Purpose of the future unified student association
Representatives of the Executive committees of UNEG and Postgrads have prepared the following statements outlining the purpose of the future unified student association:
- represent the interests and welfare of students;
- promote the social and intellectual life of the University
- organise professional and social activities of students and encourage the development of organisations, clubs and societies for students at the University;
- operate as a recognised means of communication between students and the University;
- liaise, where appropriate, with other student organisations in the tertiary sector including other student bodies, guilds or associations in order to carry out these objectives;
- provide the University with advice with regard to expenditure, priorities and disbursement of funds collected by the University in accordance with the provisions of the Student Services and Amenities Fee Guidelines;
- promote the interests of students and the broader UNE community; and
- act in a transparent and accountable manner.