Student Association
The student association is run by students for the benefit of students with the aim to ensure all students' lives are as trouble-free and enjoyable as possible. It does this in a variety of ways.
The Association offers advice to students, without competing with the information and advice centre. You will not find a professional adviser at the Student Association. What you will find is another student, squeezing in work for the Association between classes, but who nevertheless will be willing to listen and help in any way possible.
The Association organises various social events throughout the year and sets up societies within the College to meet student demand. If you have a particular interest you think other students may share, the Student Association will be happy to help.
On a wider scale, the Student Association also represents you at National Union of Students (NUS) conferences and councils throughout the year. The Association is run by a Student Representative Council. Elections for positions on this run early in the first term. Every student has the right to vote in the elections – make sure you use your vote! Better still, why don’t you do what I did and stand?
Class Representatives
Class representatives are elected by class members to speak on their behalf about College-wide issues. Reps attend a short lunchtime meeting, approximately once a month, to raise issues and provide feedback to the Student Representative Council (SRC). This is an important role that can help make you and your fellow students’ time at the College a more positive experience. Your guidance tutor will be asking for nominations for class reps very soon so why not think about volunteering or nominate a member of your class.
What does the SRC do?
- We are here for you, to help with any problems you may have no matter how great or small.
- You are not judged in any way as we operate a non-judgemental attitude towards the students.
- We try to make student life more pleasant and free from bullying.
The following positions make up the SRC
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Sports & Entertainment Officer
- International Officer
- Race Equality Officer
- Women’s Officer
- Charities & Societies Officer
- Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual &Transgender (LGBT) Officer
- Equal Opportunities Officer
Become a class rep
As a student rep you would play a vital role in communicating the views of your classmates to your course leader. As a student rep you will be a point of contact for students who have a problem or a suggestion to make. You will ensure that all students can get their say on issues affecting their studies or day to day college experience. Just as importantly, you will have to let your fellow students know about any planned events or changes in the college to enable them to get involved and have a say.
As well as having the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the college and to your department, being a student rep gives you the opportunity to get involved, have your say and make a difference. It helps to develop skills for future employment and course progression, it gives you the chance to build up your communication skills and gain confidence speaking in public. And it is a useful addition to your CV: it shows that your achievements aren't just academic - something employers are definitely looking for.
In return you will receive full training, support from staff and students, enriching work and life experience that can be added to your CV and if this year is anything like last year, memories to last a lifetime.