Course Reps
Course Representatives are students, chosen by their fellow students, on their course and on the same year, to raise student issues at department and University-wide level.
Steve Topazio, Education and Representation Officer says “As a previous Course Rep and chair the course rep executive committee I know first hand just how an important job course reps do. Course Reps are the most important volunteers at the Students Union and are vital to communication between students and the Union and University. If it wasn’t for course reps then it would be very difficult for students to voice their opinions and concerns effectively.
Why become a rep?
- Make your voice heard
- Influence university policy
- Improve communication, negotiation and problem solving skills
- Receive training through STAND
- Free lunches at Course Rep Council
- Get your course rep t - shirt
- Enhance your CV
- Meet new friends
Why are Course reps important?
Course reps take part in the departmental Student Staff Consultative Committee (SSCC) meetings to raise students’ issues on a departmental level. Additionally they take part in the Course Rep Council meetings which are co-ordinated by Steve Topazio, the Students’ Union Education and Representation Officer and the course rep executive committee. Additionally course reps receive support and training from the Students’ Union.Course Reps...
- Actively seek to find out if there are any issues that are affecting your studies or student experience
- Make sure you have your say about your course and how it is run
- Raise your concerns and contribute your ideas
- Get involved in the development of your course
- Let the people who make decisions know how your course could be improved and raise issues and ideas
