STUDENT COUNCIL

WHAT WE DO… Advance the education of students. Promote and actively pursue the betterment of the welfare of students. Represent the interest of our members and act as a channel of communication in dealing with the University and other bodies. Promote, encourage and facilitate student Clubs and Societies equally.

DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE What do Department Reps do?  Bring forward their own department issues and interests to Council. Liaise with Class Reps within their department. Create a Facebook group / WhatsApp account for the Class Reps to have informal chats. Attend Class Rep training. Introduce themselves to the Head of Department via email and in person. Request that they are invited to course board meetings. Liaise directly with the Head of Department to offer constructive feedback and highlight unresolved Class Rep issues. Liaise with VP Academic Officer when they have difficulty resolving an issue. Attend and participate at Student Council and relevant council sub-committee meetings. Hold the ULSU Executive to account!

INTEREST GROUP COUNCILLOR What do Interest Group Reps do?  Get feedback from the wider student body for their particular interest area. Research and promote relevant initiatives within UL and outside of UL that benefit students. Liaise and meet regularly with their own interest group and Chairperson. Attend and participate at Student Council and relevant Council sub-committee meetings. Hold the ULSU Executive to account!  

QUESTION WHY DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR ROLE? WHAT GOAL DO YOU WISH TO ACHIEVE AS PART OF STUDENT COUNCIL THIS YEAR

5 interest group councilors STUDENT ENGAGEMENT 3 x Student Officers 6 x Student Executive 14 x Dept Reps 163 class reps 4890 students 5 interest group councilors 150 students 5040 students represents = 34% of the entire student body = 50 % of undergraduates

COMMUNICATION Use the Facebook group. Read all papers before a meeting. Arrive on time or send apologies in advance. Introduce yourself to whoever you are sitting beside, you are a team, all working towards the same ideals. Dept Reps – get to know your Class Reps. Interest Group Councillors – get to know your Chairperson. Set up groups, stayed focused on your goals. Ask student officer team and/or staff for support.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING 1.STARTING WITH WHY – OCT 16TH Denise O’Brien is a Leadership & Development Executive Coach who focuses on helping individuals, teams and organisations to successfully navigate through periods of change. Philosophy “At O’Brien Learning solutions, we understand the impact change has on the people. Our aim is to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to facilitate successful change”. 1.STARTING WITH WHY – OCT 16TH 2.BECOME AN INFLUENCER OF CHANGE – OCT 30TH 3.LEADERSHIP SKILLS – JAN TBC

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT LISTEN INTERACT INSPIRE INNOVATE HAVE FUN