Federal Union of Varsity

Varsity College, or the Federal Union of Varsity is the official governing body of the Varsity College area, it is classified as an independent school by the Australian government and Gold Coast Council and has been rated one of the highest ranking schools on an academic level in Australia. Until late 2022, the school has been relatively stable in it's domestic affairs. After The Orange Rebellion and Great Varsity Civil War, the college realised it was on the brink of collapse and immediately instated an irregular militia.

## History

Varsity initially opened to the public in 2001 as the name 'Varsity College' which was (and still is to a greater extent) an independent school funded in part by the Queensland government for both students in their primary (Prep-Grade 6) and secondary (Grade 7-12) schooling career. Varsity also has an impressive academic record with students reporting ATARs of 90 or above as the overall average for graduating students. For this reason alone, it is known as one of the best schools in Queensland academically.

### Enrollment

Currently the School ascertains 1200 students when combining primary and secondary campuses, this number is worrying when comparing the much larger, privately funded 'The Southport School' (TSS) which holds about 900 students in its combined campus with limited enrollment. Varsity however, has a continued policy of unrestricted enrollment since Steven McLuckie's term as Executive Principal. The policy of 'Unrestricted Enrollment Policy' was first introduced by Tracey Cashman, Varsity's 2nd Executive Principal. It is mainly a short term allowance for revenue, however it overburdens the administration and its expenses further leading the students out of College control.

### Enrollment Crisis of 2004 & 2016

Despite Cashman's resignation, Unrestricted Enrollment continued, this led to the school reaching and surpassing its enrollment limit by 2004. However, certain restrictions were placed under Mike Kelly and his reconstruction committee, and with the construction of the Senior and Junior Learning Centre under Jeff Davis, as well as certain administrative reforms and budget increases, led to enrollment being placed under control and the enrollment limit increased ten fold. However, after Jeff Davis' sudden resignation, Steven McLuckie assumed his position and announced a return of what he called the 'Mass Enrollment Initiative,' which was slightly looser in regulation than Kelly and Davis' 'New Enrollment Policy' but still was extreme in its level of enrollment by the year. This, among later budget cuts amid fears of Davis' resignation, allowed enrollment to surpass its limit for the second time in the College's history by 2016 and the school would never go under the limit again. This is further certified by incumbent Executive Principal Sharon Schultz and her revival of the Cashman era 'Unrestricted Enrollment Policy.' The implications for the enrollment crisis are extremely devastating for the College's administration, and the enrollment policy is seen as a cause in Varsity's later politicisation.

## Heads of Government

Varsity College underwent a number of administrative changes throughout its 20 year enrollment, this includes the changing of its principals and higher administrative cabinet for the majority of the 2000's. The list of principals are as follows:

(For a more elaborate explanation on what a 'Principal' actually is, see Principal of the Federal Union of Varsity)

**Julie Grantham (2001–2002)**

Grantham was the inaugural holder of Executive Principal and founder of Varsity College. She instated many foundations for the college which included the addition of both a Primary and Secondary Campus as well as details for the construction of both the Junior Learning Centre (JLC) and the Senior Learning Centre (SLC). Grantham left after 1 year of her tenure for undisclosed reasons.

**Tracey Cashman (2002–2004)**

Cashman was the second holder to the Executive Principal of Varsity College. She began initiating massive plans for unregulated enrollment that would later take its toll on the college during Mike Kelly's tenure. Cashman remains as one of the least popular Principals among the administration due to her poor management of the Primary Campus and overexertion on student enrollment.

**Mike Kelly (2004–2005)**

Kelly mainly spent most of his tenure regulating the enrollment and mismanagement between teacher payrolls that Tracey Cashman had instated during her term as Principal. Kelly was also responsible for the beginning of the construction for both the SLC and JLC.

**Jeff Davis (2005–2015)**

Davis was the longest serving Principal in Varsity College history, lasting a total of 10 years. Under Davis' tenure, the SLC and JLC were officially open to students further increasing the enrollment limit and maintaining stability within Varsity for the entirety of his tenure. He is widely regarded as the most popular Principal in the College's history. After his 10th year, Davis assumed position of another Executive Principal position at Hillcrest Christian College and abruptly left Varsity without any successor.

**Steven McLuckie (2015–2018)**

After the brief chaos of Davis' resignation, Deputy Principal Steven McLuckie assumed position of Executive Principal and began following Tracey Cashman's level of enrollment with minor regulation. McLuckie was also responsible for the opening of several community camps and events that led to an increase in his reputation amongst the school's administration and students. However, after a relatively stable 3 years in office, McLuckie managed a lucrative job offer in the United Arab Emirates and abruptly left without any successor.

**Sharon Schultz (2018–Present)**

McLuckie's re-legislation of Cashman's principle of enrollment led to Varsity going over the enrollment limit tenfold. Soon after, the relatively unknown college officer Sharon Schultz assumed position throughout the chaos of succession. Schultz neglected many of Varsity's exacerbating political and social issues and further insisted on punishment by the teachers if any student were to do any wrong. Schultz followed the McLuckie doctrine and opened the largest set of community camps in the College's history which further increased her reputation among the school board of administrators. However, Schultz is mainly seen as a puppet Principal as the majority of the decisions are made by the School board independently without any approval from Schultz herself. Furthermore, Schultz is widely regarded as the worst Principal in Varsity College history due to the instatement of several controversial reforms in the Orange Quad.

## Layout

Currently, Varsity has control of the majority of the Greater and Eastern Varsity Area through its vast network of puppet states and tributaries. the **majority** of these states are loyal:

### Greater Varsity Area

#### 3 Main Protectorates

* Orange Protectorate
	+ Military Authority of the Eastern Orange Area (temporary occupation by the United Varsity Militia)
* Green Protectorate
* Purple Protectorate

#### Outer Greater Varsity

* Senior General Protectorate (Unofficially)
* Divisional Authority Region
* Senior Learning Centre School Council

### Eastern Varsity Area

* Sport Hall Executive Region
* Hangar Protectorate
* Oval Protectorate (Before The Oval Collapse)
	+ Oval Transitional Authority (after The Oval Collapse)