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Feb 23, 2022

Collective Meeting 1

Taken By: Paria Najafzadeh

Meeting Details

  • Opened: 5:10 PM

  • Closed: 5:31 PM

  • Attendance: Recorded on paper

Acknowledgement of Country

The ANU BIPOC Department acknowledges the traditional owners of the land, the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, and pays respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. Emphasis is placed on sovereignty never being ceded.

Key Motions Passed

  1. Department Officer Stipend Allocation

    • Motion to agree to the Officer stipend allocation as detailed in appendix 1.

    • Mover: Tareq, Seconder: Katchmir

    • Passed unanimously.

  2. Collective Meeting Dates

    • Motion to agree to the Collective Meeting Calendar as detailed in appendix 2.

    • Mover: Chanel, Seconder: Shad

    • Passed unanimously.

Major Discussion Points

  1. Safe Space Petition

    • Link to petition: Safe Space Petition

    • Discussion on desired features for the BIPOC safe space, including names, furnishings, and functionality.

  2. Racism Report

    • Link to 2021 report: 2021 Racism Report

    • Submissions link for the new report: Racism Report Submissions

    • Highlighted lack of response from ANU to the 2021 report and the importance of affirming BIPOC students' experiences.

  3. O-Week Recap

    • Noted overwhelming nature of events and challenges with communication and coordination.

  4. BASC (Black African Students Collective)

    • Encouragement to contact Dorcas for involvement.

  5. BIPOC in STEM Coffee Catch-Up

    • Invitation to meet other BIPOC in STEM at Little Pickle.

  6. First Year Representative

    • Introduction of a role to help engage first-year students with the department.

    • Interested individuals should contact Chanel via email (sa.bipoc@anu.edu.au).

  7. Deputy Committees

    • Advocacy: Focus on Safe Space Zine and exhibition.

    • Social: Planning for events like the ball, Y2K party, and Bush Week.

Appendices

  • Appendix 1: Detailed stipend allocations for Officer Stipends in 2022.

  • Appendix 2: Collective Meetings scheduled for Wednesdays from 5-6 PM during teaching periods.

Collective Meeting 1 - Week 1 - Semester 1 - 2022
Collective Meeting 1 - Week 1 - Semester 1 - 2022
Collective Meeting 1 - Week 1 - Semester 1 - 2022

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