Postgraduate and Research Students' Association
The Postgraduate and Research Students' Association (PARSA) is the official postgraduate students' and research students association at the Australian National University (ANU). The Australian National University Students' Association acts in an equal capacity to PARSA at the Australian National University as a representative body for undergraduate students. Objective. The objective of PARSA is to support and promote the welfare and interests of enrolled ANU postgraduate and research students both within and outside the ANU. To do this PARSA has a mission statement to: As a recipient of a Student Services and Amenities Fee the ANU  utilizes PARSA under its formal process of student consultation as required by the Student Services, Amenities, Representation and Advocacy Guidelines (Representation Guidelines). Membership. By the PARSA constition there are two standard forms of membership, though provisions exist for the creation of more; ordinary membership and honorary life membership. An ordinary member of the Association is a person who: An honorary life membership is conferred by resolution of a joint meeting of the Board and the Postgraduate Representative Committee for meritorious service to PARSA over an extended period. Organisation. The Postgraduate Representative Council (PRC) is PARSA's governing body. The basic  role of a PRC member is to act as a link between students in their areas and the PRC in relation to voicing concerns, distributing information, gathering feedback on current issues, etc. The PRC Executive consists of seven positions who govern the Association: the President, two Vice-Presidents, the Treasurer, an Equity Officer, Indigenous Officer, and Social Coordinator. The President for 2010 - 2011 is Areti Metuamate. The PRC has four staff members, an administrator, a student consultant, a social and publications officer and lawyer.