We warmly invite all members to the VU ISA annual general meeting 2021

Nominees list (To be published after nomination closing on the 22/10/2021 9.00 amAEST).

Nomination registration form

If you wish to exercise your voting rights for the 2022 nominees you should be present at the AGM 2021, if more than one nominee is presented for a given position, the position will be up for voting so your attendance is vital.

Please complete a Voting registration form prior to the AGM to receive attendance details and voting information.

Positions up for nominations and voting,

PRESIDENT - The official spokesperson for the VU ISA,

• Have the discretion to call Victoria University International Student Association Annual General Meeting (VU ISA AGM), Special General Meetings (VU ISA SGM), and VU ISA committee meetings as he/she deems appropriate;

• Chair the meetings of the VU ISA and have a casting vote in addition to a deliberative vote;

• Liaise with other not-for-profit, peak international student representative bodies.

• Responsible for the overall supervision of the operations of the VU ISA and have the discretion to delegate this supervisory function to any VU ISA member as required or needed;

• Have absolute authority to delegate the duties of executives and associated committee members;

• Work closely with executive committee members.   

• Approve budgetary expenditure and payment.

• Responsible for informing the appropriate staff of the Association’s operations;

• Have final make-decision power.

  GENERAL SECRETARY

• Responsible for the Meeting Agenda, Minutes and correspondence of the VU ISA;

• Responsible for organizing all kinds of meeting times, dates, and venues;

• Responsible for assisting the President in his general duties as needed;

• Responsible for clearing the Association’s mail, email, and messages;

• Responsible for the preparation and final version of the Annual General Report.

   

  VICE-PRESIDENT 

• Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the President in his/her absence;

• Liaise closely with all branches of VU ISA.

  TREASURER

• Responsible for maintaining an accurate account of all financial matters and regularly reporting to the committee on the state of the budget;

• Responsible for maintaining the VU ISA revenues, petty cash and records, and receipts associated with it;

• Prepare an Annual Financial Report as part of the Annual General Report;

• Approve payment for expenditure committed in accordance with the VU ISA budget.

• Prepare a budget for all costs involved in marketing activities.

  EDUCATION & WELFARE OFFICER 

• Responsible for running education-related programs;

• Responsible for promoting transparency and fairness in academic evaluation and justice in special consideration and appeal cases;

• Responsible for conducting surveys and other means to evaluate and improve the quality of social and academic life;

• Liaise with Administration Branch conducting feedback from all events through written surveys and other means;

• Liaise with Activity and Event Branch conducting feedback from events if required through written surveys and other means.

  ACTIVITIES OFFICER

• Responsible for all social and cultural activities carried out by the association;

• Liaise with the Treasurer for payment of the activities;

• Drafting an activity calendar every semester of the various activities to be carried out by the Association;

• Liaise with Welfare and Education Branch conducting feedback from all events through written surveys and other means;

• Responsible for reporting to the executive committee on the progress and results of activities carried out by the association.

  DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING

•  Responsible for all VU ISA social media platforms i.e.: Facebook, Instagram, etc.

• Responsible for posters, billboards;

• Liaise with the administration branch for making and collecting and maintaining all video and photo activities materials;

• Responsible for running promotional campaigns by setting up marquees as required.

  DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC RELATIONS

• The main point of contact for all affiliate relationships with VU International Club and Society;

• Manage affiliate relations, communication and recruit other VU International Club and Society;

• Attend all relevant affiliate activities to develop relationships with affiliates;

• Monitor affiliate activity and performance and recommend ways to increase affiliate benefits.

• Responsible for all sponsorship for the association;

• Responsible for recruiting all general volunteers for certain events;

• Responsible for recruiting VU ISA new associated committee members by running VU ISA committee interviews;

• Prepare all equipment and all other required materials for carrying out activities;

• Liaise with other departments, clubs, associations, staff, and others as required.

• Responsible for VU ISA official web page content creation and Maintainance and member correspondence

Are you interested in representing the interests and well-being of international students studying at VU?

If you are, this is an amazing opportunity to come to have a chat with the present committee, more info about the nomination for the VU ISA board, learn more about your voting rights, and behind-the-scenes activities of the ISA.

When - October 18, 2021

Time - 6.00pm

Zoom - Meeting login link

Meeting ID - 832 2268 6218

Password - 996713

If you are interested in running for a committee position please nominate yourself or your friends >>

Domestic Violence and Sexual Harassment information session.

It is your right to feel safe in your study, work, social setting, and at home. If you are not you have the right to seek support if you experience any kind of abuse or harassment

Find out more about Domestic violence, Sexual harassment, and bystander awareness by attending the valuable information session VicWISE has organized in collaboration with us and VUPA.

Register>>

**We regret to inform you that due to the prevailing situation ISA team decided to cancel the trip to Philip Island. A full refund will be made to those who brought tickets along with a token of appreciation for bearing with us. Please feel free to contact us if you need any clarification or just need to have a friendly chat.

We are heading to Philip Island on the 29th of July with special guests Maorani Guy (President & founder VicWISE) and Nicole Melder (Senior counselor - Student life & Wellbeing) to explore maze 'n' things, the koala animal park, a Chocolate Factory and much more.

We can't wait to see you all join us !!!

Event details
Date - 29th July 2021
Time - 7.00 am (meet up at Footscray park campus)
Cost - $10 (members), $15 (non members)

Event registeration

You should be a current International student of VU, with a student visa to attend this event and be a member to be eligible for a member discount.

Membership Sign up for free

Are you an international or domestic student renting and/or living in Victoria? Do you want to know your rights and responsibilities?

Come to VUSU - Victoria University Student Union's, VU International Students Association (ISA)'s & Dictum Society's 'Housing Rights and Assitance Webinar', on the 16th of September.

Find out useful information including

- Is my accommodation covered by rental laws?

- How can I protect my bond?

- What are my rights and duties?

- What are my rental owner's rights and duties?

- How can I get repairs and issues fixed?

- What should I do if I want to leave my rental?

- Where should I go for help and information?

- How does my housing affect my mental health & wellbeing?

Tickets are FREE, but essential, and get them here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../housing-rights...

This event is brought to you by VU Researches (Associate Professor Dr. Tim Corney, College of Law lecturer and Research Assistant Brett Woods) VU Wellbeing Service, Senior Counsellor Nicole Melder, and WEstjustice. WEstjustice is a community legal centre based in the western suburbs of Melbourne. We help deliver the International Student Employment and Accommodation Legal Service (ISEALS), which is a free, confidential, and independent legal service provided by Study Melbourne and other community legal centres for all international students in Victoria.

Please note this event will focus on international students' housing issues but is still relevant to domestic students.

R U OK? Day, care package giveaway.

Winter Wonderland Block Party is happening on 31st August from 2-7pm

we hope to see you all there!

If you haven’t already, register here: https://vublockparty.eventbrite.com.au

Winter O-Fest is happening across all campuses from the 23rd - 31st August. So make sure to come along, meet us and grab some freebies, including your free Merch Pack.

Winter O-Fest is happening across all campuses from the 23rd - 31st August. So make sure to come along, meet us and grab some freebies, including your free Merch Pack.

It's your favorite team of executives inviting all our dear members to join us for a simple dinner & chit-chat tomorrow night, the 17th of June.

BYO dinner, snacks, and drinks network with us and wind down with a good movie or a song or two.

All participant students will receive a $20 gift voucher, you don't want to miss out.

When - 17th of June 2021
Time- 7.00pm (AEST)
Where - Zoom
Zoom Link - Dinner Party

It's time to meet in person and have some fun.

Your favorite executive team has been busy the last couple of weeks organizing an amazing ON-CAMPUS event on the 6th of May at the Flinders street campus for all international students.

Come on down meet us, mingle with other international students, grab your merch packs, food, and get involved with some fun games !!

Hope you are excited as we are !!!

Register

In celebration of the multicultural week, organized by VUSU 22 - 26 March 2021 VU ISA presents International students got talent competition.

The multicultural week is hosted to celebrate the cultural diversity of the community and to raise awareness in the VU community.
ISA invites all International students at VU to showcase their talent and culture to the entire VU student body.

Register to participate,

VU ISA and Dictum Society warmly welcomes you all to join us, in celebration of the achievements of women and raise awareness against bias on International women's day on 8th March 2021.
Join us, this evening as we present a panel discussion focussing on this year's theme #ChooseToChallenge

The panel discussion will be focusing on the effects of culturally diverse backgrounds in employability, leadership and raise awareness on how to succeed and support women and female international students in Australia.

Please feel free to email us any questions to - victuniisa@gmail.com

Zoom link - IWD2021#ChooseToChallenge