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VP Education’s Welcome
Hey Everyone! My name is Oisín Gahan and I’m your Vice President Education. I am delighted to take up this role after previously serving as the part-time role, Communications Officer, while studying in my final year. I am a graduate from the Sport, Leisure and Childhood Department where I completed a Level 7 in Recreation and Leisure Management and a Level 8 in Sport and Exercise. I really enjoyed my time as a student and got involved with student life early on, as a Good Start Ambassador and Student Leader in my second year and the Chair of the Student Union Council in my third year. First of all, welcome to all our new incoming 1st Years to Munster Technological University and also to all of the returning students. I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable summer and recharged the batteries ahead of this academic year!
The key areas I can assist and offer advice are:
• Academic Issues and Queries • Grant and Financial Issues • Exams and Assessments • Education Campaigns • Class Representatives and Student Union
Matters One of my main priorities is to ensure all students receive the highest standard of education, support, and have a positive college experience. Each one of you have worked incredibly hard to be a part of the Munster Technological University community and it is my responsibility to ensure you are provided with every opportunity and the right tools to achieve your full potential. Along with this, that your MTU Experience is a happy, healthy and safe one!
Becoming a Class Rep
Class Reps play a vital role within our University and the wider community. As Class Reps you play a crucial role in the decision-making process, enhancing your fellow students’ experience socially and academically and you have the opportunity to influence the wider community.
Some skills you will obtain during your time as a Class Rep are:
• Organisational skills • Problem solving • Leadership
• Communication and negotiation skills • Time management • Public speaking and so much more!
Furthermore, as a Class Rep you could enhance your personal CV and stand out during your job interviews. MTU Cork Students’ Union provides training and support to all Class Reps. MTU is without a doubt well known for an incredibly strong sense of community and student engagement is one of our top priorities. With smaller size classes and labs, students and staff are able to develop positive working relationships, which generate a unique academic experience. So, as you begin, continue or near the end of your academic journey in MTU, get involved (it’s never too late!), enjoy yourself, and be proud leaving MTU in knowing you will leave with a valuable qualification which you worked hard for. Feel free to contact me sueducationcork@mtu.ie about any questions or issues you have. I want to wish you the very best of luck in your year ahead here in MTU and I look forward to meeting you all!
