IMPROVING LOUGHTON LIFE
  2019-20

Last year, we asked our students to tell us what the SU should focus on -

We had meaningful conversations about change across our campus’s. This is at the heart of everything the SU does.

The icons below represent the biggest things that the SU will focus on for the year.

Increasing Mental Health Support

To Make access to mental health support easier, appropriate and quicker
Making good Progress!

Latest Update Date
The SU and SWIS have organised a Nurture Dogs visit on 15th January to support students who may be feeling homesick 14/01/2020
The SU has provided all new students with a Loughton specific Mental Health Support and Advice leaflet, outlining the variety of services available to students 18/11/2019
The SU are meeting with the SWIS (Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Services) team on a weekly basis to highlight areas of concern and organise collaborative events 18/11/2019
The Samaritans were present in the SU on World Mental Health Day (10th October) to provide details of the Mental Health Support they offer 10/10/2019
The SU and SWIS ran an information stall on World Mental Health Day (10th October) to provide further details of support available to students. We also had anti-stress colouring and gave away stress balls and bubbles to help students de-stress. 10/10/2019
The SU and SWIS have organised a Nurture Dogs session on campus as part of Stress Awareness Day (6th November) 06/11/2019

 

These are the people we are working with to deliver these changes for you:

 Fiona Harvey - Deputy Director of Activities & Support

Jordan Regan, Democracy and Engagement Manager

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Konstantin Beck, East 15 President

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SU Advice Manager

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Reducing Single Use Plastics

To reduce the amount of Single-Use Plastics
Making good Progress!

Latest Update Date
The SU has provided each new student with a reusable bamboo coffee cup and tote bag 18/11/2019
All plastic cutlery has been replaced by bamboo cutlery, which is fully compostable 18/11/2019
Look for alternative solutions to sandwich wrappings for meal deals. 14/11/2019
Audit what plastics are used in the Cafe and other areas. 30/10/2019

 

These are the people we are working with to deliver these changes for you:

 Pete Brizio - Deputy Director of Services

 Phillipa Todd - Bar and Catering Operations Manager

Jake Tran, VP International

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Ana - Maria Bichir, VP cOMMUNITY & Welfare

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Retail Manager

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Improving Departmental Communications

To improve departmental communications
Making good Progress!

Latest Update Date
East 15 have committed to releasing timetables on Friday mornings, allowing students the opportunity to book appointments in the following week 14/01/2020
This was also raised with central timetabling. Main concern is that students are not receiving their timetables in many cases until the night before. East 15 have committed to providing the students with their timetable by Friday. 18/11/2019
The SU regularly attends East 15 department administration meetings to ensure we are kept up to date of departmental changes / notices 18/11/2019
SU representatives from Southend and Loughton attended the East 15 Educational Away Day, where plans for improved department communications were discussed 18/11/2019
The SU reps have raised issues with timetabling and timeliness of feedback during Student Voice Groups 18/11/2019

 

These are the people we are working with to deliver these changes for you:

 Pete Brizio - Deputy Director of Services

Laura Robinson, VP Education

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Jordan Regan, Democracy and Engagement Manager

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Konstantin Beck, East 15 President

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Education Manager

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Representing student concerns over accommodation costs

Challenge the cost of student accommodation
Making good Progress!

Latest Update Date
The SU Manager and East 15’s Director are working with a local landlord to establish a new housing project in Loughton. This project aims to build purpose-built student accommodation in Loughton. An investment proposal will be presented to East 15 and the SU in November. 18/11/2019
Information gathering surveys have been promoted through SU social media channels to support this proposal. Students have been asked to feedback their views on the accommodation process. 18/11/2019
SU Homes have established a local letting agencies page on the Loughton website 18/11/2019
The SU manages a ‘new starters’ Facebook group, to enable students to find housemates. This page is currently being used to advertise vacant rooms and for house swapping. 18/11/2019

 

These are the people we are working with to deliver these changes for you:

 Fiona Harvey - Deputy Director of Activities & Support

Jake Tran, VP International

Sabb working on this project, Email me

Michael Banahene, VP Student Experience

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Jordan Regan, Democracy and Engagement Manager

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Food On Campus

To address the cost and range of food offered in the Corbett Cafe
Proving Challenging!

Latest Update Date
Food Focus Group was held in Loughton 01/11/2019
Students complained that meal deal not offered in Roding house. Will be available from 14th oct. 14/10/2019
New menu launched with a range of food available at differing price points. 10/10/2019

 

These are the people we are working with to deliver these changes for you:

 Pete Brizio - Deputy Director of Services

Molly Purcell, VP Services & Engagement

Sabb working on this project, Email me

Bar and Catering Operations Manager

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ALL OF THE WORK AND PROGRESS FROM OUR BIG PlAN COMMITTEES FEEDS INTO STUDENT PARLIAMENT

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