Student Representative Council Agenda – 24 September 2019

Page 1 of 2

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Student Representative Council

Date: Tuesday, 24 September 2019 Time: 1.00 pm QLD, NSW & VIC | 12.30 pm SA | 11.00 am WA

Venue: Council Room, Bruce Hiskins Building, CQUniversity Rockhampton North Conference ID: Internal: 3038; External: 3038@cqu.edu.au Zoom: 982-479-053

1* Opening of Meeting Ms Wood Recording of those Present and Apologies Ms Connor 2* Declarations of Conflict of Interest Ms Wood

3*

Starring of Additional Items Items starred are for consideration. Unstarred items will be approved/noted en bloc

Ms Wood

4* Confirmation of Minutes and any Business Arising from the previous meeting held

on Tuesday, 27 August 2019 Ms Wood

5* Review of Action Sheet Ms Wood

FOCUS ITEM 6*

CQUGlobal Opportunities

Ms Ambridge

MATTERS FOR DECISION/APPROVAL 7*

8*

Potential Donation to CQUnicares from former CQTAFE Student Association Funds

2020 SRC Meeting Dates and Locations

Mr Gallais

Ms Connor

MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION 9*

The 2019 SRC Christmas Appeal

Ms Connor

MATTERS FOR NOTING AND INFORMATION 10

Student Representative Council Activity Report Term 1, 2019 Council

Ms Stafford

11

Other business

Ms Wood

AGENDA

Student Representative Council Agenda – 24 September 2019

Page 2 of 2

Next Meeting The next meeting of the Student Representative Council will be held on Friday 29 November 2019 on the Rockhampton North campus. Agenda items for this meeting are to be submitted no later than 9.00 am on Friday, 22 November 2019.

13 Closure

Ms Wood Chair

Denotes documentation attached

Student Representative Council – 27 August 2019

Page 1 of 6

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

Unconfirmed minutes of the meeting of the Student Representative Council

Date: Tuesday, 27 August 2019 Time: 1.00pm, Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) Venue: Function room 6.10, CQUniversity Brisbane campus

PRESENT: Ms R Wood (Chair)

Ms S Battula (Victoria Region) Ms E Bryson (Deputy Chair) Ms B Cheel (Indigenous) Mr M Clarkson (Postgraduate Online) Ms E Clarris (Tertiary Education Program) Mr M Clayton (Sunshine Coast Region) Mr M Dela Luna (Cairns & Far North Queensland Region)

Mr K Dulal (South East Queensland Region) Mr S Gurung (New South Wales Region) Mr D Hicks (Wide Bay Burnett Region) Mr S Iles (Research Higher Degrees) Ms J Mitchell (Vocational Education & Training) Mr D Neville (Rockhampton and Yeppoon Region) Mr V Pokharel (University Council Member) Mr G Sheean (Undergraduate Online) Ms L Williams (Mackay Whitsunday Region)

IN ATTENDANCE: Ms K Carige Ms L Carton Ms S Connor Ms A Croft Ms S Jensen Ms A Kalczynska Ms D Kelly (Secretary)

Professor S Kinnear Mr L Muller Professor O Nevin Ms J Perry Ms K Seary Ms L Stafford Ms L Szepanowski

APOLOGIES: Mr D James (Alumni Representative) Ms M Negovetic (Western Australia Region)

Ms S Sarangi (Undergraduate International)

1. OPENING OF MEETING The Chair declared the meeting open at 1.03pm, acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the lands, past, present, and future on which the Student Representative Council (SRC) meeting took place. 2. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST The Chair asked for declarations of conflict of interest. No declarations were received. 3. STARRING OF ADDITIONAL ITEMS AND ADOPTION OF UNSTARRED ITEMS The Chair invited members to ‘star’ any additional items of business that they wished to discuss. ‘Unstarred’ items would then be accepted en bloc. The following items were starred by the Chair:

• Agenda Item 11 Student Representative Council Activity Report Term 1, 2019 Council.

MINUTES

Student Representative Council – 27 August 2019

Page 2 of 6

Resolution: The Student Representative Council resolved as recommended with respect to all unstarred items. 4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES AND ANY BUSINESS ARISING The Student Representative Council considered the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, 16 July 2019. Resolution: The Student Representative Council confirmed the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, 16 July 2019 as a true and accurate record of that meeting. 5. REVIEW OF ACTION SHEET Item 1: Student Representative Council Terms of Reference The Student Representative Council Terms of Reference have been amended and will be presented to the Vice-Chancellor’s Advisory Committee for approval. The item is closed and will be removed from the Action Sheet. Item 2: Student Association Constitution The Chair advised that the amended Student Association Constitution was submitted to the University Council’s August meeting and has subsequently been approved. The item is closed and will be removed from the action sheet. Item 3: Plastic Bottle Ban and Sustainable Campus Strategy Mr Dale Neville, Rockhampton and Yeppoon Region Representative, provided members with an update, upon further discussions with Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Nick Klomp, where he advised CQUniversity will be implementing measures to ban plastic water bottle sales from 2020, the SRC will no longer pursue this item. The Chair closed this item, it will be removed from the action sheet Item 4: Suspension of Moodle Access Refer minutes item 6. This item will be ongoing for further discussion. Item 5: Chronic and Ongoing Medical Conditions Ongoing – members will attend a meeting with Ms Joanne Perry, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Student Experience and Governance and key stakeholders to discuss future opportunities for awareness. Item 6: Student Representative Council Handbook Ms Sharon Connor, Coordinator, Student Representative Council advised the Handbook is waiting for final approval from Governance, when approved it will be distributed to all members.

Part A: Reports and recommendations to the University Council and/or University Management

Nil.

Part B: Matters finalised or remaining for discussion 6. MOODLE ACCESS AND ALTERNATIVES TO SUSPENSION Mr Grant Sheean, Undergraduate Online Representative, spoke to this item.

Student Representative Council – 27 August 2019

Page 3 of 6

Mr Sheean advised he hadn’t conducted a survey into how the wider student population felt about the Moodle suspension, but believes from his personal perspective, this form of penalty is not in line with the University’s value of Inclusiveness. To investigate alternative options to suspension, Mr Sheean met with Mr Chris Veraa, Director, Student Experience who advised him Ms Kendell Davies, Senior Analyst/Developer from the Information and Technology Directorate (IaTD) would be a good contact to discuss alternatives to full suspension of Moodle access. Ms Davies advised Mr Sheean there were options available to block sections of Moodle without blocking off full access. Mr Sheean asked if there are other alternatives that could be considered apart from the full suspension of Moodle. Ms Kylie Carige, Director Student Governance, shared her teams proactive communications plan and highlighted many processes that are already in place for International students if they are not able to meet university deadlines. Ms Carige advised she would provide Ms Connor with further data on enrolments to distribute to members. Members discussed: • The implications on International students when Moodle access is suspended • Possible impact on the University if restricted access was an option instead • What more could be done for students to complete required forms or make payments by deadlines • Why students are not administratively withdrawn prior to census if payment cannot be made • Impacts on International students if study requirements cannot be met Ms Joanne Perry, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience and Governance) advised she was unaware that partial restriction to Moodle was an option. Ms Perry stated the policy for fees sits with another Division, adding that she would take the discussion further with the Executive team about alternatives that may be available. Item added to action sheet for further follow up. Resolution: The Student Representative Council discussed suspension of Moodle, the effect on students and what alternatives may be available. 7. FOCUS ITEM – STUDENT SERVICES AND AMENITIES FEE Ms Perry, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience and Governance) spoke to this item on behalf of Mr Alastair Dawson, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Services). Ms Perry invited the Student Representative Council to consider the report on the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) funding allocations proposed for 2020 as approved by the SSAF Steering Committee. Members discussed: • Comments by online students not understanding what SSAF is and how it benefits them • The use of a SSAF badge/logo that will be displayed on webpages, documents and emails that provide

services funded by SSAF • Allocation of funds to regions based on student load in the area • Do regions consult with each other over requirements prior to submitting SSAF bids • How to promote and inform students what SSAF is as less than 3% of students complete the survey. Ms Emily Bryson, Deputy Chair and South Australia Region Representative, noted that no funds have been allocated to the South Australia Region and asked if the Associate Vice-Chancellor’s met to discuss campus requirements prior to submitting their bid. Associate Professor Owen Nevin, Associate Vice-Chancellor Gladstone Region, advised though there are similarities with campuses, each campus will have unique requirements. Ms Perry advised there is a contingency fund for items that may have been missed and will ask the committee to consider allocating funding to the South Australia Region.

Student Representative Council – 27 August 2019

Page 4 of 6

Resolution: The Student Representative Council endorsed the 2020 Student Services and Amenities Fee funding approvals and that consideration would be given to allocating funding to the South Australia region. 8. CQ TAFE STUDENT ASSOCIATION FEES Ms Lorraine Szepanowski, Student Advisor Counselling, spoke to this item. Ms Szepanowski advised the members, Ms Kim Harrington, Associate Vice-Chancellor (Rockhampton Region) had recommended Ms Szepanowski contact the SRC to discuss CQ TAFE Association funds allocated to the Student Representative Council to provide the history of how the funds were raised and utilised by the TAFE Student Association. Ms Szepanowski advised she was a member of the fundraising committee and had been advised the account had been waiting on signatories to be contacted in order to access the funds. Ms Szepanowski was unaware of the way the funds had been handed over to the SRC. Ms Connor provided Ms Szepanowski with the information on initial notification of the SRC being gifted the TAFE funds in 2017, with students voting to use the funds for a scholarship to be used for VET students only. The money did not reach the SRC bank account until March 2019, as there had been a change of members, students were asked again to vote on the most appropriate use of the funds, and after much discussion the members again voted to create scholarship for VET students.

Members discussed: • Utilities and common room upgrades being the responsibility of operational funds • The lack of scholarship opportunities available to VET students • Ownership of the funds • Consideration to offer partial funds to the Rockhampton campus. The Chair recommended that the discussion be taken offline with Ms Perry recommending the SRC bring this item back to next meeting to discuss the scholarship and policy processes. The Chair requested that the item be added to action sheet and advised Ms Szepanowski that she would be kept updated of any outcomes. Resolution: The Student Representative Council discussed the CQ TAFE Student Association funds and agreed to continue the conversation outside the meeting and to discuss options at the next meeting. 9. RHD STUDENT DEDICATED WORKSTATION ALLOCATION Mr Stephen Iles, Research Higher Degrees (RHD) Representative, spoke to this item. Mr Iles advised members he and a number of RHD students on the Melbourne campus were concerned the University was not meeting contractual agreements in terms of providing on campus students with a dedicated workstation allocation. Melbourne RHD students have been informed verbally that the individual allocation of desks has been withdrawn for domestic students and that all Melbourne RHD workstations are to be made ‘hot-desks’. Mr Iles advised he wasn’t sure if this was the case for students across CQUniversity campuses but was concerned this would open the door to differences in equity between RHD students, with some being better resourced than others. Professor Susan Kinnear, Dean of Graduate Studies responded to Mr Iles advising she is aware of the situation on the Melbourne campus and consultation with Ms Lara Carton, Associate Vice-Chancellor, Victoria Region and Mr

Student Representative Council – 27 August 2019

Page 5 of 6

Ronald Tollasepp, Director Facilities Management has seen a space audit being conducted to see how this issue along with many others concerning space can be addressed. Professor Kinnear also advised that allocation is made based on whether a student is studying full-time or part-time and not if they are an International or Domestic student. Further discussion ensued along the differences in contracts and what was current and what had been replaced. Mr Iles will meet with Professor Kinnear to ensure he has the relevant information regarding contracts. Mr Iles asked the members to endorse the provision for RHD students to continue to seek clarity around the following points.

1. That the University honour its contractual commitments – RHD students call on the University to honour its contractual commitments to RHD students

2. Formal policy and procedure – Formal written policies and procedures be developed to reflect these contractual commitments and guide decision-making

3. Inclusion – We request that RHD students be included in key meetings where RHD students will be impacted

4. Common standards – A commitment to a common standard be applied equitably to all RHD students regardless of campus or residency status.

Members discussed: • Space availability for workstation allocation at metropolitan campuses • Overcrowding becoming an issue due to space availability • Contractual obligations of the University for allocation to full time and part time students. Resolution: The Student Representative Council resolved to endorse Mr Iles and RHD students to continue seeking clarification around the points as listed but did not provide approval of dedicated workspaces for RHD students.

10. UNIVERSITIES AUSTRALIA RESPECT. NOW. ALWAYS. STUDENT SURVEY 2020 Ms Perry spoke to this item. Ms Perry provided background information for new members on the Respect. Now. Always. campaign and advised members, Australian Universities have commissioned and funded the next student survey of sexual assault and sexual harassment as part of their ongoing commitment to prevent unacceptable behaviour. The survey will be developed this year and then piloted at two universities—the Australian National University and Charles Sturt University—ahead of the full national survey in 2020. Resolution: The Student Representative Council noted the Respect. Now. Always. campaign and that a survey will be conducted in 2020. 11. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORT TERM 1, 2019 Ms Connor spoke to this item. Ms Connor reminded members that upon completion of each term, a report of all SRC activities is compiled and submitted it to the University Council and to VCAC. Ms Connor asked members to send to her details of any activities students participate in while representing the SRC, preferably with photos, e.g. conferences, working parties, committees, etc. to be included in the term report.

Student Representative Council – 27 August 2019

Page 6 of 6

Resolution: The Student Representative Council noted the SRC Activity Report and members will submit details of their activity for inclusion to the report. 12. OTHER BUSINESS 12.1 RHD Student Society Mr Iles shared that he has recently affiliated a new RHD Student Society. This is a national society with its first branch in Melbourne and is eager for more campuses to be affiliated. Communications will be sent soon to RHD student candidates advising of such. 12.2 Personal Development Opportunities Mr Vindhya Raj Pokharel, Council nominee, advised members to take advantage of any Personal Development opportunities offered to members. Mr Pokharel recently attended an International Students Forum in Sydney. Mr Pokharel advised if you see opportunities or are interested in attending an event to discuss it with the Chair, the Coordinator, SRC or approach your Associate Vice-Chancellor. Some of the funding for these events is derived from SSAF funds and he highly recommends leveraging the opportunities the SRC provides members. 12.3 Clubs and Societies Mr Dale Neville, Rockhampton and Yeppoon Region Representative, briefly discussed clubs and societies and his desire to make them more sustainable. Mr Neville is seeking opinions from members and students on how to improve awareness of all clubs and societies. Ms Connor advised she has submitted more funding for Clubs and Societies for 2020 and is looking to have staff members travel to campuses to provide workshops on the creation of Clubs and Societies and is looking to grow awareness of e-sporting clubs to keep up with the exponential growth with other universities in this space. Ms Connor advised this is an area that will see more support in 2020. 13. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Student Representative Council will be held on Tuesday, 24 September 2019. Agenda items for this meeting are to be submitted no later than 9.00 am on Tuesday, 17 September 2019. 14. CLOSURE The Chair declared the meeting closed at 3.00pm. MS RHIANNA WOOD CHAIR

Page 1 of 2

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL Action Sheet – for 24 September meeting

Item Date Reference Action By Action Required Status 1. 16/7/19

27/8/19

Suspension of Moodle access

SRC Members Grant Sheean

Agenda item presented by Dr Jeannette Delamoir with the aim to have students start the conversation on what they thought about the practice of students being locked out of moodle for unpaid fees and FAI lockouts. Mr Sheean raised another agenda item to continue the discussion on providing students with alternatives to full suspension of Moodle due to non-payment of fees. Alternatives included partial suspension of Moodle and payment plans. Members are requested to continue exploring alternative solutions.

Ongoing

2. 16/7/19

27/8/19

Chronic and Ongoing Medical Conditions

Brittany Cheel Dale Neville Brittany Cheel / Dale Neville

Ms Cheel presented an agenda item on Chronic and Ongoing Medical Conditions affecting students. Discussions focussed on what could be done to make students more aware of the support available and to let students know they aren’t alone. Ms Perry spoke about inviting Ms Cheel and Mr Neville to speak about the possibility of connecting with support staff to brainstorm future ideas. Ongoing while a meeting can be organised to suit key stakeholders

Ongoing

3. 16/7/19

27/8/19

Student Representative Council Handbook

Sharon Connor Sharon Connor

Ms Connor advised the members she would be sending out an updated handbook to provide awareness of processes and email etiquette. Waiting on approval from Governance

Ongoing

4. 27/8/19 SSAF (South Australia Region)

Emily Bryson /Sharon Connor While endorsing the SSAF proposal, Ms Bryson noted that no funds had been allocated to the South Australia Region. Ms Perry advised SSAF has money put aside for contingencies for late proposals.

Ongoing

Action Sheet for 24 September Student Representative Council meeting

Page 2 of 2

Item Date Reference Action By Action Required Status 5. 27/8/19 CQ Tafe – Student

Association funds Sharon Connor/members Continue a discussion on the proposal of allocating

Rockhampton city campus some of the funds towards the student common room or to utilise the full amount for a VET student scholarship.

Ongoing

CQUGLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

Meeting Date: Tuesday, 24 September 2019

Submitted by: Ms Samantha Ambridge CQUGlobal & Projects Executive

Action required: For discussion

Strategic Plan Alignment: Providing a Great Student Experience

Recommendation: That Student Representative Council discuss GQUGlobal opportunites Issue: CQUGlobal would like to present the current international study opportunities for CQU students to the SRC, to include details of available funding, so student leadership on all campuses are aware of the options. Background: Studying abroad for a year, term or even just a couple of weeks is a very rewarding and educational experience. You will have opportunities to travel, make friends from around the world, enhance your employment prospects and possibly even learn another language. Above all, you will gain a fresh perspective on the world around you. We are all part of an increasingly globalised world and international study will give you a cultural awareness and life experience that will set you apart from your peers. Rationale: CQUGlobal offers international study experiences for all students to suit their circumstances:

• Short term School-led study tour • Short term open study tours • Internships • Summer/Winter program at partner university

Full semester/academic year at partner university Consultation: • Conclusion: With Student Representative Council members fully aware of opportunities afforded by the CQUGlobal program, we hope that increased knowledge will increase promotion through word-of-mouth. Attachment: -

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

POTENTIAL DONATION TO CQUNICARES FROM FORMER TAFE STUDENT ASSOCIATION FUNDS

Meeting Date: Tuesday, 24 September 2019

Submitted by: Mr Francois Gallais Deputy Director Philanthropy, Development and Alumni Relations Directorate

Action required: For decision

Strategic Plan Alignment: Providing a Great Student Experience

Recommendation: That Student Representative Council approves the transfer of $14,000 to CQUniCares out of the $16,000 left from the former TAFE Student Association, to fund scholarships and emergency grants benefiting vocational students. Issue: Providing additional support to vocational students through CQUniCares scholarships and emergency grants. Background: SRC has been gifted $16,000 from the former TAFE Student Association. SRC Members have indicated an interest in using some of these funds towards financial support benefitting VET students. It is also understood SRC Members would like to retain a small proportion of these funds towards purchasing some equipment for students’ common rooms – a sum of $2,000 has been allocated, leaving $14,000 available. Rationale: Our recommendation is to expend the $14,000 in 2020 as follow:

- $10,000 to offer 2 CQUniCares Scholarships to VET students ($5k each) – the scholarships will be promoted from October/November 2019 until early 2020, and will be awarded in Feb/March 2020. The two beneficiaries will be financially disadvantaged students, and will be encouraged to attend an SRC meeting to meet its Members (pending SRC approval);

- $4,000 to fund up to 8 CQUniCares Emergency Grant to VET students (each grant is valued between $500-$1,000). The Grants support students who face an unexpected financial crisis as a result of loss of employment, health issue, car accident, natural damage etc. As an example, an Emergency Grant was awarded this month to a QLD based student whose house, laptop and textbooks were destroyed by bushfires.

The Development and Alumni Relations Directorate will provide a report to SRC before end of 2020 to report of how the funds were used. Consultation: Management of funds raised through CQUniCares are distributed to students in consultation with various University teams, especially the Scholarship team as part of the Student Governance Directorate. Conclusion: SRC’s support is important to ensure additional VET students are supported and are given the opportunity to enter and complete their CQUni qualifications. Attachment: • Further info about the CQUniCares Emergency Grant can be found at:

https://www.cqu.edu.au/courses/future-students/scholarships/offerings/cqunicares-emergency-grant

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL MEETING DATES 2020

Meeting Date: Tuesday, 24 September 2019

Submitted by: Ms Sharon Connor Coordinator, Student Representative Council

Action required: For decision

Strategic Plan Alignment: Providing a Great Student Experience

Recommendation: That Student Representative Council confirm the proposed 2020 Student Representative Council meeting dates and locations. Issue: The Student Representative Council Terms of Reference states that the Student Representative Council is to convene at least every second month during academic terms. Background: Student Representative Council meetings are scheduled with the intent to provide a platform for students to discuss issues as they arise with academic terms. It is important to avoid dates that clash with major student events such as graduations and exam periods, and to avoid clashing with other CQUniversity committee dates, to ensure maximum opportunity for CQUniversity executive management to attend. At the 24th October 2017 Student Representative Council meeting, the locations of the face‐to‐face Student Representative Council meetings were forecasted. The document has been updated and enclosed to reflect actual campus visits. Forecasted campus visits are to be reviewed annually to coincide with any campus openings, conferences, or other major events that might be beneficial for Student Representative Council attendance. The Student Representative Council should also consider visiting one major location and one regional CQUniversity location per year. Rationale: The proposed 2020 meeting dates have been selected in consultation with the 2020 committee dates set by the CQUniversity Governance Division, in an attempt to avoid graduations, public holidays, exam periods, and other notable dates and to maximise executive management attendance. For consistency, meetings will continue to be scheduled for Tuesdays from 1pm. Most meetings will be held via videoconference, with the exception of some face‐to‐face meetings. These face‐to‐face meetings will be held in: One major CQUniversity campus location

November meeting to be held in Rockhampton to coincide with the annual CQUniversity Ball. Consultation: • ‐ Conclusion: The Student Representative Council approve the proposed 2020 meeting dates and locations. Attachment: • 2020 Meeting Dates and Locations DRAFT

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

Student Representative Council 2020 Meeting Dates

Name: Student Representative Council

Current as at: 19 September 2019

Version: Draft

Term 1 – 2020

Campus

Agenda Submission Date

Week 2 Tuesday, 17 March 2020

Videoconference

Monday, 9 March 2020

Week 6 Tuesday, 21 April 2020

Brisbane*

Monday, 13 April 2020

Week 10 Tuesday, 28 May 2019

Videoconference

Monday, 20 May 2019

Term 2 - 2020

Campus

Agenda Submission Date

Week 2 Tuesday, 21 July 2020

Videoconference

Monday, 13 July 2020

Week 6 Tuesday, 25 August 2020

Videoconference

Monday, 17 August 2020

Week 10 Tuesday, 22 September 2020

Videoconference

Monday, 14 September 2020

Term 3 - 2020

Campus

Agenda Submission Date

Week 1 Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Videoconference

Monday, 2 November 2020

Week 3 Friday, 27 November 2020**

Rockhampton*

Friday, 20 November 2020

* Denotes face-to-face meetings **To coincide with the CQUniversity Christmas Ball on Saturday, 30 November 2019

2019 SRC CHRISTMAS APPEAL

Meeting Date: Tuesday, 24 September 2019

Submitted by: Ms Sharon Connor Coordinator, Student Representative Council

Action required: For discussion

Strategic Plan Alignment: Growing our Engagement and Reputation

Recommendation: That Student Representative Council discuss the 2019 SRC Christmas appeal. Issue: Since 2017 the SRC has coordinated an annual Christmas appeal, members are to discuss whether they would like to continue with an appeal and to provide suggestions for the 2019 appeal. Background: In 2017 the SRC successfully took over CQUniversity’s Salvation Army Christmas appeal, over the past 2 years over 100 boxes have been collected filled with gifts of food and toys. During this appeal the SRC office has seen a few complaints regarding the choice of the Salvation Army. Responses to these types of emails has been to suggest the SRC revisit the choice of campaign in the coming year. A suggestion might be to look at The Smith Family Trust that has a main focus on disadvantaged kids across Australia. Rationale: The Christmas appeal has many benefits in raising the profile of the SRC, while at the same time collectively working as a team contributing to local communities on a national scale. Consultation: • Conclusion: The SRC is to discuss whether to continue with a Christmas appeal and should another charitable organisation be considered, or will the SRC continue with the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Attachment: • https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/donate/give/toy-and-book-appeal

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

CHANCELLOR’S CUP 2019

Meeting Date: Tuesday, 24 September 2019

Submitted by: Ms Lucy Stafford Administration Officer, Student Representative Council

Action required: For noting

Strategic Plan Alignment: Providing a Great Student Experience

Recommendation: That Student Representative Council note the report on the 2019 Chancellor’s Cup Issue: The spirit of the Chancellor’s Cup reflects the university values of engagement and inclusiveness, by bringing together students from across our national footprint to engage in healthy sporting competition.

Background: The Chancellor’s Cup originated in 2008, a sporting competition to show some of the southern based students a little of the ‘home’ campus. It started off as a cricket competition and has slowly evolved over the years to incorporate other sports such as basketball and touch. This year the format has changed to provide all participating students the opportunity to try something different by competing in all three sports, basketball, touch football and soccer.

Rationale: The attached report is to provide members with an overview of the 2019 Chancellor’s Cup. Consultation: • Student Representative Council staff • Students who participated in the 2019 Chancellor’s Cup Conclusion: The SRC is aware of the event that was the 2019 Chancellor’s Cup Attachment: • Chancellor’s Cup 2019 Report

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

In August 2019, the Student Representative Council successfully hosted and coordinated the Chancellor’s Cup. This annual event connected around 120 students from across CQUniversity’s footprint leaving participants with new friends, a sense of pride, accomplishment and belonging at CQUni. In welcoming the competitors, Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Klomp said that sport was a great way to stay healthy while underpinning the University’s values, including engagement, a can-do attitude, openness, leadership, and inclusiveness. Playing sports with people who come from different backgrounds, different sporting experiences and different campuses will show a unity that we hope turns into lifelong friendships. The Rockhampton campus came alive with 10 regional teams competing in three sports, Basketball, Touch Football and Soccer, across three days (a new format for the Chancellor’s Cup). As well as competing, many students umpired games and assisted students new to the sports. To ensure the success of this event, a large number of staff members volunteered for tasks such as competition managers, team managers and scorers.

Birdy McBirdface made an appearance during the games to cheer on students and drive the CQUni spirit. Students received multiple opportunities to socialise throughout the event. Karaoke, held by Campus Life, was a big hit and events hosted by Capricornia College attracted many students. Many participants said they have created lasting friendships and enjoyed experiencing what it was like to be a student resident.

The games concluded with a Harry Potter themed awards dinner on Wednesday evening, featuring Olympian Mark Knowles OAM as guest speaker. A traditional Welcome to Country by the Darumbal Cultural Connection was undertaken. Dancers accompanied by a digeridoo performed and invited students on stage to learn the traditional dance. This presented many of our international students their first introduction to local Indigenous culture.

Chancellor Mr John Abbott shared his experience from participating in sport throughout university and noted that if it was not for competitions such as the Chancellor’s Cup, he would not have had the friends or memories he has today. After three long days of competing the Rockhampton Region was awarded the Chancellor’s Cup as the overall winner. Townsville Region took home the spirit award with their excellent cheering skills, good sportsmanship, homemade signs and CQUni coloured nails. Best Overall Male was awarded to Joel Hick from the Rockhampton Region and Best Overall Female to Lauren Beck from South East.

Queensland.

The Chancellor’s Cup started in 2008 and has gone from strength to strength ever since. The event shows CQUniversity’s commitment to sports and camaraderie and gives the visiting students the chance to explore our great Rockhampton North campus. Feedback from students was extremely positive, all supported the new format. This year’s event was extremely successful. Seeing the connection and fun students have whilst participating is why the Student Representative Council will continue to host the Chancellor’s Cup.

Photos from the event can be found on Flickr album here

THE 2019 CHANCELLOR'S CUP AWARDS

BASKETBALL: 1st Rockhampton 2nd Victoria 3rd Mackay Whitsunday TOUCH FOOTBALL: 1st Rockhampton 2nd Wide Bay Burnett 3rd Mackay Whitsunday SOCCER: 1st South East Queensland 2nd Rockhampton 3rd Wide Bay Burnett TEAM SPIRIT: Townsville North West CHANCELLOR'S CUP BEST OVERALL FEMALE: Lauren Becks - South East Queensland CHANCELLOR'S CUP BEST OVERALL MALE: Joel Hicks – Rockhampton CHANCELLOR'S CUP 2019: Rockhampton

This is my last semester at CQU, and in the past 1.5 years I only had couple of friends from CQU Sydney. Now after the Chancellor’s cup I have about 80+ friends from different CQU campuses. The 5 days spent at CQU Rockhampton were really great with best facilities provided to all the

participants. I would like to recommend this to each and everyone. I wish I could have made it last year as well but at the same time I am glad that I made it this year. The one team for all sports

approach is excellent as everyone came to know about different sport and their rules. The mixed teams of men and women was also another good part of the tournament as it showed everyone how to compete together. Took home a lot of positives and thousands of memories. One of the

best tournaments I have ever been too. Congratulations to the organisers for this wonderful experience that you’ve provided to all of the participants.