Manifestos - Vice President Student Activities CONNOR ALLEN Hi, my name is Connor Allen and I am standing for Vice President Student Experience. An active, adventurous and inclusive union is vital in order to fulfil every aspect of your once in a lifetime university experience. Meeting many students through my current position as Part-Time Officer, I feel there is many opportunities to widen the participation of every sports teams and societies with continuing and inventive recruitment drives not just during Fresher’s Week but the entire academic year. I will if elected:
Work with clubs and societies, Students Union and the University to make sure they get the support they deserve, that they are constantly expanding their membership base, offer support in putting on exciting events and helping new clubs and societies get off the ground More Sports to be included within Varsity More opportunities for students on placement to get involved with sports and societies Improve Re-Freshers to give students an opportunity to celebrate their hard work after their first semester at University Develop more Disability Sport at the University Make sure all Worcester students, from Fresher’s, mature students and Postgraduate students are included in Activities and have a wide range of events all year long I also strongly support for Wednesday off, which I believe would have a hugely beneficial impact for clubs and societies
Finally the greatest thing I have learnt since being at the University is that “Listening is Key.” Vote for me, Connor Allen, and together we can better YOUR student experience.
VLAD MARIN My name is Vlad Marin, I’m a third year student on the Creative Digital Media course and I am standing in the SU elections for the position of Vice President Student Activities.
I have been working for Energize Worcester (student-lead project under the SU) and as a Student Ambassador for the University. I am a founding member of a non-profit organisation that helped students accommodate to new cities when they are moving in for a University. I am currently on the team responsible with planning the Worcester School of Art Degree Show. My focus is on strengthening the Students’ Union position in the University. This would push the University to increase the grant block funding therefore expanding the SU’s ability to provide quality social events. This development will be done through the expansion of the SU as an organisation by increasing students’ engagement. If I am elected, my aims are to: · Develop the current Students’ Union media platform through a new radio station that would be a source of information and entertainment for all students, as well as a funding opportunity for the SU. · Expand onto the Worcester Weeks activity roaster – SU-lead events that would focus on the non-academic part of a student’s life such as stress management sessions. Promote current societies – SU-lead events and promotional campaigns.
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· Further develop the societies array of choices by encouraging the students to start new societies. Remember to vote, as your vote matters!
HEMAKA PATHIRANAGE Aspire to inspire before you expire! During the past few years, while studying for my degree, I have played various roles in the University and Student union and have worked with staff and students on a number of projects and issues that matter to students. Since my passion is contributing to students in our university I wish to take my contributions to the next level. I plan to make the students union more studentcentric, open and closer to every student irrespective of race, gender, religion and/ or beliefs. Key Manifesto Points:
#TeamWorc Magazine o Online o Clubs and Societies details o Events o Fixtures, Results
Better promotion/ participation of clubs and society events through University media. o Promotion videos o Magazines o E-newsletters o Newspapers o TV screens RAG Award – End of the year for most money raised by individual society/club recognition. Society Ball – To recognise the achievements and commitments for the societies. Increasing participation – Negotiate with University to pay half of the membership for sports clubs and societies. More community volunteering opportunities. Increase course-based societies. Maintain a key focus on the major calendar events/holidays throughout the academic year. More fun events for Worcester week. Work to Improve Sponsorships – Assist Sports teams and Societies in generating strong financial performance via creative resources. Improve by delivering a high quality experience to students by creating a positive impression of the Students Union during fresher fair and week.
Vote Hemaka As your 1st choice for VP Student Activities
SAM PATRICK I'm Sam Patrick, a current third year studying Social Welfare. I strongly believe that joining a society is the best thing I've done in three years. I want to ensure that every student feels the same way. When I'm elected my top priorities are; 1. Continuing the equal representation of both sports and societies within the SU. 2. Ensuring every student has a society that represents them and their interests. 3. Better promotion of society events via social media / email. 4. Creation of a Creative Collective, an online resource where creative individuals can collaborate on music films, and shows.
Why me?
I have been a committee member for the past two years and a StAR for the past three. I know how important your feedback is to ensure things run smoothly. I have been a support worker for individuals with disabilities for the past six years. I've learnt that communication between everybody is one of the most important things we can do. I appreciate how stressful it can be running a society and balancing studies at the same time. I would do all in my power to support committees with any problems they would face.
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I view myself as an enthusiastic, approachable individual who would be more than happy to answer any questions. If you do have any questions, feel free to email me: pats1_12@uni.worc.ac.uk
Thank you for taking the time to read my manifesto, I look forward to working for you