University Committees and Boards

There are a range of opportunities for students to be involved in University Governance by becoming an Academic Student Representative. The directory below details the current representatives in the various Boards and Committees across the University and also the availability of vacant positions.

Academic Student Representatives attend committee meetings to understand how the University/Faculty/School is run and raise issues of concern for students. They are there to ensure the student perspective is heard within the University planning process. They can also help you be aware of proposed changes and work with the Academic Student Representative Committees to address issues.

Want to get your voice heard at Charles Sturt University and make a real difference?

Get involved in Charles Sturt University governance by becoming a student representative on a University Committee, Faculty or School Board. Think of it as your chance to help the University know what students really want and need.

Student representatives ensure the student perspective is heard within the University planning and decision-making process.

What Student Representatives do

  • contribute to the student learning experience by suggesting ideas, solutions and improvements
  • represent student needs and raise issues of concern
  • gather opinions and views of students and provide student focused feedback
  • attend meetings of the committee or board they are a member of. This involves being prepared for these meetings by reading agendas, submitting agenda items and contributing in the meeting discussions
  • participate in professional development and training

Why you should do this

These positions will enhance your employability skills by building your ability to:

  • network and liaise between different stakeholders
  • disseminate information effectively
  • assess and evaluate minutes and agendas
  • understand formal meeting processes

Positions vacant

  • Academic Quality and Standards Committee
  • Academic Senate (Postgraduate Coursework Student)
  • Indigenous Board of Studies
  • Science and Health Faculty Board
  • School of Information and Communication Studies
  • School of Social Work and Arts
  • School of Business
  • School of Computing and Mathematics and Engineering
  • School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences
  • School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences
  • University Courses Committee
  • University Research Committee
  • Academic Quality and Standards Committee
  • Faculty of Science and Health
  • Indigenous Board of Studies
  • School of Information and Communication Studies
  • School of Social Work and Arts
  • School of Business
  • School of Computing and Mathematics and Engineering
  • School of Agriculture, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences
  • School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Science
  • University Courses Committee

How to apply

If you are interested in becoming an Academic Student Representative complete the Student representative application form (pdf)

  • Positions are voluntary and a two-year tenure
  • Applications close – Thursday 19 September 2024
  • Email completed form to engagement@csu.edu.au

Current Academic Student Representatives

To contact a member please email:  engagement@csu.edu.au

CommitteeLevel of StudyCurrent Representative
University Council   AllBejamin Fry
University: Academic SenateHDRMuhammad Rana
University: Academic SenateUndergraduateKirsten Pini
University: Academic SenatePostgraduateLauren Veenstra
University Courses CommitteeAllGuinevere Missingham
University Research Committee HDRBorkwei Ed Nignpense
University Research Committee HDRDiane Cass
Higher Degree by research committeeHDRNicki Duncan
Higher Degree by research committeeHDRScott Thomson
Ally Network - Student co-convenorAllLauren Veenstra
Ally Network - Student co-convenorAllCody Forrester
Student Experience CommitteeStudent Senate PresidentJordan Treloar
Student Experience CommitteeHDRScott Thomson
Student Experience CommitteePG courseworkLauren Veenstra
Student Experience CommitteeOnline SRCRida Khan
Student Experience CommitteeOn-Campus SRC - UGCody Forrester
Committee Level of Study Current Representative
Arts and Education Faculty BoardUndergraduateShantel Shandil
Arts and Education Faculty BoardPostgraduateAnnalyce Wiebenga
School of Social Work and ArtsUndergraduateRebecca Worner
School of EducationUndergraduateKaiya Eason
School of EducationUndergraduateMichelle Curry
School of EducationPostgraduateArifa Rahman
School of Indigenous Australian StudiesAllRoya Qayum
Committee Level of Study Current Representative
Business, Justice and Behavioural Science Faculty BoardUndergraduateNishit Padiya
Business, Justice and Behavioural Science Faculty BoardPostgraduateMuhammad Rana
School of Psychology PostgraduateKirstie Northfield
School of Psychology UndergraduateMiriam Randall
School of Psychology UndergraduateIsabelle Smith
Committee Level of Study Current Representative
Science and Health Faculty BoardUndergraduateNayma Bilal
School of Agriculture, Environmental and Veterinary SciencesPostgraduateAndrew Reid 
School of Agriculture, Environmental and Veterinary SciencesUndergraduateMichael Roffe
School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports SciencePostgraduateRachel Unthank
School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports ScienceUndergraduateKate Mastronardi
School of Dentistry and Medical SciencesUndergraduateRoya Qayum
School of Rural MedicineUndergraduateJaydh Gouden
School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare SciencesUndergraduateKayleen Ryan
School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare SciencesUndergraduateAnandu Sudhakaran Nair