1. Student Representation Join the 2015/6 Rep Team

2. What is Student Representation? A democratic system in which: Your voice, your views, your concerns are represented through students at all levels of the University A mechanism to improve the student experience at the University of Bradford A volunteer experience that will the develop leadership skills of elected student volunteers

3. Volunteer for the following roles Represent Students across the academic school Attend management meetings within academic school. We are recruiting 1 x Post-grad taught student for each academic school to fill remaining vacancies. Approximately 20 or more hours of volunteering across the year Represent Students within Programme of study (min 1 student per programme) Attend Student/Staff Liaison Committees (min 1 per semester) Engage with Students’ Union and University on campaigns to improve the student experience Approximately 10-20 hours of volunteering across the year Student Representative Faculty Representative

4. Student Representatives can provide input into improving: Facilities Academic Standards Commercial Services (Shops, Catering) Your Students’ Union University Policy Anything to do with the student experience

5. Reps belong to a Student Voice structure which ensures that student views are heard Programme Leader Staff Student Liaison Committees Faculty Forums and Committees University Committees Vice Chancellor/Office of the Vice Chancellor Student Representative Student Representatives Faculty Representatives Academic Affairs Officer and School Representatives UBU Student Union Officers Student Voice

6. What's in it for you?  Qualify for a ‘Student Rep Award’  A year long training programme focusing on enhancing your leadership skills  Gain genuine CV boosting experience that will make you stand out from the crowd  Be the leader of positive changes and new ideas in the University and student community Over 200 students and staff attended our student leader awards event during 2014/5

7. What our reps say “Being a student representative was one of the highlights during my study at the University of Bradford. It added an extra dimension to my experience abroad. But what does being a student representative mean? As a student representative you can develop yourself in workshops and attend focus groups to discuss on how to improve facilities within the university. It is also possible to organise events which brings a lot of satisfaction. You will also be able to represent your peers which helps you to improve your leadership and managing skills. You can even start your own society! This unique and warm environment is the perfect bridge from student life towards a professional career. The skills you gain as a student representative will benefit you for the rest of your life” Tom Spoelstra Student Representative of the Year 2015-6

8. Finally … What to do next? Key Dates Late September – Stand for election by informing your programme leader of your intention to take on the role October – Elections October onwards – Rep role begins Key Contacts Hazmin Ahmed UBU Academic Affairs Officer UBU-academic-affairs-officer@bradforf.ac.uk 01274 233252 Daniel Batchelor Student Representation Coordinator d.batchelor@bradford.ac.uk 01274 233361 http://ubuonline.co.uk/your-union/student-reps/ Approach Your module leader NOW to volunteer