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Cardiff University Students’ Union

Cardiff University Students’ Union. THE ROLE OF THE STUDENTS’ UNION IN THE STUDENT ACADEMIC REP SYSTEM. By Samantha Reid (Academic and University Affairs Officer). Student Academic Rep Coordinator Briefing 14 th September 2011. Who am I?. Sam Reid: Academic and University Affairs Officer.

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Cardiff University Students’ Union

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  1. Cardiff University Students’ Union THE ROLE OF THE STUDENTS’ UNION IN THE STUDENT ACADEMIC REP SYSTEM By Samantha Reid (Academic and University Affairs Officer) Student Academic Rep Coordinator Briefing 14th September 2011

  2. Who am I? Sam Reid: Academic and University Affairs Officer Key responsibilities: • To represent all students on all of the Students’ Union’s work relating to the academic experience • To represent students on the highest academic committees in the University • To listen to the Students and campaign for their key issues and concerns.

  3. The Union is run by 8 full-time Elected Officers ... And 8 part-time officers! • Marcus Coates-Walker • President • Harry Newman • Societies and Democracy Co-ordinator • Nick Matthew • Finance and Commercial • Olly Smith • Head of Student Media • Sarah Halpin • Healthcare Integration • Ollie Devon • AU President • Chris Davies • Welfare and Communications

  4. WHAT IS A STUDENTS’ UNION? • We are an organisation that looks to promote the interests of our 29,000 students,we are currently ranked 5th in the UK, and here are some of the services that we offer: Jobshop Advice and Representation Student Development Unit Student Volunteering (1000+ Students) Cardiff Student Letting (1st and best in UK) 200 clubs and societies Safest and cheapest nightclub in town. Award winning student news paper, TV and radio station New non-alcoholic social work space – The Lounge Mobile Union reaching to students Welfare Support

  5. Express the students’ needs Support students Represent at the highest level What is the role of the Students’ Union in the Student Academic Representation system? Resolve issues Hold the University to account Train students

  6. How do we use the Student Academic Representatives?

  7. Update them regularly via email about what is happening within the University • Source of information • Campaigns • E.g. JSTOR and the Assessment Matters project • Events like the Enriching Student Life Awards • For focus groups about projects and ideas • E.g. The Student Charter (2011-12)

  8. ACADEMIC COUNCIL • Meets 3 times a year. • Discuss key issues in the University and the Student Body. • Share best practice. • Presentations by the University. • Feeds into meetings in both the lower levels and the senior levels of the University and our annual Student Written Submission.

  9. A student led project in partnershipwith the University

  10. Why is it important that we facilitate theStudent Voice?

  11. How can WE can help YOU?

  12. TRAINING (is COMPULSORY) ADVANCED TRAINING • For Senior Reps and Chairs later on in the term • We will: • Try to further develop their key skills • Try to give them the additional skills needed to be effective in their roles • i.e. We will give them training on how to chair meetings and how to network with the University. • 8th November 2011 6.30pm Great Hall, SUON • We will explain: • Their role • Their responsibilities • Who to talk to • Benefits of being a Rep • How to use and interpret data e.g. Such as the NSS and Red Brick data. N.B. We will put on as much extra training as required by the students throughout the year. We will consult with them about this topic on a regular basis.

  13. NSS BRIEFING AND PROMOTION • Educating Reps on the importance and impact of the NSS • Educating the Reps on how to interpret NSS data • All in the aim of widening knowledge about the NSS and it’s impact. • Potentially a promotion tool for the NSS ELECTION SUPPORT • Publicity • Talking to students as to why they should become a Rep.

  14. Cooperation ELECTIONS Dissemination of information How can YOU can help US? Communication Be enthusiastic Support the students

  15. THANK YOU Don’t Forget Student Academic Rep Training on the 8th November 2011 6.30pm in the Great Hall (SUON) AcademicOfficer@cardiff.ac.uk 02920781428

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