Getting Involved: The Students’ Union The importance of getting involved Loneliness can be one of the biggest causes of mental distress whilst at university. You can help students by encouraging them to get involved with The Students’ Union, either through representation positions or joining societies and sports clubs.
Student representatives Subject Chair - Exeter Subject Chairs oversee their subject’s Student Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC), as well as act as the key liaison point between the student body, The SU, and College staff on academic-related matters. Department Chairs – Falmouth Department Chairs represent student views on academic-related matters at their Department Board Meetings, as well as share best practice with other Dept Chairs at The SU Department Chair Working Group. Course Reps – have an important communication role to play within their course, collecting feedback from students and informing them of decisions made at Student Staff Liaison Groups/Committees (SSLG/C)
Societies and sports clubs There are over 150 sports clubs and societies available for students of both universities across all three campuses. Research has proven that students who join societies and sports clubs are less lonely, have an overall better university experience, and are more employable once they graduate.
Key contacts in the SU Presidents: presidents@thesu.org.uk Societies and sports clubs: studentsopps@thesu.org.uk Students Reps: studentvoice@thesu.org.uk General information: info@thesu.org.uk Independent Advice: advice@thesu.org.uk
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