DUSA Executive: Intro

Welcome to DUSA

Student Guide 17/18 UNIVERSITY

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Hello from DUSA! Welcome from your Student Executive team here at DUSA. We are a bunch of eight elected students who run DUSA for you, the students. We cover a range of issues and you can visit us in The Hive on Level 4 of the Union every weekday to discuss any problems or ideas you may have. We are responsible for the day-to-day management of DUSA as well as the campaigns ran

by DUSA. Most importantly, our key job is to represent YOU! We have 6 full-time paid officers and 2 voluntary roles. Together we ensure that you have the best possible student experience at the University of Dundee.

On everything from funding to housing to mental health, DUSA is here for you. Together we can create the best student voice, experience, and support anywhere in the country.

Sean O’Connor DUSA President 2017/18

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Meet your team!

Alex Ellen

Sean Ezichi

Sofia Ana

Caroline Toni

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14 Academia Ellen

16 Campaigns Ana

18 Welfare Caroline

20 Societies

22 Representation Alex

Sofia 24 Fundraising Ezichi

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The Structure of DUSA – Paid Roles – Voluntary Roles

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Board of Trustees

DUSA Executive (8 Elected Officers)

External Trustees

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VPA

VPCC

VPSW

VPR

VPSA

VPE VPF

DUSA Media

Societies

Magdalen JAM Tay Productions Fibre

(Over 100 Volunteers)

Facilitates

Student Representative Council (SRC) Elected Councillors x18

Independant Member of Court (IMC)

School Presidents x9

Sports Union Pres

Societies Reps x2

DUSA Media Rep

Vice Presidents Class Reps

DUSA Staff Rep

Hall Rep

Rector & Rector Assessor

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The Hive is our Student Executive run support and information centre where you can come for welfare advice, help to ease your academic struggles, or learn more about how to get involved with extracurricular activities on campus. From politics to juggling, there is something for everyone.

We also offer Free, confidential advice and support in any student issues you may face. We can help you with housing problems and finding accommodation, academic issues including appeals or if you just want someone to talk to, your Exec are here for you. In short, whatever support you might need during your time at university we will help or we will find someone who can.

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Find us on Level 4, DUSA The Union Open Monday – Friday: 11am-3pm advice@dusa.co.uk

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The Student Welfare Map

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Campaigns & Events 17/18 Semester 1 Fresher’s Fayre

Sex Education Week

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Pop-Up Book Fair

SRC & RAG Elections

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SRC & RAG Charity are announced

Employability Event

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Academic Skills Week

Black History Month

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Minds Matter Month

Healthy Study

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November

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Winter Market

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December

Visit www.dusa.co.uk for more info!

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President Sean

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Being your spokesperson, I am your voice.

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Hello! I am Sean and I represent you throughout the university. Being your spokesperson, I am your voice.

Also, I make sure that DUSA serves students to the highest possible standard, so if you have any general queries or issues then I am your man. I head up a team that is dedicated to making sure you have the best support, representation, and experience possible, so please get in touch with me and your Exec!

President president@dusa.co.uk 01382386002

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Academia Ellen

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If you are struggling and you think that it is affecting your studies please contact me!

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If you are struggling and you think that it is affecting your studies please contact me! I can offer advice on how to fill out mitigating circumstances forms and how to write an academic appeal to make sure that the grades you receive reflect your academic skillset, no matter the difficulties you have been facing. I also sit on several committees regarding internationalism and policy development so if you have any views on issues facing international students, issues surrounding new policies the university is passing or issues with new schemes the university is signing up to please let me hear them, so I can ensure I’m effectively representing the views of students!

Vice President of Academia vpa@dusa.co.uk 01382 386007

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Comms & Campaigns Ana

“Come and see me if you have an idea for an event or campaign!

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Come and see me if you have an idea for an event or a campaign! Or maybe you wish to get involved with DUSA Media? Then, I am the person to speak to! I am in charge for maintaining DUSA’s online presence, as well as the promotion of any events both on and off campus.

Vice President of Communications and Campaigns vpcc@dusa.co.uk 01382 386003

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Student Activities Sofia

“Are you looking for all the fun things you can do apart from studying? Then, I am your person!

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Hello! Are you looking for all the fun things you can do apart from studying? Then, I am your person! I am the VP of Student Activities and I help over 180 societies to facilitate some of the best events of the year. Come to see me if you want to get in touch with societies, sports clubs, or volunteering groups... Or if you just want to start your own!

Vice President of Student Activities vpsa@dusa.co.uk 01382 386004

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Representation Alex

“I’m the guy to go to if you have any issues or suggestions to do with student representation.

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Hi, I’m Alex. I’m the guy to go to if too have any issues or suggestions to do with student representation or politics on campus. From Class reps, School Presidents, SRC and more, there are many ways to get your voice heard and represent the views of students. I have to try to organise it all.

Vice President of Representation vpr@dusa.co.uk 01382 381084

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Welfare

Caroline

“It’s my job to run Welfare campaigns at DUSA, making sure they are focused on the student – you!

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It’s my job to run Welfare campaigns at DUSA, making sure they are focused on the student – you! I get inspiration from your ideas and suggestions to better student welfare. In my year, I hope to address important issues including, but not limited to, sexual health, discrimination and harassment, and mental health.

I will be here to support you through University both when things are going well, and when you’re struggling, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Vice President of Student Welfare vpsw@dusa.co.uk 01382 386040

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Fundraising Ezichi

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Whether it is old books or new charitable ideas then contact me, your VPF.

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If you want to help raise money for charity or gain some fantastic volunteering experience then contact me, Ezichi!

I also want you to bring me all your old books so we can turn them in to cash giving you money back and also donating part of the funds raised to our Raising And Giving charity which is voted for by you the students.

So, whether it is old books or new charitable ideas then contact me, your VPF. Vice President of Fundraising vpf@dusa.co.uk 01382 386005

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Engagement Toni

“If you want to get engaged don’t bother buying a ring, just contact me.

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Hello, I am Toni and I am here to provide you with the best opportunities to engage with DUSA, the SRC and beyond.

So, if you want to get engaged don’t bother buying a ring, just contact me. Whether it is raising awareness of the work we do or providing you with exciting new opportunities to gain employment experience then I am the person to come to.

Vice President of Engagement vpe@dusa.co.uk 01382 381118

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What is...

Magdalen Magazine The Magdalen is Dundee’s beloved student magazine.

We are here to represent the voice of the student body and more importantly, YOUR individual voice within that. We are a friendly, professional mag, here to provide an outlet for the real news, views and interests of our city’s students – the way you want to tell it.

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FIBRE Media With a new and improved image, and the attitude to go with it, we are looking for enthusiastic people with fresh ideas and a creative energy to help propel the outlet into the future.

From original reporting and entertainment, to liveblogging the liveliest debates and events on campus, Fibre is your onestop-shop for compelling and immersive journalism.

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JAM Radio Your campus, your city, your station: JAM is the home of student radio in Dundee. From our studio in DUSA, we broadcast a variety of genres to a constantly growing number of listeners; from experimental hip hop to heavy metal, there’s bound to be a show that suits your tastes. So join us as we start the next chapter of student radio at the University of Dundee, and ask: what’s your Jam? Facebook “f ” Logo

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TAY Productions We offer a space for experimentation and collaboration in the world of film and television production, no matter the scale or inspiration. We have at our - and your - disposal a range of sound, lighting, camera and editing equipment with which you can tentatively step, or confidently stride into film and TV-making. We don’t expect ready-made directors, editors, or sound technicians, just anyone with curiosity about film and its creation. Sounds sweet? Join us!

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What are we up to?

Let’s find out...

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Mini Manifesto Key Theme engage students in opportunities and 1. Toservices that enriches both their university and learning experience.

Our Mission in partnership with our student body to 2. Work understand their views and needs to ensure that we effectively represent and facilitate the engagement of their student life.

Our Vision will create and set a new standard of 3. DUSA service for the benefit of our student body to

better achieve the Association’s aims and objectives and enrich the student experience.

We will achieve our key mission and vision by concentrating on changes grouped under three main headings:

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Perception By focusing on Academic Representation and Extra-Curricular Activities we hope to change people’s perception of DUSA. We exist to provide far more than a good night out, although our nightlife is still a huge part of what we do. We are here to serve you, the students, throughout every single part of the student experience. Whether it is providing you with a voice in how your modules are delivered, providing expert advice on housing, sex, and mental health, or supporting you to become the person you want to become through volunteering or societies – we are here for you.

By changing the perception of DUSA we hope that more students will benefit from the range of services we provide.

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Welfare DUSA provides a wide-ranging welfare service.

However, we would like to start preventing problems from arising rather than simply helping you when they do.

Through a rethink of our current services, and a host of new campaigns and activities, we hope to tackle rising anxiety and stress levels within the student body before they boil over. We know problems are unavoidable sometimes and we will always be here for you when they do, however, where we can stop problems before they begin to seriously impact on your life we will from now on.

Through improved support, a wider range of stressbusting activities andresilience training we hope to make sure you have the best and easiest experience possible here in Dundee.

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Representation We have decided that it is high-time for a new approach to representation. We want to empower students to become leaders and representatives throughout every level of the university. By having a new approach to the SRC and the school’s representation structures, we hope to drastically increase the number of students who are engaged with representation within DUSA and the University. By involving students at every level of this rethink, we propose to create a system that gives students the loudest and most varied voice in the land, empowering new student leaders and giving a voice to the voiceless.

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You can contact us by email or by visiting The Hive DUSA Advice: advice@dusa.co.uk

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