OUSA Futures – Comparison
Written by Ines Peters
Sunday, 07 February 2010 19:49



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Conference
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Takes place every year
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Face to face
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Delegates are elected / appointed
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Officers will be elected for a term of 1 year
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Incoming Officers and E C members take office directly after Conference (taking place around Eastern)
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Issues relating to the University and to the wider world of Higher Education are discussed at Conference
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Takes place biannually
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Face to face and online component
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Everyone can apply
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Officers will be elected for a term of 2 years
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Incoming Officers and E C members take office during August
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Issues relating to the University and to the wider world of Higher Education are discussed online
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(Central) Executive Committee
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Current name: Executive Committee
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Besides President and Deputy President there are 7 Vice Presidents.
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4 face to face meetings a year
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Branch officers elect the Executive Committee Member (ECM)
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New name: Central Executive Committee
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Besides President and Deputy President there are/there will be less than 7 Vice Presidents.
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limited to 2 face to face meetings a year
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Every member in the region / nation can elect the ECM, but needs to signal their wish beforehand
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Regions / Nations
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Branches / Groups & Networks
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Students can set up groups or networks, e.g. special interest groups.
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Assemblies provide funds for local groups / networks; EC provides funds for central groups / networks
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