Meeting Details

• Date: 24/05/2023

• Opened: 5:05 PM

• Closed: 5:56 PM

• Attendance: Listed at the end of the document, no apologies noted

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 on sovereignty never being ceded.

Officer Report

1. Meeting with CASS Dean

   • General Overview:

     • Dean shared her projects from Kings and asked for BIPOC-aligned projects for ANU.

     • Job opportunity: Summer Break Job to write a report on BIPOC attainment in grades.

     • Visiting Fellowships: Creating space for diverse voices.

     • Global South Visiting Fellows for conducting research.

     • 'Diversity with Excellence': Ensuring high-quality candidates with a focus on diversity.

     • Code of Conduct and Diversity and Inclusion policies.

     • Decolonization of Curriculum initiated by CASS.

     • Cluster Hire: Focus on global challenges and related courses.

   • Associate Dean:

     • New role within CASS for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

     • Suggestions for potential candidates welcome.

   • Other Recommendations:

     • Bottom-up approaches and reflexivity discussions.

     • Wattle courses on Anti-Racism and Cultural Competency.

2. Fusion Fest

   • Vibes:

     • Good overall, but took time to build up.

   • Ticket Sales:

     • Sold 98 tickets, with a profit of $720.

     • 77% attendance; refunds held due to not selling out.

3. Safe Space

   • Funding secured for furniture and appliances from F&S.

   • Aiming for a cozy vibe.

   • Additional $2,000-$3,000 funding from ANU.

   • Suggestions for shopping list welcome.

Secretary Report

• [Details not provided]

Treasurer Report

1. Fusion Fest:

   • Invoices and receipts needed.

   • ANUSA auditing on July 1st.

Social Officer Report

1. Fusion Fest Feedback:

   • Overall success, with suggestions for improvements.

   • Discussion on event timing and music styles.

2. Ball:

   • Planning to start over the break.

   • Proposed theme: Gold and metallic colors, with a South Asian context.

3. Bush Week:

   • Planning to begin soon over the break.

Advocacy Officer Report

1. Zine:

   • Advertising for positions.

2. Documentary:

   • Some filming completed; more scheduled for the weekend.

   • Reshoots may occur next semester.

3. Safe Space:

   • Book requests and suggestions for the library.

4. BIPOC Talks:

   • Week 12 session had 10-15 attendees.

   • More brainstorming for next semester.

Other Business

• General positive affirmation: "Tea and Slay!"