What is an 'SU Rep'?!
Student Union Reps (SU Reps) are here to represent the student voice at Hartpury. The primary role of an SU Rep is to collect the views of all the students they represent (their tutor group) and then take this feedback to meetings to help influence positive change.
Why are SU Reps Important?
SU Reps are key in making sure that student voice and feedback is brought to the heart of any decisions made at Hartpury. This can make a real difference at course level, department level, and even across the whole sector. Without student input, staff would have no idea what students need to improve their experience.
SU Rep feedback has seen some real improvements at Hartpury - check out our recent big wins on the Student Voice page.
What Meetings do SU Reps Attend?
Our college and university SU Reps attend slightly different meetings, but essentially have two key formats:
SU REp forums
Chaired by our SU President, these meetings focus on non-academic experience e.g. catering, transport, facilities and so on.
We host forums at 3 key points through the year, typically in December, February and April.
Academic meetings
These are focussed on all things academic - programme / course content, practical sessions and exams etc.
Uni students will attend 'programme committee meetings' and 'department committee meetings'
SU Reps also have the opportunity to sit on higher level committees such as the Academic Standards and Enhancement Committee, Curriculum Validation Committee, Research and Knowledge Exchange Committee, Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Forum, Health and Safety Forum, Accessibility Forum, and Mental Health and Resilience Steering Group. This system ensures that students can have their voice heard at every level throughout Hartpury.
What are the Benefits of being a SU Rep?
In the past, Reps have told us that they stood for the role because they wanted to:
Help people
Make a difference
Enhance their CV
We also reward you with:
£5 e-gift card for each meeting attended
Awards at the annual StAR awards
Personal development opportunities
If that sounds good to you, let your academic tutor know that you would like to put your name forward!
