Glasgow Kelvin College Students’ Association 2014/15 By Arlene Sweeney and Ryan Jenkins Learner Engagement Officers

Glasgow Kelvin College Glasgow Kelvin College was created through the merger of: John Wheatley College North Glasgow College Stow College

Transformation Fund Glasgow Kelvin College Students’ Association (GKCSA) was awarded £300k in 2013 from SFC for 3 years in order to build an effective Association in which to represent all learners.

Part Time Officers It was decided that before merger, we would have nine part time paid officers to represent the three legacy colleges (three per legacy college).

GKCSA 2014/15 This year the association decided on three full paid officers. At the moment there are two full time with elections happening to fill a part time paid VP Welfare role, and 10 voluntary roles.

Class Representatives This year we have 310 class reps, with 46 trained through Sparqs and 15 trained through our faculty of Trade Union Education and Workplace Learning, with more sessions still to take place.

Peer Mentors We have 17 peer mentors, who we trained at the beginning of the year, and will receive a volunteering qualification after committing to 20 hours of voluntary work within the college. They helped through enrolment and inductions and will be working on a pilot project with Young Scot.

Learner Engagement 1.5 FTE Learner Engagement Officers who support the work of the Student Association and work with the Quality department to help improve the college experience for all students.

What’s Next Regional Curriculum and Estates review. Collaborative working with Glasgow Colleges and Universities.

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