Student Representative Induction Training FOR ACADEMIC REPS AND

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Student Representative Induction Training FOR ACADEMIC REPS AND REPS ON GOVERNANCE AND DECISION MAKING

Student Representative Induction Training FOR ACADEMIC REPS AND REPS ON GOVERNANCE AND DECISION MAKING BODIES

Welcome! Slide 1 2

Welcome! Slide 1 2

Introduction to the Rep Role • Partnership Approach • Importance of the role for

Introduction to the Rep Role • Partnership Approach • Importance of the role for students and staff • Scope of responsibilities • Benefits of being a Student Rep Slide 2 3

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What do you think is the purpose of a rep? Slide 4 5

What do you think is the purpose of a rep? Slide 4 5

What is your scope of representation? This activity has been sourced from resources available

What is your scope of representation? This activity has been sourced from resources available on the TSEP website. Which issues are academic and which are nonacademic? Exam timetabling Library resources Housing Finding work Fees Visas Late submission penalties Library open hours Lecture quality Assessment feedback Parking Computer resources Slide 5 6

Academic vs Non-academic Issues LEARNING ACTIVITY UGGESTION ACADEMIC ISSUES NON-ACADEMIC ISSUES Exam timetabling Library

Academic vs Non-academic Issues LEARNING ACTIVITY UGGESTION ACADEMIC ISSUES NON-ACADEMIC ISSUES Exam timetabling Library resources Housing Finding work Fees Visas Late submission penalties Library open hours Lecture quality Assessment feedback Parking Computer resources Slide 6 7

Responsibility Lifecycle Introduce yourself Close Gather the loop opinions Develop Attend solutions Meetings Provide

Responsibility Lifecycle Introduce yourself Close Gather the loop opinions Develop Attend solutions Meetings Provide Slide 7 feedback 8

You are an expert on your learning Student views voiced Dialogue with staff Improved

You are an expert on your learning Student views voiced Dialogue with staff Improved student experience through partnership Slide 8 9

How to be an effective rep • Get to know your institution • Seek

How to be an effective rep • Get to know your institution • Seek out student views • Share feedback effectively • Help find solutions • Knowledge Handover Slide 9 10

Get to know your fellow students Slide 10 11

Get to know your fellow students Slide 10 11

Where does your role sit? Slide 11 12

Where does your role sit? Slide 11 12

Themes to seek feedback on * Slide 12 13

Themes to seek feedback on * Slide 12 13

How could you become more informed? Slide 13 14

How could you become more informed? Slide 13 14

Providing Effective Feedback Accurate - be specific and provide evidence for what you are

Providing Effective Feedback Accurate - be specific and provide evidence for what you are saying; Balanced – present negative and positive feedback; Constructive – be solution focused; and Depersonalised – do not mention staff members by name. Slide 14 15

Handling Feedback Responsibly Action Yes Listen Within Scope? Yes Time sensitive? No Present Feedback

Handling Feedback Responsibly Action Yes Listen Within Scope? Yes Time sensitive? No Present Feedback No Re-direct Research Slide 15 16

Developing Solutions Cause Effect Solution Impact Slide 16 17

Developing Solutions Cause Effect Solution Impact Slide 16 17

Handover Slide 17 18

Handover Slide 17 18

Meetings and Procedures • Become familiar with Meeting terms • Know steps to take

Meetings and Procedures • Become familiar with Meeting terms • Know steps to take before and after meetings • Raise issues and add agenda items • Close the feedback loop Slide 18 19

Meetings Slide 19 20

Meetings Slide 19 20

Meeting Terminology Slide 20 Chair Secretary Agend a Papers Minutes Apologies 21

Meeting Terminology Slide 20 Chair Secretary Agend a Papers Minutes Apologies 21

Meeting Procedure AGENDA * Welcome & Apologies * Business Arising Agenda item 1 *

Meeting Procedure AGENDA * Welcome & Apologies * Business Arising Agenda item 1 * Agenda item 2 * Other Business Slide 21 22

Meeting Tips • Punctuality – know where and when and be on time •

Meeting Tips • Punctuality – know where and when and be on time • Preparation – read the agenda and papers • Purpose – know what you’d like to achieve Slide 22 23

Chairing a meeting Slide 23 24

Chairing a meeting Slide 23 24

Things to consider when reading papers • How does this issue impact the Student

Things to consider when reading papers • How does this issue impact the Student Experience? • Does this impact certain groups more than others • What problems will arise if this issue is not addressed? • What solutions could there be to this issue? • What resources are available? • Who might be interested in helping fix this issue? • What is the timeframe for implementation? • How will I tell students what’s happening to solve this issue? Slide 24 25

Raising Issues at Meetings Discuss with Chair Unsure Issue Within Scope? Yes Submit with

Raising Issues at Meetings Discuss with Chair Unsure Issue Within Scope? Yes Submit with paper Voice your opinion confidently Slide 25 26

Influencing Outcomes Slide 26 27

Influencing Outcomes Slide 26 27

Post meeting Slide 27 Introduce yourself Close the loop Gather opinions Develop solutions Attend

Post meeting Slide 27 Introduce yourself Close the loop Gather opinions Develop solutions Attend Meeting Provide feedback 28

Support Study comes first Do the best you can. Know where to find wellbeing

Support Study comes first Do the best you can. Know where to find wellbeing support for you and your fellow students. Slide 28 29

Rewards and Recognition Influencing outcomes Making a difference Slide 29 30

Rewards and Recognition Influencing outcomes Making a difference Slide 29 30

Module 1 Recap Introduction to the rep role How to be an effective Representative

Module 1 Recap Introduction to the rep role How to be an effective Representative Meetings & Procedures Slide 30 31

Module 2 Recap Introduction to the rep role How to be an effective Representative

Module 2 Recap Introduction to the rep role How to be an effective Representative Meetings & Procedures Slide 31 32

Module 3 Recap Introduction to the rep role How to be an effective Representative

Module 3 Recap Introduction to the rep role How to be an effective Representative Meetings & Procedures Slide 32 33

Thank you for your participation and for choosing to be a student representative! Please

Thank you for your participation and for choosing to be a student representative! Please take a moment to fill out the evaluation. 34