You can have a say in USU activities, programmes and events by being involved with one of our Student Experience Committees.
Committees act as links between the Board and USU Members to identify, condense and analyse information before presenting recommendations to the Board, and provide valuable input that helps the Board reach its decisions.
2010 Committees
CLUBS & SOCIETIES COMMITTEE
The Clubs & Societies Committee reviews applications from Clubs and Societies registered with the USU for financial assistance for their various activities, and makes recommendations to the Board regarding the funding and registration of Clubs. The Committee also makes recommendations to the Board regarding the involvement of Clubs and Societies in Orientation Week, Re-Orientation Day and Clubs & Societies conferences, and reviews the Clubs and Societies Regulations.
DEBATES COMMITTEE
The Debates Committee organises the USU’s Debates programme, including the coordination of internal debating competitions, social functions for debaters and the publication of the Debates Handbook. The Committee also supervises the USU’s involvement in the Australasian and World University championships, as well as other Intervarsity tournaments, including the selection of debaters and adjudicators. The Committee aims to trains and involve USU Members in debating, public speaking seminars and adjudicating events.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND CHARITY COMMITTEE
The Community Service and Charity Committee is responsible for monitoring and supporting the USU’s volunteering and community service portfolio. The committee provides a forum for new initiatives aimed at reaching out to the local community to be developed. It also reviews the USU policy concerning community service, volunteering and charity, and makes recommendations to the Board regarding charity and volunteer programs on campus.
2010 applications open: 24 August 2009
2010 applications close: 30 September 2009
Download Application Form
How to Apply
All applicants are interviewed by a selection panel of Board Members and USU staff. The Selection Panel makes its recommendations to Board for the new committee members. The process will generally take 4 – 6 weeks.
Committee Member Applications forms, a personal statement and a copy of the 2009 Access Membership card should be emailed to 
on or before 30 September 2009 or sent to:
Human Resources
Level 5, Holme Building
Science Road
University Of Sydney, NSW, 2006