Australian National University Student Association
| Institution | Australian National University |
|---|---|
| Location | Level 1, Student Facilities Building 17a, University Avenue, ANU Canberra, 2601 |
| Members | c. 10,000 |
| Website | http://www.anusa.com.au |
The Australian National University Students' Association is the student's union of the Australian National University. It is better known by its acronym, ANUSA. It exists to represent The Australian National University undergraduate students in the University's decision-making, to act as the voice for students in the national higher education policy debate, and to provide direct services to the student body. It is not to be confused with ANU Union, which is a not-for-profit association that manages catering and retail operations in the ANU Union Building.
ANUSA is an association of ANU's more than 10,000 undergraduate students. Individual students can opt out of membership, although this right is rarely exercised.
ANUSA is financed by a block grant from the University, using revenue collected from the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). In 2016 ANUSA was allocated $1,681,535 by the University, or 32.6% of the total SSAF revenue collected.
ANUSA is led by a 39-member Student Representative Council, which includes a 6 member Executive, 7 Department Officers, 12 College Representatives and 14 General Representatives. Also elected are the Undergraduate Representative to ANU Council and 5 delegates to the National Union of Students Conference. The day-to-day operations of the Association are managed by approximately 13 paid staff members.
The ANUSA Constitution establishes and funds seven autonomous departments to represent and advocate for students from marginalised groups in the community. These include:
The ANUSA Constitution establishes a number of committees with various purposes:
The Student Assistance Unit (SAU) provides support, advice and assistance to students in a range of areas, including: Centrelink payments; bursaries and scholarships; academic appeals; and legal advice. The SAU is staffed by 4 Student Assistance Officers, including 2 qualified lawyers.
The SAU also administers several grants schemes, which provide meals, grants and grocery vouchers to students facing financial difficulty.
The Brian Kenyon Student Space (BKSS) is the student lounge for ANUSA, located in Union Court. Opened in 2011, the BKSS offers a place for students to relax and socialise between classes, boasting comforts such as a complimentary daily breakfast, and affordable coffee and snacks throughout the day.
ANUSA operates an online secondhand bookshop, allowing students to buy and sell textbooks at discounted prices.
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