1. Student Voice 2017/18

2. 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!

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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)

8. 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

9. 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 .

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

11. Who to contact for more information
Student Voice Team Contact details
Katie Rhodes – Student Voice Officer Ext 7433
Moira Lassey – Student Voice Administrator
Ext 7342

18. Is everyone clear on the new process introduced as outlined by the flowchart?

23. What’s next ....