My Policy
As Clubs Officer, I'll only have so much time, so if I am to make any change I have to use it wisely. These are things I think I can feasibly achieve during my term.
~Underpromise and overdeliver~
Clubs Council Reform
Better communication, consultation, and accountability
Fixing email communication by getting rid of central Clubs Council email. Less work for Communications Officer and no collective action problem.
Club seats on CCE so that clubs will have a direct avenue of input and feedback. More Clubs Council Meetings so they are shorter and more engaging.
Reopening Facebook direct messages for queries and concerns. Provides an avenue of direct and responsive communication.
Easier Affiliations and Funding
Transitioning to a new platform (QPay Union) for affiliations and grants. This allows automatic application progress tracking among other things.
Liaising with ANUSA admin so they have more answers and power such as approving grants. Faster grants, faster responses.
Simplifying policy in consultation with clubs, so that the system is efficient but effective. Faster affiliations, less reading.
Better support for Clubs
Event support
Facilitating cross club collaborations and promoting alternative avenues of funding and support for a greater diversity of events, such as Kambri, SEEF.
Universal guide to Club Venue Hire that encompasses all on campus spaces including Kambri, Marie Reay, classrooms, and BKSS.
Supporting new clubs with a startup package on budgeting, advertising, useful contacts, and general info.
Club exposure
Mini Market Days and a weekly "featured Club" campaign to reduce reliance of clubs on Market Day as the only exposure opportunity.
Clubs 101 info nights at halls and for the wider community so that students can get to know the clubs system. Run immediately after I am elected.
Campaign to make club executive positions more attractive by offering exclusive networking and career development. Working with ANU Careers/ANU+.
O Week and Bush Week
Collaborating with Clubs
Pushing Universal Lunch Hour to be a bigger deal and valuable recruitment opportunity, so clubs are encouraged to tailor it to their own needs.
A clear application and approval processes for ANUSA x Club events so traditional events like Epic Games Night can run smoothly and without drama.
Improving coordination across campus
Collaborating with Rescoms and clubs to establish an an O Week calendar before holidays set in. Reduces event clashes and means less event burnout.
Having more Volunteer Coordinators onboard earlier, and training them properly so that O Week volunteers are reliable and efficient.
Rethinking our big events
Early Market Day consultation with clubs and ACT Health so that the event doesn't get cancelled, and Clubs aren't scrambling for information.
Consulting with students about Friday Night Party, to ensure the survival of a proven and legendary event, while keeping it epic and fun.
Accessibility and Engagement
Reaching out to remote students
Supporting virtual events by featuring them on ANUSA channels. Creating resources for online events and exploring other social media platforms.
Forming a subcommittee to run Virtual Market Days in consultation with clubs. Tailored to reflect time zones and clubs most relevant to remote students.
Ensuring equity
Establishing an Equity Grant in consultation with clubs, aiming to allow to funding for equity tickets on a demand driven basis.
Continuing to work with Departments for a comprehensive consultative process to address issues of discrimination within clubs.
Thinking beyond our campus
Coordinating with ISD to help clubs arrange in person events overseas, so remote students can find a community wherever they are.
Promoting ANU+ Volunteering programs so ANU students are more engaged in the wider Canberra Community.