FAIL TO PREPARE, PREPARE TO FAIL. Whichever way works best – you need to be in communication with your fellow students often, find what works and use it. You’re the intermediary – you sit in the middle of the University, the Students’ Union and your fellow students, you need to speak to all three regularly. Identify and address – anything that needs raising in terms of assuring quality or enhancing the quality of the student experience. Want some help? Speak to your support team at representation@hud. ac.uk, call them on 01484 473439 or come in to the Students’ Union for a chat on level 5 of Student Central.
SHOUT IT LOUD, SHOUT IT PROUD. Shout about it! – no matter how big or small the change is. Make sure your fellow students know that it has changed!
Always stay ahead of the curve – speak to
Keep track – the best way to get the most of your time as a Course Rep is to track what you’re doing to reflect on what you have achieved.
sooner they’re aware, the quicker they can respond. Avoid negativity – be solution-focused and separate yourself from the issue.
YOUR STUDENTS
Use the Students’ Union – we’ve got an activity log (www.huddersfield.su/ youractivity) or contact representation@ hud.ac.uk and outline what you’ve been up to and they will keep track of it all for you to request at any time!
Be proactive – make sure that you’re proactively asking for ideas for improvement.
INFORMAL CHAT
SUCCESS
PRAISE AND PROTEST.
CONFIRMATION IS KEY.
CONFIRM IT
MEETINGS
Re-adjusted timeline? – not a problem.
Take notes – whether it’s a committee meeting or an informal chat, write down what’s said and agreed. Get a timeline – if something is agreed to be done, get a timeline to make sure it is kept to.
the communication in the readjustment as you work towards the agreed goal. – keep positive! they can raise it to get something done, or come to the Students’ Union for advice.
Remember – make it exceptionally clear where ideas you raise come from. If they’re on behalf of one student, a large group of students or if it’s just something personal, keep it honest to avoid misrepresenting views.
HOW TO MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN
Got a win? addresses something that you raise, shout about it. Praise the responsiveness of the attend, no matter how small an act it is.
TALK EARLY, TALK OFTEN.
FOLLOW UP
Remember – saying thank you is a really simple act to do and really important for
STAY ON POINT. STAY FLEXIBLE. Follow up your timeline – nothing in this world gets done without following it up! Check in at key dates in your agreed timeline to make sure it stays on track. Adjust – sometimes timelines can’t be kept to. dealing with the idea and reset your timelines. Use your diary – put reminders in your diary to make sure that you follow up on any agreed actions and the dates they should happen by.
Email confirmation – send a summary of what’s discussed and any actions agreed upon to whoever was present. Remember – someone saying the words “Yes, we can do that” does not lead to change happening – it’s your role to make sure that the agreement turns into action.