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Election Manifesto - 2007
Election Manifesto from 2007
Personal Profile
I'm a 23 year old, third year Drama student at St. Matt's. I was a Sabbatical President at my College, representing 15,000 students across five campuses -so I fully understand the complexities of multi-campus unions. Like many students, I've needed to work part-time in order to live which has meant that I haven't been able to take as active a role in the UWESU as I would have liked, until now!
Other Experience
RAG Officer 00-02
National Conference Delegate 02/03
President 02-03
SWANUS FEUD 02-03
NUS Board of Governors Training
NUS 'People and Money' Training
Manifesto
For far too long this union has been apathetic towards not only national student issues, but also it's own. I propose to bring it back to grass-roots student participation.
Entertainments
Experienced in organising RAG and ENTS events -I know how to stick to budgets and make money!
Entertainments need to be more than just Crunchie. I will give dedicated help and support to students who want to put events on at their campus.
Freshers' Freshers week needs an overhaul -goodbye sad boy bands, hello fantastic entertainment.
Campaigns
Prioritise Education funding -more activism in your union.
First bus -increase the pressure and finally sort it out
Drink spiking -still a big problem. I will raise student awareness
Environment -Lobby University to reduce its carbon footprint and increase recycling within the union
Student Village -assessing its impact on UWESU involvement and adjusting budgets accordingly
Faculty mergers -Lobby University to ensure this has minimal negative effect on students
Democracy and Involvement
Develop links between campuses -a bigger officer presence to support the site chairs
More open meetings across campuses instead of just AGM.
Student Reps -provide training and increase involvement
Involvement -if societies involvement goes up so do your funds. Increase the profile of societies
Society websites-keeping the info up to date to increase involvement
UWESU finances- It's dire, with the experience of writing a four year strategic plan at Exeter, I'm confident I can bring that expertise to UWESU
Example Roles and Responsibilities:
Union Trustee
Chair of the Activities Council
Location: Sports and Activities Centre 5F2 Frenchay Campus
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