1. Welcome to Course Rep Training!
R Representing Your Academic Interests

2. Housekeeping
In the event of a fire alarm sounding, please use your nearest exit and head to the lawn outside the front of the Northern Stage.
Toilets are located at the end of the corridor, just past the double doors.
To help promote the training we may take photos during the session. If you would prefer not to be in the photos, please let us know.

3. Objectives of Today’s Training
By the end of this session, you will...
Be able to identify the key aspects of your role and who you should work with
Know what you need to do before, during and after Student Staff Committee meetings
Know how to promote yourself to those you represent
Know where you fit into the student representation structure
Understand the importance of feeding back to the students you represent

4. Icebreaker
Introduce yourself to your table with the following information:
Name
Stage/Year
Course
One thing you would improve about your Course / University experience so far
Not only is this activity designed to get people talking on their tables, it is also designed to demonstrate that students already have opinions about their experience at University and that as Course Reps it is their responsibility to reflect these opinions.

5. Your Students’ Union!

6. Your Students’ Union! Run by students, for students
6 full time sabbatical officers and 9 part-time officers, elected by YOU!
Not for profit
REPRESENTATION IS OUR MAIN FOCUS!
Students’ Union is student-led. Students own the building and have a direct say in how it is run. It is here to represent the views and meet the needs of students.
The Union is a non-profit organisation, so any money that is made from our Social Enterprise outlets, such as the bar and the nightclub is used to fund student activities, such as Sports Clubs and Societies.
As part of the Union’s focus on representation, we have 6 full-time paid sabbatical officers, who are elected in the spring term. The representative structure is overseen by the Education Officer, who ensures that the views of the student body are represented at University-wide meetings.
Full-time sabbatical officers are supported by 9 part-time officers who combine their representative role with their studies.
Both full-time and part-time officers are supported by full-time staff, such as student advisers, finance team, and marketing department.
We all work together to ensure that the Union’s original focus of being a democratic and representative body is adhered to.

7. What is Student Representation?
Newcastle University Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Strategy
We aim to work in partnership with our students in order to develop their learning experience to be as stimulating, relevant, challenging and satisfying as possible. In order to do this, we will:
i. Encourage students to be active and engaged members of the University community, sharing ownership of their learning experience, through
Robust mechanisms for module and programme evaluations
Internal and external surveys and focus group research
The roll-out of a staff-student shadowing scheme
ii. Work with the Students’ Union to offer effective mechanisms for partnership, student engagement and representation in line with the student representation framework, and other involvement in decision-making structures consistent with the principles of the National Union of Students Manifesto for Partnership
iii. Offer relevant opportunities for involvement, and encourage active uptake across the full range of the student body, regardless of background, level of study, location or mode of study.
The University’s definition of representation as outlined in the most recent Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Strategy.
One of the University’s strategic objectives as outlined in its Learning, Teaching and Student Experience is “To ensure that students are at the centre of the learning experience and their feedback lies at the heart of our future strategy”

8. What is Student Representation?
Newcastle University Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Strategy
We aim to work in partnership with our students in order to develop their learning experience to be as stimulating, relevant, challenging and satisfying as possible. In order to do this, we will:
i. Encourage students to be active and engaged members of the University community, sharing ownership of their learning experience, through
Robust mechanisms for module and programme evaluations
Internal and external surveys and focus group research
The roll-out of a staff-student shadowing scheme
ii. Work with the Students’ Union to offer effective mechanisms for partnership, student engagement and representation in line with the student representation framework, and other involvement in decision-making structures consistent with the principles of the National Union of Students Manifesto for Partnership
iii. Offer relevant opportunities for involvement, and encourage active uptake across the full range of the student body, regardless of background, level of study, location or mode of study.
The University’s definition of representation as outlined in the most recent Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Strategy.
One of the University’s strategic objectives as outlined in its Learning, Teaching and Student Experience is “To ensure that students are at the centre of the learning experience and their feedback lies at the heart of our future strategy”

9. What is Student Representation?
Structures and processes that:
Empower students to shape their own academic experience and University strategy.
Provide a platform for the views of students at all levels of the University.
Enhance programmes of study.
Provide a mechanism for feeding back outcomes of representation.
Academic Representation is one of the ways this objective is put into practice
Academic Representation puts students at the heart of decision making processes at the University.
In essence, student representation is about empowering students by providing a platform for their views at all levels of the University. Their feedback is used to shape the future strategy and decision making processes of the University. The overriding aim of this is to facilitate a sense of partnership that results in programmes of study being enhanced, improving the overall learning experience of students.

10. The Student Representation Policy
Produced jointly by the University and the Students’ Union
Launched 2009
Reviewed in 2010/11
Revised policy approved in 2011
These processes are formalised through the Student Representation Policy.
Policy was launched in 2009 and was jointly produced by the University and the Students’ Union.
The policy was subsequently reviewed and revised by the Students’ Union and LTDS in 2011 to assess its effectiveness and ensure it remained fit for purpose.
Minor updates made to the policy in 2013/14.
SSCs are now Student-Staff Committees rather than Staff-Student Committees
Faculty reps have been replaced with school reps
Schools now provide the Union with the name of the SSC staff facilitator by the beginning of October
The creation of a student-secretary position (if there is student interest).

11. The Student Representation Policy at a Glance
Aim of the policy is “to ensure that every Newcastle University student is represented in the University’s decision making processes and that every student can contribute to the enhancement of their programme and learning experience.”
UNIVERSAL. All Newcastle University students will be represented by Academic Student Representatives, who will serve on committees at programme, school and at University-level.
COLLABORATIVE. The University, its students and NUSU will work to promote an environment in which the voices of students are empowered.
STUDENT-LED. Students will ensure that issues and concerns raised by those they represent are addressed appropriately, with subsequent outcomes communicated to the wider student body.
RESPONSIVE. The University is committed to responding to and acting upon student feedback.
PRESTIGIOUS. The role of Academic Student Representative is a prestigious one that carries considerable responsibility. It offers valuable opportunities for personal and professional development.
Full policy can be found online at:

12. Academic Student Representatives: Who Are They?
There are five types of Academic Representative at Newcastle University. All are responsible for ensuring that the Student Representation policy is implemented effectively, representing the views of students at all levels of the University. However, each role carries a different set of responsibilities.

13. Course Representatives
You are:
Students who have volunteered to represent the views of students on your degree programme
The student voice
The Course Rep is a very prestigious role that allows you to have a real impact on how your programme is delivered.
Course reps can help bring about the change that students want to see, enhancing the academic experiences for yourself, your fellow students, and future students.

14. Examples of Achievements
School of Dental Sciences Course Reps collaborated with Head of School to determine suitable 2016/17 term dates for Stage 3, Stage 4, and Stage 5 students. Civil Engineering and Geosciences Following requests from students, modules have been altered to provide students with access to software that will be beneficial to students who go on to work in the Civil Engineering industry. Psychology Academic Reps helped create Psychology Careers Days, which has involved guest speakers who work in a variety of fields.
Achievements of Representation
Student Representation has brought about tangible changes for students at Newcastle. As the information on the slide demonstrates, there is a variety of areas in which representation has had a positive impact.

15. Examples of Achievements
English Literature, Language and Linguistics Undergraduate Student-Staff Committee appointed a Course Rep to be project leader for the school’s forthcoming online academic journal. Philosophy Staff have agreed to introduce a uniform hand in time of 3:00pm for assignments, following concerns raised by students that the previous variable system caused confusion that resulted in students losing marks for inadvertently failing to hand in work on time.
Achievements of Representation
Student Representation has brought about tangible changes for students at Newcastle. As the information on the slide demonstrates, there is a variety of areas in which representation has had a positive impact.

16. Don’t Take Our Word For It!
Comments From Previous Reps
Comments from reps back up the preceding points, illustrating the positive effect representation can have on academic life.

17. Course Rep Benefits Expand your social circle
Develop skills and enhance your employability
Accreditation
Progression: Course Rep (You) > SSC Chair/Secretary > School Rep > Education Officer
There are currently over 1,100 Course Reps at the University. At the Students’ Union we organise social events that will provide opportunities for you to meet Course Reps from across the University.
By becoming a Course Rep, you will have the opportunity to develop many skills that enhance your employability, such as communication skills, negotiation skills, leadership skills, and meeting skills.
The rest is self-explanatory at this stage

18. Your Role and Responsibilities
Now it is time to get the participants to work.

19. What are your most important tasks as a Course Rep?
The Role of a Course Rep!
What are your most important tasks as a Course Rep?
What skills do you need to be an effective Course Rep?
Who will your decisions affect?
Give each group an Activity 1 sheet and give them 5 minutes to answer the questions.
After the 5 minutes ask one group to read out their answer and see if other groups have any additional answers.

20. What are your most important tasks as a Course Rep?
The Role of a Course Rep!
What are your most important tasks as a Course Rep?
Promotion! Gathering feedback
Attend the meetings
Feeding back to those you represent.
What are your most important tasks as a Course Rep?
Promote to the students that you represent that you are their Course Rep
Find out what your fellow students have an opinion on – circulate s, do lecture shout outs, put up a poster or make a Facebook group – and most importantly, talk to people! If your subject has a society, ask the President if they can help you out.
Take on board the views you are informed of, and present them coherently and constructively at the next meeting… even if you don’t agree!
Give feedback. Keep your fellow students informed about what’s being done for them, using the methods mentioned above. Also, get feedback about the decisions made at the meetings to keep the feedback loop going – your fellow students should know their views are taken seriously and being acted on. Most important task!

21. What skills do you need to be an effective Course Rep?
The Role of a Course Rep!
What skills do you need to be an effective Course Rep?
Written and verbal communication skills
Teamwork – negotiation, diplomacy, problem solving
Presentation skills
Organisation – effective time management
2. What skills do you need to be an effective Course Rep?
Of course not many people are lucky enough to start out with all these skills, but hopefully during
your time as a rep you will gain confidence and increase your employability with those all important
‘transferrable skills’! This isn’t an exhaustive list so feel free to add to it as you go along:
Communication skills, both verbal and written
Teamwork
Presentation skills
Note taking
Negotiation
Problem solving
Diplomacy
Time keeping
Organisation

22. Who will your decisions affect?
The Role of a Course Rep!
Who will your decisions affect?
THE STUDENTS YOU REPRESENT!
Staff
Other reps
Newcastle University Students’ Union and the University
The entire student body
Future students.
3. Who will your decisions affect?:
STUDENTS! These are the people you represent, so make sure you get their input and let them know the outcomes of your meetings.
Staff – the other ‘S’ in the SSC: While you are the voice of students it is important to be understanding of the views of the other committee members. Most of the time they want the best for the students but it is not always possible to give you everything you ask for, so be diplomatic and don’t be put off by one knock-back.
Other reps – you’ll be glad of their support when an issue arises that you feel strongly about, so be willing to back them up if that’s what other students want. A united front is always stronger so try to have a chat before meetings so you’re not caught out by what each other has to say.
Newcastle University Students’ Union and the University
The entire student body – there may be issues you raise, e.g. library facilities, that will affect all students, not just those on your course.
Future students – the changes you make now will benefit students for years to come!

23. Activity – Know Your Limits! You are not a counsellor or an academic!
Each card contains a different scenario. As a group, your task is to decide if each scenario is the responsibility of the Course Rep and if so, what would you do? Be prepared to feedback!
Some of the issues students may come to you with won’t fall under the remit of your role. It is vital that you know the limits of your role. You are not there to counsel students with any personal problems or grievances they may have, nor are you there to provide academic support to them.
To help you identify what your responsibilities are, we want you to work as a group and look through a series of cards, each containing a different scenario. Work together to discuss whether you think they are your responsibility as a Course Rep.

24. SSC Meetings: Before, During and After
A key aspect of your role as a Course Rep is to attend your programme’s SSC. There are three key stages of an effective and successful SSC: the planning that happens before the meeting; the implementation of this plan during the meeting itself; and following up any decisions reached after the meeting.

25. The Student-Staff Committee (SSC) Meeting
Should have a minimum of four meetings per year
Each meeting is usually 1-2 hours
More students present than staff
SSC meetings are held at least four times year and are an opportunity for reps to present feedback from students to staff. If there are any issues that students wish to see addressed, SSC meetings are a forum where they can, hopefully, be resolved. As reps your job is to feedback and decisions reached in the meeting to your fellow students.
The meetings themselves usually last between one and two hours and are always student led. The majority of attendees will be students and the meeting will be led by a Student Chair. The Chair is supported by a Secretary. While students get first refusal to be SSC Secretary, on the occasions that there is no student interest, a staff member will take on this role. Their main responsibility during the meeting is to take notes/minutes to keep a record of what has been discussed and agreed upon.
Other attendees will include a staff facilitator, relevant academic staff and staff from Central Services, such as IT, the library, and/or the Students’ Union.
It is vitally important that you intend! SSC meetings are your main platform for implementing positive change!

26. The Student-Staff Committee (SSC) Meeting
Led by a Student Chair
Supported by a Secretary (can be staff or student)
Academic staff
Central Services staff (e.g. University IT staff)
Staff Facilitator

27. The Student-Staff Committee (SSC) Meeting
SO IMPORTANT THAT YOU ATTEND!

28. Here is a typical SSC Agenda.
If there is anything you want to discuss that you have not had chance to put on the agenda, this should be raised during the Any Other Business section of the meeting.

29. Before Speak to students. Speak to other Course Reps.
Contact the Secretary if you want to put something on the agenda.
Gather student feedback on the agenda items and be aware of what is going to be discussed.
Firstly, you need to ensure that you’re well prepared for the meeting. The main thing you can do in this regard is to speak to the students you represent and other Course Reps in your school. With regards to speaking to your fellow students, you may want to organise lecture shout outs, send a group , or engage with people on social media asking them about any issues they would like you to raise. REMEMBER: KNOW YOUR LIMITS! Exercise judgement about whether the issues presented to you are best addressed at the SSC.
Speaking to other Course Reps will allow you to co-ordinate on any key issues that have arisen across the school.
After speaking to your fellow students and other Course Reps, you should contact the SSC Secretary regarding any items you want to put on the agenda.
Once the agenda has been sent out, gather feedback (using the same communication methods as before) from students about it, so both they and you are aware of what is going to be discussed.

30. During
ATTEND!
Listen to others, encourage people to give their opinions
Be positive in your discussions
Ask if you're unclear on something
In addition to these points, it is important that you stick to the agenda. If you have any other items you wish to raise, bring these up during the ‘Any Other Business’ section of the meeting.

31. During Make notes on any achievements.
Discuss solutions to any issues/problems brought up by your fellow Course Reps
Be vocal! If you have an opinion be sure to voice it!
Remember – its not just your opinion you are representing at the meeting!
In addition to these points, it is important that you stick to the agenda. If you have any other items you wish to raise, bring these up during the ‘Any Other Business’ section of the meeting.

32. After Check the minutes Complete any actions assigned to you.
Promote any of the Committee’s achievements!
GIVE FEEDBACK, especially to students who asked you to raise an issue on their behalf.
...And GET SOME MORE FEEDBACK.
You should check the minutes after the meeting to ensure that you have not been misrepresented. If there is anything you wish to change, let the SSC Secretary know.
Ensure that you complete any tasks assigned to you during the meeting.
It is vital that you let the students you represent know about any decisions reached in the meeting that will affect them. In particular, you should feedback to any students who have asked you to raise something at the SSC on their behalf.
Find out what students think about the decisions made at the SSC and promote achievements. It is vital that students are aware of any positive changes that have been made!

33. Problem Solving
Ask students to piece the scenario together in the correct order.

34. Problem Solving
An English Student approaches their Course Rep with an issue: “I want to be able to collect my exam script after it has been marked so that I can see the comments. Currently, it is the school’s policy not to return it to us.”
The Course Rep takes this issue and asks other students in their School for their opinion. Other students agree that this is an issue they would like action on.
As the issue is widely felt in the School, the Course Rep presents it to the SSC secretary a couple of weeks before the next SSC meeting is due to take place and asks it to be an agenda item.
About a week before the SSC meeting, the agenda is circulated to all the Course Reps and committee members. The other Course Reps see this issue and ask the students they represent for their opinions.

35. Problem Solving
The SSC meeting takes place. After other agenda items are discussed, the committee moves to “Exam Scripts being returned to students after they have been marked.”
The issue is discussed by those present at the meeting. The idea to collect exams scripts receives support from both students and staff. It is agreed that “a meeting will be setup with senior staff to resolve the issue and for exam scripts to be returned to students after they have been marked.”
The Course Rep takes brief notes on the discussion and solution. After the SSC meeting they let the students they represent know about the agreed upon action.
The students feedback to the Course Rep that they are happy with the planned action.
At the next SSC meeting, staff confirm that the meeting was successful and that students will now be able to collect their exam scripts after they have been marked. The Course Rep informs the SSC that the feedback from students has been positive.

36. The Course Rep takes the issue to the SSC and it is discussed there
The Feedback Loop
A student has a problem, issue or suggestion and tells their Course Rep about it
The Course Rep takes the issue to the SSC and it is discussed there
A solution to the issue is found by the SSC, and the Course Rep tells students what is being done
Students give feedback to the Course Rep about the new decisions that have been made
As a Course Rep, it is vital that you keep the feedback loop open. This ensures transparency, allowing the students you represent to continue to have a say in how their course is being delivered and keeps them up to date as to any decisions that have been made that will affect them.

37. Promoting Yourself as a Course Rep
This section of the training is dedicated to the steps you can take to make yourself known to the students you represent. This is a crucial aspect of being an effective course rep, but is not something you should worry about. We’re going to look at some simple things you can do to promote yourself.

38. Promoting Yourself as a Course Rep
Social Networking Sites
Posters
Lecture Shout-outs
Drop-ins / Informal catch-ups
The University allows Reps to have have access from their School to the NCL addresses of those they represent. Sending out group s allows you to reach as many of your course mates as possible and is a great way of getting feedback before and after SSC meetings.
Another simple step you can take to make yourself known to your fellow students is to set up a dedicated Facebook group or Twitter page. This gives students a platform to air opinions on your course, which you can take to the SSC.
You can also put posters up in your school. We provide a template that you can adapt to include your details. (Show the posters that we offer.) Some Schools provide their own posters.
Others ways you can promote yourself might include setting up online communities on Blackboard and LSE and introducing a designated suggestion box in your department’s building.
Stage 1 Course Reps could contact Mentors. As Stage 1 Course Reps, finding out what your fellow students think of the Course and University can be tough. One way you can look to gather feedback from students, we would encourage you to attend mentor meetings. There should be four during the first term, so there should be plenty of opportunities to attend one. By attending it would give you a chance to meet constituents face-to-face and gather some immediate feedback from the stage 1 students for your first Student-Staff Committee meeting. As every mentor scheme has a member of staff as their coordinator, you should contact Ruth Furlonger who organises the mentor scheme across the University, to tell you who your staff coordinator is. The staff coordinator should then be able to provide you with the mentors’ contact details. You can then speak to the mentors to arrange to attend the meetings.
Finally, there are hoodies available that you can purchase for £6.

39. Promoting Yourself as a Course Rep
Blackboard / LSE communities
Suggestion boxes
Stage 1 Course Reps could contact Mentors
Hoodies
The University allows Reps to have have access from their School to the NCL addresses of those they represent. Sending out group s allows you to reach as many of your course mates as possible and is a great way of getting feedback before and after SSC meetings.
Another simple step you can take to make yourself known to your fellow students is to set up a dedicated Facebook group or Twitter page. This gives students a platform to air opinions on your course, which you can take to the SSC.
You can also put posters up in your school. We provide a template that you can adapt to include your details. (Show the posters that we offer.) Some Schools provide their own posters.
Others ways you can promote yourself might include setting up online communities on Blackboard and LSE and introducing a designated suggestion box in your department’s building.
Stage 1 Course Reps could contact Mentors. As Stage 1 Course Reps, finding out what your fellow students think of the Course and University can be tough. One way you can look to gather feedback from students, we would encourage you to attend mentor meetings. There should be four during the first term, so there should be plenty of opportunities to attend one. By attending it would give you a chance to meet constituents face-to-face and gather some immediate feedback from the stage 1 students for your first Student-Staff Committee meeting. As every mentor scheme has a member of staff as their coordinator, you should contact Ruth Furlonger who organises the mentor scheme across the University, to tell you who your staff coordinator is. The staff coordinator should then be able to provide you with the mentors’ contact details. You can then speak to the mentors to arrange to attend the meetings.
Finally, there are hoodies available that you can purchase for £6.

40. Promoting Yourself as a Course Rep
Hints and tips
Collaborate as an SSC
Use Facebook polls
Use surveys
Send regular communication
Keep your communication short and simple
BE PRO-ACTIVE!

41. Representation: The Bigger Picture
The last part of the training is intended to give you a sense of where you fit in the wider representation structure. To do this, we will briefly look at the other Student Academic Representation roles there are, before outlining how they all fit together to ensure that the student voice is heard at all levels of the University.

42. SSC Chair and Secretary
Each SSC should have a Student Chair and some will have a Student Secretary
Chair
Secretary
Puts together the agenda with the Secretary
Ensures that all members know the date and location of the meeting
Leads positive discussions
Guides the committee towards decisions
Provides members with an agenda prior to the meeting
Ensures agreed upon actions are followed up upon.
Takes notes during the meeting and circulates them afterwards.
Attends Board of Studies meeting
Supports the Student Chair to ensure the successful running of the committee
As we have discussed, a key part of your role as Course Reps is to attend your SSC. At the SSC you will work closely with two other types of student representative: SSC Chairs and SSC Secretaries. The SSC Secretary is an optional role. However, if there is student interest in it, they have first refusal. Otherwise a staff member will fill this position.
The SSC Chair and Secretary work together to put together the agenda for the SSC, contacting those who are due to attend (including yourselves) and asking them for agenda items.
The Secretary will ensure that all members know the date and location of the meeting, as well as circulating the agenda beforehand.
They will also take notes during the meeting, which they will subsequently circulate.
The SSC Chair will lead the meeting and should ensure that the agenda is adhered to and will facilitate positive discussions around the agenda items.
The Chair will guide the committee towards decisions relating to the issues raised and then help ensure that these decisions are followed up upon.

43. School Rep
School Reps represent the student voice at faculty meetings.
64 positions
At least 2 positions per school (1 taught student; 1 research student).
10 schools have PGT School Rep.
School reps will feed back to you and the SSC Chairs and Secretaries about any decisions that have been reached at Faculty Level.
Host School Forums.
School Reps are chosen by the Students’ Union. School Reps have usually previously been Course Reps, so there may be opportunities for you to progress into this role in the future.
School Reps are expected to complete a termly update for the Education Officer, so they are aware of any ongoing issues that are occurring within departments.
School Rep
64 positions of which 38 are currently filled.
Each school typically has two representatives, one taught and one research. However, the SU is currently running a trial in 10 schools to have a separate PGT rep.
Wherever possible, school reps are recruited at the beginning of semester 2 and will have been a course rep for at least one year (with the exception of those on one year programmes. All course reps are encouraged to apply. The SU shortlists candidates who are then interviewed by the Representation and Democracy Co-ordinator and the Education Officer.
The successful candidate will be trained by the SU.
If there is only one undergraduate or postgraduate SSC in a school and its chair becomes school rep, the SU recommends that another course rep takes over the chair role to help ease their workload.

44. School Rep Duties: Representing student opinion at Faculty meetings
Familiarity with the work of SSCs in their school
Feeding back to Course Reps and SSC Chairs and Secretaries
Meet with Head of School (or nominated deputy) at least once per term
Complete a termly update for NUSU Education Officer

45. NUSU Education Officer, 2016/17
Elected by the student body
Represents the student body at University Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Committee (ULTSEC)
Chairs Education Executive Committee
Initiates research based on feedback from students, which will inform NUSU campaigns
Education Officer
The final and most prestigious academic representative role is Education Officer. They are one of the SU’s sabbatical officers and, as such, are elected by the student body in the main student elections, which are held around March every year.
The education officer is there to represent the whole student body and will lead campaigns based on issues that may have arisen at other levels of representation. They attend University wide meetings and committees, including the Students’ Union Education Executive Committee and the University Learning Teaching and Student Experience Committee (ULTSEC)
Any changes they help bring about are then fed back to School Reps who then, in turn, can feedback to Chairs who can feedback to Course reps, who feedback to their fellow students.
Chris Duddy
NUSU Education Officer, 2016/17

46. Representation Structure
What we’re left with is this structure. The key thing to note is that the student voice is represented at all levels of the University. If this structure is functioning correctly, information should flow in both directions, with senior staff made aware of students’ views and students made aware of decisions made at University level. This should help ensure transparency and make the academic experience a partnership between students and staff, rather than something that is imposed on students from above.

47. What Happens Now? Promote yourself!
Look out for your invite to your programme’s SSC.
Collect feedback on what will be discussed
If you have already attended an SSC meeting, make sure you feedback to your fellow students about it

48. Students’ Union Support
Regular newsletters and support
Dedicated social media pages and website: (
Face-to-face meetings
Attendance at Student-Staff Committee meetings
Certificates
You tell us! – Help us help you!

49. NCL+ Accreditation Scheme
Want your experience as a Course Rep on your degree transcript?
Then sign up for the accreditation scheme
All the info can be found here:
Or Jo Day to sign-up.

50. Other Things You Can Get Involved In
Teaching Excellence Awards (TEAs)
Academic Rep Awards
Additional training sessions
Social events
Ask reps to nominate staff for and help promote the TEAs.
Provide details of any forthcoming social events.
Provide details for other training sessions. (next slide)

51. Additional Training Sessions
3rd November (3:00-4:30pm): Meeting Skills 9th November (3:00-4:30pm): Communication Skills 17th November (3:00-4:30pm): Negotiation Skills 24th November (1:00-2:30pm): Presentation Skills 25th November )1:00-2:30pm): Equality and Diversity 2nd December (12:00-2:30pm): Student Rep Lunch

52. Handouts Handbook (including attendance list) Posters Sign-up Sheets
Hoodies (£6)

53. Any Questions?

54. Thanks For Coming! David Jones (Representation Support Worker)e: t:
George Watkins (Rep and Dem Co-ordinator) e: t:
Get involved!
@NUSUvoice