The Election 2020 Candidates

THE CANDIDATES #ARUELECTION

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WE ARE LOOKING FOR OUR NEXT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO LEAD ANGLIA RUSKIN STUDENTS’ UNION

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WELCOME TO THE EXEC ELECTION 2020

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This is your opportunity to choose who will lead Anglia Ruskin Students’ Union full-time from July 2020 as President, Vice President for Business & Law, Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Health, Education, Medicine & Social Care, Science & Engineering. There are also a number of part-time voluntary Campaign Rep and Faculty Rep roles which make up the full Executive Committee.

The duties of all Executive Committee Members are to:

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represent students; attend and support all democratic meetings and gather student views, opinions, ideas and feedback;

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work in the direction of the vision, mission, values and strategic priorities of the Students’ Union;

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work to maximise communication with students;

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encourage participation in Union activities, in particular act as a champion for meetings, elections and campaigns;

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represent individuals, groups and the body of students to the University, National Union of Students, community and policy forming bodies, including attending meetings of such organisations;

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champion liberation, equality, diversity and inclusion;

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attend training courses and other opportunities for personal and professional development;

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attend meetings as appropriate

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to plan activities and review progress; and

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comply with all regulations, policies and protocols of the Union.

The duties of all Full-Time Officers are to:

The responsibilities of the President be to:

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chair the Executive Committee

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provide day-to-day support for the Full-Time Officers, championing accountability and communication;

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act as the primary spokesperson and figurehead for the Union to the University;

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Chair the Board of Trustees with line management responsibility for the Chief Executive;

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represent the Union at the annual National Union of Students National Conference;

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lead on significant campaigns and projects, working closely with the Chief Executive and fulfil any other appropriate needs of the Union that are not covered by another Full-Time Officer;

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act as the Student Governor on the University’s Board of Governors and relevant sub-committees; and

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act as the main point of contact with the National Union of Students.

VICE PRESIDENT...

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BUSINESS AND LAW ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES HEALTH, EDUCATION, MEDICINE AND SOCIAL CARE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

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act as an Officer Trustee and member of the Board of Trustees with ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of the Union;

The responsibilities of all Vice Presidents are to:

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act as the lead representative for a faculty or faculties;

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act as a member of the Executive Committee & its Sub-Committees;

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chair a regular student feedback forums to gather views, opinions, ideas and feedback;

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lead priority campaigns to promote change for the benefit of students and support all campaigns organised by the Union;

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implement ideas and projects to improve the experience of students within the faculty or faculties;

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lead and support all elected representatives and volunteers within the faculty or faculties and Union;

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hold regular meetings with relevant members of the Vice Chancellor’s Group and Corporate Management Team and attend other meetings with the University appropriate to the role; and

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provide effective academic representation and prioritise the wider development of representation within the University;

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work such hours and in locations required to satisfy the duties of the post to maximise benefit to students.

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prepare for and attend Faculty & University meetings on which they are a member;

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proactively campaign on matters relating to wellbeing and welfare (including but not limited to accommodation, belief, equal opportunities, housing, finance, safety and religion); and

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champion the benefits and growth of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and opportunities.

WHO WINS? YOU DECIDE! GO TO WWW.ANGLIASTUDENT.COM/ELECTION TO VIEW THE CANDIDATES, THEIR FULL MANIFESTOS AND TO VOTE

VOTING IS OPEN FROM 9AM ON SATURDAY 14 TH MARCH TO 2PM ON FRIDAY 20 TH MARCH

CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT AV I N A S H M I R I YA M

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1 I would like to forward the idea of making maintenance costs more manageable for students when they first arrive. It is a stressful time as it is without having the worries of ID card charges and printing credit on top of it.

1 Students and their ideas are our first priorities and giving importance to them in academics by solving their problems of each and every individual. Making all three campuses sustainable and giving importance for hygienic.

2 maintain or improve the standards of accountability and communication between students and the student’s services (residential, personal hygiene facilities and maintenance, security, etc).

2 Focusing towards the employability of all the students in the campus by conducting job fairs and their right to express the state of equality and opportunity for all the students from all over the globe.

3 I would like to make sure that students are well represented and aware of all the extracurricular activities around which are related to their course in order to help them with their career prospects.

3 Implementing students socializing area like bar and cafeteria in Cambridge campus and making other campuses vibrant and more dynamic, by conducting event and festivities.

CAROLINE HILL Representing students at ARU I will Aim to prioritise: 1 Accessible off campus Housing 2 Sustainability 3 Equality, Diversity and inclusion

GEORGE MASON 1 Ensuring the upcoming SU Bar remains on track for this year, being a student-led project throughout it’s development, and keeping the campaigns momentum going until we have a space for societies, communities, and events in Cambridge.

2 Lobbying ARU to secure more housing for students on the Chelmsford campus, and to reduce the cost of living in Cambridge.

3 I also plan on running a number of smaller campaigns, tackling issues ranging from the current climate emergency to drug harm reduction.

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CANDIDATES FOR VICE PRESIDENT

ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ELLA BRUCE

FAT I M A L A K H A N I 1 Hygienic toilets and extreme water temperatures: Toilet hygiene has been a major issue especially in the ground floor restrooms. Dirty toilets spread diseases and viral infections. It affects student health and well-being. Also, with the COVID-19 outbreaks it’s important to have soap, functioning taps and reasonably tempered water.

2 Improvement of Sustainability: Decrease printing, limit plastic usage and promote ARU green.

3 International Students: Coming to university from another country can be terrifying.

Therefore, I would like to introduce “Knowledge packs”. This will include basic local information like nearby places to shop etc.

JOSHUA WADE 1 Bring Back Books Plus: In 2018 the Union failed to fight to keep Books Plus, resulting in some students that are starting their studies in September £1,200 worse off. It’s time to bring Books Plus Back.

2 Putting the Mental in Health: Being a student is a stressful task. The Union must make tackling the issue of mental health a top priority and help fight loneliness, anxiety, depression and stress.

3 Brexit Doesn’t Have to Mean Student’s Exit: The Union must give support to all students throughout this stressful time as Britain has left the EU, resulting in uncertainty for many students.

MIRA-CETI ANDREASSEN If I am elected, I want to continue building an inclusive and supportive community, with these priorities: 1 Supporting International and EU students, to bridge the gap between culture, income and language barriers 2 Rebuilding a focus on Physical and Social Health, particularly in regards to societies and sports activities 3 Strengthening the system for Student Health, from GP’s to on-campus Mental Health Support.

With these priorities I hope to raise equality and increase engagement throughout all faculties.

CANDIDATES FOR VICE PRESIDENT BUSINESS AND LAW KATHERINE HASEGAWA 1 *GREATER FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Advocate to more scholarship available to students. For more FUNDING for your events, societies and campaign! For more financial EDUCATION!

Develop the MONEY FESTIVAL to challenge the economic and political, while we have FUN and make IMPACT. 2 SOCIAL NETWORKING PLATFORM

Lobby the university to get an online network to CONNECT ALL students and academics, with the purpose to generate COLLABORATion across faculties. The aim is to support the DEVELOPMENT of your ideas, projects and campaign.

3 STUDENT VOICE

CAMPAIGN in a creative way for students to be heard!

Ensure that everyone has equal opportunities by working closely with our LGBT+, disabled, women, black and minority ethics’s reps. +Societies!!!

OMKAR SINGH 1 To be the voice of each student 2 Mental health & well-being support 3 Development of societies

OMOTOLA DAIRO 1 I want to improve the quality of student from student living, support services and Representation, to entertainments and food and drinks served in our student union.

2 I want to boost employability and self confidence by initiating programs that builds public speaking and personal development.

3 I want to organize programs that encourage self employment by injecting skills acquisition schemes in order to increase that can rule the world and not just followers.

READ THE FULL MANIFESTOS & VOT E AT A N G L I A S T U D E N T.COM/VOT E PRASANTA SAHA 1 Prioritise every student’s well being and needs and helping them settle down in their university location as smoothly as possible. Ensure each student feels part of the family through peer and mentor groups, faculty interaction and feedback sessions.

2 Improve industry and alumni networking to provide better practical orientation with the fast changing industry needs.

3 Foster an environment of inclusiveness, respect and caring for the society around us by participating in local social and community events.

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CANDIDATES FOR VICE PRESIDENT

HEALTH, EDUCATION, MEDICINE AND SOCIAL CARE E O G H A N D O N N E L LY

RHIANNON-BREEZE HARRIS

VOTING OPENS 9 A M S AT U R D AY 1 4 T H M A R C H – 2 P M F R I D AY 2 0 T H M A R C H

1 Childcare: Getting a nursery on campus so parents in education can stay and attend more events on campus 2 Collaboration: make sure students are physically present in senior-level meetings to have input in impactful decision making 3 Choice: Listening to your evolving ideas and thoughts throughout the year to get more done for you

R I YA- N A R E S H K U M A R G A D H AV I 1 -Solving all troubles and queries regarding accommodation for both international and home students.

2 Mental Health is one of the top three priorities, as a student of public health, I appreciate that mental health is indispensable.

3 Campaigns to make the campuses Eco Friendly.

The successfully elected new full time Exec Officer team and part time student rep positions will be announced on Friday 20th March at Results Night

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CANDIDATES FOR VICE PRESIDENT SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING E M I LY L O N G 1 It’s important that all students have access to services and facilities both on campus and off campus such as counselling and wellbeing, Webb, Compass house and Marconi access 2 Creating an inviting and effective Science and Engineering community from Faculty networking, to societies and national representation of our faculty 3 Creating a more sustainable campus, including the introduction of sustainability heroes, advocates cross campus that can remind and promote sustainable working.

VOTING OPENS 9 A M S AT U R D AY 1 4 T H M A R C H – 2 P M F R I D AY 2 0 T H M A R C H

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PA R T T I M E C A N D I DAT E S FOR FACULTY REPS AHSS FACULTY REP, CAMBRIDGE AMY NOAKES 1 I will work alongside ALL schools within the faculty to provide a range of activities and events for everybody.

2 I will work alongside other faculty reps to roll out events across ALL of the university.

3 I will work alongside ALL Student Union reps to help the university be an accessible space no matter the individual needs.

CIERA CREE 1 Aim to do all I can to have opportunities well advertised for people, as well as be there as a point of contact for those perhaps wanting a hand from someone who’s had some experience in regards to gaining knowledge and contacts.

2 Ensure that areas highlighted for improvement or consideration are listened to equally and brought to the attention of those appropriate.

3 Be there for people as someone they feel they can talk openly with. There’s so many possibilities for the year(s) ahead, and it would be an honour to have a hand in making the student experience here for people better.

M AT T H AY E S 1 I will make sure there are regular AHSS showcase events in the new Students’ Union bar demonstrating the huge array of talent within the faculty 2 I will work with the faculty to ensure all schools are working with external employers and industry experts so that your degree is based on real-world, up-to-date issues - and while we’re at it, let’s get those experts in for some guest lectures!

3 I will make sure that I’m working closely with the Vice-President for the faculty and providing them with regular feedback and providing you, the students, with regular answers.

MATTHEW SLEDGE

PA R T T I M E C A N D I DAT E S FOR FACULTY REPS AHSS FACULTY REP, CAMBRIDGE TOM ELGIE

PA R T T I M E C A N D I DAT E S FOR FACULTY REPS HEMS FACULTY REP, CAMBRIDGE BETHANY MILLER

B&L FACULTY REP, CAMBRIDGE ANDY BRICE 1 Making sure students are getting support for Mental Health as this is a very important subject.

2 I will campaign to make sure students are getting value for money and trying to increase lectures from 8 hours a week to 10+ and 3 will be a voice for students and take any problems or concerns yo lecturers.

HEMS FACULTY REP, CHELMSFORD ELLESSE-MAI CHEESEMAN

MARIA-CRISTINA IONITA 1 Bring more financial education on campus by organising workshops on money and wealth and game nights that will challenge our perception about finances.

2 Be your voice. We are on the same team and I am here to help you make your time at university one that will make you flourish and prepare you for life.

3 Improve the communication and transparency between students and teachers to help us with our studies - assignments, marking process, feedback, timetable changes, quality of the module.

I M O G E N L AY 1 Childcare for Students, with better understanding and support for parents and carers 2 Better inclusivity and accessibility, Canvas use and student support 3 Integration of HEMS schools, including better access to facilities (such as the School of Medicine and William Harvey Building) and interdisciplinary learning.

B&L FACULTY REP, CHELMSFORD SARA HOXHAJ

KATRINA CARTER

PA R T T I M E C A N D I DAT E S FOR FACULTY REPS HEMS FACULTY REP, CHELMSFORD O L U O N A S A N YA 1 I will ensure that burning issues are resolved effectively and quickly, whilst serving the ARU community as a whole to the best of my ability.

2 I aim to continually get involved in chats, forums and the building of a formidable HEMS Community in ARU. 3 I will continually support, represent and feedback to students as at when due; on important issues.

R U P I K A G O PA L A K R I S H N A N 1 Inclusivity - have informal events

PA R T T I M E C A N D I DAT E S FOR FACULTY REPS S&E FACULTY REP, CAMBRIDGE A A L I YA TA S K E E N 1 Make sure my course mates are being heard on their needs and opinions during their stay at university.

2 Get help for my fellow students who face difficulties like anxiety, dyslexia etc. the help that they need to perform their best in university.

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2 Mental health - ? I’ll be there for you?

1 Unite the Faculty of Science and Engineering with a Faculty of Science and Engineering Annual Ball

3 Seeking opportunities to help you with your career

2 Increase the number of networking events for the Faculty 3 Increase support for EU and International students, LGBT+ students and Disabled students.

UJJWAL CHOUDHARY

S H R AVA N K H E TA N 1 If I get elected as a faculty rep, my first priority would be to act as a bridge between the international & local students.

2 Secondly, I will proactively seek student’s thoughts, feedbacks, problems and reviews before making any decision.

3 Lastly, I would like to focus on getting more interesting and academically useful events & activities organized for the students of my faculty and ensure participation from a large number of students.

VISHWESH SHUKLA

PA R T T I M E C A N D I DAT E S FO R C A M PA I G N R E P S BME STUDENTS’ REP, CAMBRIDGE ABDULLAHI IDRIS

PA R T T I M E C A N D I DAT E S FO R C A M PA I G N R E P S INTERNATIONAL REP, CHELMSFORD AINA BASHIR 1 Working on Valuing Racial diversity and campaigning on no rascism.

2 Arrange career counselling for part time jobs while in university and prospective jobs after studies.

3 Increase the number of events for cultural exchange between students and events for socialising events.

GOLD DOMINIC

DISABLED STUDENTS’ REP, CAMBRIDGE SHUBHAM SINGH 1 Engagement will be one of the priorities for me.

2 I also intend to use my communications, marketing experience and working in student media to ensure that my work.

3 I will first of all endeavor to hold feedback sessions and drop-in a couple of times a month in order to find out if there are any issues which need addressing that I am not aware of.

WOMEN’S REP, CAMBRIDGE IZZY WOODCOCK 1 Sexual Assault investigation. An investigation into the sexual assault support service at ARU and clear signposting put in place.

2 Ditch the racism, celebrate the diversity. Women should be able to express their faith freely without judgement and we should celebrate this expression of freedom. organise events to do this creating a community and uniting women of faith.

INTERNATIONAL REP, CAMBRIDGE R O H I T D H YA N I

3 Empowering women at work. As well as giving us a degree, university should prepare women for the workplace focused talks from leading women professionals in order to furthering gender equality. Advocacy workshops for women to teach them reach their fullest potential.

JANNAH WILLIAMS-CAMPBELL 1 The female toilets need to be cleaned more regularly and thoroughly with free sanitary products available in most of the toilets.

2 Secondly, there needs to be more of a celebration of women as notably women’s day was barely recognised, therefore I would want a showcase to show the hard work and talent of women in this university.

3 Finally, I would prioritise the needs of the women by having a social once a week where they can all say what they believe needs improving to make their experience here the best possible.

PA R T T I M E C A N D I DAT E S FO R C A M PA I G N R E P S WOMEN’S REP, CHELMSFORD CARLA STRAW 1 Creating a safe and supporting community for women 2 Making sure women have equal opportunities and experiences 3 Raising more awareness around sexual violence support services and making the information easily available.

PA R T T I M E C A N D I DAT E S F O R N AT I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E D E L E G AT E AMANDA C A M P B E L L- W H I T E

E M I LY L O N G

FA I T H B I R C H

MIRA-CETI ANDREASSEN

MU S TA FA A K H TA R

OBINNA OGBANKWA

GEORGE MASON RUTVIK JAJEE LUQMAN ALI SANDRA MISBAH MARY COPSEY