University of Strathclyde Students’ Association Gerry McDonnell Vice President Support

Led by you! 22,000 members One of largest Unions in Scotland Deals, Discounts, & Services Activities, Events, & Entertainment Representation & Welfare Over 50 years of representation A great place to hang out But also a great place to make change! Your Union

What Exactly Does The Exec Do? VP Support Make sure that everyone of you feels supported, safe and contented Responsible for issues of students’ rights and welfare Represents the above issues to the university and others as appropriate Promote equality of opportunity in all aspects of student life

VPS Priorities To combat student homelessness Put in place a system of help for those who fall on hard times Lifelong learning

Loyalty Card Scheme 5 points for every £1 Services Level 4 Restaurant Level 6 Cafe Level 3 Bar Level 3 Bank Level 2 Venue

Level 5 of The Union Nightline – pm – 7am scnightline.com Support

Volunteering A student that goes out with the norm to do something, for the benefit others Volunteers 25,500+ Volunteering hours recorded £200,175 in living wages Townhead homework club, strathguides – Community engagement co-ordinator

Student Reps Representation 598 Course Reps Student Congress You can stand at the start of the year and attend the forums all year round! More info: Strathstudents.com/studentreps

Clubs & Societies Over 130 clubs and societies!!!

Sports Union Equestrian Fencing Flag American Football Football (M + W) GAA- Gaelic Football Golf (M + W) Handball Hockey (M + W) Judo Karate Kendo LaCrosse Mixed Martial Arts Mountaineering Muay Thai Kickboxing Netball Orienteering Pool & Snooker Rowing Rugby (M + W) Sailing Shinty Shooting Skydiving Snowsports Squash Sub-Aqua Surfing Swimming/Water polo Table Tennis Tennis Trampolining Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Wakeboarding Aikido Archery Athletics & Cross Country Badminton Basketball (M + W) Boxing Canoeing Cricket Curling Cycling £30 for Sports Union Membership

Never find yourself stranded on a night out! If you find yourself without money and need to get home there is no need to panic, this scheme will get you home in 4 easy steps:- Step 1 Call , quoting 'Get Home Safe' and ‘Strath1’ Step 2 Check registration matches the text you have before getting in the cab Step 3 When you get home sign the driver's receipt and hand over your student ID Step 4 Wait 24 hours, collect your card from Union reception and pay your fare plus £2 admin charge

Where is all this Happening? Students Union on John Street Level 7: Student Engagement Zone – Union Executive USSA Staff Computers for volunteers Level 5: Student Advice Area – Welfare and Wellbeing Support