply?

Students enrolled for the current and next semester in a course offered by the College of Business, Government and Law are eligible to apply for a position. To be eligible for a Course Representative role, you must be enrolled in at least one core topic at the level you wish to represent.  For example, a Level 2 Rep in Criminology must be enrolled in at least one level 2 core topic for your Course (e.g. Bachelor of Criminology) per Semester.

Course Representatives will be offered training for the role and will also be invited to undertake additional training to participate in committees and working groups, such as the College Course Quality Advisory Committee and the College Student Progress Committee.

How to Apply

Eligible students can apply online. Applications are now open for 2024 – initial  closing date 7 November.

APPLY HERE

For help or further information about the role, please contact the Student Representation team at srdo@flinders.edu.au.


Education, Psychology and Social Work

Students in the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work are invited to become Course Representatives and work with Teaching Program Directors, Course Coordinators and the College more broadly to improve the learning and teaching experience in their courses.

A position description is available to download here.

There are up to three Course Rep positions available for each year level in:

      • All Bachelor of Education and Master of Teaching degrees
      • Active Communities and Social Impact (including BSHAPA)
      • All Undergraduate and Postgraduate Psychology Degrees
      • Both Bachelor and Master of Social Work

Who can apply?

To be eligible for a Course Representative role, you must be enrolled in at least one topic per Semester in the Course/Program (undergraduate or postgraduate) you wish to represent.

Students with a variety of experiences and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Course Representatives will be offered training for the role and will also be invited to undertake additional training to participate in committees and working groups, such as the College Course Quality Advisory Committee and the College Student Progress Committee

How to Apply

Eligible students can apply online. Applications are now open for 2024 – initial  closing date 7 November.

APPLY HERE

For help or further information about the role, please contact the Student Representation team at srdo@flinders.edu.au.


Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Students in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences are invited to apply to become Course Representatives and work with your Course Coordinators and College staff to improve the teaching and learning experience in your courses.

A position description is available to download here.

There are up to four Course Rep positions in each of the following Courses within the College:

        • Archaeology (2 positions)
        • Arts (4 positions)
        • Creative Arts (4 positions)
        • Creative Industries (4 positions)
        • Languages (2 positions)
        • Media and Communications (2 positions)
        • Tourism and Events (2 positions)

There are also student rep positions for the following programs:

        • Honours Rep (2 positions)
        • Postgraduate (Coursework) Rep (2 positions)

Who can apply?

To be eligible for a Course Representative role, you must be enrolled in at least one topic per Semester in the course (undergraduate/honours/postgraduate) you wish to represent.

Students with a variety of experiences and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Course Representatives will be offered training for the role and will also be invited to undertake additional training to participate in committees and working groups, such as the College Course Quality Advisory Committee and the College Student Progress Committee

How to Apply

Eligible students are able to apply online. Applications are now open for 2024 – initial closing date 7 November.

APPLY HERE

For help or further information about the role, please contact the Student Representation team at srdo@flinders.edu.au.


Medicine and Public Health

Students in the College of the Medicine and Public Health are represented by a mixture of Course Representatives and Topic Representatives and student members of Course Committees. Recruitment of Course Reps and Course Committee members is managed by the College.

Topic Representatives are being recruited in the College of Medicine and Public Health. Look out for calls for nominations that will open at the start of Semester, in your tutorials and FLO or Canvas pages. Contact your Topic or Course Coordinator for more information.


Nursing and Health Sciences

Students in College of Nursing and Health Sciences can work with their Course Coordinator to improve the learning and teaching experience in their course. Positions are available at all year levels and for all Courses and are generally filled in Semester 1 each year. Please contact your Course Coordinator for more information.


Science and Engineering

Each semester, Topic Representatives are recruited in the College of Science and Engineering. Look out for nominations opening in the first weeks of each semester in your tutorials and FLO pages or contact your Topic or Course Coordinator for more information.


UNI WIDE OPPORTUNITIES

Flinders University Disability and Access Committee (UDAC)

Description

The UDAC is a forum for University wide disability related access and equity matters. The committee provides a mechanism for advising the University on access and equity issues. Student representatives perform a vital role on UDAC by contributing when decisions that affect them are being made.

Who can apply?

Students who identify as having a disability. Interested students are asked to submit an expression of interest. This position is by appointment, please contact srdo@flinders.edu.au with any questions.

Commitment

Attending three UDAC meetings per year until December 2024.

Attending training from FUSA (one session up to 1hr).


LMS Transition ‘Task & Finish’ Group

Description

The Learning Management System Transition ‘Task & Finish’ Group serves as an advisory group for the Canvas Program while it is rolled out across Flinders University. It provides input into decisions by acting as a conduit for staff, students and the Canvas Program. The full terms of reference are available here.

Who can apply?

Any student can apply,  however experience in a student representative role is recommended. This position is by appointment, please contact srdo@flinders.edu.au with any questions.

APPLY HERE

Commitment

Attending fortnightly meetings and reading papers beforehand.