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► VP Education manifestos
Make the SU more politically active!
- Increase student’s awareness about our rights and the erosion of our civil liberties
- More opportunities for students to express their views and opinions.
- create more awareness about the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and illegal blockade of Gaza, encourage students to speak out about these issues.
- As the president of the speaker’s corner society, I believe that it should apart of the SU and not simply a society, as people have to pay to join and free speech should be essentially free
- Student fees keep going up and no one is doing anything about it, I would encourage fellow students to hold demonstrations and protest against these issues.
- Better communication between other universities, this would enable SU and the student voice to be stronger and more effective.
- Promote social unity amongst Kingston students, making activities and events to include a range of different students.
- Multi cultural months which can focus on key issues from past to present.
- A prom night for all years, furthermore we look to do prom nights with other universities to encourage variety and communication.
- A prom night for all years, furthermore we look to do prom nights with other universities to encourage variety and communication.
- OYSTER CARD machine so that students can top up their oysters
- Make the Student Union bar more exciting for all students, this include making it more welcoming to a more diverse population. I also will bring back quiz night on Sunday to the union bars.
- Create a social area on the grass in front of penrhyn rd. Promote student creativity and input when it comes to ideas like this, so students feel more included and want to participate.
-Encourage and raise awareness of a greener environment.
- Create a social area on the grass in front of penrhyn rd. Promote student creativity and input when it comes to ideas like this, so students feel more included and want to participate.
-Encourage and raise awareness of a greener environment.
- In Knights Park campus, I plan to abolish the studio fees that are paid by student (including those studying MASTERS as well). Costs like these should already be included in the tuition fees.
- There is certain engineering software that is available to students only when they are in the Roehampton vale campus. I will make sure that all this software is available on every campus and not only in the university but every where around the world with the means of internet.
- There is certain engineering software that is available to students only when they are in the Roehampton vale campus. I will make sure that all this software is available on every campus and not only in the university but every where around the world with the means of internet.
My name is GALINA DHANOON, and I’m running for the position of VP EDUCATION officer in the student elections this year.
A lot of students aren’t aware of the VP Education role, and how the officer in this position can help them – as your VP Education officer, I would work to increase the visibility and awareness of this role on all campuses to make sure you are all aware of the help and support available – I will endeavour to find out what you, as the students of Kingston University, want from your education, and I will work hard to be the voice of your academic needs. This means I will be visible on your campus, to talk to you and find out what you want changed, what you think can be improved on, and campaign to make it happen – apparently only 79% of students who took part in the 2009 National Students Survey are satisfied with the overall quality of their course, so although Kingston University are obviously doing something right, there’s still plenty of room for improvement!
As you are all painfully aware, we pay a small fortune in tuition fees for the privilege of being Kingston University students -not to mention the massive debts we incur along the way, and I want to be the voice that campaigns on your behalf to make sure you get the education you want, and all your academic needs are met. I am opposed to the idea of rising tuition fees – and I’m sure you are too – my pledge to you is that I will campaign to make sure the current cap on tuition fees stays in place so we can all afford an education. Education is a right, not a privilege!
61% of students who responded to last years National Students Survey agreed that they’ve ‘received detailed comments on their work’; whilst 58% of students agreed that feedback on work has been prompt, only 54% of students actually found this feedback useful and felt it clarified things they didn’t understand – for this reason, I feel it is vital that the ‘I feedback campaign started earlier this year is continued. I will continue to campaign not only for clearer feedback, but also for anonymous marking across all seven faculties at Kingston University.
It is also apparent that the organisational skills of the University staff need drastically improving – part of my plans if elected include looking into the reasons for this, and to work with the University staff in order to make sure that any course changes are communicated both effectively and promptly, timetables are produced and distributed to students in time for the start of each new semester, and students are able to contact staff within their faculties more easily, and are aware of who they can turn to in times of need for extra support – be these academic or personal issues, both will affect your course, and any work you produce drastically.
A bit about me
I am studying Real Estate Management part-time, and during my time at Kingston I have taken part in volunteering activities in local schools, as well as working as a fresher angel the last two years. I’ve enjoyed my time as a fresher angel as I remember how daunting it was coming to university as a fresher myself, and it was nice to be able to give something back to my fellow students, but now, I want to REALLY give something back to my fellow students, and be the voice of YOUR learning experience – if elected I will work hard to make sure YOUR academic needs are met. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I hope to see you all in September as your VP Education Officer
Election Manifesto
Chris Dingle – VP Education – KUSU Elections 2010
As a candidate for the position of VP Education, if elected I resolve to:
Improve the standard of feedback given across all degree programs in terms of consistency and quality.
Represent student views on tuition fees, graduations and academic issues.
Ensure students are given impartial and fair representation in all disciplinary proceedings.
Support students by continuing the work of plagiarism campaigns and promoting academic student societies.
Improving the standard of feedback:
I will act to improve the standard of feedback on assessments by working with staff and students to formulate an agreement on the basic standard expected in feedback. This will lead to feedback becoming consistent and detailed. Two words is not feedback; feedback should give a clear assessment of the positives of work and room for improvement.
Such an agreement needs to be uniform across the university and accepted by the staff. There also needs to be a mechanism for ensuring such an agreement is adhered to.
Represent student views on tuition fees, graduations and teaching quality:
Tuition fees are an important issue to most students and I will work along with the president elect, to stimulate debate and to represent the student views on the tuition fee issue, both nationally and locally. I will represent these views through the National Union of Students and to the main political parties.
The graduation issue (Rose Theatre?) is something students feel passionately about. I propose to campaign for a referendum of the student body, as to where the graduations should be held. I will also work to discuss this issue with university management so we can find a solution that is acceptable to the masses.
I will represent the academic issues of students to the university and will endeavour to ensure that every student had an official reply to their complaint in good time.
Ensure students are given free and fair representation in all disciplinary proceedings:
As a law student I understand the importance of impartial advice and fair proceedings in disciplinary engagements. I will ensure that every student is given representation and support in such proceedings and that they are conducted according to general principles of justice, and that the university acts in accordance with the law. Where necessary I will use my legal background to advice students and refer them to professionals where appropriate.
I also propose to hold a weekly clinic to allow students access to me personally so their grievances can be taken up directly without delay. Coupling this with a campaign to improve the visibility of the VP Support will mean that students are always represented.
Support students by continuing the work of plagiarism campaigns and promoting students societies
Plagiarism is a big problem for all universities. Kingston was recently assessed as one of the worst universities in the country for prevalence of plagiarism. The work that has been undertaken by the current VP Support and the university must be continued. Students must continue to be made aware of the dangers of plagiarism and where appropriate punished if guilty.
Academic student societies can offer much to the student body. They can offer a sense of cohesion within a course and the opportunity for academic events relevant to the student’s future career needs and their studies. They can also provide a forum for representing student view to their respective schools and faculties and can make a genuine impact on student life.
Why vote for me?
· Currently head of Kingston University Law Society, which during my presidency has tripled it’s membership, and now provides a real benefit to Kingston students.
· I have worked in education as a cover teacher and spent my gap year working for a secondary school with disabled children.
· I have worked as a course rep – supporting and representing student issues. I have also continued this role at faculty boards.
· As a law student, my legal background gives me an advantage in helping students with disciplinary issues.
