The committee, which is joint with the MBC, meets at least once a semester. It is comprised of the MBC and honours course coordinators, the International Students Advisor, the Academic Programs Coordinator, and student representatives. The student representatives are elected by the students, or in the absence of nominations selected by the course coordinators. Their role is to canvass the views of their fellow students on the teaching and learning environment of the course, and bring these views to the meeting. It is important that the issues raised be as specific and concrete as possible, rather than vague expressions of disquiet, to enable the department to make real change in response to problems.
Anonymity is ensured and protected.
Note, however, that if possible the issue should be raised with the lecturer first, or with the course coordinator, not only for reasons of courtesy but to ensure that the problem is dealt with promptly. The International Student Advisor and the International Student Coordinator can help, not only with administrative problems, but with the more personal difficulties that arise from living in a foriegn country. Such students should seek assistance before material is submitted to staff for assessment. In most years the department employs honours students as tutors and demonstrators. This work provides, in addition to income, valuable experience of academic life.