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What are your resolutions for 2012?

If in 2011 you have thought that there have been problems with your course, your college or anything to do with your life at University perhaps you could resolve to make some change to them this coming year? Or perhaps you have loved your course, your college or everything to do with your life at University then maybe could resolve to represent other students at your college and UAL so that they too can love it as much as you?

In March 2012 we will be electing the students who will represent all of you for the next year. We have a variety of positions which vary in time commitment, pay and the nature of the roles but there is definitely something for everyone if you want to get involved. It doesn't matter if you have never been involved with the student union before we want everyone to get involed and help to make the union better.

All the roles will look amazing on your CV and running in the elections will give you skills that will be an excellent CV addittion in themselves.  You will make lots of new friends and learn lots of new skills.  But most importantly you will make real difference to students lives in your college and across UAL.

Nominations open from 23rd January. Scroll down to find out about all the positions on offer. If you want to chat about the positions in more detail or just find out about getting involved then please get in touch.  Speak to Penny Jerrum, our Democracy and Campaigns Coordinator, on 020 7514 6270 or p.jerrum@su.arts.ac.uk. 

  Sabbatical Officers

Want more than a normal post graduate job or want to take a year out from your studies? Sabbatical officers will get paid to campaign and represent students full time for one year from July to July.  This is your chance to lead, share, support, fight for, develop, and love the student experience full time.

Whichever of the four positions available you go for you will get experience of leading a huge organisation, chairing meetings, implimenting and creating campaigns, event management and representing our 19,000+ wonderful students here at UAL. 

Students' Union President - Leads the work of the union & represents  over 21,000 students, acting as the figurehead and main spokesperson for students at UAL
Students' Union President (pdf)

Activities & Volunteering Officer - Leads the development of sports clubs & societies, as well as leading the expansion of student media and volunteering initiatives
Activities & Volunteering Officer (pdf)

Culture & Diversity Officer -Works with students to ensure under represented groups have a voice, championing equality & respect. Campaigning for change at UAL.
Culture & Diversity Officer (pdf)

Education Officer - Works with the hundreds of course reps at UAL, campaigning on improving standards of education within the university.
Education Officer (pdf)

  // More Information

> Writing a Manifesto

> Writing a Campaign statement

> Election Campaigning

> Who represents me now?

For more details or any questions contact the Democracy Coordinator:
Penny Jerrum
democracy@su.arts.ac.uk 020 7514 6270                      or drop in to the Student Union office on High Holborn.

 Part time Opportunities

Still studying? These roles will be done alongside your studies.

College Vice Presidents (CCW,CSM,LCC,LCF) - Represent the voice of students at their College and lead the work of the Students’ Union on a local level.
CCW College Vice President (pdf)
CSM College Vice President (pdf)
LCC College Vice President (pdf)
LCF College Vice President (pdf)

Student Trustees - Responsible for the financial & legal running of SUARTS, directing the strategy of the SU, guiding current work & future direction.
Student Trustees (pdf)

Democracy & Scrutiny Committee - Work together to monitor the representational work of the elected officers and act as an appeal/disciplinary board when necessary.
Democracy & Scrutiny Committee (pdf)

NUS National Conference Delegates - Attend the NUS annual conference and represent students at UAL. The conference determines what the National Union of Students do about things like tuition fees, teaching and learning quality, student exemptions (e.g. council tax), and wider issues like the environment, war, poverty and global injustice. It takes place over three days in April 2012.
NUS Delegates (pdf)

Why run?                                                                                                             

Make a difference to student’s lives across the university. As we cant ask all students their individual opinion every time we do anything we rely on elected representatives to act as the voice of students.

What if I don’t have enough experience?
No experience is necessary to do any of these roles just a passion and enthusiasm for making things happen.

 
What if I don’t want to run?
VOTE! By voting in these elections you can have your say over how your Student Union is run. By looking at the manifestos, available from the beginning of March, and deciding who you would like to represent you you can have a direct influence over the direction of the Union and ultimately your university.  There are also plenty of ways to get involved with your union without being elected, if you want to find out more get in touch.

If you do not have access to a computer, one will be made available to you in the Students’ Union Head Office. If you are not internet-literate a member of Students’ Union Staff can assist you in using the online forms.

                                                Be the change tomorrow – stand today