Manifesto
As your current SU President this year I have already:
- Successfully lobbied First to reverse the U1 bus route changes, securing local resident and MP support
- Recruited our new VC and Chair of University Council
- Acquired the Virgil Building Café as an SU Venue
- Secured compensation for Polden Residents for construction delays
- Challenged Senior Management on accommodation costs, governance reform and mental health provision
And there’s still much more to do!
I’ve built this manifesto on conversations I’ve had with you guys so I can be sure it reflects your worries and concerns.
Last year you BeliEVEd in Eve, so this year: Don't Stop BeliEVEing!
Buses
- Hold First accountable to ensure value for money
- Lobby for a cheaper U1/U2 only annual bus pass
- Maintain regular meetings with First and Senior Management to prevent this year’s chaos repeating itself
- Secure that GPS Bus Tracker App that’s had to take a back seat this year
VC and Governance Reform
- Provide consistency and continuity for students as the new VC settles in
- Build my relationship with the VC to ensure partnership but maintain accountability
- Continue implementing Governance Reform and push for greater diversity on the University’s Council
Accommodation & Hospitality
- Encourage use of the new Marks out of Tenancy scheme to track private sector housing quality and highlight poor landlords
- Secure a University Accommodation Strategy to manage future rent increases and ensure long-term affordability
- Launch a #ReadyToRent campaign, highlighting tenancy rights and house-hunting tips
Space and queues
- Secure commitment and investment from the new VC for a solution to library overcrowding
- Work with Computing Services to develop study space heat-mapping software
- Lobby the University for more Microwaves to reduce queues to reheat food
- Convert the results of the Doctoral Office Space survey into tangible campaign action
Internal SU
- Review our Policy Round and explore the option of a Union Council-like function to reform our democratic processes and enhance our student-led value
- Organise frequent ‘Women in Leadership’ talks from inspirational women throughout the year to inspire student
- Review the Volunteer Recognition Scheme and improve training sessions to increase support and recognition for student leaders
- Raise the profile of Politics and Activism by linking them in with national campaigns to mobilise students
- Support Media in measuring content reach and impact to build communication strategies that increase audiences
- Introduce Score branded water bottles so you can rehydrate when you stay up late xo
Mental Health & Inclusivity & International
- Carry out research and campaign activities to improve intersectional mental health support
- Create a mental health fund to subsidise external mental health support for students
- Review the international student experience during Freshers’ Week and investigate the possibility of early arrivalfor international students
- See that the #NeverOK Race and Religious hate-crime campaigns receive the same visibility as the sexual harassment campaign
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