Student Senate

The Student Senate is the overarching student representative body. Its role is to identify and advance the interests of all Charles Sturt students.

The Student Senate consists of two members from each Student Representative Committee (SRC). It represents student interests to Charles Sturt's Vice-Chancellor, Academic Senate and Senior Executive.

The Student Senate also supports the operation and funding of the SRCs.

Current representatives

President

Zachariah Cleary - Dubbo

Vice President/SSAF Steering Committee

Ellen Bolger-Rowe - Orange

Treasurer

Kristi Harris - Online

Secretary

Rayni Shrestha - Bathurst

  • Jade Goudie - Albury Wodonga
  • Zahra Bourne - Albury Wodonga
  • Devanshika (Dia) Sharma - Bathurst
  • Himanya Sajnani - Orange
  • Madelyn Black - Port Macquarie
  • Brooke Parsons - Wagga
  • Charlie Graham - Wagga
  • Adithya Karunarathne (Ardi) - Dubbo
  • Erima Collins-Roe - Online
  • Ned Dally - Port Macquarie

What the Student Senate does

The Student Senate's key functions are to:

  • communicate issues of concern to students – both academic and non-academic – to senior leadership
  • ensure all students are treated fairly, regardless of category, mode of study or study location
  • consult with senior leadership on rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines related to student activities and the administration of funds
  • support the operations of Student Representative Committees (SRCs).

Policy - Student Senate

Meetings 2026

Meeting dateTimeAgenda Close
Monday 23 March5:00pmFriday 6 March (11:59pm)
Monday 18 May5:00pmFriday 1 May (11:59pm)
Monday 3 August5:00pmFriday 17 July (11:59pm)
Monday 28 September (AGM)5:00pmFriday 11 September (11:59pm)
Monday 23 November (planning meeting)5:00pmFriday 13 November (11:59pm)

All meetings are run via Videoconference - Zoom

Agenda items need to be sent via email by close of business on the agenda close date.

Past meeting records

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Student Representative Committees

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