Becoming a course rep...
Why become a course rep?
A course rep has to put in a lot of hard work and it’s a big responsibility, so what’s in it for you?
~Well firstly you will be helping others.
~You get to meet more people and really make a difference to theirs and your education.
~You get to have your views listened to and taken seriously and you will have a real input on decisions that are made that will affect all students
~You will have greater involvement in the Union.
~You will have the opportunity to build a good working relationship with the staff on your course
~You may use the opportunity to gain new skills. These skills are commonly called transferable skills, key skills, graduate attributes, employability assets or graduate capability; presented with a portfolio of learning of a C.V. they may be attractive to employers.
How do I become a rep?
~Your department will organise the election of representatives for every course that the university offers, and these are usually held in the first few weeks of term.
~Make yourself known to your departmental administrator and get your classmates to vote for you.
~Then attend training, which gives you an opportunity to meet other reps and find out the main student issues
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