SCAP Grants Governance Manual - QUT

Student Clubs and Projects GrantsGovernance ManualIntroductionThe Queensland University of Technology (QUT) seeks to continue building a vibrant campus communitywhere there are high levels of student involvement and where students are encouraged to lead andpositively shape the campus community, culture and activities on offer.On 11 October 2011, the Australian Parliament passed legislation allowing universities to charge a feefor student services and amenities for non-academic nature. The Minister for Tertiary Educationreleased guidelines setting out special requirements for Universities.At the Queensland University of Technology, Clubs and Societies are an important part of the Universityenvironment; they enhance social life on campus and benefit students in many ways. Students can gainvaluable organizational and promotional experience on a committee, as well as fostering the social,personal and extra-curricular development of their members. Many student clubs and other groupactivities provide great avenues for students to develop and apply their professional skills and creativity.They also facilitate interaction that promotes discipline-based, inter-disciplinary and inter-cohort socialnetworking.In addition, the University also encourages students who have great ideas to put them in practice byestablishing Specific Purpose Project Teams (SPPT).The Student Clubs and Projects (SCAP) Grants Governance Manual provides guidelines and proceduresfor applying and expending QUT Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) funds in the form of Grants .It makes reference to State and Federal laws and QUT policies and procedures where relevant.This manual will be reviewed as required, including a major review prior to round one in 2013 1 .The SCAP Grants Governance Manual provides guidance to the following entities at QUT seeking SSAFGrants:1 This Manual will be reviewed from time to time to ensure the best outcomes for QUT and students regardinggrant funding. Applicants are required to ensure they are following the latest version that is published athttp://www.student.qut.edu.au/studying/student-life/get-involved/clubs-and-societies when making theirapplication._____________________________________________________________________________________14 Sept 2012 Student Clubs and Projects Grants Governance Manual Page 3 of 15