The chair of the network is responsible for representing students who share that identity, background or experience.
Specifically, the Chair of the Network:
- Engages students with the Network and builds community through effective communication and events
- Keeps relevant Full-Time Officers and SU staff informed about the activities and needs of the Network
- Works with relevant Full-Time Officers to keep up-to-date with local and national policy changes that might impact the Network members, informing them about issues of importance
- Works with relevant Full-Time Officers to gather student opinion and feedback on issues relevant to the Network
- Ensures the Network acts in line with Union policy and in the best interests of its members.
- Scrutinises the work of Full-Time Officers, ensuring that their work is inclusive of these students and adequately addresses their needs
- Through Student Rep Assembly, scrutinises the work of all Networks and ensures they are acting in the best interests of the Union’s members
- Attends Student Council and Student Rep Assembly, reporting on the activity of the Network when asked
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Time Commitment
Week to week, the time commitment will vary for these roles.
Some weeks, there will be mandatory meetings and beyond that it is up to the student about how much time they want to commit to the role. You might have busier period if you are running community events or campaigns - we'd say about 25 hours max across a term!
The position runs from October 2024 – June 2025.
If you are interested in standing for this role and want to know more about what it's like on a day-to-day basis, email us.
