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Election Posts

Autumn Elections 2014

The polls have closed.

First Year Student Councillor (6 places)

Student Council is the body that ensures implementation of all Union Policy and Union Regulations and in so doing actions the work of Officers.  Councillors also discuss and propose policy to All Student Meetings.  This position is open to first year students only.

1st year Student Councillors represent the views of all 1st year students.  Councillors are expected to attend all 5 Student Council meetings and 3 All Student Meetings per year each one lasting between 11/2 and 2 hours.

There are 6 positions available for this post.

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Second Year Student Councillor (5 places)

Student Council is the body that ensures implementation of all Union Policy and Union Regulations and in so doing actions the work of Officers.  Councillors also discuss and propose policy to All Student Meetings.  This position is open to second year students only.

2nd year Student Councillors represent the views of all 2nd year students.  Councillors are expected to attend all 5 Student Council meetings and 3 All Student Meetings per year each one lasting between 11/2 and 2 hours.

There are 5 positions available for this post.

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Third Year Student Councillor (5 places)

Student Council is the body that ensures implementation of all Union Policy and Union Regulations and in so doing actions the work of Officers.  Councillors also discuss and propose policy to All Student Meetings.  This position is open to third year students only.

3rd year Student Councillors represent the views of all 3rd year students.  Councillors are expected to attend all 5 Student Council meetings and 3 All Student Meetings per year each one lasting between 11/2 and 2 hours.

There are 5 positions available for this post.

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Fourth Year+ Student Councillor (4 places)

Student Council is the body that ensures implementation of all Union Policy and Union Regulations and in so doing actions the work of Officers.  Councillors also discuss and propose policy to All Student Meetings.  This position is open to fourth year plus students only.

4th year+ Student Councillors represent the views of all 4th year+ students.  Councillors are expected to attend all 5 Student Council meetings and 3 All Student Meetings per year each one lasting between 11/2 and 2 hours.

There are 4 positions available for this post.

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Taught Postgraduate Student Councillor (7 places)

Student Council is the body that ensures implementation of all Union Policy and Union Regulations and in so doing actions the work of Officers.  Councillors also discuss and propose policy to All Student Meetings.  This position is open to postgraduate students only.

Postgraduate Student Councillors represent the views of all postgraduate students.  Councillors are expected to attend all 5 Student Council meetings and 3 All Student Meetings per year each one lasting between 11/2 and 2 hours.

There are 11 positions available for this post, 4 positions reserved for Postgraduate Research students.

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Research Postgraduate Student Councillor (4 places)

Student Council is the body that ensures implementation of all Union Policy and Union Regulations and in so doing actions the work of Officers.  Councillors also discuss and propose policy to All Student Meetings.  This position is open to postgraduate students only.

Postgraduate Student Councillors represent the views of all postgraduate students.  Councillors are expected to attend all 5 Student Council meetings and 3 All Student Meetings per year each one lasting between 11/2 and 2 hours.

There are 11 positions available for this post, 4 positions reserved for Postgraduate Research students.

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Faculty of Arts Representative (Postgraduate Taught)

Faculty Reps represent the interests of students in their faculty and take the lead on academic issues from a faculty perspective on Student-Staff Liaison Committees, University Committees and Boards. Among other responsibilities Faculty Reps should keep abreast of changes within their faculty, support SSLCs and course representatives, support SU priority campaigns, and maintain a dialogue both with the SU and faculty student body.

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Postgraduate Social Science Faculty Representative

Run to be your Faculty Representative and take the lead on academic issues, representing student’s  interests on SSLCs (Student-Staff Liaison Committees) and Graduate Boards.

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Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Representative (Postgraduate Taught, Science and Engineering)

Faculty Reps represent the interests of students in their faculty and take the lead on academic issues from a faculty perspective on Student-Staff Liaison Committees, University Committees and Boards. Among other responsibilities Faculty Reps should keep abreast of changes within their faculty, support SSLCs and course representatives, support SU priority campaigns, and maintain a dialogue both with the SU and faculty student body.

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Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine Representative (Postgraduate Taught, Medicine) (2 places)

Faculty Reps represent the interests of students in their faculty and take the lead on academic issues from a faculty perspective on Student-Staff Liaison Committees, University Committees and Boards. Among other responsibilities Faculty Reps should keep abreast of changes within their faculty, support SSLCs and course representatives, support SU priority campaigns, and maintain a dialogue both with the SU and faculty student body.

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Part-Time and Mature Students' Officer

NOTE: In order to nominate yourself, hold the position or vote for the Part-Time & Mature Students' Officer you will need to either self-define as a mature student or have a part-time mode of study

  • The Part-Time & Mature Students’ Officer position is a Part-Time Officer position representing students who are Part-Time, and students who define as a mature student. The Part-Time & Mature Students’ Officer will maintain communication with staff, departments, SSLC’s and the Students’ Union to raise awareness of the issues affecting Part-Time students and Mature students in all areas, often lobbying the University to make change.
  • The Part-Time & Mature Students’ Officer may plan awareness events and run campaigns, liaising with SU staff about relevant issues, and receive staff and Sabb Officer support throughout their time as an officer. The Part-Time & Mature Students’ Officer will also work closely with other Liberation and Diversity Part-Time Officers through lobbying and campaigning on Diversity issues and through their work on the Liberation and Diversity Committee, which the Part-Time & Mature Students Officer is a member of.
  • This officer is also a full voting member of Student Council. 

 


PLEASE NOTE: You can only nominate yourself for one of the SU Committee & Part-Time Officer positions.

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International Students' Officer (EU)

NOTE: In order to nominate yourself, hold the position, and vote for the International Students' Officer (EU) you will need to be categorised as paying Overseas Fees (EU).

  • The International Students’ Officer (EU) is an unpaid Part-Time Officer position undertaken alongside studies and representing International Students. This Officer represents the international community at a campus, local and national level, raising awareness of issues affecting international students in all areas and ensuring their views and opinions are reflected in all areas of Union and University activity, often lobbying the University and local community to make change.
  • The International Students’ Officer may plan awareness events and run campaigns, liaising with SU staff about relevant issues, and will receive staff and Sabb Officer support throughout their time as an officer. The International Students’ Officer (EU) will also work closely with other Liberation and Diversity Part-Time Officers through lobbying and campaigning on Diversity issues and through their work on the Liberation and Diversity Committee, which the International Students’ Officer (EU) is a member of.
  • The International Students’ Officer (EU) is also a full voting member of Student Council. 

 


PLEASE NOTE: You can only nominate yourself for one of the SU Committee & Part-Time Officer positions.

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International Students' Officer (Non-EU)

NOTE: In order to nominate yourself, hold the position, or vote for the International Students' Officer (non-EU) you will need to be classified as paying Overseas fees (non-EU).

  • The International Students’ Officer (non-EU) is an unpaid Part-Time Officer position undertaken alongside studies and representing International Students. This Officer represents the international community at a campus, local and national level, raising awareness of issues affecting international students in all areas and ensuring their views and opinions are reflected in all areas of Union and University activity, often lobbying the University and local community to make change.
  • The International Students’ Officer may plan awareness events and run campaigns, liaising with SU staff about relevant issues, and will receive staff and Sabb Officer support throughout their time as an officer. The International Students’ Officer (non-EU) will also work closely with other Liberation and Diversity Part-Time Officers through lobbying and campaigning on Diversity issues and through their work on the Liberation and Diversity Committee, which the International Students’ Officer (non-EU) is a member of.
  • The International Students’ Officer (non-EU) is also a full voting member of Student Council. 
  • PLEASE NOTE: You can only nominate yourself for one of the SU Committee & Part-Time Officer positions.
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NUS National Conference Delegates (4 places)

Warwick Students' Union is affiliated to the National Union of Students (NUS) which provide the Union and its members with different benefits. Every year the NUS holds its National Conference which is its main democratic event and delegates from every affiliated Union attend.

NUS National Conference is where Union Delegates discuss, debate and decide on NUS policy as well as electing NUS Officers and other student leadership roles. It is a great opportunity to network with students from across the UK, engage in debate on national issues that impact all students and represent the collective voice of Warwick Students.

This years National Conference will be taking place from 17th to the 18th of April 2024 in Blackpool. The Union will organise your travel, accommodation and allowance for food so all you need to do is be available on these dates. You will also be provided with training and support from the SU

Please Note: that half of Warwick SU's delegation must be self-defined Women so you will be asked how you define during the election period. This is set by NUS and is not something that we can change. 

 

 

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Contact Us

If you need to ask any questions about the elections process, you can visit us in the Democratic Services Office on the top floor of SUHQ. Alternatively, you can contact us using the details below.

democracy@warwicksu.com