Fancy being a Student Governor?

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By Fraggy

Last updated: Fri 27th Oct 2006 at 22:46

The University is giving one student the opportunity to be one of the governing members on the board of governors. This is a real opportunity to get involved in how the University is run and also to have your say!

What’s this about?

The University of Portsmouth has a first-class record in teaching, research and services to business and the community. Our Governors play a key part in driving us forward and strategically planning our future development.

More information

Contact Sally Hartley by:
email: sally.hartley@port.ac.uk

tel: 02392 843195

The Board comprises 25 Governors. Nineteen are appointed from outside the University and six are appointed from within the University community, including one Student Governor: the President of the Students’ Union (ex-officio).

New development…

Last year, Governors discussed student representation and involvement in the Board and have agreed to advertise for a second student governor from the student body at large. This is your chance to be part of the Governing body.

Interested?

If you want to put yourself forward or nominate someone else for the role, then now is your chance. All nominations are welcomed: from undergraduate, postgraduate or research students. The Board encourages, supports and values diversity and welcomes nominations from all sections of the community. Nominations are particularly welcome from women and minority ethnic people who are currently under-represented on the Board. Appointment will be based on merit.

Process

The appointment process will effected through the same nominations process that is used to recruit External Governors. All nominations would be considered by Nominations Committee on merit as is usual. A two year term of appointment would be appropriate where possible, but the term of appointment will be considered on a case by case basis, depending on individual circumstances.

Want to know more?

To get a description of the role and responsibilities and a form to submit a nomination (either for yourself or another), or for more information, please contact Sally Hartley, Clerk to the Board of Governors, at University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth PO1 2UP, by telephone 02392 843195 or e-mail: sally.hartley@port.ac.uk