University of Ulster Students’ Union

1. University of Ulster Students’ Union Class Representation

2. What are they? • Class Reps are official representatives of students who study on the same course • Class Reps are the “Go To” person who represent their course throughout the year • Class Reps are students who take on that extra role to improve the student experience

3. What does a Class Rep do? • Class Reps are the official representatives of students who study their same course • Class Reps enable communication between the University and the student body by gathering your opinions • These Reps will attend SSCC (Staff Student Consultative Committees) and feedback to their class

4. Why should you become a Class Representative?? • Satisfaction of resolving issues and improving your course • Becoming involved with Representation through the Students’ Union • Developing your personal skills further such as communicative, problem solving and organisational skills • Developing your CV and enhancing your employability • Accredited Module and recognised Class Representative Certificate Awarded

5. What support will you receive? • Students’ Union will provide Class Representative Training throughout the Academic Year • Each campus can liaise with, and have as a support contact, their Student Union Vice President Student and Academic Affairs officer • Course Directors and School Staff

6. What happens next? If • Nominate yourself! • Tell your class why you would be a perfect candidate for this role • Have a Class Representative Election for who your class would like to chose to be their Class Reps • Return your form to the Students’ Union to get yourself signed up for training • Students’ Union will be in touch 

7. Find out more.... www.uusu.org (click on ‘Representing You’)