Student Representative Committee

The Student Representative Committee (SRC) is a student group focused on coordinating a fantastic program of social events for USQ students each year and representing the student voice on the USQ Student Forum (allocation of the Student Amenities Fee). Becoming a member of the Student Representative Committees is a great way to gain practical skills within event and project management, risk management, communication and more.

'Taking on the role of SRC President was a massive step out of my comfort zone, but with the support of my fellow SRC members and Student Life, I have excelled in the role. I am now in my second term as President and have really found my confidence as a leader. Don't let fear hold you back, go for it, you can do it.'
Krystle, Scott, Ipswich SRC Past President

What’s it like being a member of the Student Representative committees?

As a member of the SRC, you will join one of the largest student run groups at USQ, and work together with USQ to provide all students with additional engagement opportunities and fun activities on-campus and online.

You will work together with your fellow students to create, organise and run extra-curricular events and activities for all students at USQ. Being on the SRC allows you to:

represent USQ students and ensures that they are part of the campus decision-making process
play an important part in the social activities of campus life, planning and promoting social and other events

Hear what some of our fantastic Student Representatives have to say about what it's like (Youtube, 2:02) and why you should get involved (YouTube, 1:26).

What do I receive for being a member on the Student Representative Committee?

In addition to planning and running a whole suite of fun events and activities for your fellow students, you will gain a multitude of valuable skills and have access to a number of benefits including:

Develop your graduate skills
Develop and enhance your leadership and professional skills
Gain experience in event management and project management
Build your confidence, communication and time management skills
Receive formal recognition of your work
Have access to funded student leadership conferences around Australia
Receive formal training and professional development opportunities
Be provided with opportunities to meet new people and make lifelong friends

How to apply for a position on the Student Representative Committee

To apply for one of the positions listed in the Available positions tab, you will need to complete the online application form. This nomination form is through the USQ Access portal and you can log in using your normal student log in details. Nominations will close at 11.59pm on Friday 23 July 2021.

As part of your application form, you will need to write a small statement of interest, which in the event of an election will be published on the USQ electronic elections system for all students to view and vote on your nomination. As a result, this statement should inform your fellow students why you are applying for this role and why they should choose you for this role. Other information to consider including in your statement could be:

Why you want to become a representative at USQ
What does being a student representative mean to you
What are some of your interests
What are some of your past experiences
Do you have any goals or intentions for the student representative role

Your nomination must also be endorsed by two currently enrolled students at USQ. To complete this section you must receive permission from two current students to support your nomination and you must include their details on your nomination form. When you submit your nomination, your supporting students will be contacted directly by email to confirm their support for your nomination.

For any questions, please email USQ Representation.

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Available positions

Six month positions are now open for the Toowoomba, Springfield and Ipswich Student Representative Committees, with nominations closing at 11.59pm on Friday 23 July 2021.

To apply for a position on one of the Student Representative Committees, you will need to complete the online application form. View more under the 'How to apply' tab.

Nominees must be currently enrolled students with a GPA of 4.0 and above unless your GPA is 0.00 due to research studies or this being your first semester of studies.

Meet your Student Representative Committee Teams

Ipswich

Representative	Position
Athena Erophie Mejos	President
Ilhaan Aydid	Treasurer
Krystle Scott	Social Media representative
Nhi (Cindy) Phan	Vice President
Sonia Chapman	Treasurer
Sue Jones	Mature Age representative
Tiarn Barton-Ilic	Secretary
Nomqhele (Que) L Mabaleka	General Member
Mark Clarkson	General Member
Vishan Garumuni Dewage	General Member
Clio Girvin	General Member
Rohan Sharma	General Member
Hatzuki Ochea	General Member

Springfield

Representative	Position
Alana McLeod	President
Jenny Pokar	Treasurer
Keara Drummond	Secretary
Michelle Covill	Vice President
Pankaj Bishnol	General Member
Shruthika Palvannan	Creative Arts and Social Media Representative
Tasha Winsor Okeefe	Mature Age, Welfare and Online Representative
Mackenzie Day	General Member
Mujeefha Mohideen Munas	General Member

Toowoomba

Representative	Position
Rachel Conway	President - and Social Media and Events Representative
Ahmad A M A Mohammad	Vice-President - Sports Representative
Emma Baillie	Treasurer - Clubs and Events Representative
Gabbie Gregory	Events Coordinator - Creative Arts, Events and LGBTIQ+ Representative
Gustavo Ivanovo Dos Reis	Treasurer Shadow - International, Clubs and Sport Representative
Katrina Karpathios	Secretary - Social Media and External Representative
Laura Stewart	Residential Colleges Liaison - Social Media and Events Representative
Aastha Pandey	Events, International and Clubs Representative
Ashish Anil	International, Welfare and Sports Representative
Ashish Kumar Thakur	International and Sports Representative
Ashwika Kandel	International, Events and Residential Colleges Representative
Breanna Taylor	Rural and Remote Communities Representative
Fatemeh Hassani	Events and International Representative
Fatima Damarda	Events and Social Media Representative
Gagandeep Singh	International Representative
Habib Habib	General Member
Jed Hall	Events and Social Media Representative
Kathryn Jarrett	International and Indigenous Representative
Keerthi Nathan	International and Sport Representative
Kenish Shrestha	International and Events Representative
Keziah Elsa John	International and Social Media Representative
Lizzy Stanfield Flores	Creative Arts and Welfare Representative
Masooma Damarda	Events, Social Media and Sports Representative
Melissa Ward	Social Media and Events Representative
Neville Madden	Mature Aged Representative
Nina Sorley	Social Media, Creative Arts and Events Representative
Ritika Ghimire	International and Events Representative
Rohith Kumar Chedudoop	International and Welfare Representative
Suresh Risal Sunar	International, Sports and Welfare Representative
Tahnee Downs	Welfare and Indigenous Representative
Vamshi Krishna Gondi	Events Representative