Becoming a student representative enables students to develop and strengthen leadership skills, connect with various internal and external agencies, assist fellow students with having their voice heard and share experiences and participate in nation-wide events for student leaders.
Becoming a student representative will allow you to:
·        Become part of a group of active students that network with professionals at Western Sydney University
·        Contribute to decision making at Western Sydney University
·        Have a greater understanding of Western Sydney University processes and systems
·        Undertake professional development and enhance your skills, especially in terms of communication, liaison, working with others, being a committee member and influencing the decision making processes
·        Improve your graduate employability skills
·        Support your student group
·        Have your voice heard
·        Influence important decisions, including about various programmes of study
·        Gain a better understanding of how the university works
·        Act as a conduit between students and Western Sydney University administrators
·        Serve as liaison in bringing any issues/suggestions/feedback to Western Sydney University administration at meetings
·        Relay key messages from Western Sydney University administration to the student body
·        Suggest, develop and implement solutions related to creating a more vibrant campus life
·        Collaborate with students to coordinate events to enhance the student campus experience
·        Let students contact you about issues they want to raise
