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OCASA Music Representative

26 Apr ’12
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OCASA Music Representative

Chris Lawry has represented Music Students on the OCASA Committee since the Student Association was set up last Autumn.  Having now completed his studies with OCA, he is stepping down from the role.  I’m sure that everyone would want to join me, and the committee, in saying a big ‘Thanks’ to Chris for getting...

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OCA fees – OCASA response

1 Mar ’12
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This is a statement from the OCA Student Association Committee, in response to the OCA’s announcement on fee levels from September 2012. It is regrettable that the new Government policy on Higher Education Funding has put OCA, an open access educational charity committed to extending arts learning opportunities to all, into a position where...

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Student Association Update

30 Nov ’11
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The second meeting of the executive of the new OCA Student Association took place last week and it’s time for an update on progress. The minutes of last week’s meeting are available on the student site, here: http://oca-student.com/resources/News/ocasa-minutes The Committee has been active in discussing issues raised by students between our first two meetings...

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Your OCASA Representatives

10 Oct ’11
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Your OCASA Representatives

No – this is a Guggenband performing in Holmfirth – just to get your attention!  Now read on for something really important. The first meeting of the OCA Student Association committee takes place on Thursday 20th October.  We have a long agenda with, inevitably at this early stage, some procedural issues to settle, but...

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OCASA – Full House

21 Sep ’11
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I am delighted to announce that we now have a nominee for the position of Student Representative, Visual Communications, on the OCA Student Association Committee, and it is a recent ‘star’ of WeAreOCA’s  ‘Blog of the Week’, Pam Wright.  As the sole nominee, Pam is automatically appointed into the role and she has prepared...

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OCASA – Result of Photography Election

9 Sep ’11
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We are pleased to announce the result of the election for Subject Representative, Photography, on the OCASA Committee. The votes were as follows: Stuart McQuade 53 votes Sarah Gallear 39 votes Stuart is therefore elected as the Committee Representative for Photography.  Thanks to both Stuart and Sarah for putting themselves forward for the position. ...

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Two more Subject Representatives for OCASA

17 Aug ’11
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Following the announcement last week of the appointment of Subject Representatives for Fine Art and Music on the OCASA Executive Committee, I am pleased to announce that nominees have come forward for two other subject areas: Sarah Dodds – Textiles (Personal statement/bio here) Brenda Knee – Creative Writing (Personal statement/bio here) As the only...

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Come and join me …

28 Jul ’11
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Come and join me …

I just want to remind everyone that nominations for the OCASA Committee elections close at 9am on Wednesday 3rd August. It’s lonely out here as the only elected representative! Details of how to get involved are here. I believe that we have some nominees but we need more. I am sure that you wouldn’t...

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OCASA – a constitutional update

11 Jul ’11
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OCASA – a constitutional update

Not everyone will be aware that the formation of the OCA Student Association has to take place within a specific legal framework. Even though the association will be a part of OCA rather than a separate body, it falls within the definition of a “students union” under the Education Act 1994 . Amongst the...

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