College of Arts & Social Sciences

2009 ANUSA College of Arts & Social Sciences Reps

Rachael Barrowman

Rosie Bollard

CASS Integration Plans

Have you heard about the CASS Integration Plans for 2010 but do not know what it is about? Your 2009 College Representatives have worked with the College to put together this simple question and answer guide to provide you with more information about the plans. Click here for access to the document.

Class Reps in the CASS

Student representation in CASS is a challenge due to the large and diverse academic areas in this college. At the end of Semester 1, 2009, CASS decided to take up the ANUSA CASS rep’s suggestion of trialing a class representative system. A few courses in semester 1 had already introduced a class rep system with good success.

Who are my class reps?

In all CASS courses, class reps should be selected at the beginning of semester. They should then ensure that their class mates have their contact details and know who they are.

What do class reps do?

Bring any student concerns or suggestions to their course convenor during the semester
Meet at a group meeting twice a semester with the Head of School to discuss general academic issues and provide any general feedback about their course
Stay in touch with the ANUSA CASS reps, as another avenue for providing feedback

Why should I contact a class rep?

You should contact your class rep if you have any concerns or suggestions about the course and you do not feel comfortable bringing them up directly with the course convenor. The class rep system provides an avenue for feedback to be taken into account and discussed throughout the semester, not merely at the end of semester through the CEDAM form.