Student Voice 2017/18

What is Student Voice? Student Voice is about the college: listening to you understanding your concerns and issues working together to create positive change It is your voice that the college listens to and we want to know your views about all aspects of your student experience. …Turn up the volume, students have your say!

Get involved – become a Student Rep Represent your classmates by becoming a Student Rep As a Student Rep you will play a key part in decision making at College This involves meeting with students to identify any areas for improvement as well as finding out about positive things that you want everyone to know about. Meetings will take place during tutorial sessions and your Progress Coach will support you with this.

Student Rep – Role & Responsibilities Gather the views of your fellow students and raise these issues at the Student Parliament meetings Work with college staff to improve the student experience Responsibilities: Lead class meetings (2 per year) Represent your class by attending Student Parliament meetings (2 per year) Attend the Annual Conference - 22 March 2017

Benefits of being a Student Rep: Develops communication, teamwork and professional skills Helps to increase your confidence Adds additional skills to your CV and/or applications for further studies You will receive: An orange Student Rep Lanyard so that you can easily be identified within college in this role Certificate of recognition at the end of the year

Other roles to consider: Student Union Officer Student Governor Further information including job descriptions are available on the VLE - Student Voice or you can contact Moira Lassey, Student Voice Administrator to express your interest by 3 November 2017 mlassey@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Student Rep nominations Who would like to put themselves forward for the role? Tell your classmates why they should vote for you to represent them (you will have a few minutes to prepare and consider)

Voting This is confidential Please write down the name of the person you wish to vote for and hand in to your Progress Coach You will find out who has been successful by the end of the class or at the very latest, this week If successful, you will need to attend Student Rep Training

Important dates for the future Student Representative Introduction & Training Welcome and overview by Student Voice Team and including launch of SOLA pack. 19/10/17 12:15 – 1.30pm, Dewsbury Centre 17/10/17 12:15 – 1.15pm, Engineering Centre 18/10/17 12noon – 1.30pm, Huddersfield Centre 16/10/17 1:15 – 1.30pm, Brunel House In Class Student Voice meeting (supported by Progress Coach within PAD tutorial) Term 1: 30 October – 03 November 2017 Term 2: 26 February – 02 March 2018 .

Student Parliament – November 2017 Attended by Student Reps, SU Executive Team and Student Governor Huddersfield 20/11/17, 12.00 – 1.30pm Dewsbury 21/11/17, 12.00 – 1.30pm (To include election of SU Executive Team and Student Governors)

Who to contact for more information Student Voice Team Contact details Katie Rhodes – Student Voice Officer Ext 7433 krhodes@kirkleescollege.ac.uk Moira Lassey – Student Voice Administrator Ext 7342 mlassey@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

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