Fee Management and Student Consultation
Managing the Fee
The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) is used to improve the quality and quantity of non-academic student services and amenities that fall within a list of specified funding categories. In 2012, the University established a formal consultation process, including:
- publishing identified priorities for proposed fee expenditure
- providing opportunities for students and student associations to comment on priorities
- consultation with democratically elected student representatives and representatives of major student organisations on funding priorities.
Project Management Stages
SSAF-funded projects are required to undergo the following management stages to ensure that SSAF funds are spent effectively to promote student experience:
- Student consultation (surveys, forums, submissions, committee meetings)
- Project initiation (concept / need identification, proposal development, initial planning, Committee endorsement, student feedback, executive approval)
- Project planning (finalisation of project plans)
- Implementation / execution (project work package/brief)
- Monitoring and control (quality assurance, progress reports)
- Completion (evaluation, reporting, acquittals)
Based on feedback through consultation and student surveys, the SSAF Committee has established a Strategic Framework to guide the allocation of SSAF funds to deliver a suitable mixture of immediate benefits for students and the achievement of strategic priorities. These priorities are as follows: Student consultation and fund allocation is overseen by the SSAF Committee, delivering expertise in the management of the fee and a vehicle for consultation with students and student representatives. The Committee plays a central role in the student consultation and fund allocation process. The Committee is made up of a balanced membership of student representatives, UNESA and staff of the University that provide expertise in specific areas, including facilities management, student administration and services, operations and residential systems. The Committee is chaired by the Chief Financial Officer of UNE and reports to the University Executive. The purpose of the SSAF Committee is to: Opportunities exist for students to participate in the SSAF consultation process and Committee meetings. The University is currently organising a system for student representatives to participate in the SSAF consultation process. Further details will be provided as soon as possible. There are a number of ways you can have your say about the collection and allocation of the SSAF. Have an idea for a new project or initiative? Why not submit it now! After filling out the form, submit it to ssaf@une.edu.au. The SSAF Committee actively consults and communicates with the student body at UNE to ensure SAAF fund allocation aligns with student need, funding priorities and in response to student feedback. Students are encouraged to become involved in the consultation process and share their ideas about the allocation of SSAF funds now and into the future. All funding proposals are carefully considered by the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) Committee. Feedback is invited on proposed expenditure, published in advance by the University and made available to students. Currently, the SSAF Committee has not yet prepared a proposal for 2020 funding. If you have a suggestion for a SSAF-funded project please complete the suggestion form (DOCX, 15.38 KB) and submit it to ssaf@une.edu.au. The University of New England is committed to the efficient and effective delivery of projects and initiatives funded under the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The following resources have been designed to support continuous improvement and the effective delivery of SSAF funded projects and initiatives to maximise student benefit. If you have any questions or concerns about the material on this page, please contact the SSAF Project Manager by email: ssaf@une.edu.au Further information about SSAF can be obtained from the Australian Government Department of Education website. If you're looking for information on SSAF as it applies to UNE Clubs and Societies, including how to apply for SSAF funding, take a look at UNE Life's Clubs and Socieites SSAF Funding.Project Management Tools and Resources
Program Management Tools and Resources
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