Manifesto
Under New Management
Next year we will have a new Vice-Chancellor and this is the opportunity to change how the University is governed. As SU President, I will:
• Bridge the gap between students, senior management and staff by establishing respectful, constructive and open dialogue.
• Push for both an annual VC address to students and a less formal Q&A, so that there is recognition of what they do and a greater sense of accountability towards the student body.
• Increase student and staff representation on committees at every level of the University, securing our say in big decisions.
• Encourage senior management engagement with the student body via student media interviews and other related content.
Rent & Overcrowding
Ultimately, we have too many students in Bath and this means that rent is high and space is sparse. As SU President, I will:
• Create links between accommodation services and students who voice concerns to ensure the cost of rent is justified.
• Look for additional space to work and socialise on campus, focusing on using existing space more efficiently.
• Increase signposting of available space across campus, including online, real-time monitoring and communication of availability.
Buses
FirstGroup have a monopoly on buses this year, so students are left with little choice. As SU President, I will:
• Make sure students are getting value for money with the bus tickets they buy.
• Ensure that we are utilising space optimally, using each stand for a different bus and having a departures board on Parade.
SU/Student relationship
The SU is here to represent and support you during your time at University. I want to make sure you know who your Officers are and what they’re doing. As SU President, I will:
• Take time to listen to your concerns by ensuring all Officers spend at least one hour a week talking to and engaging with a variety of students across campus.
• Initiate end of semester interviews for all Officers, conducted by Media.
• Increase student involvement in and approval of big changes to the SU, for example last year's rebrand.
Politics & Activism
The new P&A groups haven’t really gotten off to a flying start and that needs to change. This is especially true considering the Bath council elections are taking place in the next academic year. As SU President, I will:
• Encourage more substantial presence for all parties on campus - for those that haven’t set up, I would reach out to the local parties to help them get started.
• Get students involved and registered to vote in the council elections in 2019, so that the student vote is taken seriously and the council can address our concerns.
• Hold a debate during Freshers’ Week and sustain political activity with support from the SU.
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