1. Managing programme committees

2.  To make sure that meetings are run effectively and inclusively, in line with agreed agenda, to deal with the business at hand. This will include preparation and follow-up, as well as taking charge during the meeting itself.  the spokesperson - summing up other people's views and being comfortable to put these across to all kinds of people, including large groups  the organiser - making sure that everyone is prepared for meetings and knows when and where they are going to be and what is going to be discussed  the communicator - making sure that everyone understands what is going on before, during and after the meeting  the action person - making sure that meetings are not just a 'talking shop' but have a purpose and result in action  the mediator- sometimes finding a compromise between two people or two conflicting ideas - being fair and not letting your own feelings get in the way The role of the chair

3. How do you communicate with your student reps? When? How do you ensure continuity between student reps? How do you feedback on actions? How do you help your student reps obtain input from the student constituency and feed back to them? Communicating with your student reps

4.  Before the meeting  Ensuring appropriate representation of the student body  Provide opportunities for students to collect views  Communication with reps  At the meeting  Making meetings student friendly  After the meeting  Actions arising  Feeding back  Dealing with ad hoc issues Managing programme committees

5. Need to be student friendly Provide support opportunities for students to collect views Communication prior to meetings Feedback Training