Means of Student Engagement
Recognition of Student Contribution
8.1 WGU and the Students’ Union is committed to recognising the value of the engagement of students and ensuring that students feel rewarded for their involvement.
Glyn Gives
For students studying at WGU, students commit many hours of their time to engage in quality assurance and enhancement processes alongside their studies. WGU, in partnership with the Students’ Union, is committed to ensuring that students feel valued and recognised for their contributions and have introduced the Glyn Gives initiative.
Glyn Gives is a volunteering initiative, introduced in 2017, led by the Students’ Union, and recognises the volunteering hours of students. There is an opportunity for students to be awarded a Bronze, Silver or Gold award, depending on the number of hours they volunteer. The award is presented at the Annual Students’ Union Awards ceremony. This is another demonstration of the University’s commitment to recognise student participation and the valued contribution to enhancing the student learning experience.
The Annual Students’ Union Award
For students studying at Wrexham Glyndŵr University, each year, the Students’ Union host their annual awards ceremony to celebrate and recognise the achievements of students and staff. It is an opportunity for students to nominate academic and operational staff in categories such as Best Personal Tutor. The ceremony is also an opportunity to award student sports and societies, student volunteers, student representatives. Attended by the Vice Chancellor and senior management, the awards evening demonstrates the community culture and the working partnership staff and students adopt whilst celebrating achievements.
Reimbursement for Expenses
For students studying at Wrexham Glyndŵr University, students who attend Faculty Boards and Validation / Revalidation events, are entitled to claim a nominal attendance allowance to acknowledge their contribution and to cover any travel expenses that may have been incurred.
