At AberSU we want Aber students to love student life and be ready for anything. We promise to give students the last word and we want you to work with us to make our vision a reality.
Role: Academic Representative
Department: Support and Representation / Your Academic Department
Commitment/Duration: Elected position for up to one academic year. 1-2 hours per week, term time only.
Previous experience required: Absolutely none; all training will be provided.
Purpose of role
Academic Reps are students who collect feedback and speak on behalf of other students to help make your University education and experience the best it can be!
Academic Reps are elected to their role by students on their course, or in their department. This means they have been chosen as the best person to take a lead on collecting and voicing student feedback to staff within their department or the Students’ Union.
Responsibilities
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Attend training delivered by the Students’ Union
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Take the lead on gathering student feedback within your course or department.
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Promote your role amongst students and make it clear how they can contact you
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Attend departmental Student Staff Consultative Committees
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Report back on the outcomes of feedback to students in your department and the Students’ Union
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Refer students to an appropriate staff member, officer or service where they cannot deal with an issue themselves, or the issue is not course related
How you'll benefit
As Academic Rep, you will be able to develop new and existing skills, enhance your employability and join a community of like-minded students within your department who positively contribute towards shaping the student experience. You will have the chance to be nominated for ‘Academic Rep of the Year’ as part of the Staff and Student Awards.
Top 5 reasons to become an Academic Rep:
- Make a difference at the University, enacting positive change
- Develop a range of skills from leadership and communication, to data collection and interpretation
- Strengthen your CV and provide tangible evidence of experience
- Network and connect with fellow students and staff
- Gain volunteer recognition through our Aber Award
Why we want YOU!
At AberSU we want Aber students to love student life and be ready for anything. We promise to give students the last word and we want you to work with us to make our vision a reality.
By becoming an Academic Rep, you will have been elected by students as the best person to represent their views.
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