Amy Pidwill VOTE AMY PIDWILL for STUDENT TRUSTEE
A TRUSTEE sets strategies for the future, and upholds the principles and ethos of the union. We have a radical, involved and pro-active union, and one that genuinely works to challenge the university on student issues. The board of trustees is there to oversee the budget, maintain the ethos of this progressive college, and to ensure that your union does the most for you as e ciently as it can. GOLDSMITHS UNION SHOULD BE maintaining its dynamic, student-driven, inclusive reputation. We need a Trustee Board which works for students and looks forward. STUDENT TRUSTEE 2010-11: Following last year’s elections I was co-opted on to the Trustee Board in March 2010. I have also been appointed to the Strategic Plan Steering Group, the Financial Committee and the Appointments Committee, and received Trusteeship training leading to a quali cation. I’M RE-RUNNING FOR TRUSTEE because I’ve really enjoyed being involved in the union and working with the Sabbatical team. I’ve learnt a lot, and improved in the role. I’ve found Trusteeship rewarding, interesting and a good way to get involved. THIS YEAR as part of the Trustee Board and its Sub-Committees we have begun redrafting the Union’s mission statement, overseen the rede nition of the sabbatical roles, responded to the college’s Blue Skies proposals to tackle cuts, chosen the Goldsmiths SU website service provider, scrutinised the union’s accounts, received sabbatical reports, and passed the budget. EXPERIENCE:
Over summer, I initiated a project to redecorate the Stretch. This involved ensuring we completed it in time for Freshers’ Week, managing and motivating volunteers, and doing it under budget. pressured the department to provide weekly optional seminars to give students choice, so they could take control of their learning. I’m good at working within a team, helping to run a business, and resolving di cult situations. I’ve been nominated for Part Time O cer of the Year in the upcoming Goldsmiths Student Awards. AS A TRUSTEE I will be determined, reliable, pro-active, responsible, passionate, and driven by a strong loyalty to Goldsmiths students.
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