My Manifesto
Take a look at my orginal manifesto that was written when running for Education Officer.
Manifesto
My Pledges and Updates
- Build stronger academic communities by creating more opportunities for undergraduates, postgraduates, and international students to connect and feel supported.
- November Update:
- I've been meeting with some of our amazing student leaders to learn more about what's going well, what's missing, and where the SU can provide more support!
- Strengthen academic support networks by pushing for clearer and more consistent academic advisership.
- November Update:
- I'm looking into creating easily accessible webpages / posters so students know where to go for support, and where to go next if they need further help.
- Ensure transparency in decision-making by closing the feedback loop with students and improving communication, including around university policy changes.
- November Update:
- I have created "SUbmit Feedback" cards for the Officer Team, helping us gather and keep up with feedback we get out-and-about!
- Advocate for fairer assessment policies by working to improve processes such as Individual Mitigating Circumstances (IMCs), extensions, and late coursework submission.
- September Update:
- Over the summer, the Officer Team decided to make Top 10 items on Late Submission Policy and Deferred Assessment Scheme, which I am leading on! Check out the Top 10 pages for further updates.
- November Update:
- Helped review a new IMC policy, ensuring it's clear and compassionate for students.
- Invited university staff to our first Rep Roundtable to present ongoing and planned work for the Inclusive Education Steering Group (IESG), gathering feedback from our amazing academic reps.
- Push for more useful and consistent feedback so that all departments provide constructive comments that help students progress, while amplifying students’ voices on how feedback is delivered.
- October Update:
- Conducted a quick "vibe-check" poll with reps, confirming students find quality/constructive feedback more important than timely feedback, ensuring my lobbying in meetings pushes for what students want.
- November Update:
- I've continued advocating for greater focus on quality feedback, and for improved feedback in exams, in key meetings including Education Quality and Standards Committee (EQSC), Senate, and University Council.
- Invited the Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) to our first Rep Roundtable to discuss and gain student views on the best approaches for actionable feedback mechanisms.
- Recognise and reward student leaders by ensuring their contributions are valued and celebrated.
- September Update:
- The Bath Award has relaunched this academic year, allowing students to gain formal recognition for the skills and experience developed through volunteering, leadership and paid work done alongside studies.
- Prioritise student wellbeing by fostering a culture that puts wellbeing first and improving signposting to mental health support.
- September Update:
- Over the summer, the Officer Team decided to make the Top 10 item on Mental Health Approaches, which Izzy is taking lead on! Check out the Top 10 page for updates on what she's working on.
- Support accessibility in learning by pushing for lecture capture (or asynchronous alternatives where that isn’t possible), ensuring disability access plans (DAPs) are recognised, and supporting work to make campus more physically accessible.
- Address cost of living by making information about hidden costs clearer, providing clearer messaging about what financial support is available, and lobbying for stronger bursaries where possible.