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► Faculty Representatives
Faculty Representatives
The core purpose of the Students’ Union is defined as “the advancement of education at the
Even though there is one Faculty Representative for each Faculty that the University classes as being present at each Campus (which are defined as Carlisle, Lancaster and Penrith) they all have the same role description and general purpose – to filter the views and issues of students from their Faculty through to the Union and where possible act on those issues through the systems and resources at their disposal as elected officials. Under the leadership of the Academic Sabbatical they are expected to establish and maintain close working relationships with the local Student Academic Representatives (or Course Reps) form their faculty, and with these and other interested students hold regular issue-driven local meetings.
Faculty Representatives will also attend the University Boards and Meetings relevant to their Faculty, reporting back to the Academic Sabbatical and fellow Faculty Representatives to share information and to better coordinate the effective achievement of positive outcomes for our members. Support and ongoing training for this aspect of the role will be provided.
As local leaders and facilitators for student opinion and academic campaigning Faculty Representatives would benefit from a rounded mixture of sound organisational and good communication skills, and should be prepared for engaging in potentially detailed debates concerning educational policy. They will also be involved in planning and carrying out campaigning and lobbying, and as a team will be central in facilitating the establishment and ongoing work of a local Academic Forum consisting of Student Academic Representatives.
Under the current development plans of the University the following Faculty Representative roles are being offered at the respective campuses for the 2010/11 academic year:
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Penrith |
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Science, Community & Culture Faculty Rep |
Science, Community & Culture Faculty Rep |
Science, Community & Culture Faculty Rep |
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Education Faculty Rep |
Education Faculty Rep |
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Health & Wellbeing Faculty Rep |
Health & Wellbeing Faculty Rep |
The full role description for all Faculty Representatives as it is currently defined in the proposed policy documents is as follows:
9.1 Faculty Representatives
9.1.1 Faculty Representatives shall be elected to each major site as detailed in Clause 3.4 of the Elections policy, there shall be one Faculty Representative at each major site for each Faculty present at the site as defined by the University.
9.1.2 Faculty Representatives shall:
1. Assist the Academic Sabbatical in convening local Academic Group meetings where Student Academic Reps and other students may attend to discuss issues and opportunities arising from learning, assessment and teaching.
2. In conjunction with any other officials from other campuses holding the same Faculty Representative position attend the relevant University Committees on behalf of the membership, these would include:
i) Appropriate Faculty Board
ii) Appropriate Faculty Academic Standards Committee
3. Report on issues arising and pursue outcomes from University Committees to the Academic Sabbatical, membership and any other relevant parties.
4. In association with the relevant parties locally organise and lead the Student Academic Reps from the Faculty in liaising with the Students’ Union.
5. Represent the views, opinions and issues of the students from within the Faculty to the Executive Committee and Trustee Board and any Assembly or other Union meeting where appropriate..
6. Bring issues and problems arising from the membership to the attention of the relevant Group, Assembly or individual to seek positive outcomes.
7. Be a visible and approachable ambassador for the Students’ Union on the campus.
8. Assist relevant parties in increasing the involvement of students from the Faculty in Union affairs.
9. Assist the Campus Representative in generally representing the students of the local campus.
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