Pulse for KSU' 13 | Manifesto.

ELECTORAL PROGRAMME

Dear student, We want to give back to you that sense of belonging towards your University.

Pulse believes that students must remain at the centre of all the decision-making by the Council. That is why we want to offer the relevant support to the students’ initiatives and their organisations.

We are sure that you can help us tackle the relevant priorities affecting your life as a student. Your participation can produce effective solutions to all these challenges.

Help us change these challenges into opportunities.

Join us.

The Pulse team.

president Collaborate with the Ministry for Transport and Infrastructure on the plans to tackle the parking problem at University, and work on a free Smart Parking application.

Work on better WiFi access on campus, especially at Mater Dei Hospital lecture rooms, the Science Labs and at the Junior College.

Tackle the issue of compulsory attendance and consult students on what alternative measures need to be taken for different courses, in order to relieve students from excessive burdens.

Enhance campus life by organising and supporting more events on Quad, the Tespi theatre and the University’s sports grounds.

Assemble the University organisations and the education representatives in a bi-annual conference to discuss the quality of education offered at the UoM.

INCLUSION

ryan pace

EDUCATION

karl bugeja vice president Lobby for shorter deadlines for the publication of results during the negotiating of the accademic staff collective agreement starting from 2014.

Campaign for the introduction of a five-minute reading time of the exam paper before each exam session.

Discuss the possibility of having the UoM Library opening up on Sundays during the exam periods, especially for the benefit of international students.

Put pressure on the University authorities to give the students the opportunity to view their corrected paper when they opt for a revision of paper service.

Campaign for adjusted maintenance grants for students attending courses with relatively higher expenses involved during their studies.

secretary general Facilitate the recruitment of members within student organisations by insisting on the allocation of ECTS credits for students’ work in student organisations.

Restart discussions with the University of Malta towards the idea of extending Student House by another storey, in order to create more office space for student organisations.

Create an online database with links to funding opportunities for projects led by students within an organisation or on an individual basis.

Secure full support to the organisations on campus by implementing an Organisations Buddy System where different organisations are assigned to the different KSU Executive members.

Launch training and recruitment workshops for student organisations within the European Commission’s Training Strategy of SALTO-Youth.

ORGANISATIONS

keith pace

TRANSPARENCY

martina gerada financial officer Publish quarterly reports about each Executive member’s work, a mid-term financial report and make KSU Executive Board meeting minutes available online. Open up the Commission’s meetings for the media.

Increase the KSU’s fund for research, opportunities and resources to €15,000 and give the opportunity to students to highlight the necessary material needed to be bought for the UoM Library.

Discuss with the Ministry of Education an extension to the time allotted for Smart Card refunds.

Increase more lockers for students using the University Library and support the responsible student organisations in having lockers accessible for students at Mater Dei Hospital.

Install security cameras in the main parking areas to ensure a more secure University environment.

public relations officer Implement a Student Suggestion Scheme, where student ideas are thoroughly evaluated and rewarded, especially ones affecting their respective courses.

Increase the number of water fountains, mainly near the Faculty for the Built Environment, the Institute for Education and Sport and Junior College.

Top-up investment in Quadrangle and the area outside the Library to â‚Ź10,000, and launch an artistic competition with the best ideas for murals at the University.

Install more indoor and outdoor electricity sockets, mainly at Quad, the Library, Canteen and other areas recommended by the students.

COMMUNICATION

rachel baldacchino

ACTIVISM

christian mallia social policy coordinator Open up Careers’ Convention to cater for a wider range of careers related to a larger number of courses, while seeking the assistance of both private and public entities.

Make recommendations regarding the sustainability of the University’s finances, stipends and the necessary investment in research.

Install an appropriate system of waste separation bins for actual recycling of waste on campus, promote a green conduct and increase substantially the amount of bike shelters.

Conduct an assessment on the accessibility of University for disabled individuals and find a feasible solution to the lack of accessibility to Canteen and the KSU office.

education coordinator Lobby for the extension of Library hours at Junior College.

Install synthetic turf at the College’s 5-A side ground.

Organise a Faculty Convention at Junior College to get students to familiarize themselves with University – their next step.

Start discussions on the introduction of European Studies at a post-secondary level, while consulting students and authorities regarding other subjects.

Work in order to make Smart Card refunds truly accessible for Junior College students from the College premises themselves.

JUNIOR COLLEGE

adam vella

INTERNATIONAL

karl camilleri international officer Address, on a course-by-course basis, the availability of Erasmus programmes for University students.

Work hand in hand with Maltese MEPs so as to give more students the opportunity to visit the European institutions in Brussels.

Propose the relevant changes to the ESN statute to include international organisations in all the services offered to Erasmus students.

Launch campaigns related to international affairs with the support of different embassies.

Create a permanent multi-faith room with adequate equipment and facilities.

international coordinator Support the Gozitan students’ representatives proposal in favour of a direct bus route from Cirkewwa to University.

Pressure the relevant education authorities in order to increase drastically the number of exam sessions to be held in Gozo.

Sponsor the necessary investment for increased live conferencing of lectures held at the University of Malta for those students attending the Gozitan Campus.

Organise events in Gozo to attract more students to the sister island during different periods of the year.

GOZO

francesca camilleri

CAMPUS LIFE

isaac zammit culture & entertainment officer Sponsor workshops by professional arts companies on dancing, acting and singing for those interested in participating in the Students’ Fest auditions.

Hold a Battle of the Bands on campus and award the winner with a recording of their winning single.

Hold a multicultural week involving traditional arts, debates and food tasting, in collaboration with international organisations and international students on campus.

Sustain the KSU Culture Fund and negotiate special incentives for students looking for venues to promote or rehearse their work.

culture & entertainment coordinator Make the relevant proposals for the setting up of a Faculty of Sports at the University of Malta.

Team up with all University organisations to organise a National Fun Run, with all its proceedings going to the Research, Innovation & Development Trust.

Install more first-aid kits and an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) on campus, and increase the number of students obtaining training in First-Aid. Introduce a Discount Card scheme to be used at gyms and commercial outlets offering sports and health services and products.

WELL-BEING

daniel balzan

To be honest, we exist because of you.

We’d like you to be comfortable, succeed and feel represented!

We want you to be the best you can be.

This is a celebration of You! This is Your University.

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