Departmental Reps Meeting-14 July 2004

PSANA Meeting with departmental representatives
14 July 2004

Disclaimer: Please note: the matters discussed herein are the personal views and opinions of the members present at the meeting. They are therefore not the views or policies of PSANA or the University of Pretoria and PSANA and the University of Pretoria therefore do not accept liability for any damages or implications arising from the correctness of the facts stated in these minutes, unless specifically stated.

1. Marelize introduces the PSANA committee members to the departmental representatives and explain their portfolios.
- President - Marelize van Wyk
- Vise president and Appoints committee - Ronald Heath
- Webmaster and Listserver – James Mehl
- Marketing – Freddie Els and Melissa Naidoo
- Welfare – Bernice Porter
- Secretary and Treasurer – René Sutherland
- Social – Craig Tambling and James Roxburgh
- Departmental liaison – Paula Medronho
2. Ronald explain the main goal of PSANA
- Spokesperson for postgraduate students of the faculty of Biological and Agricultural Sciences
- Provide opportunities for postgraduate students to meet and exchange information
3. PSANA request the departmental representatives
- Sent information of the post-graduate students who wants to join PSANA
- Attend all the departmental meetings
4. The Final year symposium
- Departmental representatives should please inform the 3rd year students about the Final year symposium.
- There will be a stand for every department. Departmental representatives should be at the various stands for questions. There should also be brochures available to give to the participants.
5. Social in PSANA
- PSANA has organized an action cricket game. It was a great success.
- NATHouse is frequently organizing a braai. Everyone should please attend
- The departmental representatives should inform the students about the action cricket and braai.
6. Problem from students
- David Kok from the Chemistry Department said that the students had a concern about the late payment of the bursaries. David went to see the Head of the Department, Prof JCA Boeyens. The problem is sorted out.
7. Problems in general
- Students can contact PSANA committee if they have a problem. The different portfolios are on the webpage. The student can stay anonymous if he/she wishes.