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Mature Students' Association
Level 4,
Union House,
University of Adelaide
© MSA 2003
About the MSA
Our History
In 1979, 50 mature students gathered together to form the Mature Aged
Students Society (MASS). The inaugural meeting was held on 19th March
at 7pm! The M.A.S.S. agreed that their objectives were to; provide a voice
and focal point for mature age students; to improve contacts with Adelaide
University; to work for better facilities; to provide mutual support and
information; to provide for social activities; and to foster friendship
and understanding between all students and their families. As reported
in OnDit in June 1979, MASS held a problem finding seminar. In general,
it was agreed that mature students experienced problems with isolation,
the library, exam nerves, fees, accommodation, orientation, family problems,
tutor access, and old age syndrome! The mature students of 1979 were committed
to supporting each other. At various times over the years the club has
seen its membership vary between 50 and 300 students.
The MSA Today
It seems unbelievable that the issues for mature students have not changed
over the years. Mature students still need the support of each other,
and the MSA members are still committed to offering that support. We currently
provide support for over 140 members. Our members range in age from 20
to 60 plus and between them cover all the academic disciplines. We offer
each other support with university work as well as a friendly place to
discuss personal or family issues. Its up to you how you spend your time
in the clubrooms, either relax while quietly reading the newspapers or
join in the lively debates over a cup of coffee or tea.
The Committee
Most of the committee members can be found lurking, debating, relaxing,
arguing, bantering and generally being involved around the Clubroom. If
you can help around the club, or have a special interest, or can see an
area that needs some attention and are willing to lend hand - let us know!
Your committee members are:
President - Danna Cooke
Vice President - Bethany Franks
Secretary - Rebecca Gerdsen
Treasurer - Diane Hodge
Clubs Association Delegate - Jesse Swingler
Student Services Information Officer - Bill Brown
General Committee - Peter Court, Moira Leonard, Jo Auld
First Year Representation: Trisha Priestly
Volunteer Helpers
Last Years President: Diane Hodge
Coffee and Tea : Kim Rock, Jo Atkinson
Newsletter & website : Rose Magdalene
Constitution
The Mature Students Association is run according to our constitution.
Click here to view it.