Otago Polytechnic Students' Association
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Otago Polytechnic Students' Association is an independent organisation founded in the 1960s that all Otago Polytechnic students become members of when they enrol. OPSA is all about providing for its members - OPSA is run by students for students. OPSA is governed by an yearly elected body of students.
OPSA's aims include:
- Promote and supply services, facilities, support and amenities for students;
- Working towards removing barriers to education,
- Represent the views of students at all levels; promote the advancement of education.
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[edit] Facilities and services
OPSA provides access to many facilities and services like the student ID card, Clubs & Societies centre, a second-hand book shop, Sports Centre, gYRo a free student newspaper, free pool tables, free campus telephones, the Student Discount Directory, social events, Job Search, etc.
[edit] Student support
It also provides support services like advocacy, campaigns, representation, financial assistance and advice.
[edit] Education campaign
Tertiary education was free in New Zealand until 1989, when user-pays was introduced - New Zealand is now one of the most expensive places to study. OPSA strongly believes in everyone's right to tertiary education, and that user-pays education creates a significant barrier to this right. OPSA is committed to fighting user-pays education.
[edit] External links
- OPSA's official site has comprehensive info about OPSA including a social events calendar, student services, news, and media releases, etc.
- OP gYRo student magazine
- Otago Polytechnic site
- UNIPOL Sports Centre
- Clubs & Societies centre
- Student Job Search
- NZUSA is the national student body OPSA is a member of.
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