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Community Representatives

To represent and act as a voice for students who identify with the community that you also identify with, and to feedback on key issues that affect the student experience to Abertay University Students’ Association, and the university.

 

Who can nominate themselves for this position?

Only students who will be at Abertay in the academic year 2024/25.

To be a Community Rep you must be a current Abertay University student and must identify as a member of the community that you represent.

The available positions are: 

  • BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic)
  • Direct Entrant 
  • Disabled 
  • International 
  • LGBTQ+ 
  • Mature 
  • Parents and Carers
  • Sports
  • Transgender and Non-binary
  • Women
  • Student Workers
Nominate yourself for a Community Rep position here

 

Your responsibilities would be to: 

  • Attend & take an active part in the Student Leadership Team (SLT), where you will plan and implement campaigns and events to raise the profile and awareness of issues affecting the student body. - approximately 30 minutes per month

  • Attend and take an active part in the Student Representative Council (SRC) - approximately 60-90 minutes per month

  • Represent your community at key meetings with the University, during campaigns and policy discussions outside of SRC.

  • Communicate & feedback regularly to the students you represent.

  •  Attend Community Rep Training

  • Help to promote Abertay University Students’ Association campaigns

 

Benefits: 

In your role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Develop advocacy, communication and meeting skills.

  • Meet new people.

  • Gain a Community Rep Certification on your HEAR

  • Make a real difference to your student experience, as well as a positive difference to other students' lives.

 

Support and Training:   

To help you in your role we will provide training and support, including

  •  Induction and ongoing training
  •  Support from the Students’ Association’s Engagement Co-ordinators
  • Support from the Students’ Association’s Full Time Officers (President and Vice-President)

 

How to nominate yourself?

You can nominate yourself online at www.abertaysa.com before Sunday 22nd Spetember 4pm.

Nominate yourself for a Community Rep position here

Any further questions

Please email hello@abertaysa.com, s.kennedy@abertay.ac.uk, or call 01382 308356.

Drop into the Abertay Students’ Association office, open 9-5 weekdays, opposite the main lecture theatre on Level 2 of the Kydd Building and speak to Sophie.