The University of Queensland

The School has mechanisms for consulting with students, one of which is the Student Consultative Committee.  See the ITEE grievances resolution page for information and guidelines on handling student grievances.

The Student Consultative Committee (SCC) commenced in 2004.  Recently the student members of the committee have created a dedicated facebook page where students can provide feedback or put forward suggestions to make the School of ITEE better. Students can also complete a feedback form.

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ITEE Student Consultative Committee

Initially formed with undergraduate representatives, the SCC has been expanded over time to include postgraduate coursework and research higher degree student representatives with the aim to encourage membership covering all of our programs.

The role of the committee is to facilitate two-way communication between the student body and the School:

• The School consults and advises students on policy developments and changes affecting them
• Students raise concerns and make suggestions about the operation of the School as it affects them

Membership comprises:

• Student representatives
• Head of School, ITEE
• Director of Coursework Studies
• Leaders of the Engineering and IT program families
• School Manager
• IT Client Services Manager

At the beginning of each year students are invited to nominate to join the Committee- selection is based on ensuring each year of the School's main programs are represented. Consideration is also given to ensure international students and female students are represented. Similarly, a representative from the Research Higher Degree student cohort is sought.

Committee Membership (UQ login required)

• 2018 Membership

Meetings

Meetings take place twice each semester, typically around weeks 5 and 10. Other meetings can be arranged as the need arises. A student is elected as the Chair of the SCC, who ensures the orderly conduct of the meetings. A Student Secretary assists the Staff Secretary to assemble items for the meeting agendas and checks the drafts of the minutes. There is a formal, minuted session where items are raised, results from previous enquiries reported as well as an exchange of information. This can be followed by an informal session where a more free exchange can take place. Meetings typically occur over lunchtime.

Meetings are promoted to the student population beforehand so that individuals can raise issues with their representatives. Minutes of meetings are available.

The Head of School and/or the Student Consultative Committee (by consensus) may decide that a general meeting of students of the School should be called.