The University of New England Students' Association (UNESA) was the representative body for students at the University of New England, Australia. It has existed in myriad forms over many decades. The vision statement of its most recent incorporation expressed a vision to: “Represent without fear or favour the students of the University of New England. To encourage participation in a fair and just tertiary experience through shared higher thinking.”[1]
The latest iteration of student governance is the UNELife Student Advisory Committee.[2] UNE remains the only Australian University that does not allow a true student government.
Under UNESA, TUNE! FM was initially established in April 1970. Then known as Radio UNE, it was the first student radio station in Australia. Further established under UNESA was the student newspaper, Nucleus (established April 1947). It also entirely funded a Dentist paid for by the 'dental levy' - the first dental service at a university in Australia. Also funded were a second hand bookshop and many affiliated clubs and societies. These services (except dentistry) still exist at the university, whether under UNESA or other bodies. Following UNESA's dissolution in 2006, these services were largely delivered by ServicesUNE Ltd.
In 2015, management of Clubs and Societies, Tune!FM, Uni4me (Independent Student Advocates), and the 2nd Hand Bookstore were transferred from UNESA to UNE Life by order of the University of New England's CFO Prof. Peter Creamer. UNESA was until 2018 involved with the following operations:[3]
The Legacy Scholarship Fund
Nucleus - student news paper
Professional Experience Name Badges
Advocacy to federal student bodies
Advocacy to federal and state parliaments
Divisions and Reformationsedit
Prior to 1990, the association was known as the UNE Students' Representative Council and, for a time, as the Armidale Students' Association. Following the introduction of voluntary student unionism, UNESA was dissolved at a special general meeting of the members in late March 2006. The functions and services previously provided by UNESA were taken over by Services UNE Ltd [1] and split into two different organisations (for undergraduates and post-graduates respectively): Undergrads@UNE and Postgrads@UNE. Undergrads@UNE was replaced in 2009 by 'UNEG Ltd' (UNE Guild). Postgrads@UNE remained separate under the same name until 2013, when both groups reunited with the re-establishment of the University of New England Students Association.[4] In 2018, UNESA was disbanded again following an adverse ruling by Fair Trading NSW.[5]
In July 2018, Fair Trading NSW decided to shut down UNESA due to governance issues.[6]
UNE Liberal Clubedit
In February 2005, University of New England Liberal Club (UNELC) (Liberal Party of Australia) members won control of the Students' Association. UNELC members also controlled the student union and the University Council undergraduate position.
In September 2005 UNESA made world news following the appointment of a Heterosexual Officer. This position and the position of Men's Officer were created at the same time as the position of Homosexual Officer was disbanded along with the campus "queer space".[8]
In March 2006, under the control of UNELC, UNESA was dissolved.
UNE News and Events Agreement assures student services at UNE, February 2006
The Deadly Newt - underground campus site
April 13, 2024
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The University of New England Students Association UNESA was the representative body for students at the University of New England Australia It has existed in myriad forms over many decades The vision statement of its most recent incorporation expressed a vision to Represent without fear or favour the students of the University of New England To encourage participation in a fair and just tertiary experience through shared higher thinking 1 University of New England Students AssociationInstitutionUniversity of New England Australia LocationUNESA University of New England Australia Armidale NSW 2351Established1940Membersc 22 000 constituentsThe latest iteration of student governance is the UNELife Student Advisory Committee 2 UNE remains the only Australian University that does not allow a true student government Contents 1 Historical Operations 2 Divisions and Reformations 3 UNE Liberal Club 4 Past Presidents of UNESA 5 References 6 External linksHistorical Operations editUnder UNESA TUNE FM was initially established in April 1970 Then known as Radio UNE it was the first student radio station in Australia Further established under UNESA was the student newspaper Nucleus established April 1947 It also entirely funded a Dentist paid for by the dental levy the first dental service at a university in Australia Also funded were a second hand bookshop and many affiliated clubs and societies These services except dentistry still exist at the university whether under UNESA or other bodies Following UNESA s dissolution in 2006 these services were largely delivered by ServicesUNE Ltd In 2015 management of Clubs and Societies Tune FM Uni4me Independent Student Advocates and the 2nd Hand Bookstore were transferred from UNESA to UNE Life by order of the University of New England s CFO Prof Peter Creamer UNESA was until 2018 involved with the following operations 3 The Legacy Scholarship Fund Nucleus student news paper Professional Experience Name Badges Advocacy to federal student bodies Advocacy to federal and state parliamentsDivisions and Reformations editPrior to 1990 the association was known as the UNE Students Representative Council and for a time as the Armidale Students Association Following the introduction of voluntary student unionism UNESA was dissolved at a special general meeting of the members in late March 2006 The functions and services previously provided by UNESA were taken over by Services UNE Ltd 1 and split into two different organisations for undergraduates and post graduates respectively Undergrads UNE and Postgrads UNE Undergrads UNE was replaced in 2009 by UNEG Ltd UNE Guild Postgrads UNE remained separate under the same name until 2013 when both groups reunited with the re establishment of the University of New England Students Association 4 In 2018 UNESA was disbanded again following an adverse ruling by Fair Trading NSW 5 In July 2018 Fair Trading NSW decided to shut down UNESA due to governance issues 6 UNE Liberal Club editIn February 2005 University of New England Liberal Club UNELC Liberal Party of Australia members won control of the Students Association UNELC members also controlled the student union and the University Council undergraduate position UNESA split from the National Union of Students in a disaffiliation referendum UNESA was among the few student organisations in Australia to support voluntary student unionism 7 In September 2005 UNESA made world news following the appointment of a Heterosexual Officer This position and the position of Men s Officer were created at the same time as the position of Homosexual Officer was disbanded along with the campus queer space 8 In March 2006 under the control of UNELC UNESA was dissolved Past Presidents of UNESA edit1940 1942 Dr J Belshaw 1942 1944 N O Grady 1944 1945 T Swanson 1945 1946 F Chong 1946 1951 E Tapp 1951 1952 N Fletcher C Wickham 1952 1953 W Furniss 1953 1954 E Watson 1954 1955 G Harvey E Boeham 1955 1956 D Lamberton 1956 1957 M Kelley 1958 1974 Records unclear 1975 Laurie Hagan 1976 Celia Smith 1978 Karen Harris 1979 Gavin Roberts 1980 Stephanie Williams Lawson 1981 Kirsty Arnold David Cook 1982 1983 Eva Cawthorne 1984 Christopher Morley 1985 Andrew Quirk 1986 1987 Angela Jackson 1987 Jack Tynan 1987 1988 Peter Legg interim 1988 Paschal Leahy 1989 Paul Mc Dermott 1990 Steven Blaney 1991 Steven Blaney 1992 Steven Blaney 1993 Lawrence James Louis Armand 1994 1995 Adam Mara 1996 1997 Tanya Gadiel nee Barber 1998 Siobhan Barry 1999 James Stevens 2000 2001 Tom Fisher 2001 2002 Kahn Quinlan 2003 Kryssy Loker 2004 Phil Schubert 2005 Samantha Aber 2006 Tim Fisher 2006 Amos Young 2006 2007 Les Wells Interim 2007 Andrew Zhen 2007 2008 Benjamin Graham 2009 2010 Emily Hill 2010 2012 Sonia Lee Donohue 2013 2015 David Mailler 2015 2016 Judd Newton 2016 2017 Dale Finch 2017 2018 Koady WilliamsReferences edit UNESA vision statement https www unelife com au about board UNESA list of services The New and Improved UNESA Student Representation at UNE Nuecleus Armidale s University of New England Student Association will be disbanded by NSW Fair Trading Northern Daily Leader Link Madeline 23 July 2018 Governance issues disband university student association The Armidale Express Retrieved 10 June 2020 UNE student group backs Govt change The Northern Daily Leader The Northern Daily Leader Visions of the City Utopianism Power and Politics in Twentieth Century Urbanism External links edit 2 UNESA Official Website UNE News and Events Agreement assures student services at UNE February 2006 The Deadly Newt underground campus site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title University of New England Students 27 Association amp oldid 1193718776, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
