tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66419746321047366402024-03-21T11:41:56.308+00:00Emma Packham - Vice President Student Activities and DevelopmentI'm elected to support the needs of all student groups within the Guild, work to increase participation in Guild activities, ensure training is available to student groups, and encourage the development of the Guild's members. The VPSAD has a number of other roles within the Guild, such as organising the Guild Awards, a member of the Trustee Board, and promoting the Guild activities within the University.Emma Packham VPSADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187835747984594754noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641974632104736640.post-29096912577179299302010-07-29T10:02:00.004+01:002010-07-29T10:10:51.224+01:00Term Three Report<span style="font-family:arial;">Vice President </span><span style="font-family:arial;">Student Activities and Development</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> - Emma Packham</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Term Three Report</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;">01/05/10 – 30/07/10</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Key Campaigns and Projects</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Vote for Students</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">No sooner had students come back from the Easter break, then campus became a whirlwind of media and politicians as the final Leader’s Debate took place at the University of Birmingham. Shrouded in mystery, a number of embargos were placed on the University and the Guild to increase the security of the event. Behind the scenes, we worked hard to make sure when the cameras rolled, students had a presence on campus and it was clear to the wider public that students care about politics and the election, and student issues should be on the agenda. We printed 300 pink Guild of Students Vote for Students t-shirts, which had all been collected before 10am on the day of the leader’s debate! Students received vast media attention and were extremely articulate. Lord Mandelson even talked to the Hunter Court mascot (full blue morphsuit) who was sporting a Vote for Student t-shirt, the photo making its into a number of papers! We signed up hundreds of students to the Vote for Student campaign, which involved receiving an email from NUS a few days before voting with information on which candidates had pledged to vote against a rise in tuition fees if voted into parliament. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Not only did we later show the debate live in Joe’s, but Nick Owen and the BBC broadcast live from Joe’s for national coverage of the debate. Following on from the Vote for Student campaign and Leader’s Debate, we hosted a General Election Results Night in Joe’s which was packed out full of politics-hungry students. Hosting the Leader’s Debate on campus has certainly sky-rocketed the University’s reputation, but has also got the University’s students at the forefront of this media attention.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Community Day</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The Community Day took place on Sunday 13th June, and was a resounding success – so much so, the University have announced the event is now annual! The University estimate that 6,000 people came onto campus to enjoy the free funfair, take part in the interactive activities in the Great Hall, and of course, to watch and get involved with the amazing student groups at the Guild! A number of University staff visited the Guild with family, which was fantastic to see, and really showcased the hard work of our students. The University are still collecting feedback, however there are a number of fantastic comments about the Guild. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The Vice Chancellor visited the Guild, talked to a number of student groups, and also watched a performance by BUDS, DCL and Ballroom and Latin Society with his family. In an all staff email, the Vice Chancellor wrote “Both the Alumni Reunion and the Community Day benefitted enormously from the involvement of the Guild and our Students. Their pride in the University and their willingness to support and promote it was exemplary and deeply appreciated”. I would like to say a huge thank you to all the groups involved (especially those who offered to help last minute!), the volunteers on campus who were crucial in creating a continuous flow of people to the Guild, and all the Sabbs and Staff involved behind the scenes. The event has been in the planning since October, and it was amazing to see it come to life before I leave office. I can’t wait to see what the Guild has in store for next year!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Alumni Reunions</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Each year, the Development and Alumni Office host Alumni Reunion Anniversaries on campus. This year I worked with the Alumni Office to organise tours of the Guild and a presentation delivered by Sabbs about the work the Guild and our students currently do. We had around 50 alumni visit the Guild for the tour, including past Sabbs, and a number of other alumni drop in throughout the day!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >GradBall</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">GradBall was back on campus! After initial ticket selling issues, the actual event was a great success and students appeared to really enjoy the novelty of a funfair and live music right in the centre of campus. Old Joe and the Aston Webb looked fantastic lit up. There is a lot to learn for next year, and VPDR Tom conducted some research into student feedback (over 250 respondents) which will really help shape next years planning and event. Photos of the event can be found on the Guild of Students Website. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Student Activities and Development </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Student Group Committee</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The VPSAD chairs the Student Group Committee. This committee is a sub-committee of Guild Council which recognises and derecognises student groups, and also approves constitutional changes and grant allocations. There have been four SGC meetings this term. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Groups Recognised: </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Indie (music)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Freedom (campaigning and political)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• GIFT/Growing In Faith & Truth </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Humans Vs Zombies (Recreational)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Live & Unsigned Music (music)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Orthodox Christian </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Redeemed Christians </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Sexpression (volunteering)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Interfaith Association</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">In July, the annual grant for 2010/11 was allocated by Student Group Committee for approval. A total of £51,600 was available to distribute to student groups for 2010/11. A total of £135,073.31 was requested by 87 student groups, 2.5 times the amount available. All the available funds have been allocated. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">General statistics</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">In 2009/10, there have been a total of 30 group recognitions, and 38 group de-recognitions. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">At present there are 190 groups (147 societies, 21 volunteering projects, 9 welfare/liberation associations and 13 Residents Associations).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">For general information, below is a breakdown of group sizes (approx) </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">1-20 members: 27 groups</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">21-40 members: 63 groups – roughly a third of all student groups are in this category</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">41-60 members: 39 groups</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">61-80 members: 12 groups</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">81-100 members: 8 groups</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">101-200 members: 17 groups</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">201-300 members: 3 groups</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">301-400 members: 3 groups</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Over 400 members: 1 group</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The largest groups, in decreasing order, are: </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Dance (479), Brumski, Hindu, Redbrick, Erasmus, Carnival, Dance Club Latino, Indian Cultural, Debating, Pakistani Cultural, Mountaineering.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">In 2008-09, Student Development received 9691 membership forms. For 2009-10, they received 9883 (a 2% increase in overall membership) – please note that this is number of memberships, not the number of people involved in student groups.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Student Groups</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Some of the student group issues and things I have been involved with this term are listed below. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Drama Groups - seeking clarity on objectives and how to distinguish between groups</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Carnival RAG– the Sabb team attended Kids Adventure Carnage</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Kids Adventure – Sponge the Sabbs fundraising for Kids Adventure</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• I went along to watch The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (Infinity), Alice in Wonderland (Article19), The Crucible (Article 19) and Road (Infinity)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Kids Adventure – modeled for them to practice their face painting!</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Looked into student group members being paid for teaching/attending events etc</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Group existence issues in relation to the affiliated group on a national scale</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Concerns over differences between student group objectives and actual activities</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• GTMG were featured in the Alumni magazine</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Good Campus Relations</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The final Good Campus Relations meeting took place in June, and subsequently a report outlining the recommendations has been drafted and sent to the University for approval. The freedom of speech form has been updated and clearer guidelines produced, a clear complaints procedure drafted, and suggestions for further work between the Guild, the University and the Chaplaincy to continue. Training for University staff (importantly welfare tutors) and investigating further partnerships with West Midlands police have also been discussed.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >G:TV Good Morning Birmingham</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">GTV produced an excellent, and very professional, live programme every morning for a week, Good Morning Birmingham, in June. The programme was streamed over the internet and also into Joe’s. A number of the sabbs were interviewed on the programme, which was great fun to get involved with! Great work GTV! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Redbrick Awards Nominations</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Redbrick created their own awards evening, the Redbrick Awards, and asked me to be part of their nominations panel. The standard of writing and investigative journalism this year has been outstanding, and the judging was a great opportunity to reflect on their year’s work, and also be a part of recognising student contribution.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Inter-Faith Forum and Association</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">In June, I organised the Inter-Faith forum and election for the proposed Inter-Faith Association. The forum included discussion around the differences between faith, religion and belief’, sharing stories of why inter-faith was important to the students present, and a review of the objectives and committee positions of the proposed association. There were 30 students present, with positive feedback about the forum. The election for the Association was well attended, and only one position, the Sport Officer, was left unelected. The Association got officially recognised at a subsequent SGC. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I later met with the elected committee to discuss future plans and hand over the information I have been working on over the last year. All the best to the new committee, I really hope the association takes off next year and achieves some great things for Birmingham students!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Buzz – Our Students Creating Impact</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">In the May edition of Buzz, "the University of Birmingham's award winning magazine" for staff at the University, the Guild of Students had an article featured which highlights the amazing work of our students and the impact they have on the community. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The University marketing team happily allowed us to write an article in response to an earlier article (featured in my blog "Disappointing University Article") which I felt did not represent, articulate or recognise Birmingham student’s commitment to volunteering and the community. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">This was an excellent opportunity to raise the profile of students, and celebrate their achievements. It is the first article by the Guild in Buzz for some time (if ever!), and marks a great step forward in raising the profile of the Guild and student activities and campaigns with University staff. An online version of the article can be found here http://www.newscentre.bham.ac.uk/buzz/, and a copy of can be found at the end of this report.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Student Employee of the Year and Gold Awards</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">SEOTY are national awards run by NASES (National Association of Student Employment Services) each year. Students are nominated from Universities across the UK, and this year, there were over 400 entrants. The awards aim to recognise and promote the outstanding contributions and achievements of students who effectively combine part-time work with their study commitments. All five Birmingham student winners were also announced regional winners in their categories. We held a small presentation ceremony to hand out certificates and recognise the hard work of all the students. We also celebrated the volunteering Gold Award winners. Well done all students involved!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Other Guild Activities</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >VPSAD Handover</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Handover officially began with Matt Lamb on the 1st July, however a number of meetings took place in June which I invited Matt along to, and he eagerly attended! The current team have around 30 hours 1-2-1 time scheduled in with their Sabb elect, to hand over relevant information which will not only help the incoming Sabb in their position, but also benefit the Guild and students through a smooth transition to a new team. We have covered a variety of areas, and Matt has worked extremely hard throughout the training period. Matt is extremely passionate about the role, full of ideas and energy, and it has been a really great month handing over to him – I know he will do a great job next year!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Plagiarism Hearing</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Sabbs are required to attend Appeals and Plagiarism Hearings to support students and add a check and balance in the University process. I was required for one plagiarism hearing this term.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Trustee Board Away Day</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">In July, the Trustee Board had an away day to discuss and outline the priorities facing the Guild over the next three years which will input into the Guild’s strategic plan. The Sabb elects were also present to input into the strategic plan. Some priorities that were discussed were: communication with the membership (all demographics), including Sabb visibility, communicating success stories, and improved IT and website; better reporting and monitoring of Guild activities, to accurately assess the impact of the Guild on students, the University and the wider community; diversifying income streams, stabilising and increasing current under-utilised income streams, rely less on the University block grant; and an increase in resources and visibility of academic representation (increased fees, students as consumers, more to lose in appeal/plagiarism cases, value for money).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Membership Services re-opening</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The long awaited opening of membership services area arrived in mid-July! Student Development, JobZone, Representation and Democracy, Community Wardens and the ARC all moved into the newly refurbished area, and are now awaiting the students to make it their own! There is plenty of space for group work, socialising, computer work and meeting space – plus there is a coffee machine and Ben and Jerry’s ice cream machine! I’m looking forward to visiting the Guild next year and see students enjoying the space.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Staff Recruitment</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Sabbs are involved in the recruitment process for Guild staff members. We recently recruited for the Deputy Marketing and Communication Manager position, and I was involved in the tours of the Guild, presentations and task element of their interviews. The recruitment of this position will make a fantastic contribution to the Guild, and really develop press releases, communicating with our membership, online presence, collecting success stories, and supporting campaigns. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Guild Student Staff Inductions</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Sabbs are required to help with student staff inductions. I helped with a few inductions this term, mainly with new catering and bar student staff.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >NUSSL Trade Show</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I attended the NUS Services Ltd Trade Show in July at the NEC with the VPDR and VPDR elect. NUSSL is owned by the NUS and student unions, with an aim to create, develop and sustain competitive advantages for student unions, reducing costs and maximising commercial revenue. They provide purchasing, commercial development and marketing services. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Health and Safety Committee</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">VPSAD sits on this committee. I have attended the final meeting this term.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Vice Chancellor’s Buffet</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The Vice Chancellor holds an annual buffet for the Sabbs, Sabb elects, and senior University staff to meet each other. This was held at the beginning of July.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Sports Ball</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">VPS Katie has worked extremely hard this year to organise a brand new recognition event for students who partake in sports. The Sports Ball was held at the Aston Villa football ground, and despite the evacuation mid dinner, was a fantastic success and enjoyed by all! The event aimed to celebrate students who work hard and participate in both UBS and Guild sports clubs and societies, not just the elite sports men and women. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Honorary Life Membership Nominations</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The VPSAD sits on the Honorary Life Membership nominations panel, which recommends nominees to Guild Council from submitted applications. Sam Harrow, Brigid Jones and PC Julie Roberts were all recommended by the panel. Guild Council accepted these nominees, and also awarded Ed Sparkes and James Williams with Honorary Life Membership.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Staff Forum</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Staff forum takes place every term. At our last staff forum, the officer team took the opportunity to reflect on the year and thank staff for their support.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >University Activities</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Graduation Ceremonies</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Two Sabbaticals are required to join the procession at each Graduation Ceremony. In July, we each took part in four or five graduation processions, and saw lots of friends graduate! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >PSA Awards</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The careers service organised a ceremony to present the PSA certificates and awards and invited the sabbaticals who sat on the PSA advance interview panels to attend.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Honeypot Award</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The careers service organised a ceremony to present the honeypot awards to successful students. There was also a presentation from a recipient of the award from last year. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Rabbi Cohen 25th Anniversary</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I attended an event celebrating Rabbi Cohen’s contribution to the University and its students. Rabbi Cohen and his wife have worked at the University for twenty-five years and have made an invaluable impact on the lives of many students.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >David Willetts Keynote Speech</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The new Minister of State for Universities and Science at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, visited the University of Birmingham in June to deliver his first keynote speech since being appointed to the cabinet. Willetts discussed the development of education policy, and took questions from the audience. Willetts made an interesting point about those who belittle courses by suggesting they are ‘mickey mouse’ courses. Willets said Golf Management at the University is in very high demand, and is a course which applied business management to an industry – something to be admired. The course also has an extremely high percentage of students going straight into employment – something which we are all well aware is very difficult in the current climate. The sabbatical team went to watch the speech at the University. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Miscellaneous </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Training and Conferences</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I have attended two training sessions at the BVSC, Supporting Volunteers with Learning Difficulties, and Supporting Volunteers from Asylum Seeker and Refugee Communities. Both of these sessions were free to attend and were extremely valuable. I attended a presentation at the University of Birmingham’s Third Sector research centre on ‘Big Society or Civil Society?’. I successfully completed HSE First Aid at Work First Response training, which I attended when an extra place became available. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >If I were here next year…</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">A number of people have asked me what I would have worked on next year if I was here. I thought it may be useful to communicate a few of the important ones, in case Matt would like to carry on with any of them, or they inspire some new ideas.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">DebHall – This year I had planned to do a review of the DebHall and create a report on a refurbishment, talking to staff and students about what would make the room worthy to host the excellent standard of productions that take place there. I would like the work to include new tech, sound-proofing, refurbishment and decoration, new stage and curtains, and utilising the balcony to its full potential – a VIP area possibly? I believe this project would attract funding from alumni of the University and be something the University would support itself. Hopefully this is something which will be looked at now the main refurbishment of the retail and membership services area is complete. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Dance Studio – It would be absolutely amazing if we could turn the old student development space in the basement into a dance studio and drama room. This would have a direct impact on our membership – reducing costs that groups pay to hire the Munrow dance studio, free up rooms on the first floor for groups to book, and encourage and recognise the high standard of arts and performance at this University. The room may have other uses, for martial arts and activities, not just dance and performance. There are alternatives to spring flooring, which are much cheaper, and would make the project feasible in the near future. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">BurnFm and GTV – Now that the new membership area has been complete, I would like to ensure that by September we had confirmed BurnFM and GTV can stream into the membership area. This area should be by students for students. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">‘Society Spotlight’ online – This year we began featuring student groups in the ‘society spotlight’ in the GOS in Print. I would like to see this extended to monthly featured student groups on the website main page. I began to work on this, but with a member of staff leaving, this was shelved. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Ticket website – This year, following the successful pilot of RA’s using the new ticket website, I would have like to ensure the website is rolled out to student groups which would find the site of use (large/regular ticketed events in particular). I would like to see student group events featured and student group profile pages.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Podcasts – Following podcast training last term, I hoped to create some podcasts of the pick n mixes in Student Development, to support some of the important areas student groups need to understand, and increase accessibility. I would have started with elections and AGMs, finances, marketing and publicity, and event planning (including freedom of speech forms and risk assessments). </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Alumni Comms – This year I would have developed the relationship between groups and the Alumni publications that are sent to thousands of past students. This year GMTG were featured in the newsletter, and Carnival have been featured in the past. I would like to see this continued with more groups. Features about Guild campaigns would also be explored. I would also pursue the idea of ‘From the President…’, an annual feature from the Guild President before leaving office summing up the Guild and Officer work from the year. I would also like to see a relationship between alumni and groups form in the form of supporting, advice and contacts from past students.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Guild Awards – I would like to see the ‘Outstanding Contribution’ award become ‘sponsored’ by the Vice Chancellor – ‘The Vice Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Contribution’. This would give the award extra prestige and recognition, and encourage the University to notice of the impact and achievements of our students.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Officer visibility – I would have liked to ensure that posters of the officer team are placed in all halls of residence by September, to ensure students know who their officer team are, and how to contact them. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Redbrick pullout – To increase transparency and accountability, I would have liked for the Guild to fund a monthly pull out in Redbrick, summarising what each officer has been working on, and what they will be working on. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Know Your Guild and University staff – This year I would have organised Know Your Guild again, however with an added element of communicating with University staff. I think it is really important that lecturers and corporate services understand the Guild, what it can offer students, and what students are currently achieving in the Guild.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Noticeboard in Mason Lounge – It has been rumoured that the Guild have a noticeboard for the Guild and student groups to go up in the University, however there are a number of delays in getting the board up. I would have liked to ensure this board went up this year to increase visibility. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Guild Council Leaving Speech</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Guild Council,</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Unfortunately I’ve written down this speech word for word, and unfortunately this speech probably won’t be as inspirational or political as some of my team mates, despite Ed sending me “40 inspirational speeches in 2minutes” last night! As the sabbs know, I tend to leave the camera or radio spotlight to them as I know my strengths lie in the organising side of things!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">But this is my leaving speech and hopefully you won’t be too disappointed. I don’t really want to talk about what I have achieved this year, as ultimately, I have publicised what I have been working on, and you are the ones to say what was or wasn’t an achievement. As for my highlights, if you caught the slide show at the beginning, that just about starts to scratch the surface of my amazing experience at the Guild!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">There are quite a few individual students and student groups that I would like to thank, but I feel I should do this in person, those of you that are here, I hope you don’t mind.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">There have been tough times in this job, however students have always given me the strength to carry on. Whether it be through watching a breathtaking and professional performance, a small thank you note from a group for something I hadn’t thought twice about doing, seeing students mobilise for extremely worthy causes, such as fundraising for Haiti or campaigning in the Flashmob, seeing an article celebrating our students, or reading the Guild Awards nominations you wrote for each other…I have been blown away by your passion and dedication. There isn’t any way I could start summing up how I feel about the groups and their activities, especially not in 10 minutes, so I will have to speak to you individually. But I will say the standard of talent and the generosity of our students is absolutely unbelievable and I have felt enormous pride in representing you this year. Thank you for making my year so wonderful.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I don’t particularly want to use this time to talk about negative things, as this should be a celebration of the year, but there are a couple of things that I feel quite strongly about.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I’ve made it no secret that I don’t feel the University fully appreciates and recognises the work that you do. They shouldn’t just be pulling out a stat about how many volunteers we have, or what national achievement one of our groups has achieved when it suits, they should be sat watching those performances, and meeting our students that selflessly devote their time to help others. This is something all the team have been working hard on this year, and I really think it is starting to get through to them. Just this morning the Vice Chancellor sent an all staff email about the Alumni Reunions which took place on Saturday and the Community Day which took play yesterday, saying</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Both the Alumni Reunion and the Community Day benefited enormously from the involvement of the Guild and our Students. Their pride in the University and their willingness to support and promote it was exemplary and deeply appreciated.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">We do have some key allies at the University, people championing your work and celebrating all of your achievements, and to them I am extremely grateful for their support. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">To those students who are angry and bitter towards the guild. Take a step back. Look at the guild for what it is – a not for profit organisation that does it’s best for students. It can be frustrating, it’s not always clear why we have certain rules, and we don’t always get it right, but without the guild, this campus and our students would be unbelievably worse off. Please, don’t complain and criticise without offering suggestions or getting involved to make a difference. This is a wonderful organisation, with dedicated staff that go above and beyond their job description. This organisation is hugely under resourced for what it manages to achieve and I am extremely proud of all the work it does. Give the guild a break and enjoy it while it lasts, because you will probably never encounter such a great and well-intentioned organisation again, which is devoted to enhancing your experience.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I’m not really allowed to go into detail about staff, but there are a few things I would like to say. I will thank many of the staff individually at a later date, as right now, I just can’t find the words to describe how lovely they have been to work with, and how much I have appreciated their support. Obviously the department I have worked closest with is Student Development, and it’s safe to say everything I have worked on this year – you can guarantee there was unfaltering support and help from them. For any of you who come into regular contact with them – please say thank you, as unintentionally, I think their hard work and passion sometimes go unrecognised. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The marketing department have had to put up with me a lot this year, asking for one thing after another, but they have never once said no, they have produced materials and support of a fantastic standard, and they always have managed to stay good humoured at the busiest of times! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">On a very personal level, there are members of staff that have been real inspirations to me, and I have continuously been amazed at their unfailing dedication, calm and reasoned thought in the face of challenge, and excellent management styles. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Thank you to all the Guild staff.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Now to my fellow team mates.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Fordy has had a tough year, and I hope she doesn’t mind me saying. It’s not easy to be a sabb that is completely split between two different organisations and I’ve realised that I didn’t take the time to fully understand her remit and I didn’t support her enough at the beginning of the year. I think Fordy initially found it difficult to get to grips with how the Guild works, but she is a very committed and passionate about her job. Her commitment to healthy living and sport participation, instead of just the elite few, is really amazing. Fordy is extremely kind, has never forgotten her roots, and has been a much needed member of this team. Fordy has always been someone I can rely on for a rant, advice, or a gossip, and I will really miss talking through the wall to you.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Johnny. I don’t think I have ever met anyone as determined as Johnny. Whatever Johnny believes in, he will fight for it until he has absolutely no options left. Johnny managed to achieve manifesto points before training had even finished. We recently had an appraisal, and he took the feedback on board and very openly and noticeably made steps to improve and develop. Johnny is also the first person to run for re-election, and he got it. Johnny has been less than shy of making his point heard and this is the sort of determination we need in the Guild. I know it won’t be an easy few months for you. But I wish you all the best with the new officer team, and I have every confidence in you. New team – you are gaining an excellent team mate.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Brigid. During the election I talked to a student who has never been involved in Guild politics. They said they would be voting for Brigid despite knowing the other candidate a bit better. This was because of the numerous emails that filled up his inbox from Brigid as her role as Guild Councillor, informing students of motions, asking for feedback and a steer on how to vote in Guild Council. This student never replied to the emails, and I doubt ever actually read the motions, but this sums up Brigid – completely dedicated to representing students and taking a lot of time and effort, on doing her job to the best of her ability. I have been truly inspired by her commitment to the guild, and she has been an excellent Sabbatical this year. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Ed. I don’t want to inflate Ed’s ego too much, but unfortunately as much as it pains me to say it, I have a great deal of respect for him. Ed may be very short, but this year I have really looked up to him, he is an excellent leader, an excellent champion for students, and is an excellent Sabb. He is an inspirational speaker, confident, and will never back down about what believes in. It has been fantastic working with him this year.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Tom. Tom and I have had an interesting relationship this year, we’ve had our ups and downs, but I have a great deal of respect for him. Tom is very black and white about what is right and wrong, which although I may not always agree, I admire his honesty and openness. Pragmatic and practical, Tom always has very sound advice. VPDR isn’t an easy job at all, dealing with complaints, criticism, incidents and disciplinary isn’t a pleasant thing to wake up to and come into work for, but Tom does, and he doesn’t ever complain about it. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Fab. When we first came together as a team, in all honesty I wasn’t sure what sort of President Fabian would be, as he seemed quite a big softy. I was wrong to have doubted him, and I have learnt so much from him. You don’t always need to bulldoze in hot headed when things go wrong or don’t go to plan, and Fabian manages to get the relationships spot on – he can have a quiet word to gently persuade, but can also be very firm about what needs to happen. When I have needed him, he has never let me down. Someone to cry on, someone to banter and someone to confide in, Fabian is one of the most genuine, caring and passionate people I know, and has been the best leader I could have hoped for. He has kept this team together, and I am extremely proud to have been part of his team.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">This job is emotionally and physically draining, everyday you feel guilt if you don’t stay that extra hour. My biggest fear has been that I’m not doing a good enough job, and that I will let down my team, the staff, and most important, the students. If you ask any close family, friend or even colleague of any of the team, I think at times they have all been a bit worried about us and told us to go home, turn off that blackberry, or take some time off!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">But I have a lot to be thankful for. I can vouch for every single member of this team – we live and breathe this job, we thrive off it, especially the tough times, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Not many of you will know that at Christmas I decided that I was going to re-run. I confided in one person in particular, and he dropped everything to encourage me to do it. He knows who he is, and he has been the most supportive friend I could have asked for this year – Thank you. After spending a week at home away from Birmingham, I realised how exhausted I was after just one term. I realised the time, energy and emotion I was putting into this job couldn’t be sustained, and I would run the risk of not doing the best possible job in my second year. I don’t want to leave, I want to stay and continue making a difference to people’s lives and experiences, but I know it’s time to move on. Being in this position is a real honour and a privilege – the amount of responsibility, the ability to make differences to students, and hopefully being a good leader.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Hopefully I have made a positive impact on the students at this university, directly or indirectly, but in a few years time I know I’ll just be another name on this wall. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">So for that reason I want to round up my speech by talking about my successor, Matt Lamb, the future. Your enthusiasm and commitment since being elected has astounded me, I know you are extremely passionate about this job and very excited for it to start. It’s not easy to hand over something you love, but I will do my best and I will see it as my last chance to make a difference to students. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Some advice I do want to give to you now though – relationships are key. You can’t get away with telling the University what you think of them or what to do, if you haven’t first got to know how they operate, who your key allies are and how to talk to them. You can’t push the Guild staff for that extra extra favour if you haven’t thanked them and appreciated them for the last time you asked for a favour. You won’t have your team mates stood by your side for your campaign if you don’t stand by theirs. You won’t be able to both discipline and champion your members if you haven’t spent time getting to know them or gaining their trust and respect. But everyone I have spoken to who knows you have said you are a genuinely great guy, so I know you will be able to do all these things. Good Luck to matt, and good luck to all the incoming team.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I have done my best, but it will never be enough. I just hope I haven’t let down those who I ran against in the election, my fellow team mates, the guild staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes, those students who voted for me and those who were lumbered with me, and of course, my amazing student groups. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Thank you for the most challenging but amazing year, that I don’t want to be over.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Students Creating Impact (Buzz, May 2010)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">With the University’s first Community Day taking place in June, the Guild of Students sheds light on the impact our students are making in the local, national and international community.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Taking pride in and giving back to the community is an intrinsic part of modern day student life. Be it through volunteering to support national and community projects, or working to improve the environment and community cohesion in the local area – our students are making an impact.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Today’s students have been described as ‘consumers’ of education, with improved career prospects acting as the primary motivation for entering higher education. But there is much more to being a student at Birmingham than academic achievement alone – our students want to give something back to the community in which they live! </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Students tell us not only do they want the Guild of Students to make University life more fun, but they want us to provide extra curricular activities and volunteering opportunities to help them adapt to University life and connect them with peers. To this end The Guild plays a role in facilitating personal development – developing students’ employability, and active citizenship within our community. Emma Packham, the Guild’s Vice President (Student Activities & Development) observes “volunteering is becoming an essential element of the student experience. It allows students to develop personal and professional skills and makes a significant impact on the wider community.”</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Students have enormous pride in their community. Through schemes such as the Community Warden’s and the“I Love Selly Oak” campaign, the Wardens, who are all students, encourage residents to get involved with and feel proud of their community. Set up by The Guild in 2005 to improve the environment and support community cohesion, and funded by the University, the Scheme also works with local authorities such West Midlands Police who believe the Wardens are making a positive impact in helping to reduce crime in the local area - contributing to a 6% drop in burglary in Selly Oak in 2008/09. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">But giving back to the community goes beyond this. Over 2,000 UOB students are registered volunteers and members of groups and projects designed to make a difference. Supported by the Guild, there are over 200 opportunities which students can become involved with. Our students not only volunteer with established charities and voluntary organisations such as Acorns, Oxfam, and The British Red Cross, but they also set up and run their own volunteering projects. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The Guild also supports 22 student-led volunteering projects, which are run by students. They range from Conservation Volunteers who support local conservation, to Kids Adventure who raise over £20,000 each year to run week long action-packed holidays for underprivileged children. Projects such as Helpings Hands and the Saturday Morning Play Scheme support children with disabilities in schools and by organising trips and activities, and the Monday Night Club, a social club for adults with learning difficulties, provides members with a range of activities from arts and crafts to cooking.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Our volunteers are also active in the International community. Intervol (International Volunteering) send around 100 volunteers each year to support projects which benefit some of the poorest children in the world, working in countries such as Cambodia and Kenya to support Aids Awareness, conservation work and other sustainable long-term initiatives. And it doesn’t stop here - in response to the Haiti appeal Birmingham student volunteers raised over £7,000 in just two weeks organising a range of events across campus and in Selly Oak.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Accomplished fundraisers, students also utilize their skills to deliver a range of fundraising activities. Run and organised by student volunteers Carnival, our Raising and Giving society, have been active for over 50 years and in the last two years alone donated over £60,000 to Birmingham based charities. In 2009 the music festival Vale Festival, also run by student volunteers, raised over £16,000 for Self Help Africa and Fare Share UK.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">But this is just a snap shot of some of the activities, schemes groups and projects Birmingham students are involved in. In this academic year alone students have so far volunteered for nearly 15,000 hours - as Student Group members, Committee Members, Student Representatives, Guild Councillors and volunteers on placements and student led projects. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">So what does this all mean for our students? Research conducted with our volunteers revealed that 93% believe taking part in volunteering has increased their employability, and 80% felt it had improved their sense of feeling part of the community. But what of those who directly benefit, one beneficiary of the Kids Adventure project wrote to tell us “I've seen first hand how much this scheme can help kids in difficult situations, being one myself. When I was about 11 or so I went on the scheme and all the students involved had such a positive impact on my life.” </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Not surprisingly then, our students have volunteered to take part in the University’s Community Day on the 13th June. Activities at the Guild of Students begin at 11:30am, and include showcases and workshops form our performance societies, and face painting and activities from our volunteering groups and Community Wardens. We are incredibly proud of our students and the local community – so come see what we do!</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Did you know? </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• The Guild of Students, is the University of Birmingham’s Students’ Union, and is the representative body for all 28,000 students;</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• The Guild employs over 450 full and part-time staff;</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Our Student Development Department are dedicated to providing students with opportunities to volunteer and develop skills;</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• We are a not-for-profit organisation – with income generated being directly reinvested to student services;</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Last year the Wardens reported a 50% reduction on issues such as street litter from the previous year.</span>Emma Packham 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<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">Unfortunately I’ve written down this speech word for word, and unfortunately this speech probably won’t be as inspirational or political as some of my team mates, despite Ed sending me “40 inspirational speeches in 2minutes” last night! As the sabbs know, I tend to leave the camera or radio spotlight to them as I know my strengths lie in the organising side of things!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">But this is my leaving speech and hopefully you won’t be too disappointed. I don’t really want to talk about what I have achieved this year, as ultimately, I have publicised what I have been working on, and you are the ones to say what was or wasn’t an achievement. As for my highlights, if you caught the slide show at the beginning, that just about starts to scratch the surface of my amazing experience at the Guild!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">There are quite a few individual students and student groups that I would like to thank, but I feel I should do this in person, those of you that are here, I hope you don’t mind.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">There have been tough times in this job, however students have always given me the strength to carry on. Whether it be through watching a breathtaking and professional performance, a small thank you note from a group for something I hadn’t thought twice about doing, seeing students mobilise for extremely worthy causes, such as fundraising for Haiti or campaigning in the Flashmob, seeing an article celebrating our students, or reading the Guild Awards nominations you wrote for each other…I have been blown away by your passion and dedication. There isn’t any way I could start summing up how I feel about the groups and their activities, especially not in 10 minutes, so I will have to speak to you individually. But I will say the standard of talent and the generosity of our students is absolutely unbelievable and I have felt enormous pride in representing you this year. Thank you for making my year so wonderful.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">I don’t particularly want to use this time to talk about negative things, as this should be a celebration of the year, but there are a couple of things that I feel quite strongly about.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">I’ve made it no secret that I don’t feel the University fully appreciates and recognises the work that you do. They shouldn’t just be pulling out a stat about how many volunteers we have, or what national achievement one of our groups has achieved when it suits, they should be sat watching those performances, and meeting our students that selflessly devote their time to help others. This is something all the team have been working hard on this year, and I really think it is starting to get through to them. Just this morning the Vice Chancellor sent an all staff email about the Alumni Reunions which took place on Saturday and the Community Day which took play yesterday, saying</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:14;">Both the Alumni Reunion and the Community Day benefitted enormously from the involvement of the Guild and our Students. Their pride in the University and their willingness to support and promote it was exemplary and deeply appreciated.</span></p><p class="MsoPlainText">
<br /><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">We do have some key allies at the University, people championing your work and celebrating all of your achievements, and to them I am extremely grateful for their support.
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<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">To those students who are angry and bitter towards the guild. Take a step back. Look at the guild for what it is – a not for profit organisation that does it’s best for students. It can be frustrating, it’s not always clear why we have certain rules, and we don’t always get it right, but without the guild, this campus and our students would be unbelievably worse off. Please, don’t complain and criticise without offering suggestions or getting involved to make a difference. This is a wonderful organisation, with dedicated staff that go above and beyond their job description. This organisation is hugely under resourced for what it manages to achieve and I am extremely proud of all the work it does. Give the guild a break and enjoy it while it lasts, because you will probably never encounter such a great and well-intentioned organisation again, which is devoted to enhancing your experience.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">I’m not really allowed to go into detail about staff, but there are a few things I would like to say. I will thank many of the staff individually at a later date, as right now, I just can’t find the words to describe how lovely they have been to work with, and how much I have appreciated their support. Obviously the department I have worked closest with is Student Development, and it’s safe to say everything I have worked on this year – you can guarantee there was unfaltering support and help from them. For any of you who come into regular contact with them – please say thank you, as unintentionally, I think their hard work and passion sometimes go unrecognised.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">The marketing department have had to put up with me a lot this year, asking for one thing after another, but they have never once said no, they have produced materials and support of a fantastic standard, and they always have managed to stay good humoured at the busiest of times!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">On a very personal level, there are members of staff that have been real inspirations to me, and I have continuously been amazed at their unfailing dedication, calm and reasoned thought in the face of challenge, and excellent management styles.
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<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">Thank you to all the Guild staff.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">Now to my fellow team mates.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">Fordy has had a tough year, and I hope she doesn’t mind me saying. It’s not easy to be a sabb that is completely split between two different organisations and I’ve realised that I didn’t take the time to fully understand her remit and I didn’t support her enough at the beginning of the year. I think Fordy initially found it difficult to get to grips with how the Guild works, but she is a very commited and passionate about her job. Her commitment to healthy living and sport participation, instead of just the elite few, is really amazing. Fordy is extremely kind, has never forgotten her roots, and has been a much needed member of this team. Fordy has always been someone I can rely on for a rant, advice, or a gossip, and I will really miss talking through the wall to you.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">Johnny. I don’t think I have ever met anyone as determined as Johnny. Whatever Johnny believes in, he will fight for it until he has absolutely no options left. Johnny managed to achieve manifesto points before training had even finished. We recently had an appraisal, and he took the feedback on board and very openly and noticeably made steps to improve and develop. Johnny is also the first person to run for re-election, and he got it. Johnny has been less than shy of making his point heard and this is the sort of determination we need in the Guild. I know it won’t be an easy few months for you. But I wish you all the best with the new officer team, and I have every confidence in you. New team – you are gaining an excellent team mate.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">Brigid. During the election I talked to a student who has never been involved in Guild politics. They said they would be voting for Brigid despite knowing the other candidate a bit better. This was because of the numerous emails that filled up his inbox from Brigid as her role as Guild Councillor, informing students of motions, asking for feedback and a steer on how to vote in Guild Council. This student never replied to the emails, and I doubt ever actually read the motions, but this sums up Brigid – completely dedicated to representing students and taking a lot of time and effort, on doing her job to the best of her ability. I have been truly inspired by her commitment to the guild, and she has been an excellent Sabbatical this year.
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<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">Ed. I don’t want to inflate Ed’s ego too much, but unfortunately as much as it pains me to say it, I have a great deal of respect for him. Ed may be very short, but this year I have really looked up to him, he is an excellent leader, an excellent champion for students, and is an excellent Sabb. He is an inspirational speaker, confident, and will never back down about what believes in. It has been fantastic working with him this year.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">Tom. Tom and I have had an interesting relationship this year, we’ve had our ups and downs, but I have a great deal of respect for him. Tom is very black and white about what is right and wrong, which although I may not always agree, I admire his honesty and openness. Pragmatic and practical, Tom always has very sound advice. VPDR isn’t an easy job at all, dealing with complaints, criticism, incidents and disciplinary isn’t a pleasant thing to wake up to and come into work for, but Tom does, and he doesn’t ever complain about it.
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<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">Fab. When we first came together as a team, in all honesty I wasn’t sure what sort of President Fabian would be as he seemed quite a big softy. I was wrong to doubt him and I have learnt so much from him. You don’t always need to bulldoze in hot headed when things go wrong or don’t go to plan, and Fabian manages to get the relationships spot on – he can have a quiet word to gently persuade,<span style=""> </span>but can also be very firm about what needs to happen. When I have needed him, he has never let me down. Someone to cry on, someone to banter and someone to confide in, Fabian is one of the most genuine, caring and passionate people I know, and has been the best leader I could have hoped for. He has kept this team together, and I am extremely proud to have been part of his team.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">This job is emotionally and physically draining, everyday you feel guilt if you don’t stay that extra hour. My biggest fear has been that I’m not doing a good enough job, and that I will let down my team, the staff, and most important, the students. If you ask any close family, friend or even colleague of any of the team, I think at times they have all been a bit worried about us and told us to go home, turn off that blackberry, or take some time off!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">But I have a lot to be thankful for. I can vouch for every single member of this team – we live and breathe this job, we thrive off it, especially the tough times, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
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<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">Not many of you will know that at Christmas I decided that I was going to re-run. I confided in one person in particular, and he dropped everything to encourage me to do it. He knows who he is, and he has been the most supportive friend I could have asked for this year <span style=""> </span>– Thank you. After spending a week at home away from Birmingham, I realised how exhausted I was after just one term. I realised the time, energy and emotion I was putting into this job couldn’t be sustained, and I would run the risk of not doing the best possible job in my second year. I don’t want to leave, I want to stay and continue making a difference to people’s lives and experiences, but I know it’s time to move on. Being in this position is a real honour and a privilege – the amount of responsibility, the ability to make differences to students, and hopefully being a good leader.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">Hopefully I have made a positive impact on the students at this university, directly or indirectly, but in a few years time I know I’ll just be another name on this wall.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">So for that reason I want to round up my speech by talking about my successor, Matt Lamb, the future. Your enthusiasm and commitment since being elected has astounded me, I know you are extremely passionate about this job and very excited for it to start. It’s not easy to hand over something you love, but I will do my best and I will see it as my last chance to make a difference to students.
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<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">Some advice I do want to give to you now though – relationships are key. You can’t get away with telling the University what you think of them or what to do, if you haven’t first got to know how they operate, who your key allies are and how to talk to them. You can’t push the Guild staff for that extra extra favour if you haven’t thanked them and appreciated them for the last time you asked for a favour. You won’t have your team mates stood by your side for your campaign if you don’t stand by theirs. You won’t be able to both discipline and champion your members if you haven’t spent time getting to know them or gaining their trust and respect. But everyone I have spoken to who knows you have said you are a genuinely great guy, so I know you will be able to do all these things. Good Luck to matt, and good luck to all the incoming team.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">I have done my best, but it will never be enough. I just hope I haven’t let down those who I ran against in the election, my fellow team mates, the guild staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes, those students who voted for me and those who were lumbered with me, and of course, my amazing student groups.
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<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">Thank you for the most challenging but amazing year, that I don’t want to be over.<o:p></o:p></span></p> Emma Packham VPSADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187835747984594754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641974632104736640.post-44050950382192629452010-05-26T11:14:00.004+01:002010-05-28T00:50:01.860+01:00Our Students Creating Impact<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBHFEFQZH3kSYj7Gjp0cHZpu2FPy2VgMTll43svpkLcSWU0lrQK6Pbdlfbrge2VdvzALdit60Ug31DakZ2RA8_MzVE6RI0QYlcTADqIn0IwP_uSmJv80gHC7L7LN9Uqyb5Dq_YQsUaQq0Q/s1600/KA+-1.JPG"></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-family:arial;" >In this months edition of Buzz, "the University of Birmingham's award winning magazine" for staff at the University, the Guild of Students have an article featured which highlights the amazing work of our students and the impact they have on the community.</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-family:arial;" >The University marketing team happily allowed us to write an article in response to an earlier article (featured in my blog "Disappointing University Article") which unfortunately didn't appear to cast students in the best of light or recognise their commitment to volunteering and the community.</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-family:arial;" >This is an excellent opportunity to raise the profile of students, and celebrate their achievements. The article is on p6 and can be </span><a style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102); FONT-FAMILY: arial" href="http://www.newscentre.bham.ac.uk/buzz/">found here</a><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-family:arial;" > or </span><a style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102); FONT-FAMILY: arial" href="http://www.newscentre.bham.ac.uk/buzz/4820_Buzz_123_AW.pdf">downloaded here</a><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-family:arial;" >. The Guild and our students are also mentioned a number of times in the Leaders Debate coverage.</span></span>Emma Packham VPSADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187835747984594754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641974632104736640.post-67169576133619063172010-05-25T16:24:00.001+01:002010-05-25T16:29:41.958+01:00Who will perform at Gradball 2010?!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBM380sS8Fm2mS3k2nkYDEoxGEobAob5VbkoFHIR8HotwuV5dYPjbgnYL7oSh2X1QJkK512Wdye_67FNhF91tetHLxTQsS_Y8NyGsUOle_TH5OeC36o32E035Phm_UoA_shwkWSxu079nX/s1600/gradball+heat.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBM380sS8Fm2mS3k2nkYDEoxGEobAob5VbkoFHIR8HotwuV5dYPjbgnYL7oSh2X1QJkK512Wdye_67FNhF91tetHLxTQsS_Y8NyGsUOle_TH5OeC36o32E035Phm_UoA_shwkWSxu079nX/s400/gradball+heat.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475230172071020514" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Live music at the Guild of Students – THIS FRIDAY!! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Heat 1 of the competition to find a support act for the Gradball 2010 lineup is nearly here! We are giving a band the opportunity to perform on the MAIN STAGE in Chancellors Court at Gradball 2010, warming up the crowd before Reverend and the Makers and Brit Award winning Ellie Goulding take to the stage!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The bands performing THIS FRIDAY in the Underground are: </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Above the Fold</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Journeyman (</span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.journeymanband.co.uk/home" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.journeymanband.co.uk/home</a><span style="font-family:arial;">)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Paladin (</span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.myspace.com/paladinleicester" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.myspace.com/paladinleicester</a><span style="font-family:arial;">)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Clare Elise</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">ENTRY IS FREE and the event starts at 8.30pm. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">There will be an audience and a panel vote – so make sure you turn up to have your say about who will perform at Gradball 2010! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Join the event for more information or if you have any questions </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/event.php?eid=124473447578912&ref=ts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=124473447578912&ref=ts</a></span>Emma Packham VPSADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187835747984594754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641974632104736640.post-2757070887709924462010-05-25T16:23:00.000+01:002010-05-25T16:24:17.711+01:00Honorary Life Membership<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial;">Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to life within Guild? </span></span> <p style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is your chance to nominate them for the Guild of Students Honorary Life Membership. Previous recipients have included past students, university staff and members of the local community. Nominations close on Tuesday 1st June at 5pm. Please </span><a target="_blank" href="http://guildofstudents.com/files/honorary_life_membership_form.doc"><span style="font-size: small;">click here to download the application form </span></a><span style="font-size: small;">and </span><a target="_blank" href="http://guildofstudents.com/files/Honorary_Life_Membership___guidance.doc"><span style="font-size: small;">click here to download the guidance notes</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Important Dates</strong></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Tuesday 1st June </strong>– Nominations close at 5pm; all nominations need to be submitted via email to democracy@guild.bham.ac.uk. If this will be a problem please contact us on 0121 251 2408 to arrange an alternative method of submission. </span></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Wednesday 2nd June </strong>to Sunday 6th June – Nominations panel meet to discuss nomination and provide a short list.</span></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Wednesday 14th June </strong>– Short listed nominations are considered and voted upon at Guild Council. </span></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: small;">Any questions please email </span><a target="_blank" href="mailto:democracy@guild.bham.ac.uk"><span style="font-size: small;">democracy@guild.bham.ac.uk </span></a></span></p>Emma Packham 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mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0cm; mso-para-margin-right:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0cm; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:arial;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">A little behind schedule, but here is my Term Two R</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:arial;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">eport...</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:arial;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></span><b style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">
<br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">Term 2 Report
<br />04/01/10 – 30/04/10<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:14;" lang="EN-GB">Vice President Student Activities and Development – Emma Packham<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <w:sdt sdtdocpart="t" docparttype="Table of Contents" docpartunique="t" id="16411141"> <p class="MsoTocHeading"><span style=";font-family:";color:#000000;" >Contents</span><span style="line-height: 115%; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></p> <p class="MsoToc1" style=""><!--[if supportFields]><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span><span style="'mso-spacerun:yes'"> </span>TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u <span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span lang="EN-GB"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style=""><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867840">Key Campaigns and Projects<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867840 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800340030000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867841">Know Your Guild<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867841 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800340031000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867842">Get Involved<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867842 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800340032000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867843">National Volunteering Week<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867843 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800340033000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867844">Guild Awards<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867844 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800340034000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867845">GradBall<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=""> </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867845 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800340035000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867846">Community Open Day<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867846 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800340036000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc1" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867847">Student Activities and Development<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867847 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800340037000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867848">Student Group Committee<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867848 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800340038000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867849">Student Group Issues<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867849 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">6</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800340039000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867850">Miniforums<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867850 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">7</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800350030000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867851">Megaforum<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">.. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867851 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">7</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800350031000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867852">Student Group Constitution<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867852 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">7</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800350032000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867853">Room Bookings<span style="display: none; 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text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">... </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867856 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">9</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800350036000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867857">Islamic Society Sisters Documentary<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867857 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">9</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800350037000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867858">Chaplaincy<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867858 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">9</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800350038000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867859">DAMSA (Disability and Mental Health Students Association)<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867859 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">9</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800350039000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867860">Challenge Emma<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867860 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">10</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800360030000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867861">Student Group Committee Training<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867861 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">10</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800360031000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc1" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867862">Other Guild Activities<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867862 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">10</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800360032000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867863">Officer Elections 2010 and Referendum<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">.. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867863 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">10</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800360033000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867864">Officer/Management Away Day<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867864 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">10</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800360034000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867865">NUS Delegate Elections<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867865 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">11</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800360035000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867866">Civic Engagement Presentation<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867866 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">11</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800360036000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867867">Podcast Training<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867867 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">11</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800360037000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867868">Officer Review<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">.. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867868 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">11</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800360038000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867869">Chaplaincy Committee<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867869 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">11</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800360039000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867870">Health and Safety Committee<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867870 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">11</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800370030000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867871">Trustee Board<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867871 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">11</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800370031000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867872">Student Staff Interviews and Training<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867872 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">12</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800370032000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc1" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867873">University Activities<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867873 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">12</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800370033000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867874">PSA Interviews<span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="">. </span></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-begin'"></span></span><span style="'display:none;mso-hide:screen;text-decoration:none;color:windowtext;"> PAGEREF _Toc261867874 \h </span><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-separator'"></span></span><![endif]--><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">12</span><span style="display: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003200360031003800360037003800370034000000</w:data> </xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style="';color:windowtext;"><span style="'mso-element:field-end'"></span></span><![endif]--></a></span></span><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoToc2" style=""><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.do#_Toc261867875">Honeypot fund Applications and Interviews<span style="display: none; 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padding: 1pt 4pt;"> <h1 style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm;"><a name="_Toc261867840"><span style=";font-family:";color:#000000;" lang="EN-GB">Key Campaigns and Projects</span></a><span style=";font-family:";color:#000000;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></h1> </div> <h2><a name="_Toc261867841"><span lang="EN-GB">Know Your Guild</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">The planning for this campaign started in term one, and was implemented at the beginning of term two. There are often a lot of activities at the beginning of term one highlighting the services and opportunities available at the Guild, with perhaps less emphasis given in term two. I felt a campaign in term two to raise the awareness of Guild services and departments would appeal to second, third and fourth year students, as term one activities seem targeted at freshers. It would also appeal to first year students who have settled down into University life after the excitement of term one, and want to see what else is available to them. The campaign was term long, and included events and activities already scheduled for the term, and also new activities. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">The campaign relied on Sabbaticals and departments organising activities to be brought under the banner of the Know Your Guild campaign. Activities included were the Get Involved campaign, National Volunteering Week, Officer Elections, Healthy Living, Fairtrade Fortnight, Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance Week, Question Time with the Vice Chancellor, National Employability Week, Community Warden Selly Oak photo competition, and the Guild Awards. The Guild is sometimes criticised for promoting only to those already involved in the Guild, so this was something I was keen to address, by utilising traditional channels of communication used by the Guild, and exploiting new ones. Below are the methods used to promote the campaign.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >“Know Your Guild: Your essential guide to Term Two” booklet. Delivered to every halls of residence by the Mentors Scheme, handed out on campus by the Sabbaticals, available at Reception and Guild events <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Student staff and Sabbatical KYG T-shirts<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Redbrick Know Your Guild pull-out, including full list of Get Involved activities. Redbrick is delivered to halls of residence and Selly Oak houses, as well as available at various distribution points on campus<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Lecture shout outs to all academic years delivered by the Sabbaticals<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Email footers for all Guild staff<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Guild of Students website advertisements and online booklet <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Leaflets and posters in departments<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Individual campaign/event promotion with Know Your Guild logo featured<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Facebook events for each campaign/event, branded as Know Your Guild<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Kiosks on campus manned by the Sabbs and student staff. Information and booklets handed out<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Information on WebCT, My.Bham portal and the electronic boards on campus<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Featured in the Guild e-newsletter to all students<o:p></o:p></span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867842"><span lang="EN-GB">Get Involved</span></a></h2> <p><span style=";font-family:";" >Get Involved Fair:
<br />702 people came through the doors, nearly 200 more than last year.
<br />53 students became members of societies on the day, 465 expressing an interest and giving email addresses for further information. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:";" >Get Involved Taster Sessions:
<br />1192 non-members attended society taster sessions/workshops
<br />83 students became members of societies on the day of their taster session, a further 62 students became members in the following two weeks after the taster session. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:";" >Overall I think the Get Involved Campaign was a great success, it was another opportunity for groups to recruit members following on from Welcome Week. On the whole, feedback suggests groups did not feel it was well advertised outside of the Guild. This is something I am very conscious of (advertising to the converted), so I worked really hard to get the message outside of the Guild. Here’s a quick run-through on what was done to promote the Get Involved Fair and taster workshops: Two page spread in the Know Your Guild booklet, Redbrick pull out, Lecture shouts, posters, my.bham portal, Guild e-newsletter, facebook, electronic display boards, Guild of Students website.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867843"><span lang="EN-GB">National Volunteering Week</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">Student Development worked hard to pull off a great National Volunteering Week. 107 of the 150 people that attended the Volunteering Fair signed up to projects, there was a whole host of student led events and activities such as the Pay and Play night, Nightline Campus whispers, and Selly Oak bulb planting. There was also an employability workshop for volunteers which I was asked to deliver. <span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867844"><span lang="EN-GB">Guild Awards</span></a><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">The Guild Awards 2010 is a fantastic event which recognises and celebrates the successes of our members. The planning began in term one, and really picked up in January this term. Vice President Student Activities and Development is the lead Sabbatical on the event, and it was great fun to be involved with. There were a few changes made this year, mainly reviewing the awards presented, updating the application form, and using Sabbatical Officers to host the actual event. One of my roles was to liaise with student groups to organise the entertainment and decoration for the event. The theme is traditionally rainbow and ArtSoc did a fantastic job, despite a few budget changes, to create fantastic decor on the night. We held auditions for groups to perform on the night, it was fantastic to get out of the office and fully appreciate the amazing talents of our students. All the performances were fantastic, so we squeezed in an extra performance on the night, and asked two societies to join up to perform together – I think everyone who saw the final performance by Bharat Parivar and Indian Culture society will agree it was an amazing performance to end the night on! Hindu Society opened the evening as we meant to go on, and Ballroom and Latin got everyone excited for the second half – they even convinced Ed and I to have a quick spin with them on stage!! Congratulations to all of those nominated, shortlisted, highly commended, and of course our fantastic winners.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867845"><span lang="EN-GB">GradBall</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">GradBall planning has really moved on since last term, we have recruited an experienced Event Organiser to put the event together, and have confirmed the acts on the night – Brit Award winner, Ellie Goulding, and Sheffield band, Reverend and the Makers, who have just toured with Oasis! The event is back on campus this year, and we couldn’t be more excited about it – thousands of students dressed to impress on campus with outdoor stages, silent disco and a fun fair...campus as we have never seen it before! The main reason for being on campus is the convenience for students. GradBall at Coombe Abbey was a great event, but what relevance does a 40minute coach trip to Coombe Abbey have to our experience at the University of Birmingham? This year students will have more choice than ever, they can dine in Selly Oak, town or the Mailbox with those they have shared their time with, or choose from two different menus and locations on campus depending on their preference! One of the biggest challenges the working group have faced so far is the price of the tickets. Initially we hoped that being back on campus would mean the tickets would be cheaper for students, however because the meals are more expensive on campus, and we aren’t sharing site costs with Warwick University (as we have in the past at Coombe Abbey), Dinner tickets have to be the same price to cover costs. GradBall isn’t budgeted to make a profit, but we do need to cover costs, as with any well planned event. For more information about the Gradball, check out my interview with Redbrick at http://www.redbrickonline.co.uk/features/the-end-is-nigh-%E2%80%93-a-campus-celebration. Tickets for Gradball will go on sale at the beginning of term three – so keep an eye out! <o:p></o:p></span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867846"><span lang="EN-GB">Community Open Day</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">I mentioned the Community Day in last terms report, however things have really come on since then. The event is planned for Sunday 13<sup>th</sup> June, 11am-4pm, and is aimed at engaging the local community with the University and highlighting the benefits of having the University on their doorstep. After attending a few initial meetings with the University and putting the proposal to the Sabbatical team, we have now set up a working group at the Guild, and have created our action plan and budget for the event. We hope to showcase student groups and services at the Guild which the community can get involved with, such as performance and volunteering groups. I held meetings with groups to present the event and asked for proposals from the groups of what they would like to do if they were involved on the day. The response was fantastic, and I am really pleased that groups see this as a great opportunity to increase the awareness of Guild activities, whilst also improving the reputation of students with the local community and with the University. The University will begin marketing the event next term to the community, students and staff. Thank you to the Guild’s Volunteering Activities Coordinator for the amazing support!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div style="border: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 1pt 4pt;"> <h1 style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm;"><a name="_Toc261867847"><span style=";font-family:";color:#000000;" lang="EN-GB">Student Activities and Development</span></a><span style=";font-family:";color:#000000;" lang="EN-GB"> <o:p></o:p></span></h1> </div> <h2><a name="_Toc261867848"><span lang="EN-GB">Student Group Committee</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The VPSAD chairs the Student Group Committee. This committee is a sub-committee of Guild Council which recognises and derecognises student groups, and also approves constitutional </span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">changes and grant allocations. There have been 4 SGC meetings this term.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">Groups Recognised: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Capoeira<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Envirosoc<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Egyptian<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Northern<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Polish<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >SATNAV<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Skatesoc<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Vale festival<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">Groups Derecognised (incl. Voluntary):<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Back 2 Schoolz (no risk assessments)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Bangladeshi (only 7 members, no risk assessments, no committee members trained, not attending meetings)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Conservative Future<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Hellenic (no risk assessments, overdue AGM by more than 5 months, not attending meetings)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Meditation/Buddhist (no risk assessments, not attending meetings)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >No2ID (no members, no risk assessments, not attending meetings or training)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Performing Arts Appreciation Society (not attending meetings)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Persian (not attending meetings or training)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Politics (no risk assessments, not attending meetings)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Poker<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Powerkite (not attending meetings)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Sri Lankan (no risk assessments, not attending meetings or training)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Student Advice (no risk assessments)-but allowed to continue until end of summer term<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Turkish (no risk assessments, not attending meetings)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Urban & Gospel (no risk assessments, not attending meetings and training)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Wargames (not attending meetings)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">Note: For these groups, not attending meetings means that they consistently missed all or nearly all compulsory meetings (Guild Council, Miniforums, Megaforums) without sending apologies for their absence. Many of them had required extensions in the previous audit sweep in the autumn term and had promised to improve their attendance/performance.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Amnesty International (Voluntary)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Medsin (Voluntary)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Neighbours Appreciation (Voluntary)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Theology (Voluntary)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867849"><span lang="EN-GB">Student Group Issues</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">To help members understand what sort of issues the VPSAD deals with, I have listed some of them here. <b style=""><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Improving communication and relationship between groups and the Guild<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Group AGM and election process<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Room booking problems and complaints<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Guild student group accounts<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Leadership skills<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Campus relation concerns<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Event planning<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Contract and Sponsorship checking<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Disputes between individuals<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Symbol;font-size:12;" ><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >Conflict and team building with committee<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Islamic Society documentary </p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867850"><span lang="EN-GB">Miniforums</span></a><span lang="EN-GB"><span style=""> </span></span></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">The VPSAD chairs eleven miniforums which take place at the end of each term. These are great opportunities to talk to the VPSAD about any issues, successes or challenges your group may have. This term I decided to put the miniforums during officer election campaigning, and invited the VPSAD candidates (and Sport to the Competitive Sport miniforum) to talk to the groups and answer any questions. Hopefully this was a useful way for student groups to engage with the candidates, and put the candidates through their paces!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867851"><span lang="EN-GB">Megaforum</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">The second Megaforum was held on 18<sup>th</sup> January 2010. A representative from each group is asked to attend, and it is an opportunity for me to communicate a number of useful student group related issues,<span style=""> </span>and for groups to question me, keep me accountable, share challenges and ideas, and also a chance to promote events or seek help from other groups. The agenda is below:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=""><span style="">1.<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Introduction/Welcome</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=""><span style="">2.<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->How to Contact the VPSAD</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=""><span style="">3.<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Website tips and promotion</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=""><span style="">4.<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Student Development Comms</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=""><span style="">5.<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Know Your Guild campaign</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=""><span style="">6.<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Get Involved campaign</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=""><span style="">7.<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Membership Services Building Development</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=""><span style="">8.<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Officer Elections</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=""><span style="">9.<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Democratic Structure Review</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=""><span style="">10.<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Community Day</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=""><span style="">11.<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Your View Survey</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=""><span style="">12.<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Student Group Comms</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=""><span style="">13.<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Your Comments</p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867852"><span lang="EN-GB">Student Group Constitution</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">When I came into office in August, a number of issues regarding the student group constitution emerged. It became obvious that the constitution had not been updated in line with other Guild governing documents, and was difficult to navigate for student groups. Throughout term one I began redrafting the constitution with Student Development, whilst consulting with students on a number of occasions. The new student group constitution was approved by Guild Council in March, and will be implemented from the beginning of term three. The main change to the constitution is the quoracy for student group AGMs. This has been reduced from <i style="">twenty or a third of members, whichever is the highest</i>, to <i style="">twenty or a half of members, whichever is the lowest</i>. This will make AGM’s much more accessible for student groups.<span style=""> </span></span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867853"><span lang="EN-GB">Room Bookings</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">A recurring issue raised by student groups is room bookings. I have been in regular discussion with the Room Bookings Coordinator and Facilities Manager to resolve as many problems as possible for groups. </span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Room bookings feedback forms have been promoted and emailed out to groups, which are crucial for feedback and improvement of the room bookings service.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Feedback forms are now collected by Student Development, before being discussed by Guild management.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->A piano option has been added to the special requirements section of the form</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Confirmation of booking Underground now includes a line highlighting the room is a through-access for wheelchair users.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->A standard response has been drafted including adequate explanation to be included if a room is changed or cancelled.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->A trial monitoring system has been introduced for rooms which are booked and then not used. This will be reviewed by myself and Guild management to discuss a permanent monitoring system. </p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867854"><span lang="EN-GB">Good Campus Relations</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">This term there has been a lot of work done on good campus relations. The essence of good campus relations is to ensure campus is a diverse and safe place to be, ensuring that freedom of speech and living without fear are both upheld with utmost importance. <span style=""> </span>There have been a number of activities I have been involved with which have taken place, such as: </span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Minister for Middle East Peace Process Ivan Lewis</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The University organised for the minister to visit the University and give a talk on ‘Why are we in Afganistan?’ Before the talk, the Minister met with Jewish, Muslim and Palestinian student representatives to discuss campus relations and I was asked to chair.<span style=""> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Prevent Conference and Act Now</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">West Midlands police delivered a conference at Aston University for University representatives to attend. The conference was focused on the Prevent agenda, which helps organisations, such as </span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">Universities to identify individuals who may be vulnerable to extremist influence. The aim of Prevent is </span><b><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;color:black;" lang="EN-GB">to challenge</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;color:black;" lang="EN-GB"> violent extremist ideologies, <b>to disrupt</b> those promoting them, <b>to support</b> individuals being targeted by them, t<b>o increase</b> the resilience of communities to it, t<b>o address</b> grievances being exploited by them. </span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">The event was very insightful, however I raised the question of what is being done with students and young people as many discussions seem to be taking place which don’t involve students and may be missing valuable input.</span><span lang="EN-GB"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";font-size:9;color:black;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->University GCR committee</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The University have organised a Good Campus Relations committee, on which the Guild CEO, the Guild President and I sit, along with senior University members. Of particular interest to student groups will be the freedom of speech forms which we have discussed, and are now being redrafted. </span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867855"><span lang="EN-GB">G:TV Media Tour</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">After making contacts at the University Media Centre, I arranged for Guild Television to have a tour around the suite, and also discussed the possibility of volunteering on set during filming for work experience. Feedback suggests G:TV had a great time!</span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867856"><span lang="EN-GB">Sabbs on BurnFM</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">I worked with BurnFM to arrange for the Sabbs to appear on the BurnFM News feature on Mondays and Tuesdays each week. The Sabbs had a great time, however it ended up I was the only Sabb to not do a show!!</span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867857"><span lang="EN-GB">Islamic Society Sisters Documentary</span></a><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">This term I have also been working with the Islamic Society Sisters on a project which they created. The aim is to create a documentary which challenges the misconceptions about Muslim women and, in particular, their dress. I felt this was a fantastic project to be involved with and support, as it was a grass roots idea to enhance understanding and relations on campus about a subject which is gaining increased attention and interest. The project has been put back slightly, but the society, myself and the University Equality and Diversity Unit are all excited about its completion.<span style=""> </span></span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867858"><span lang="EN-GB">Chaplaincy</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">I have worked closely with the Chaplaincy this term to tie up some loose ends with Guild Student Groups, and also create a good working relationship. I have made sure that only elected student group committee members are representing the student groups at Chaplaincy Committee, which discusses important issues and also allocates funding to groups. It was concerning that individuals with no official capacity within student groups were talking and making decisions on behalf of these groups. I have ensured that the Chaplaincy are now kept up to date with recognised Guild societies, and also any religious group recognition. I have also ensured that any Freedom of Speech forms from guild student groups for Chaplaincy room bookings are passed through the Guild as ultimately, we are responsible for the these groups. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867859"><span lang="EN-GB">DAMSA (Disability and Mental Health Students Association)</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">I have been attending the University’s Disabled Students forum along with the VP Welfare, to offer support and guidance from the Guild of Students. From this forum, we have helped to promote the Disabled Students Association at the Guild, which has been inactive for a number of years. Along with the work of the Disabled Students Officer and Vice President Welfare, this has resulted in the AGM and start up of the newly named Disability and Mental Health Students Association.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867860"><span lang="EN-GB">Challenge Emma</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">I have been along to a number of society events this term, including a number of Challenge Emma’s! I went along to a Dance Club Latino Salsa class, the Rock Soc/Fet Soc/Sci Fi Soc/Film Soc Rocky Horror Picture Show evening, Roshni by Hindu Society, a JSoc Friday night dinner and Carnival RAG’s Ladies Night amongst other great activities!</span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867861"><span lang="EN-GB">Student Group Committee Training</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">Along with Student Development, we have been reviewing the Student Group committee training, and will be looking to implement the new training next term.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div style="border: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 1pt 4pt;"> <h1 style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm;"><a name="_Toc261867862"><span style=";font-family:";color:#000000;" lang="EN-GB">Other Guild Activities</span></a><span style=";font-family:";color:#000000;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></h1> </div> <h2><a name="_Toc261867863"><span lang="EN-GB">Officer Elections 2010 and Referendum</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Term hosts the Officer Elections, and this year was even more exciting as we held the referendum on the Guild democratic structure. The amount of interest in running for officer positions was amazing, it was great to see so many engaged students wanting to make a difference and represent students. The campaigns were fantastic and all the candidates worked very hard for two solid weeks on top of other commitments. 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The Guild recognised there was a need to make the democratic structure much more accessible and make student involvement in Guild decisions much easier. The new model proposes to create five open forums for students to discuss and raise issues; Guild, Education, Student Groups, Sport, and Welfare. The sabbs worked hard on a proposed model, of which discussions had taken place before the current team were even elected. It was great fun promoting the referendum, and asking students to engage and vote. For more information on the referendum, please visit http://www.guildofstudents.com/content/266843/your_voice/referendum.</span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867864"><span lang="EN-GB">Officer/Management Away Day</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The beginning of term two started with the Officer and Management Away Day at Harborne Hall. Here we discussed the democratic structure review, reflected on the year so far and what was still to come, recent Guild market research and implications, and blue sky thinking (where we would like to see the Guild in the future etc) amongst other areas.<span style=""> </span></span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867865"><span lang="EN-GB">NUS Delegate Elections</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">The NUS Conference elections were held in term two, ready for the conference in April. I decided I would like to run to be one of the eight University of Birmingham delegates, as I felt I had a good knowledge of current student issues, the student union movement, and also felt it would benefit my current work as a Sabbatical Officer. I was really excited to be elected, and I really enjoyed the conference. I was really encouraged and energised to see so much student activism at the conference. During the conference, I also attended an Inter-Faith forum, a Vote for Students seminar, and an interesting discussion around Israel/Palestine. The conference also gave me time to reflect on my own work at the Guild, and think about new initiatives and projects. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867866"><span lang="EN-GB">Civic Engagement Presentation</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">I was asked by Student Development to deliver a presentation at the Festival of Social Science held by the University. The presentation was delivered to University and external stakeholders, and highlighted the importance of volunteering, extra-curricular activities, and the impact of the Guild on civic engagement and citizenship.<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span></span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867867"><span lang="EN-GB">Podcast Training</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The Guild arranged for the Officer’s to attend a podcast training session with the University media centre. This was a really interesting session, resulting in VPS Katie and I creating a Gradball podcast. From this session, I have plans to create podcasts of some Student Development Pick N Mixes to make them more accessible. </span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867868"><span lang="EN-GB">Officer Review</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The sabbaticals were part of the officer review, which looked at the role of the sabbatical team and individual remit. We looked to see if the roles were too operations, and if current student needs are fully being reflected in the officer remits. This work is currently being collated into proposed models for implementation in 2011/12.</span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867869"><span lang="EN-GB">Chaplaincy Committee</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">I sit on the Chaplaincy Committee with VPW Johnny. This term I felt it was important to address some issues with Chaplaincy groups and Guild recognised groups, and also the representation of groups on the committee, which are outlined above.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867870"><span lang="EN-GB">Health and Safety Committee</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">VPSAD sits on this committee. I have attended one meeting this term, which I was asked to chair as VPDR was absent.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867871"><span lang="EN-GB">Trustee Board</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">The VPSAD is a Trustee of the Guild of Students. I have attended a Trustee Away Day, and two Trustee Board meetings. This term, we have discussed the democratic structure review, staffing structure and salaries, approved Trustee Board sub-committee papers, received market research findings, discussed moving the sabbatical office space to the HSBC space and much more. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867872"><span lang="EN-GB">Student Staff Interviews and Training</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">Sabbatical Officers are asked to help with interviews and inductions for new staff. I have delivered two student staff inductions this term.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><u><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:13;" lang="EN-GB">Leeds University visit<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The Student Activities officer at Leeds contacted me over Christmas to arrange a visit to Birmingham Guild – naturally they want to learn from the best!</span></p> <div style="border: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 1pt 4pt;"> <h1 style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm;"><a name="_Toc261867873"><span style=";font-family:";color:#000000;" lang="EN-GB">University Activities</span></a><span style=";font-family:";color:#000000;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></h1> </div> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><u><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:13;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><u><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:13;" lang="EN-GB">Outreach meeting<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">I met the University with VPS Katie to discuss their Easter outreach programme. We advertised for student groups to put on a workshop for school children enrolled on the programme. </span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867874"><span lang="EN-GB">PSA Interviews</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">The Personal Skills Award has been remodelled this year to include an activity pathway, which allows students to gain points for taking part in extra-curricular activities, such as student groups </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.as.bham.ac.uk/psa/"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >http://www.as.bham.ac.uk/psa/</span></a></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">. The PSA advanced was also available to a number of students who are heavily involved in activities. Students are invited to attend an employer-led interview, on which I was asked to sit. As I couldn’t attend all dates, some of the other Sabbatical officers also sat on interview panels. This was a great experience for the students taking part, preparing them for future interviews, and it was great to see how by taking part in the activities, students are really enhancing their employability prospects. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867875"><span lang="EN-GB">Honeypot fund Applications and Interviews</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">As VPEA Brigid was unable to attend, I was asked to take her place shortlisting and interviewing for the Honeypot fund, which is generously donated by University of Birmingham alumni. The Honeypot fund provides financial support to students who are undertaking work experience or career development activities over the summer holiday </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.as.bham.ac.uk/study/support/cec/improve/honey.shtml"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >http://www.as.bham.ac.uk/study/support/cec/improve/honey.shtml</span></a></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">. I received 50% of the longlisted applicants, and was asked to shortlist those for interview. I then attended two of the Honeypot interview sessions, to listen to students put forward their case for receiving the money. Applications varied from work experience here at the University, to marine biology in Cuba, to PR experience in London and China, to InterVol projects in Africa. VPW Johnny and I also contributed to the debrief to look at how the process may need to be changed and improved next year. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <h2><a name="_Toc261867876"><span lang="EN-GB">College Quality Assurance and Enhancement Committee.</span></a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">Each sabbatical is required to attend a college quality and enhancement committee. I have attended one meeting for the college of Social Science this term, however I was unable to attend the second meeting in April due to being on the NUS National Conference. I also attended the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences C-QAEC for VPS Katie as she was unable to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><u><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:13;" lang="EN-GB">BUAFTA’s<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Following the longlisting and shortlisting of the Birmingham University Award for Tremendous Achievement last term, I was invited to the BUAFTA award night in the Great Hall, which was a wonderful event.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><u><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:13;" lang="EN-GB">Alumni and Development Office<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">I was asked to attend the first Dinner with a Dozen event at the University by the Alumni and Development Office. This event comprises of several tables of twelve guests, a mix of alumni and current students, and aims to open conversation between individuals who would not normally meet, and enhance the student experience. I was asked to bring my experience as a student to the table, along with my involvement as a Sabbatical Officer and student activities at the Guild. The Alumni Office also put on a Networking Skills session with the Careers Service, for students to learn and then practice their networking skills on alumni, which I was asked to attend. In February, the department organised the ‘Business of Sport’ event featuring Manchester United CEO David Gill. I was asked to read a question, however my big moment was lost when we ran out of time!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div style="border: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 1pt 4pt;"> <h1 style="border: medium none ; padding: 0cm;"><a name="_Toc261867877"><span style=";font-family:";color:#000000;" lang="EN-GB">Miscellaneous</span></a><span style=";font-family:";color:#000000;" lang="EN-GB"> <o:p></o:p></span></h1> </div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><i style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><i style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB">This has been an amazing term, which has really challenged me and made me push myself. The quality of our students commitment, passion and determination has blown me away, and their talents should be shouted about. Thank you again to the Student Development staff, who have continuously supported and made time for the work I have undertaken. I have needed a lot of the marketing departments time this term, who have always supported my campaigns and produced materials of a fantastic quality, without ever failing to smile – Thank You!<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> Emma Packham VPSADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187835747984594754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641974632104736640.post-80099893830092891432010-05-12T12:00:00.002+01:002010-05-12T12:02:53.380+01:00Inter-Faith Association<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh77Chog77bZrITbYX0PNj6p0e_mWfvEujNIx0otMjEJ5AQNKvvBCUnAMqHRpZs-j7dkfzpJj-qOym3psof2dX7faAuE2minO9f7UgszGAJPb7PQQjOWeFBwEjnDIHPzWzNo-HJqmgvmjua/s1600/Get_Involved_news.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh77Chog77bZrITbYX0PNj6p0e_mWfvEujNIx0otMjEJ5AQNKvvBCUnAMqHRpZs-j7dkfzpJj-qOym3psof2dX7faAuE2minO9f7UgszGAJPb7PQQjOWeFBwEjnDIHPzWzNo-HJqmgvmjua/s400/Get_Involved_news.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470337233968384322" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" >Are you interested in celebrating the diversity on campus, bringing different faith groups together, and organising inter-faith campaigns and events?<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" >The Guild of Students are looking to create an Inter-Faith group (this could be a committee, association or student group), made up of enthusiastic students who really care about the welfare and relationships of our students. </span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />Come along to the focus group to discuss your ideas about what structure the group should take, the objectives of the group, and what sort of activities the group may organise.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" >You may already be involved in a faith society or you may just be interested in inter-faith activities, everyone is welcome to get involved!</span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" >No commitments, just come along and contribute to the discussion! </span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" >Rosa Parks room, Guild of Students, Thursday 3rd June, 1pm.</span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />For more information, join the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#%21/group.php?gid=120605381302554">Guild of Students Inter-Faith Association</a> facebook group<br /></span>Emma Packham VPSADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187835747984594754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641974632104736640.post-17362581465884557772010-05-05T13:11:00.001+01:002010-05-05T13:11:50.319+01:00Graduation Ball 2010 – Update/Communication<span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"></span><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">The Guild of Students would like to apologise for the frustration and disappointment caused to our members in relation to the ticket sales for Grad Ball 2010. It was not our intention to cause negativity around the event, which is a celebration of students’ time at University. It is with regret, that operational issues arising from a change in logistics for 2010 have resulted in a number of unforeseen problems.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">This year Grad Ball is to be hosted back on the University of Birmingham campus – with the aim being for the event to be more accessible, without a 45 minute coach trip to and from its locations; and also allow students greater choice in terms of plans and arrangements on the day. 800 Dinner Tickets were available this year, as a result of capacity restrictions within the University. We were not expecting the demand for Dinner tickets to be as high, as students would have the option to eat locally.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">This year, as in previous years students were able to purchase two tickets per person, with no restrictions on the invited guest/second ticket.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">After Dinner tickets were advertised as being on general sale from 12noon. In terms of capacity, there are over 2,500 After-Dinner ticket tickets, which are available so that as many students as possible can come to the event.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">As in previous years, dinner tickets for the Grad Ball were sold in advance, for students with exams or revision lectures on Friday 30th April. Ninety tickets were sold on Thursday 29th April.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Students who have purchased a Dinner ticket will be contacted via email the week commencing the 17th May with details and information on how to reserve their table.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">As in previous years, Security staff were available on shift from 8:30am to manage the queue. It is regrettable to hear that some students feel that queue jumping took place – our best efforts were made to mitigate this.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Ticket prices for the event are carefully calculated based on actual costs, and delivering events which are value for money for students is extremely important to us. As an event Grad Ball is designed to break even, and not make a profit. In previous years the event has occasionally run at a loss, including last year, which the Guild absorbed. As a not for profit organisation, surplus made from commercial activity is directly invested back into student services, such as Student Groups and the Advice & Representation Centre (ARC).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">The official ‘University of Birmingham Guild of Students’ Facebook group, which is administrated by the Sabbatical Officers, welcomes all comments and feedback negative or otherwise. The Guild of Students is now reviewing its Facebook policy and how students provide feedback to the Guild. If you would like to give feedback, please email: feedback@guild.bham.ac.uk or vpdr@guild.bham.ac.uk </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">We would like to apologize to students who feel disappointed with the sale of tickets for Grad Ball 2010. This is the first time the event has taken place on campus, and all operations for next year will be reviewed and considered in light of student feedback.</span>Emma Packham VPSADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187835747984594754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641974632104736640.post-4758818326212412512010-05-03T21:52:00.002+01:002010-05-03T22:06:59.246+01:00Student Group Committee elections<p><span style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;">The elections for the Student Group Committee (2010-11) are going to be held at this Tuesday's Guild Council. This is a sub-committee of Guild Council and oversees societies, volunteering projects and associations in terms of recognition, derecognition, funding, discipline and many other matters. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;">The committee is made up of three sabbatical officers, Vice President Student Activities and Development, Vice President Sport, and Vice President Democracy and Resources, and three elected students. The committee meet once or twice a month on average, and all the committee members play a very active and crucial role in decision making. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;">Sam Harrow, one of the elected student representatives for this years committee reflects on his involvement: "Running for SGC is a great way to get involved 'behind the scenes' with student groups and be part of some integral decisions relating to the way societies operate. During my year on the committee we've overhauled the student group Constitution, dealt with a few disciplinary cases, recognised student groups and given thousands of pounds in grants to help societies fulfil their objectives and serve their membership.If you've been part of a student group or a committee member and thought a certain procedure is too complicated, wanted to change the way something works or wanted to be able to serve the interests of many groups on top of those you're directly involved in then SGC is the perfect committee to be involved in!"</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;">If you would like more information about the committee, please do not hesitate to contact myself, any of the committee, or Student Development.</span></p>Emma Packham VPSADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187835747984594754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641974632104736640.post-53311882730261967182010-04-28T22:22:00.002+01:002010-04-28T22:23:59.414+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ7acI4sH56TSAH5CAdvCDv13-kUcztpjgBQEH6Ntjfkwln3tHL96Wzz31CR69WMY98oiykv5ZR6zHK7U5S-xnXClTSqBAfM_vOZh3tlcuOvMG3TArbzVy1VxG2o8nA_Vi6QFop22YtpTm/s1600/Use-your-Vote-Pink.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 56px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ7acI4sH56TSAH5CAdvCDv13-kUcztpjgBQEH6Ntjfkwln3tHL96Wzz31CR69WMY98oiykv5ZR6zHK7U5S-xnXClTSqBAfM_vOZh3tlcuOvMG3TArbzVy1VxG2o8nA_Vi6QFop22YtpTm/s400/Use-your-Vote-Pink.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465302124809174994" border="0" /></a>
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To find out if your candidate supports the campaign, <a href="http://www.nus.org.uk/Global/FULLVOTEFORSTUDENTSLIST%20280410.xls">click here</a>. </span><span style="">Students make up <b>15%</b> of the electorate and in many seats up and down the country <b>the student vote can make a decisive difference</b>. </span><span style="" lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;"><span style="" lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;"><span style="">The Prime Ministerial Debate taking place in the Birmingham area on Thursday is to be shown on a big screen on the University campus and in Joe’s from 8:30pm – 10pm. 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</style> <![endif]--> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:100%;">As the author of the article, thankyou for allowing me the opportunity to respond;</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:100%;">The article was intended to be a reflection on both the importance of the University to its community and how well we communicate this importance to the community. I personally grew up down the road from the University, I am passionate about its causes and aims and its importance to Birmingham.</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:100%;">The reference to students being "bleary-eyed" is not a member of staff's view of our student population. It was intended to demonstrate how a member of the community would view a student, yes indeed it plays up to the stereotype but it is not the University's received view of its students as seems to have been suggested. In this section I also mentioned the 6000 staff who "descend" onto campus every day.</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:100%;">Again, Valefest is a fantastic event which raises many thousands of pounds for many charities. The University sees great value in the event and understands the huge positive impact it has each year. However our local community are generally not privy to this information, the article is meant to reflect that all the local community will see/hear on the day is noise. I made the same point in the paragraph about Open Day; 10,000 people on campus has a huge impact for our local community in terms of noise, congestion, litter etc. This may be the only experience that many local community members have of the University, little to they realise the liaison we go through with the council, police, community groups, local schools to host this event or indeed that the event itself encourages thousands of students to attend university, many of whom may not have otherwise considered themselves as capable to or able to attend university.</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:100%;">Quite explicitly in the article I state that there are "dedicated staff and students around the University who are prepared to commit their time to our local community". I believe this wholeheartedly and I believe in the fine work that University of Birmingham students undertake on a day to day basis that has a huge positive impact on our community. The problem is that these messages are often lost or are seldom promoted to our community and the article was intended to be a rallying call to arms to do more and promote it better and to get involved in the community day.</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:100%;">The point of the article was to get people involved and dispel the stereotypes you have highlighted, not to bolster them, so apologies for any offence you may have taken from the article. </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:100%;">Thanks again for allowing me the right to reply.</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:100%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> Emma Packham VPSADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187835747984594754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641974632104736640.post-28963977270164540712010-04-21T19:08:00.003+01:002010-04-21T19:31:24.468+01:00Disappointing University Article<span style="font-family:arial;">We have all heard the stereotypical view of students, and to be honest, it’s getting a tad boring. The last thing I expected, however, was to read an article in Buzz, ‘the University of Birmingham’s award winning magazine’, which does nothing to challenge this view.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">In an article written by the University marketing team, exploring the impact the University has on the community and promoting the upcoming Community Day, Students are portrayed as lazy and ‘bleary-eyed’. </span><span style="font-family:arial;">Nothing is said of the students who volunteer with student groups, academic student representatives, external volunteering projects, or Guild Councilors, who all make a remarkable impact on the campus, local and wider community. Nothing of the student led volunteering projects, such as LINKS who volunteer first aid at local events, Carnival who raise thousands of pounds for local charities or Kids Adventure who need to fundraise £20,000 each year to fund exciting adventure holidays for local children from disadvantaged backgrounds. And nothing of all the other amazing students who volunteer or perform in local schools, on local conservation projects, organize children’s play schemes and activities, offer support and advice to other students, and much more. In fact, nothing that even suggests that students volunteer or play a positive role in the community at all.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;">‘Events such as...our huge outdoor parties, such as Valefest, with their accompanying noise, can stretch on well past midnight’. Nothing is mentioned about Vale Festival being a student-led music festival which aims to raise the awareness of, and raise around £25,000 each year for, various environmental issues.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The ‘Selly Oak Wardens’ are given a mention, but nothing of the students who instead of getting a part-time job just anywhere, apply for a job which contributes back to the community and works hard to make Selly Oak a great place to live for students and residents.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">As an elected representative to champion the fantastic work our students do, I am really disappointed by this representation of our students, who yes, may go out until the early hours having fun, but who also work tirelessly and unselfishly for the community in which they live and even further afield. Dance Club Latino, BUDS, STAR, Kids Adventure, Infinity Stage Company, Article19, Carnival, Purple Mermaid Circus, Community Wardens, Saturday Morning Play Scheme and GMTG have all committed to putting on performances, workshops and activities at the Community Day in June, volunteering their time to engage with the local community and make the University's event a day to remember. This was a fantastic opportunity to highlight the University of Birmingham student's achievements and efforts to University staff, which, unfortunately, has been missed.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">For the full article, please find it on p7 here: </span><a href="http://www.newscentre.bham.ac.uk/buzz/4768_Buzz_122_AW.pdf"><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.newscentre.bham.ac.uk/buzz/4768_Buzz_122_AW.pdf</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Please comment about how you feel students contribute to the community, or any general comments.</span>Emma Packham VPSADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187835747984594754noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641974632104736640.post-68908964034870248752010-03-23T12:59:00.000+00:002010-03-23T13:00:03.346+00:00Refurbishment information...<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family: arial;">We wanted to inform you about some important changes within the Guild building next Term (from the 29th March onwards). </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">From the 29th March onwards the Student Development Office/Counter and other services such as Advice & Representation Centre (ARC), Job Zone, main Reception and also Room Bookings/Reservations will be based new locations as the building work for Phase 3 of ‘Guild Build’ commences.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The Phase 3 works will create new Membership Services area in the space formerly occupied by Joe’s Bar. The new area will house all of the Guild’s Membership Services, such as the Job Zone, Advice & Representation Centre (ARC); Warden and Student Mentor Schemes etc. A new Reception area will also be created.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Which services are moving?</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">From the 29th March and for the duration of Term 3 there will be new locations for some services within the Guild building. These are as follows:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">• Main Reception – will be located in the Retail Area, Ground Floor, next to Mermaid Square;</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">• Student Development – will be located in the Common Room, 1st Floor;</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">• The Job Zone - will be located in the Common Room, 1st Floor;</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">• The Advice & Representation Centre (ARC) – will be located in the Common Room and Thompson Training Suite, 1st Floor;</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">• Room Bookings/Reservations – will be located on the 1st Floor, next to the Student Mentor Scheme Office;</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">• Hairdresser – will have a new location on the 2nd Floor.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The Representation & Democracy Office will remain in its existing location on the second floor, as will the Student Mentor and Warden Schemes on the first floor of the Guild building. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">How do I access the Guild Building? </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">During Phase 3 of ‘Guild Build’ works, access to the Guild building will be from Mermaid Square – the Retail area will be the main entrance, and access will also be available through the square (next to Subway). All access areas and new locations will be fully signposted, and include DDA access.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">How do I access computers?</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Computers will be available for student Groups to use in the Common Room and the computer space in Student Development on the Lower Ground Floor will also remain accessible for Student Group members.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">How do I access our room/office space?</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">All Student Group rooms will remain accessible during the building work, look out for the signs, or see a member of Student Development Staff who will be able to assist.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">When does the new bar open?</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The newly refurbished Joe’s bar will open on Monday 19th April from 10am – 4pm (for the remainder of the Eater Vacation), and will be fully operational for the beginning of Term 3 – from 26th April onwards. For the first time Joe’s will be serving food!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">When does the building work finish?</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The final part of building work will be completed in July and August which will be a redesign of Mermaid Square. 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{mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0cm; mso-para-margin-right:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0cm; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Well, it's all over for another year, and I hope you had as much fun as Ed and I!! A big thank you to ArtSoc for decorating the room, PhotoSoc for taking great photos of the event, Indian Culture, Bharat Parivar, Hindu Soc and Ballroom and Latin for fantastic performances, and all of you who came along or nominated candidates. A very big thank you and well done to all those nominated - you are fantastic.</span></b></span></p><p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Here's a run down of the results from last night!!</span></b></span></p><p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
<br /></span></b></span></p><p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">OUTSTANDING STUDENT STAFF MEMBER<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The first award of the evening is for…<b style="">Outstanding Student Staff Member<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Students and student staff are at the forefront of the Guild’s service delivery and without them we would not be able to support our members. This Award is for those students who have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to both the Guild and the department they work in. Our shortlisted nominees are student staff who have performed ‘above and beyond’ their basic job role to make a real impact on either the Guild itself of students directly.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The shortlisted nominees are…<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Alasdair Baker (Wardens)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Alan Pooley (Student Development)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Jonny Kirby (Venues)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Natalie Prettyman (Job Zone)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Nazaakat Tharani (Student Development – Trainer)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">James Taylor (Student Mentor)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The winner of this Award is someone who has taken a lead on environmental campaigns such as the ‘Door Step Challenge’ and has helped to reduce burglary in the student community.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">They have also organised a Quiz night - raising over £130 for charity, which was donated to support injured soldiers in the armed forces. <o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">And the Winner is…Alasdair Baker</span></b></span></p><p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</span></b>
<br /><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER PROJECT<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The next Award is for <b style="">Outstanding Volunteer Project…</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The Guild supports over 20 volunteer projects who organise innovative activities and events. Volunteers selflessly devote their time to support others, and projects have a significant impact in the student, local and sometimes national community. This year volunteers have responded to appeals, for example to support Haiti – with the Birmingham Action for Haiti Campaign raising over £7,000; We are pleased to be recognising their achievements this evening…<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The shortlisted nominees are…<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">International Volunteers</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Kids Adventure</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">LINKS</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Saturday Morning Play Scheme</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Student Advice</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Unicef</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The winner of this Award delivers of action-packed holidays for underprivileged children in the Birmingham area. This group have been successful in raising over £20,000 to support their activities The Scheme now runs at Oxford University, and the committee were instrumental in supporting this.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">And the Winner is…Kids Adventure</span></b></span></p><p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</span></b>
<br /><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">OUTSTANDING STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The next Award is for…<b style="">Outstanding Student Representative (sponsored by the UOB Academic & Quality Unit)<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; margin-top: 7.5pt; margin-right: 3.75pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The Guild supports hundreds of Student Representatives who work tirelessly to ensure that the student voice is heard. As a result of the dedication of Student Reps - <span style=""> </span>the views of Birmingham students are represented to the University. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Over the last year, Student Reps have achieved significant changes such as raising the issue of inadequate feedback and assessment, gaining more resources, amending modules and requesting better timetabling. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The shortlisted candidates are…<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Clare Hall (Sociology)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Duncan Shrewsbury (Med Student)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Keelia Scott (Physics)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Lucy Fletcher (Sociology)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Nicole Curato</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">(Postgrad Rep)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">This Award was hotly contested this year, and as a result we would also like to<b style=""> Highly Commend…<span style="">Keelia Scott </span></b><span style="">for her hard work and dedication to supporting Physics Students<b> </b></span></span></i><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The winner of the Outstanding Student Representative Award has been instrumental in ensuring student’s views have been represented to the University; They have helped bridge the gap between students and College Management, and have been a key driver in raising awareness amongst the student body and facilitating peer to peer communications…<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Tonight’s winner is: Clare Hall</span></b></span></p><p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</span></b>
<br /><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB"></span></b><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">BEST EVENT<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The next award is…<b style="">Best Event<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Events are something our Student Groups do best. Our groups deliver events, to entertain students and the wider community and to support and fund their activities.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The shortlisted events are…<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Ballroom & Latin American Dancing (Strictly Brum Dancing)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Bharat Parivar (Sports Month)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Indian Cultural (Sitara)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Sikh Soc (Langar on Campus)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">TECRA (Custard Pie Fight)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Three Bugs (Birmingham University Fringe Festival – BUFF)</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">We also have a <b style="">Highly Commended</b> in this Award, which goes to <b style="">Sikh Soc (for Langar on Campus) </b>which brought over 1,000 students together on the University campus to learn about the Sikh faith.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-style: italic;">The winner of the Best Event Award hosted an innovative event based on a popular entertainment programme, whereby inexperienced dancers were coupled with society members in a dance off…raising over £1,000 to support the society’s activities. </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Tonight’s winner is…</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Ballroom & Latin American Dancing (for Strictly Brum Dancing)</span></b></span></p><p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</span></b>
<br /><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">OUTSTANDING RESIDENTS’ ASSOCITION<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">We now come to the Award for<b style=""><i style="">…Outstanding Residents’ Association<o:p></o:p></i></b></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; font-weight: normal;" lang="EN-GB">Every student living in University Accommodation or at home is represented by an Residents’ Association (RA). It is the RA’s job to ensure that all residents get the best possible experience in their accommodation by supporting and representing their needs as well as providing sporting, volunteering, environmental, charitable and social events for everybody to enjoy.</span></strong><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The shortlisted nominees are…<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Aitken Wing 2009</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">FOCSoc (Freshers Off Campus Society) 2009</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Jarratt Hall 2009</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Pritchatts Park 2010</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Queens Hospital Close 2010</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Victoria Hall 2009</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">This Award was hotly contested this year, and as a result we would like to <b style="">Highly Commend</b> <b style="">FOC SOC</b>…for their work and events to support and engage home students, and proving students with a sense of community.<b style=""><o:p></o:p></b></span></i></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The winner of this award has delivered a range of events engaged a wide number of students in their activities – including Under and Postgraduates as well as international students.They have been heavily involved in Res Exec and they have good relationship with the Mentor Scheme. </span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">This year they even provided additional events to the Freshers Fest schedule to meet the needs of their students.<i style=""><o:p></o:p></i></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Tonight’s winner is…</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Jarratt Hall</span></b></span></p><p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</span></b>
<br /><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">COMMUNITY IMPACT</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The next award is for…<b style="">Community Impact</b> (and is sponsored by the UOB Development & Alumni Department)<b style=""><i style=""><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Many of our student groups, not only work within the student community but also extend their outreach into the local community and beyond – delivering activities and events to support students and local residents alike. We feel that students are a positive influence on the community and wider society; and their activities and hard work are a testament to this<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The shortlisted nominees are…<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Community Wardens</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Debating Society</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Helping Hands</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Infinity Stage Company</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Kids Adventure</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Saturday Morning Play Scheme</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The winner of this award is a group who spends time in local schools providing support to children with learning difficulties. They also work to support cutting edge research at the Centre of Neuro Development Disorders. The work of this group has not only supported children, but has also raised the profile and reputation of students within the local community.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Tonight’s winner is:…</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Helping Hands</span></b></span></p><p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</span></b>
<br /><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">MOST IMPROVED GROUP<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The next award is for…<b style="">Most Improved Group<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The Most Improved Group Award is here to recognise a student group who have overcome significant challenges. Nominees in this category were required to demonstrate an increase in membership and effective promotion of their groups and its activities. A range of groups were nominated in this category which included, RAs, Societies and volunteering projects.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The shortlisted nominees are…<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Burn FM</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">BUDS</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">International Students Association</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Krishna Consciousness</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Redbrick</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Saturday Morning Play Scheme</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">This Award was hotly contested this year, and as a result we would like to<b style=""> Highly Commend Krishna Consciousness…</b><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Tonight’s winner provides 1-2-1 care and support for children with disabilities. This year they have raised over £8,000 to support their activities and fund day trips and events. <o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Tonight’s winner is…</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Saturday Morning Play Scheme</span></b></span></p><p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</span></b>
<br /><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">OUTSTANDING SOCIETY<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The next award is for…<b style="">Outstanding Society<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The Outstanding Society Award aims to recognise societies who have gone above and beyond in their work and contribution to the student community. Be it through key activity, or the work of the group as a whole, the nominees in this category were required to demonstrate a commitment to increasing membership, promoting the group and its activities and diversifying income.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The shortlisted nominees are…<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Article 19</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Hindu</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Infinity Stage Company</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">LGBTQ</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Redbrick</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">United Nations Society</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The winner of tonight’s award has demonstrated an innovative approach to their delivering activities – developing a both new website and ways of engaging students; They have increased their funding through sponsorship and worked with colleagues, staff and Officers to deliver cutting edge and relevant stories to the student community - <span style=""> </span>marking the return of investigative journalism…<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">Tonight’s winner is…</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Redbrick</span></b></span></p><p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</span></b>
<br /><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The final award is for…<b style="">Outstanding Contribution<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB">The Outstanding Contribution Award is here to recognise an individual who has made a significant contribution to the student community at the University of Birmingham. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; 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font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-GB">Get Involved Fair:</span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-weight: bold;">702 people</span> came through the doors, nearly <span style="font-weight: bold;">200 more </span>than last year. <span style=""> </span>
<br /></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-weight: bold;">53 students</span> became members of societies on the day, <span style="font-weight: bold;">465 expressing an interest </span>and giving email addresses for further information. </span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-GB">Get Involved Taster Sessions:</span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-weight: bold;">1192 non-members attended</span> society taster sessions/workshops</span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-weight: bold;">83 students</span> became members of societies on the day of their taster session, a further <span style="font-weight: bold;">62 students</span> became members in the following two weeks after the taster session. </span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-GB">Overall I think the Get Invovled Campaign was great, it was another opportunity for groups to recruit members to those who may have not got involved at Welcome Week, which is what we are here to help you do. On the whole, feedback suggests groups did not feel it was well advertised outside of the Guild. This is something I am very conscious of (advertising to the converted), so I worked really hard to get the message outside of the Guild. Here’s a quick run-through on what was done to promote the Get Involved Fair and taster workshops:</span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-style: italic;">Know Your Guild booklet</span> – a full two page spread of all the Get Involved taster workshops that we were given information on. This went out to every halls of residence with the Mentors (thank you mentors!) and were also distributed on campus for a week by the Sabbatical team (thank you Sabbs!).</span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-style: italic;">Redbrick</span> – a Know Your Guild pull out included a full page Get Involved Fair advertisement, and two page spread of Get Involved workshops. Redbricks are available from various outlets across campus, and are also delivered to halls of residence and Selly Oak.</span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-style: italic;">Lecture Shout outs</span> – The Sabbaticals did lecture shoutouts and presentations about Know Your Guild and the Get Involved Fair in the week running up to the event</span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-style: italic;">Posters </span>– posters were put up in departments, the Guild, and at halls of residence.</span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-style: italic;">My.Bham portal</span> – Get Involved was advertised on the main my.bham portal in the week running up to the fair</span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-style: italic;">Guild E-Newsletter </span>– the Guild e-newsletter that goes out to all students included the Get Involved Fair.</span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-style: italic;">Facebook </span>– A Get Involved campaign Facebook event was created from the Guild of Students Facebook group (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#%21/group.php?gid=18490018344&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=18490018344&ref=ts</a>).</span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-style: italic;">University electronic display boards </span>– We advertised the Fair on the board around campus</span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-style: italic;">Guild of Students Website</span> – The fair was a prominent feature on the website, and the individual taster sessions were also advertised for each society.</span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-GB">I'd be really keen to hear any more feedback, so please do get in touch with any suggestions for next year :)</span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-GB">
<br /></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="EN-GB">Development and Employability</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><span style=""> </span>‘Dinner with a Dozen’ or ‘Dinner with 10 strangers’ (based on numbers) is an idea that has come from the USA and enables students, alumni and staff to share different experiences of University life with one another.<span style=""> </span>The format of the evening will, usually, be a dinner for 10-12 guests with no set agenda but may have a theme for conversation.<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>The value in the dinner is encouraging open conversation between groups who wouldn’t usually have the opportunity to meet with one another and to share stories which will add value to the student experience.<span style=""> </span>The dinner also offers alumni an added opportunity to interact with current students of their University.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="" lang="EN-GB">
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<br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="" lang="EN-GB">The key things that I felt were important to highlight were:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-size:7;" > </span></span><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-style: italic;">What makes the University of Birmingham different to all the other Universities? </span>For me, it is the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> wealth of opportunities</span> that are available to students here. From part time work, student ambassadors, volunteering, societies, sports, wardens, mentors, workshops, student reps and much, much more –this University is fantastic. The opportunities are there on a plate, ready for students to enhance their student experience and personal development.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;">
<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-size:7;" > </span></span><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-style: italic;">Key message:</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Do something. Anything.</span> We all have interests, so pursue them whilst you have the opportunity to do so. Employers want to know you are interested, in anything, and you demonstrate commitment and passion through pursuing it.</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;">
<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: -18pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:arial;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-size:7;" > </span></span><span style="" lang="EN-GB">This is a<span style="font-weight: bold;"> safe environment to learn</span>. One of the best ways of learning, is through making mistakes and having the self awareness to realise what the mistake was, and how to act/do something differently in the future. Whether in part-time work, or in volunteering, if you never fail or get something wrong, you will never succeed or know you are doing something right.
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<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></span><!--[endif]--></p> Emma Packham VPSADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187835747984594754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641974632104736640.post-18966186241343273912010-02-03T19:04:00.003+00:002010-02-03T19:08:06.357+00:00Guild Awards 2010<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Guild Awards 2010 - Sunday 21st March 2010<br /><br />The Guild Awards are now in their third year and are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and recognise the contribution students make to the Guild of Students, University and local community.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">If you think your contribution should be recognised or know someone you think should be rewarded, nominate an individual or group for an award. The awards this year are:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">• Most Improved Group</span> </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Recognises a strong and pro-active committee that demonstrate their commitment to increasing and diversifying their membership and effectively promoting their group and its activities.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >• Best Event </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Recognises an original, innovative or creative student group event which successfully achieves the groups’ aims and objectives.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >• Community Impact/Achievement </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">For an individual or group who has made an outstanding contribution via the local, national or international community through a project, event or relationship.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >• Outstanding Contribution </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">For an individual who has made an outstanding commitment and contribution to the University of Birmingham or Guild of Students, by considering new initiatives or innovative ways of working to improve student life.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >• Outstanding Society </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">For a society who have made a significant impact to the Guild of Students and its members.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >• Outstanding Resident’s Association </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">For a Resident’s Association who have made a significant impact on its members through increased engagement, innovative events, campaigns and community action.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >• Outstanding Volunteering Project </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">For a Volunteering Project who have made a significant impact to the Guild of Students and its’ members, in addition to the wider community.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >• Outstanding Student Rep </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Sponsored by the Academic & Quality Unit)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">For a pro-active Student Rep who has made significant improvements for students through effective communication, wider engagement and lobbying.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >• Outstanding Student Staff member</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">For a Student Staff member who has shown dedication to improving services for students, by excelling in their role and supporting and motivating others. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The closing date for all nominations is Friday 19th February 2010. Please download a nominations form from the Guild Awards website: www.guildofstudents.com/guildawards. At least three photos must be submitted with each application, either by email or on a memory stick or disc. You can either email nomination forms and supporting items to studentgroups@guild.bham.ac.uk or hand in copies at the Student Development counter. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The theme is Rainbow Formal/Black Tie.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Tickets will be on sale soon, and are just £10. This includes a meal and entry to an after party at the Guild. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you there! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I hope that you’re keen to get involved with the Guild Awards and good luck with your nominations! Please email vpsad@guild.bham.ac.uk or studentgroups@guild.bham.ac.uk if you have any questions.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Best of luck,</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Emma Packham</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Vice President Student Activities and Development)</span></span>Emma Packham VPSADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187835747984594754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641974632104736640.post-10922085867689667052010-01-28T15:45:00.003+00:002010-01-28T16:02:42.741+00:00Ever thought about being a Sabb??<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family: arial;">Running to become a Sabb is one of the best things I have ever done, yet I didn't have it planned from the moment I came to University as others may do. Just because someone hasn't been heavily involved in the Guild, doesn't mean they can't do a great job in office, so have a think...is this something you would love to do? By no means is it too late to think about it, and if you would like an informal chat, please let me know and I can answer your questions, or simply talk at you if you don't really have anything planned!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nominations</span> to become a Sabbatical Officer open Friday 5th Feb, and close on 22nd Feb. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Campaigning</span> will then start on Friday 5th March, and <span style="font-weight: bold;">voting</span> opens Monday 15th March - Friday 19th March.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Results</span> will be on the 20th - Very Exciting!!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Even if you don't fancy running, then consider being part of a campaign team - it is great fun and you will even learn some new skills along the way! Most importantly though, is exercising your right to vote - it's very simple through the my.bham portal, and means you have a say as to who will represent you.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I remember last year I asked my predecessor what an average day was like, his response was that everyday was different and it's pretty impossible to give an example of what you may do day to day. This couldn't be more true, but I have put together a handout of five days from last term and this term, which outline what I have done hour to hour. I don't expect to have another day identical to one of these, and neither will you, but it gives an idea of the sort of thing you may be expected to do as a Sabbatical Officer.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Day 1</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">9:30-11:00 Student Development Team Meeting </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">These happen weekly, and I attend as many as possible. They are a great way to catch up with the staff, and update on issues or upcoming campaigns.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">11:00-14:00 CV Skills workshop preparation</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">This included finishing any handouts and organising work booklets, as well as completing the presentation. I also emailed/facebooked groups to remind them of the workshop.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">14:00-15:00 Santa Fun Run</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">I was asked by Carnival RAG to start the Acorn Santa Fun Run on campus which raises money for a local children’s charity. As well as talking to participating students and the organisers, I caught up with Redbrick.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">15:00-15:30 Room Bookings meeting </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">I met with the Room Bookings coordinator to discuss student group issues and how to move forward.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">15:30-18:00 Deliver CV Skills workshop with Careers </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">18:00-19:00 Guild Officer Group</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">This involves all full time and part time Sabbatical Officers, and meets to discuss recommendations for Guild Council motions. This meets roughly once every 3 weeks, the week before Guild Council.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">19:00-19:30 Proof-read Redbrick</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">Fabian and I head down to the Redbrick office every Wednesday to discuss the articles with the team. As a Trustee of the Guild of Students, we have a legal, financial and reputational responsibility to the organisation. Along with the editor, we have received Media Law training. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">19:30-22:30 Pakistani Cultural Society Charity Dinner Dance </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">Fabian and I were invited to the Pakistani Cultural Society event as guests. It was fantastic to see such a successful and lively student group event. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Day 2</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">09:30-11:30 Housekeeping, Emails and Blogging </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">Following a two day residential course with the Guild, there was a lot of housekeeping and emails to see to. An action plan and list of priorities was needed. I also took the time to blog, which Sabbs are mandated to do once a month, although we all try to blog more often than this.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">11:30-12:00 Volunteer Recognition </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">A staff member drops in to discuss volunteer certificates and branding.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">12:00-14:00 Sabbatical Officer Group and Team 10</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">Weekly meetings which allow the officer group to catch up with each other, and discuss papers put forward by the team (for information or seeking support). The distribution of the Sabbatical campaigns pot is also discussed here. Senior Management join the team for the second part of the meeting.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">14:00-15:00 Health and Safety Committee </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">This committee meets monthly, and discusses/approves items such as incident procedure and appeals, health and safety investigations or training, and updates on incidents/accidents and other relevant matters.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">15:00-16:00 Discussion of Student Group constitutions </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">As part of the democratic structure review, Student Development staff and I meet to discuss the student group constitution. We actioned for the constitution to be updated by staff. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">16:00-18:30 Know Your Guild</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">As Sabb lead, there are a number of tasks that need doing or following up with staff, such as promotion, Facebook events, Sabb roles during the campaign, press releases, organising lecture shout outs and kiosks.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Day 3</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Sabbatical and Management Away Day </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">Agenda items include: Blue Sky thinking (long term strategy and use of Guild building), review of Officer Campaigns, Democratic Structure Review and Market Research presentation and discussion.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">19:00-22:00 GMTG Sweeney Todd production </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Day 4</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">10:00-11:30 Degree Congregations </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">Sabbaticals are asked to attend the degree congregations as part of the procession, Summer and Winter term.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">11:30-12:00 Emails and housekeeping </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">Emails include: Alumni Office funding and sponsorship, the Student Disability Group at the University and the Disabled Students Association ,student group megaforum minutes and feedback, University request for volunteering statistics, and the Birmingham newspaper interested in speaking to the Womens Association. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">12:00-14:00 Student Group Committee</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">This committee recognises and derecognises student groups, and talks to groups which have major issues, such as financial, or would like to amend their constitution. This also allocates the rolling grant to student groups. The VPSAD chairs this committee.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">14:00-15:30 University community open day meeting and proposal</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">As the Sabb lead, I went to the initial meeting at the University about the reason behind putting on a community open day, and to see how the Guild of Students could be involved in this opportunity to showcase student groups and Guild community activities. Following the meeting, I wrote a proposal to put to Sabbatical Officer Group to determine how the Guild may be involved. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">15:30-16:00 Proposal for Society Spotlight online </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">Following on from the GOS in Print society spotlight, I put together a proposal for a more frequent online version, which will allow groups a platform to promote themselves on the Guild of Students website in detail.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">16:00-18:00 End of Term One Report and Blogging</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">One of the Sabbs created an end of term report, which I though was a fantastic way to report to groups what I have been doing since being elected in office. I blogged the report, which Sabbs are mandated to do monthly. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">18:00-20:00 Guild Council</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">This takes place once every three weeks, and Sabbatical Officers are held to account and are able to make communications to Guild Councillors. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Day 5</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">10:00-11:30 Officer Training and Development Meeting </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">This meeting discusses officer training and handover for incoming full time and part time officers and also training for officers throughout the year. This meets monthly-fortnightly.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">11:30-12:30 Chief Exec/VPSAD 121</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">An opportunity for VPSAD to catch up with the CEO, move forward with very high-level or strategic issues that may effect the organisation as a whole/Guild Constitution, and discuss any issues work issues. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">12:30-14:30 Prioritising work, housekeeping, organising and preparing</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">Things can get very busy, very quickly, with new priorities appearing out the blue. It is very important to be organised, and know where things are in the office as ‘organised chaos’ can only last so long… This time gets easily interrupted with new emails, cheque signing/signatures required and phone calls. During this time, the two non-sabbs I mentor drop in to catch up, arrange meetings and run through their ideas for the term. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">14:30-15:30 Potential Officer candidate chat</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">Thinking long-term in the Guild is crucial, which includes encouraging and supporting potential candidates in the upcoming officer elections. We chat through some questions the individual has, manifesto points and run through work that may need to be continued in the future. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">15:30-16:00 Student Development Staff chat</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">A staff member drops into the office to talk about the Get Involved fair promotion, various society issues, and progress made on various projects.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">17:00-17:30 Emails and Facebook messages </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">An idea of what a VPSAD may see in their email inbox: Emails from Campus Police, sponsorship contracts from societies, University Events team regarding an upcoming event, Get Involved promotional material from Marketing department, Guild Award meeting requests, and emails from Sabbaticals. I set up various meetings, such as community open day working group and officer handover with a staff lead. I email about end of term reports, organise sabbs on kiosks for Know Your Guild.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">17:30-19:00 Handover preparation </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">To make a handover plan and write up these day diaries! A Sabb also drops in to catch up and share ideas.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">If you have any questions, leave me a comment, email me at vpsad@guild.bham.ac.uk or pop into see me in my office (2nd Floor, above Spar and Guild Council Chambers)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">If you are considering running for my position, or would just like to know a little more about what I have been doing for you, then read my End of Term One Report in my earlier blog.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Em</span><br /></span>Emma Packham VPSADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187835747984594754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641974632104736640.post-7263377050686663852010-01-11T17:30:00.003+00:002010-01-11T17:34:15.537+00:00It's YOUR Guild, so get to know it!<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family: arial;">Know Your Guild is a campaign that aims to raise awareness and increase your involvement in the Guild of Students’ services and activities, through a variety of exciting events!</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family: arial;">No matter where you are in your University career, take the opportunity to get to know your Students’ Union better this term. Getting to know your Guild can improve your employability, help you meet like-minded new friends, persue your interests and have fun! </span>
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<br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The Guild of Students exists to enhance your student experience in a variety of ways. The most important way is by campaigning to defend your rights. For example, we recently organised a ‘flashmob’ of students who gathered on campus against the potential increase in fees, following the Government’s announcement of a review of the tuition fee system. We’ve also previously successfully campaigned on reducing printing credit costs and hall fees. The Guild can campaign on issues related to your student experience, from your course, halls of residence, library, sports facilities, cost of living etc.</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family: arial;">We’re also here to support you. Did you know that Student Reps, Student Mentors and Resident’s Associations all originate from the Guild? Through our student groups, societies and taking part in volunteering, we can also help you get together with people that have similar interests, develop your skills and enhance your CV. Our Job Zone can help you find part-time and vacation work, and our Advice & Representation Centre (ARC) is here to support you on issues ranging from academic queries to finance. </span>
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<br /><span style="font-family: arial;">We’ve just opened SHAC, a letting agency just for students to help you find that perfect house. And of course, you can enjoy a great night out with our regular events such as Fab ‘n’ Fresh, ‘I Love Risa’ and ‘Loaded’ at Gatecrasher. We even offer a free Nightbus service to get you home safely.</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Find out about securing part-time work, CV & Interview workshops, volunteering, joining a student group, getting involved in elections, our photography competition and much more – now is the time to get to Know Your Guild.</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family: arial;">For more information, view the website and download our Know Your Guild brochure: www.guildofstudents.com</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Or visit the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=info&gid=18490018344">University of Birmingham Guild of Students Facebook group</a>
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campaign:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Get Involved Fair</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">
<br />Monday 25 January, 11am – 4pm, Guild of Students<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Your chance to come and find out about societies, student groups and volunteering projects – it’s never too late to join a student group!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">
<br /><b style="">Get Involved Taster Sessions</b> (26<sup>th</sup> January – 12<sup>th</sup> February)
<br />Students groups are running taster sessions and introductory meetings, so you can find out more about what they do.
<br />See events calendar on Guild website for details.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">
<br /><b style="">National Student Volunteering Week</b> (22<sup>nd</sup> – 28<sup>th</sup> February)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">A variety of events are taking place over this week to promote over 200 different volunteering opportunities to get involved in, to suit your interests, passions and timetable.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">
<br /><b style="">Healthy Living Cooking Showcases</b>
<br />Wednesday 27<sup>th</sup> and Thursday 28<sup>th</sup> January from 6pm at Shackleton, The Vale.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">For a healthy start to 2010, learn how to cook, win prizes and strive for healthy living.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">
<br /><b style="">Work Experience Fair</b>
<br />3 February (11am – 3.30pm), Great Hall, Aston Webb<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">For information on placements, internships, volunteering, part-time work and vacation jobs<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">CV & Interview workshops:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Where to start with your CV for part-time work
<br />Wednesday 20<sup>th</sup> January, 1-2pm, Rosa Parks Room, Guild of Students<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Completing application forms for part-time work
<br />Wednesday 27<sup>th</sup> January, 1-2pm, Mandela Room, Guild of Students<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">How to succeed in your interview for part-time work
<br />Tuesday 23<sup>rd</sup> February, 12.30 – 2pm, Rosa Parks Room, Guild of Students
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<br />Wednesday 24<sup>th</sup> February – 1-2pm, Rosa Parks Room, Guild of Students<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Selly Oak photography competition<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Submit any photographs which represent ‘I Love Selly Oak’ to you. E-mail entries to <a href="mailto:community@guild.bham.ac.uk">community@guild.bham.ac.uk</a> or via post to Community Warden Scheme, University of Birmingham Guild of Students, Edgbaston Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TU.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">S.H.A.G Week</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">
<br />8<sup>th</sup> – 13<sup>th</sup> February
<br />Sexual Health Awareness & Guidance (S.H.A.G Week) events will raise awareness of sexual health, promote safe sex and ensure that students know how to easily access help and advice.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">Guild Awards</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";"> (date tbc)
<br />An evening to celebrate and recognise the contributions students make to the Guild of Students, University and local community.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";">
<br /><b style="">Elections</b>
<br />Look out for further details on the Guild Officer Group elections.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif";" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=info&gid=18490018344"></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <span style="font-size:100%;">
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<br /></span>Emma Packham VPSADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187835747984594754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641974632104736640.post-79997009220582080122009-12-21T22:28:00.005+00:002009-12-21T22:49:16.673+00:00Term One Report<span style="font-family:arial;"><em><span style="color:#333333;">I thought it would be useful and informative to write an end of term one report summarising the activities and campaigns I have been involved with since taking my post as elected Vice President Student Activities and Development. If you have any questions about any of the points in this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at </span></em><a href="mailto:vpsad@guild.bham.ac.uk"><em><span style="color:#333333;">vpsad@guild.bham.ac.uk</span></em></a><span style="color:#333333;"><em>. There will be an opportunity for student groups to raise any issues at the Student Group Megaforum in January.</em> </span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Key Campaigns</span></strong> </span></span>
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<br /><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Equal Pay Day</strong>
<br />The 30th October 2009 was Equal Pay Day, and along with the Women’s Association, we ran a campaign to raise awareness of the 17.1% pay gap in the workplace between men and women, and gain signatures for a petition to amend the Equality Bill. Why does this matter to students? Well we are treated as equals at University; pay equal fees, work equally hard, are given the same amount of teaching, and the same about of opportunities to develop our skill set, so why then, when we graduate, are some students subjected to discrimination based on their gender? We have employers on campus continuously, looking to recruit the best graduates. The role of the University is to prepare us for the workplace, and my remit includes personal ‘Development’, so it is so important that students are aware of the discrimination that may face them, so that they can speak out if they think it is unfair, or be savvy about it when they are working their way up a career ladder. The petition gained over 600 signatures, and the Panel Discussion hosted by the Debating Society, which included NUS Women’s Officer Olivia Bailey, POLSIS lecturer Dr Peter Kerr, Equality and Diversity Advisor (Students) Jane Tope and Careers Services representative Sue Welland, had a great turn out with a very interesting discussion. </span>
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<br /><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Faith and Culture @ Guild of Students
<br /></strong>Faith and Culture @ Guild of Students was another campaign that I lead on with a number of interested students, the Anti-Fascism Anti-Racism Officer, and the Ethnic Minority Students’ Officer. This umbrella campaign promoted over 20 events hosted by a wide variety of societies. Events ranged from film showings, to three-course meals, to discussions. I arranged for a Faith and Culture stall outside Spar for over a week, which over 10 groups were present at to promote their society and increase awareness of their faith/culture. </span>
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<br /><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Know Your Guild
<br /></strong>This is a fantastic umbrella campaign for term two which was created during the training period in July. As Sabb lead I have been working really hard with each Guild department and the marketing department to bring this vision to life. The campaign aims to raise awareness and increase participation in all aspects of the Guild services and activities through bringing together events and campaigns which traditionally take place, and also encapsulate new activities. If a student interacts with one aspect of the Guild, we want it to be obvious that there are many other elements to the guild which are also relevant to them. This may be a student who uses the JobZone CV drop in, discovers they can join a society which will develop their skills whilst pursuing an interest. The KYG marketing communication campaign includes:
<br />• Get Involved fair and taster sessions
<br />• Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance week
<br />• Healthy Living campaign
<br />• Guild Officer elections
<br />• Community Warden Selly Oak photo competition
<br />• JobZone fair and workshops
<br />• Student Volunteering Week
<br />• Guild Awards
<br />It was really important for me that this campaign is not just promoted to students within the Guild, but to outreach to students who are not currently engaged in the Guild. Not only is my remit to engaged students in student groups and activities, but also for the development of students. I believe this campaign achieves both of these elements of my remit, and as a Vice President of the Guild of Students, also supports the Guild in the various campaigns and services it provides. Below is an outline of the proposed marketing for KYG campaign:
<br />• “Know Your Guild: Your essential guide to term two” booklet. This will be delivered to halls of residence by the Mentors, and will be available in other outreach strategies
<br />• T-shirts
<br />• Redbrick KYG pull-out
<br />• Presentations to large lectures of all years delivered by the Sabbs
<br />• Email footers for all Guild staff
<br />• Website advertisements and online booklet
<br />• Leaflets and posters
<br />• Individual campaign/event promotion will have the KYG logo featured
<br />• Facebook events for each campaign/event
<br />• Kiosks on campus manned by the Sabbs and student staff. This will have information and booklets available to hand out
<br />• Information on WebCT and MyBham portal
<br />• Featured in the e-newsletter</span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Student Activities and Development</strong> </span></span>
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<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Student Group Committee</strong>
<br />The VPSAD chairs the SGC. This committee is a sub-committee of Guild Council which recognises and derecognises student groups, and also approves constitutional changes and grant allocations. There have been six SGC meetings this term.
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<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;">Groups Recognised:
<br />SPECS (Sports, PE and Coaching Science)
<br />Aussie Rules Football
<br />RUBS (Rounders: University of Birmingham Squad)
<br />No2ID: Students Against Surveillance
<br />Urban and Gospel
<br />Slovak and Czech Society
<br />Wine Society
<br />Japanese, Arabic and Mandarin (JAMsoc)
<br />Philosophy
<br />Hip Hop
<br />Atheist, Agnostic and Humanist Society
<br />UNICEF on Campus
<br />War Studies
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;">Groups Derecognised (incl. Voluntary):
<br />BandSoc
<br />Centre for West African Studies
<br />Cypriot
<br />Documentary
<br />Ethical Trade
<br />Fusion
<br />Green Party
<br />Trading Card Games
<br />Tribe
<br />ComAc
<br />Daytrippers
<br />Indie
<br />Korean
<br />Seeking a More Enriched and Enlightened Mind
<br />Say it Louder
<br />Social Policy
<br />Social Sciences
<br />Somali
<br />Trading and Investment
<br />Vegetarian Food
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Student Group Issues</strong>
<br />To be transparent and for members to understand what sort of issues the VPSAD deals with, I have listed some of the bigger issues I have met or communicated with individual student groups about.
<br />• Charity allocation process
<br />• Opening times of the Guild and access to rooms
<br />• Welcome Week stall
<br />• Fundraising and Sponsorship
<br />• Stable invoicing group
<br />• Fruit of the Loom
<br />• Publicity and Use of University logo
<br />• Forms
<br />• External companies false advertising/unfair competition
<br />• Annual convention room booking
<br />• Event planning and budgeting
<br />• Guild accounts and event planning
<br />• Election at University Equality and Diversity group
<br />• Press Release
<br />• GOSip features
<br />• Disputes within committee </span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Miniforums
<br /></strong>VPSAD chairs the eleven miniforums which take place at the end of each term. These are great opportunities to talk to the VPSAD about any issues, successes or challenges your group may have. I will be collecting all the minutes and working on the action points.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Megaforum</strong>
<br />As part of my manifesto, I talked about bringing groups together and aiming to create a community feeling amongst student groups with the opportunity to speak with each other. I feel this is really important as there are so many opportunities for groups to work together, and learn from each other. I introduced the Student Group Meeting, or Megaforum, on 7th October 2009. This brought together a representative from each group, and was not only an opportunity to introduce myself as VPSAD and communicate a number of useful student group related issues, but also a chance for groups to question me, keep me accountable, share challenges and also a chance to promote events or seek help from other groups. 72 groups attended. The agenda is below.
<br />• Introduction to new Sabbatical team and VPSAD/VPS
<br />• How to contact VPSAD and blog
<br />• Welcome Week feedback
<br />• Training opportunities (Events, Marketing and Sponsorship, CV Skills)
<br />• Get Involved
<br />• Website – publicity opportunities
<br />• Student Development Comms
<br />• Student Group Committee
<br />• Upcoming campaigns
<br />• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre support
<br />• Personal Skills Award
<br />• Communication with other groups
<br />• Communication to VPSAD </span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;">There was some really interesting feedback and suggestions, which I have been working on throughout the term or have found information on. Some of them are listed below
<br />• First Aid Training: Student Development has provided four sessions this term, and around 25 students have attended. These sessions were not at capacity so more students were able to sign up if they were interested.
<br />• Webmail Email Server announcement: We upgraded from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007 at the start of term 1. On the whole this service is now working as intended after a few problems during the installation period and through term 1 involving webmail off campus. This upgrade was necessary and has had a positive impact on the Guild’s email services including less downtime and more functionality. We are working on including POP3 and IMAP services off campus for the start of term 2. Any further webmail problems, please report them to be resolved.
<br />• University wireless (UOBWLAN) announcement: will be coming to the Guild over the run up to summer 2010 and will be accessible in most areas of the building. More information will be available once work begins.
<br />• Request for Firefox and Open Office on computers: Firefox should be installed on all student group computers, but IT will check this. MS Office has been installed on all computers, if Open Office is really needed, then it may be that it can be installed on a few computers. Please get in contact if you have any comments.
<br />• Advanced “Big Event” bookings at the Guild. Please get in touch with the VPSAD if this affects your group.
<br />• Room Bookings: There is a feedback form for all room bookings. If you have any problems with your booking, please fill in this form and hand it in to Student Development. All forms submitted will be looked at by the Facilities Manager and the Room Bookings and Events Coordinator. The only way any problems with room bookings can be dealt with is if they are collected centrally and reviewed. The miniforum comments suggested a number of problems, which I have forwarded on to management. One comment was regarding booking a room with a Piano; I have had this requirement added to the form to ensure room bookings coordinator know if you have booked the room specifically for the piano. We are currently also looking into how other unions run their room bookings, and reviewing the current system used by the Guild.
<br />• External Bank Accounts: It is a legal requirement for Student Unions to be financially responsible for all associated clubs and societies. As student groups collect members money, the Guild of Students are responsible for the safe-keeping of this money, and ensuring that it is spent on what the member intended. The only way of ensuring this, is through groups using Guild bank accounts. This also helps a smooth and problem free handover when groups hold an AGM each year.
<br />• More help showcasing/publicising student groups: Welcome Week, Get Involved and other opportunities later in the year will hopefully help with showcasing events, however we have also increased the number of channels for promoting events (see publicity section)
<br />• Online membership: This is something I, and Student Development, are very keen on and it is an issue being discussed. This may link in with the possibility of an online ticket website for commercial, RA and Student Group events.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Challenge Emma</strong>
<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;">This term I have encouraged student groups to ‘Challenge Emma’ in which I take part in their normal activities or a one-off event. Although this means we can all have a bit of fun, it actually has a great benefit in building my relationship with groups and individuals, and also helps in my day-to-day decision making regarding student groups. Along with Challenge Emma, I have tried to drop in on a few societies to see how they are doing and have informal chats about what their main successes and challenges are. Below is a rough guide to what I have been doing with student groups.
<br />• PhotoSoc Challenge Emma: Light painting workshop
<br />• Purple Mermaid Circus Society Challenge Emma: Fire spinning at Vale Fireworks
<br />• ArtSoc Challenge Emma: Draw at a Life Drawing session
<br />• Gilbert and Sullivan Challenge Emma: Introduce their first ever performance, HMS Pinafore
<br />• Article 19 Peter Pan performance
<br />• Article 19 Equus performance
<br />• GMTG Sweeney Todd auditions and performance
<br />• Agape Student Life Society prize draw
<br />• Pakistan Culture Society Shaam Charity Dinner and Dance
<br />• Carnival RAG Society meeting, stewarding Carnage and starting the Acorn Santa Fun Run
<br />• InterVol presentation evening
<br />• Krishna Consciousness meditation workshop
<br />• Women’s Association meeting and Equal Pay Day campaign
<br />• Roleplay Society drop in
<br />• Three Bugs Fringe Theatre drop in
<br />• BurnFM Challenge Emma: Radio Show
<br />• Labour Society social
<br />• Friends of Palestine event
<br />If your group would like to Challenge me, please get in touch!
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Website and Access to Information
<br /></strong>Part of my manifesto was to develop the Guild of Students Website to include more details about each student group and FAQ’s and information section. Little did I know that the Student Development and Marketing Department staff were already working hard on these areas. Student groups are now grouped as miniforums on the website, and each has a brief description and contact details (email/Facebook). This is a fantastic step forward and will hopefully encourage students new to the Guild or societies to contact groups. At www.guildofstudents.com/groups and www.guildofstudents.com/resources, a number of resources can be found for groups to download, including Risk Assessments and Freedom of Speech forms. The Pick n Mix’s are also available for download, which give a wide variety of information and help with running your group.
<br />A ‘What’s On’ section has been created on the website, as a tab and also at the bottom of the page. Again this is a huge step forward for publicising student group events. To have your event featured on the website, email </span></span><a href="mailto:s.streatfield@guild.bham.ac.uk"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;">s.streatfield@guild.bham.ac.uk</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;">.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Student Group activity promotion
<br /></strong>I have been working with staff to create a stream-lined approach to publicising student group events. If groups email s.streatfield@guild.bham.ac.uk with their event this will:
<br />• get emailed to Marketing Department for the ‘What’s On’ section of the website
<br />• appear in the GOS in Print (if the event is still valid at time of print)
<br />• get emailed to myself to appear on my blog (www.emmapackhamvpsad.blogspot.com)
<br />• get sent to the media groups for their information, in case they would like to feature/cover any of the events </span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>GOSip and GOS in Print
<br /></strong>Earlier this term, Guild:TV launched their News and Entertainment programme, GOSip, featuring guild events, society features, and local news. This was sent out via the new Guild of Students e-newsletter and can be found at http://www.guildtv.co.uk/. The GOS in Print, developed by the Guild Marketing Department now appears twice a term as a pull out in Redbrick and also distributed at various locations. As well as updating students about ongoing campaigns or Guild services, there is also a ‘Society Spotlight’. The first two editions have featured Bhangra Society, and International Volunteers. I sent out an email to all student groups offering the opportunity to appear in the next GOS in Print. As not all the societies will be able to appear in the GOS in Print, I have arranged to try out a fortnightly society spotlight on the Guild of Students website, so we can help promote as many groups as possible. Please email me at vpsad@guild.bham.ac.uk if you would like this opportunity. </span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Training</strong>
<br />Part of my manifesto was to increase the training opportunities to students groups. I feel this is really important to help groups run as effectively as possible and be a great success. In the Student Group Hanover Report, a number of training requests were identified. To fulfil this need, I have organised a number of training sessions.
<br />• Event’s Drop In: This weekly session was aimed for groups wanting to talk through large events and have support from key staff. Room Bookings and Events Coordinator, Technical Services Coordinator, Deputy Venues Manager and I were all available on request to offer support to student group events. No groups have used this service this term, so if you have any feedback, then please let me know.
<br />• Marketing and Sponsorship Training: This was a small, but very successful and useful training session for student groups. The training looked into how to successfully approach sponsorship, and how best to promote groups and events.
<br />• CV Skills workshop for student groups: Although student group committees run for election because they are passionate about what that group represents, it is so important to acknowledge the fantastic transferable skills that students gain. In the workshop we tried to help students articulate the skills they have learnt, and gain awareness of where they need to improve. The careers service and JobZone helped deliver the training, and students gave very positive feedback.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Guild Awards</strong>
<br />Initial planning has started for the 2010 Guild Awards, which will be held on 16th March.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Personal Skills Award </strong>
<br />The University Careers Service has launched their new activities-based pathway to completing the </span></span>
<br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;">PSA award. The criteria includes
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Group Handovers
<br /></strong>I have attended a number of handover meetings with new student group committees.
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<br /><strong><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#333333;">Other Guild Activities</span></strong>
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<br /></span>Welcome Week and Megaforum Feedback</strong>
<br />Welcome Week was a huge success, and lots of groups reported a significant increase in membership. The Sabbaticals were very active during Welcome Week, introducing the Guild to first years at lecture shout-outs and being introduced to those on Fresher’s Fest at the Guild. We were rotated on the welcome stall in Mermaid Square, and also were day champions on various days. On both Thursday and Friday, I stayed close to the Societies Fair to help with any problems or queries.
<br />Below are some rough figures about Welcome Week:
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;">Of the 103 Societies who gave us feedback:
<br />• 5488 Membership forms submitted on the day
<br />• 3377 New members
<br />• 10017 students interested in joining at a later stage
<br />• 5,000 Fresher’s arrived in Birmingham
<br />• 20,000 membership handbooks delivered to students
<br />• 4,000 participants on Freshers Fest
<br />• 2,200 NUS Extra Cards sold in the first week.
<br />• 400 RAs, Mentors, Crew, Ambassadors and Guild Officers involved in Welcome Week
<br />• 11,000 people through the Guild doors on the first Monday
<br />• 8,000 students the officer team directly spoke to in the first week
<br />• 2,000 students the officer team directly spoke to at the special Freshers Fest welcome talks
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;">At the Megaforum student groups were able to give feedback on Welcome Week:
<br />1. Should have been informed early about the limitations to stall.
<br />2. Leafleter was evicted, otherwise good.
<br />3. Beer was confiscated by security.
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<br />The restriction of two committee members per student group was communicated to all groups at the start of September. This was enforced throughout the day, which I think was important. This helped to comply with health and safety (people were being counted in and out) and ensured more students could enter the marquee as there were less committee members taking up the capacity. Students were able to walk up the aisles and look at all the stalls without being crowded. The footfall was fantastic, groups looked approachable and eager to talk to new students (sometimes large groups of committee members looks intimidating), and membership/interest in groups was fantastic as shown above. I apologise that this was not communicated earlier, I appreciate that some committee members had to leave, but I also hope that student groups can understand the benefit and impact this actually had. In regards to the beer; it’s a no.
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<br />1. Make it clearer that different societies were on different days.
<br />2. General lack of information.
<br />3. Needed to come to Societies fair on both days. Vale Day was a good idea.
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<br />This is good feedback to work on for next year regarding promotion. The Welcome Week Guide did not specify there were different groups on both days, and this is something I have passed on to the Marketing Department. Student Development and I made a Facebook group in order to help distinguish the days, which was sent out via the Guild of Students Facebook group. It specified which day groups were attending. I agree more emphasis is needed on the fact that groups will not necessarily be at both days.
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<br />1. Put societies fair on Wed/Thurs, Friday is always very quiet.
<br />2. Friday Fair was too quiet.
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<br />Wednesday is the Sport’s Fair at the University, and in the interest of encouraging as many students to visit the societies fair as possible, the decision has previously been made to not overlap with this. Some of our sport’s societies also attend the Sports Fair. This is some feedback that I can pass on to the Marketing Department.
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<br />1. More notice about Vale Day.
<br />2. More notice needed for Vale Day.
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<br />Vale Day was organised by Freshers Fest, and they are aware of the lack of notice they gave student groups. They also wanted to say a huge thank you for all the help and positive feedback they received about the day – more notice next time!!
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<br />1. Better grouping of societies on the two days.
<br />2. Limit noise from stalls, group similar groups next to each other.
<br />3. Clearer divide between societies.
<br />4. We were placed next to loud music for the whole afternoon-I think this should be barred.
<br />5. Simpler membership forms, more space at fairs. Went well, good fun!
<br />6. Two stalls for larger societies.
<br />7. Get a bigger Marquee.
<br />8. Notice board broke, need new ones.
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<br />I believe the forms are as short as they can be whilst collecting all the information needed for monitoring and health and safety requirements. Will pass on the comments to Student Development. In terms of space it would be ideal to have a larger marquee, however the costs are so high it would mean less money to spend elsewhere (marketing etc). At the Welcome Week debrief I passed on this feedback. I know a lot of work went in to grouping the societies appropriately (usually within mini-forums), however there is only a certain amount of feasible groupings. If groups fail to turn up on the day, we allow groups on the waiting list to have a stall; however this sometimes means they are not with other similar groups. I received a number of comments on the day about music, so this is something to look into for next year. Although it’s great for the atmosphere and showcases what groups do, we do need some limits. In terms of noticeboards, this is an on-going debate and I had a poll recently on my blog…do we spend over £4000 on high quality, sturdy boards; buy more of the same quality boards and spend less money; or hire boards each time we need them (twice maximum a year)….it is pretty split decision, have your say!
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<br />1. Was awesome.
<br />2. Went very smoothly, has been a good experience.
<br />3. Seemed to run very well.
<br />4. Well-organised, it looked awesome.
<br />5. Very well organised, lovely atmosphere.
<br />6. Well run.
<br />7. Went really well!
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>University Open day
<br /></strong>At the beginning of term the University held an open day. The Guild was very proactive this year, and all the Sabbaticals arrived to help on the stall and talk to prospective students. It was great interaction with potential members and their parents. The most popular piece of literature was the list of student groups, which is great promotion for groups.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Volunteer Recognition
<br /></strong>All committee members are volunteers, not only those involved in Volunteering projects. Student Development and I are currently re-branding the certificates available to students with marketing, hopefully to be introduced in the New Year. I have held a small focus group to discuss current and possible forms of recognition.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>“Tell David No” Flashmob</strong>
<br />Organised in just 24 hours, the Sabbatical team mobilised over 400 students to attend a flashmob in protest of the proposed higher tuition fees. It emerged that our Vice Chancellor, David Eastwood, will sit on the panel which will make a recommendation to the Government about the proposed rise of £7000 tuition fees per year. The VC was extremely receptive to the protest and is keen to consult students about their opinions on the proposed rise in fees. This is just the beginning of the Guild campaign, which will primarily be led by the President and VP Education and Access.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Best Bar None Award
<br /></strong>Venues staff, VPW, VPDR and I attended the Best Bar None Awards, where Joes won Best Suburban Bar.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Ticket Website
<br /></strong>I have been involved in a number of meetings which are looking at the feasibility of having a ticketing website and/or a ticket box office, for the sale of commercial, RA and Student Group tickets. This is in the feasibility stage and is still under discussion. Should the ticketing website go ahead, this will hopefully include online membership for student groups.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Chaplaincy Committee
<br /></strong>I sit on the Chaplaincy Committee with VPW Johnny, and attended the welcome introduction this term. Unfortunately I could not attend the first committee meeting due to being needed for a student appeal hearing.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Health and Safety Committee</strong>
<br />VPSAD sits on this committee. I have attended one meeting this term.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Trustee Board
<br /></strong>VPSAD is a Trustee of the Guild of Students. I have attended a Trustee Away Day, and two Trustee Board meetings. One meeting was cancelled and any urgent issues were decided by email resolution.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Entertainment Committee</strong>
<br />VPSAD sits on this committee. There has been one meeting this term which I attended.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Guild Meetings</strong>
<br />I have attended a number of weekly meetings, Sabbatical Officer Group, Team 10 and Sabb Catch up, and a variety of other Guild meetings, such as Staff Forum, Guild Officer Group, and Guild Council.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Appeal Hearings
<br /></strong>As Sabbatical Officers, we are required to represent any student who wishes to have an Officer present at their appeal hearing. Students may be appealing a decision to be removed from their course, or to re-sit an exam. This term I have been required for three appeals.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>RA Results Night
<br /></strong>A great night, a fantastic election turnout with all positions filled. I was requested to read out the Volunteering Officer results for each halls of residence.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>GradBall
<br /></strong>Initial meetings have started to take place about the 2010 Grad Ball. Tom and I will be the Sabb leads on this.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Non-Sabb Mentoring and Training
<br /></strong>In the past, Sabbatical Officers have mentored Non-Sabbatical Officers, to offer support, guidance and encouragement. I felt this was really important to engage the Non-Sabb officers, and therefore I initiated and organised the mentoring this year. Hopefully it has proved useful to the current team, however it is purely an optional scheme if the non-sabbs would like to take the opportunity to draw on the full-time sabbatical’s knowledge and support.
<br />I also offered to help organise and deliver the non-sabb training.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Student Staff Interviews and Training
<br /></strong>Sabbatical Officers are requested to help with interviews for student staff and the inductions new staff receive. I have helped at a round of group interviews and training this term.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Staff Recruitment
<br /></strong>Sabbatical Officers are required to be part of the recruitment process for new staff when required. I shortlisted for the position of Volunteering Administrator and Volunteering Activities Coordinator this term, and lead interviews for both these positions.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>World Aids Day</strong>
<br />VPW Johnny Davis organised World Aids Day, which all the Sabbs helped out with on the day, handing out red ribbons and information raising the awareness of AIDs and Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Community Open Day
<br /></strong>The University of Birmingham have conducted research into the opinion the local community has of the University. The general feeling was that the community liked the University, but couldn’t explain why and does not have a good understanding of it. In response to this, the University are planning a community open day at the end of term three, which provisionally includes a fun fair, family entertainment, and ‘Tomorrow’s World’ style science interaction. I made contact with the Events Team and the Guild of Students have been asked to participate in the open day. This would be a fantastic opportunity to promote student group activities, especially ones which the community can participate in (performances, community action, volunteering), and raise the profile of not only the Guild of Students, but also of students and student groups. I have attended a few initial meetings with the University events team and other University departments who may be involved in the open day, and I have put together a proposal for Senior Management and the Sabbatical team to consider. These plans are provisional at the moment however student groups will be kept up to date and informed of any opportunities to showcase their activities to the community and University.
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<br /><strong><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#333333;">University Activities
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Degree Congregations
<br /></strong>The Sabbaticals are required to attend degree congregations each year as part of the procession. I attended the College of Social Science and also the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences congregation. I attended a degree congregation lunch with the Chancellor Dominic Cadbury and Vice Chancellor David Eastwood.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>College Quality Assurance and Enhancement Committee
<br /></strong>Each sabbatical is required to attend a college quality and enhancement committee. I have attended two meetings for the college of Social Science, which assess the quality of teaching across the college.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Psychology School Quality Review</strong>
<br />As VPEA Brigid could not attend one of the School Quality Reviews, I offered to take her place. This involved reviewing the School Evaluation of Quality Process report, NSS and SSS results, external examiners report and conducting a full day visit to the school. I lead on the Student Admission, Progression, Support and Welfare section, and also conducted an informal focus group with Psychology students. The process was completed with a follow up visit offering recommendations to the school.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Development and Alumni Relations Office
<br /></strong>I have worked hard to build the relationship between the Guild of Students and DARO, as I feel the department is a key strategic relationship. Alumni of the University have contributed donations to the Guild of Students in the past which have gone towards a number of projects including refurbishment of the media group’s area, development of the website and Mermaid fountain renovation. DARO put on events for current students, such as guest speakers (David Gill, CEO of Man utd, and George Davies of Next/Per Una) and careers advice. I believe by working closely with DARO, we can strengthen the relationship and increase communication with alumni and past members of the Guild of Students. I have coordinated and attended a number of meetings between the Guild and DARO, which have been extremely productive.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>BUAFTA Shortlisting
<br /></strong>I was required to be the sabbatical representative for the Birmingham University Awards For Tremendous Achievement shortlisting process. BUAFTAs are the University’s staff awards for excellence, and include categories such as Diversity, Best Customer Service, Project of the Year and Lifetime Achievement.
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<br /><strong><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#333333;">Miscellaneous
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>NUS Training
<br /></strong>This term I have attended two NUS training sessions. Developing Your Members, and Union Development.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Acorn Fun Run</strong>
<br />I organised for a number of Sabbaticals and Guild staff to take part in the annual Acorn Fun Run on campus, which raises money for life-limited children in Birmingham. We raised a good amount of money, and had great fun taking part in the run on campus.
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Children in Need
<br /></strong>Student Development and I organised for ‘When I grow up I want to be...’ staff fancy dress to raise money for Children in Need. We also placed some collection pots around the guild, and managed to raise nearly £100 for the cause.
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<br /><div align="left"></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Re-Use Campaign</strong>
<br />VPHC Ed Sparkes encouraged the Sabbs to take part in the halls of residence ‘re-use’ scheme, in which students can leave behind items they would like to donate to new students arriving in the new academic year. Volunteers were required to sort the items left.
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<br /><em>I would like to end this report by saying thank you to all the staff at the Guild of Students who have been so supportive of me and the other Sabbatical Officers. I would like to especially thank the Student Group Coordinator, Student Development and Marketing Team who have encouraged, offered advice and guidance, and supported all of my activities. The Sabbatical team have also been a tremendous support, and there are numerous individual students and student groups who have all helped me in my first term and have been very encouraging. Thank you. </em></span></span></div>Emma Packham VPSADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187835747984594754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641974632104736640.post-74782498413313396002009-11-25T15:42:00.010+00:002009-11-25T16:21:24.286+00:00Get Involved!!!<span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >
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mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">Alot has happened in the last two weeks, so </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">much that I have found </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">it really </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">difficult to find time to blog!! </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">But apologise for the dela</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">y, and here we go!</span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span 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<br />It would have been quite</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">difficult to miss the noise (liter</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">ally!) that has been made about the p</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">roposed increase in top up fees</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">, and the fact that our own Vice Chancel</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">lo</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">r, David Eastwood, is </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">sitting on the review</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB"> panel that will offer a recommend</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">ation. I just wanted to say a m</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">assive we</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">ll done to the Office</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">r team who worked so h</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">ard to get the flashmob organised in just 24 hours! And after all th</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">e </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">work they put in, it wouldn’t have been</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB"> a success without so many of y</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">ou guys turning up to show</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB"> your support (all 400 of you!). Job well don</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">e, now for the next st</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">eps!!! (Thanks to Redbrick for the photos!)</span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFyrsSCiVyl-H0r8J-DK9XqSkBi379zsMicbyZh9FQ2cYRraDBN7Y9hfrLaPLLRdfCjU0T9WoBSQf8DtOrzeYkTVZ89I8rzfyvD3mO-aiS3fPqdAV0bJ6q_d3R6FY1dbnFr6EysZM5jsW4/s1600/4092878740_7ea05dd481.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFyrsSCiVyl-H0r8J-DK9XqSkBi379zsMicbyZh9FQ2cYRraDBN7Y9hfrLaPLLRdfCjU0T9WoBSQf8DtOrzeYkTVZ89I8rzfyvD3mO-aiS3fPqdAV0bJ6q_d3R6FY1dbnFr6EysZM5jsW4/s320/4092878740_7ea05dd481.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408074676975358834" border="0" /></a></span></p><p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB"> <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-weight: bold;">
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<br />Great fun and I was Challenged by Purple Mermaid Circus Society to </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB">do fire spinning!! Here’s some photos of me in action!!</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHfKdbaCL2bVWbCfJ0r4kIgFeojvyTBjJmO9LTxzU_jVkSSyvk7JrclZv35HV8N8b8i5NUpZIZolXyH1YFVHOn9UDq7H3WJjKtxWTAbt9K7Wxkm_DfJK0J_91cb1JLLCyyYc87G9-w6F3/s1600/14540_104916722853057_100000041888364_130240_7438572_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHfKdbaCL2bVWbCfJ0r4kIgFeojvyTBjJmO9LTxzU_jVkSSyvk7JrclZv35HV8N8b8i5NUpZIZolXyH1YFVHOn9UDq7H3WJjKtxWTAbt9K7Wxkm_DfJK0J_91cb1JLLCyyYc87G9-w6F3/s400/14540_104916722853057_100000041888364_130240_7438572_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408075934875558226" border="0" /></a></span></p><p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCH7a3pvb6_C00NPELBocv4y9TBRQjt-zGD1saVxkvHCIwXGu8bWiibeclZLzcIJ4IkuugaNR5cYZJ6-hvBh07MgJozrC4LEBAalhrMZfDUNCVKJYjxt4cE-QGtMSAGyvgVOC5ccxJ41Cx/s1600/14540_104916736186389_100000041888364_130244_6744367_n.jpg">
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<br />Get Involved campaign is BACK and it will be even better than ever!!! On 25<sup>th</sup> January we will be having a Get Involved fair with stalls from all sorts of societies!! It is a fantastic opportunity for students to join up to societies half way through the year, and for societies to showcase their stuff!! For the two weeks following the fair, student groups will have the chance to organise a variety of events, workshops and activities aimed at new members. The deadline to get your society involved in Monday 30<sup>th</sup> November. The guild marketing department will then be putting all your events together in some fantastic publicity, which we will start promoting from the moment students get back in January!! Watch this space!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Students Disability Group</span>
<br />I went along to a meeting with Student Development staff, which the University Equality and Diversity coordinator had set up. The meeting was for any interested students, who wanted to make a difference on key issues affecting disabled students. The ideas ranged from better signage for wheelchair users, to more awareness of mental health issues. We thought it would be a fantastic opportunity for the Guild and the University to work together in supporting students achieve some great things. The next meeting will be at 12pm, 2<sup>nd</sup> December, rm G28 ERI building. We hope to create a committee of interested students for the Disabled Students Association, which has not had student involvement for some time. If anyone is interested in any issues relating to disabilities, then feel free to come along to the next meeting – it is really informal and a chance to share ideas. For any more info, just email me at <a href="mailto:vpsad@guild.bham.ac.uk">vpsad@guild.bham.ac.uk</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-weight: bold;">CV Skills Workshop</span>
<br />WEDNESDAY 2<sup>nd</sup> DECEMBER 4pm-6pm COMMON ROOM!!!! All student group committee members are volunteers and you do absolutely fantastic work for other students, the university, the local community or even wider a field. Many committee members are driven by their passion and commitment to a particular subject, perhaps a hobby, an interest or a long-term career choice. Although it’s passion that drives you, it is so important to acknowledge the amazing skills you are developing which will stay with you when you leave University and pursue your career. The Guild and Careers Service have put together a workshop specifically aimed at committee members to help you recognize, develop and articulate those transferable skills to help with CV’s, interviews, internship or job applications. With information you can take away, practical exercises, and an opportunity to speak to careers advisors about your own CV and experience, this will be a great opportunity to get those skills down on paper now!! Sign up at Student Development or email <a href="mailto:studentgroups@guild.bham.ac.uk">studentgroups@guild.bham.ac.uk</a> and bring along your CV or draft applications for some advice!! For any more details, please email <a href="mailto:vpsad@guild.bham.ac.uk">vpsad@guild.bham.ac.uk</a>!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mini-Forums</span>
<br />These have been great so far, only a few left! This is a really good opportunity to let me know about any issues you are <span style="font-size:100%;">facing, but also celebrate your successes as a society!! I’ve had some great feedback so far, you should be getting the minutes from the meeting in the next few weeks, and as I said in the meetings, if you would like to chat over any more issues, just get in touch!!</span></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">
<br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">Tomorrow I will be appearing on our very own Student Radio Station, BurnFM!!! Check out www.burnfm.com between 2pm-3pm to listen!!
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<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:10;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> Emma Packham VPSADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187835747984594754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641974632104736640.post-4609226356204771962009-11-09T14:43:00.001+00:002009-11-09T14:45:41.266+00:00TELL DAVID NO!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgqvif79i7CYUkEpVb5u1vN475kf049bVvsGq-WIkThSr67diBpOs4Sc3aL1WfWy-syjhxzIrx7rq_DTyW0UhT1TaitKEfVF8CkhfTlQplOa57i59xKM7IV2Ysl_x86OoviCK1uB5ERl9/s1600-h/tell+david.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgqvif79i7CYUkEpVb5u1vN475kf049bVvsGq-WIkThSr67diBpOs4Sc3aL1WfWy-syjhxzIrx7rq_DTyW0UhT1TaitKEfVF8CkhfTlQplOa57i59xKM7IV2Ysl_x86OoviCK1uB5ERl9/s320/tell+david.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402115027607736738" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">...Would you pay £7000 a year for Uni? </span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Join the flashmob at the clocktower on Tuesday at 12:50pm to TELL DAVID NO! </span> <span style="font-family:arial;">HISTORY IN THE MAKING...</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Something very exciting is happening to Birmingham and we need your support. The review of university tuition fees was announced today. The review is the decision making body who recommend whether tuition fees stay at their current level (roughly £3,000 a year) or go up to £5,000 or even £7,000 per year!</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">One of the seven people who will be on the panel deciding what will happen is our very own Vice Chancellor, David Eastwood! This means students and media across the country are looking to Birmingham…</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">We are organizing a flashmob at the Clock Tower at 12:50 tomorrow, to make a BIG NOISE and Tell David that tuition fees mustn’t go up!</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Come join in and make a big noise- this isn’t just about current students, this is for the future of your brothers and sisters, cousins, nieces and nephews, children, grandchildren, godchildren, and little Bobby next door!!</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">The flashmob will last for approximately ten minutes, before everybody heads down to Joe's in the Guild to learn more about the current situation. If you're free all day or just for 5 minutes, be there!</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Thank you in advance for all your support and please ask us if you have any questions! (president@guild.bham.ac.uk)</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Remember, 12:50 tomorrow at the Clock Tower!</span></span>Emma Packham VPSADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187835747984594754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641974632104736640.post-10687006538945789222009-11-02T10:28:00.004+00:002009-11-02T10:37:25.054+00:00<span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Challenge Emma</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Purple Mermaid Circus Society challenged me at the Student Group Megaforum to do fire spinning at the Vale Fireworks…so I went along last Monday to their meeting to start learning poi! I can spin them in a circle, which perhaps isn’t quite what they had in mind, but my other tricks look a bit of a mess! Good fun though, and hopefully I will see</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"> a few of you about on Friday to show your support/have a good laugh as I try to keep up with the pros!!</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">I was also challenged by ArtSoc to take part in their life drawing class (drawing, not posing!), the pictures are on my wall in my office if anyone wants a look! It was great to see such a turn out, must have been 30 people, and it was a fantastic calming experience in between my busy days!</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">I went along to the Krishna Consciousness society meditation event, which was fascinating and very interesting. The concepts brought forward were open for discussion, and the breathing exercises really got oxygen around the body!!</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">I also popped in to see the InterVol presentations in Student Development, on the trips students made la</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">st year. There were lots of interested students listening, and the projects some of our members have taken part in are absolutely amazing and inspirational – best of luck to the members wanting to volunteer abroad this year!</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZXedub4Op69DDIxRL6yHlC1u8X6qfhKUTARu2YwQYQJWAnVoMGaR0Bboo_eNPSotl0ChtoTRc6rS88yLj7i9MQBATkkLqKZ8Ed9nvCjRd8PP1Dwni9iNeeHKIyq6XXTRlaaloqECRXRm/s1600-h/UNIONDEV.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZXedub4Op69DDIxRL6yHlC1u8X6qfhKUTARu2YwQYQJWAnVoMGaR0Bboo_eNPSotl0ChtoTRc6rS88yLj7i9MQBATkkLqKZ8Ed9nvCjRd8PP1Dwni9iNeeHKIyq6XXTRlaaloqECRXRm/s320/UNIONDEV.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399453181780801074" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >NUS Zone Conference</span></span><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/EA6E8%7E1.PAC/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.jpg" alt="" /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" > <span style="font-family:arial;">Unfortunately, I missed Guild Council on Thursday (if anyone would like to send any comments or questions, please email me vpsad@guild.bham.ac.uk) </span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">due to being at the NUS Union Development zone conference. I went along to workshops on the new media and online campaigning, and communication strategy. There were also talks and discussions on NUS policy, NUS accountability, and the Wave of Change within the Student Movement.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Equal Pay Day panel discussion</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">A huge thank you to the speakers and all who atten</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">ded, it was a really interesting discussion and debate. The campaign gained over 600 signatures calling for tighter equality measures, and the women’s association did a fantastic job of raising the awareness with students on campus – well do</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">ne!<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />University Meetings</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">The management team and I met up with the Alumni and Development Office to see we can work together, in terms of promoting our services to both of our</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"> member-base, potential funding channels, and combining o</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">pen day’s at the University.<br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">This week....<br /></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">I will be putting the final bits of Multi-Cultural/Inter-faith week together to start</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"> promoting.</span></span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Practicing Poi spinning!!</span></span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Psychology department quality assurance review (half a day)</span></span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Visiting University Central Kitchen woop woop</span></span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Student Group Committee</span></span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Get Involved campaign working group</span></span></li><li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=142738187401&v=app_2373072738#/group.php?gid=142738187401&v=wall"><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Vale Fireworks</span></span></a></li><li><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Student Volunteering week working group</span></span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Full building tour of the Guild (apparently it takes 3 hours if done properly - there must be a lot of hidden gems!!)<br /></span></span></li></ul><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Sorry it’s a quick update – busy busy week catching up from being out of office for a couple of days last week!!</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEWf9zrHyhixTYMXHGSFeNVBsVm5fRGQ6j_zke5y4-W4PN-i5Fr7_F67YQPALPuDG846WgU5bsd3wZ9ZEh-HpwcvQBLh1tjJgGQ6CPPkE7xp_t1_gsbWNJqjkTIkLBCgLlVzss2kIjp9X2/s1600-h/vale_fireworks(2).jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 285px; height: 285px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEWf9zrHyhixTYMXHGSFeNVBsVm5fRGQ6j_zke5y4-W4PN-i5Fr7_F67YQPALPuDG846WgU5bsd3wZ9ZEh-HpwcvQBLh1tjJgGQ6CPPkE7xp_t1_gsbWNJqjkTIkLBCgLlVzss2kIjp9X2/s320/vale_fireworks(2).jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399453410828760626" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span> </span>Emma Packham VPSADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187835747984594754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641974632104736640.post-86488679769726216122009-10-26T16:35:00.004+00:002009-10-26T16:39:15.497+00:00Equal tuition fees + Equal teaching resources = Unequal Pay?<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:100%;" ><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsyETBg8nlZqaEZyvQLBVraMc3XQcPkBC2GN-n5hI-UNVvdbUvAs7Y5k97UhUtmqwXzIAlM2IIW6joilnry7726XoLcmy3jmHG49CCSNsDQAaGOGcVbWnAyFnEZpZ6LBQGmpoVmuiDx5v/s1600-h/panel+discussion.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsyETBg8nlZqaEZyvQLBVraMc3XQcPkBC2GN-n5hI-UNVvdbUvAs7Y5k97UhUtmqwXzIAlM2IIW6joilnry7726XoLcmy3jmHG49CCSNsDQAaGOGcVbWnAyFnEZpZ6LBQGmpoVmuiDx5v/s320/panel+discussion.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396948359111330626" border="0" /></a>
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Why does this matter to students? Well we are treated as equals at University; pay equal fees, work equally hard, are given the same amount of teaching, and the same about of opportunities to develop our skill set, so why then, when we graduate, are some students subjected to discrimination based on their gender? We have employers on campus continuously, looking to recruit the best graduates. The role of the University is to prepare us for the workplace, so it is so important that students are aware of the discrimination that may face them, so that they can speak out if they think it is unfair, or be savvy about it when they are working their way up a career ladder. Boys – this is all relevant to you too. Do you think it’s fair that your mother, auntie, sister, niece, daughter or future partner may be subjected to a promotion or financial disadvantage? What if the future breadwinner of your family is female? There are lots of ‘if’s’ and ‘but’s’ in this debate, but I stand firm that there should be equal pay, for equal skills (such as initiative needed, daily routine, dealing with people etc). People argue that the 17.1% gap is based purely on different jobs and therefore can’t be a true statistic, but the facts state that the biggest cause of this pay gap is out-right discrimination for the same job, even though this is illegal. There are obvious ‘traditional’ roles for men and women, some of this may be based on typical differences between the two sexes, but these, and their pay, need to be reviewed by society and not presumed. Do we respect a society that pays more to those who look after our cars than those who look after our young or elderly? I guess the answer is a matter of personal opinion. In terms of the argument of high costs if a woman leaves a company to have a baby; <span style=""> </span>why does an employer have the right to decide if that woman will even decide to have a baby, never mind discard the option that the paternity rights/pay may be transferred to the father or partner. So.
<br /></span></p><p style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;">Hopefully that has got you either 1) outraged and ready to sign the petition which will be on campus all week, and outside Spar (Guild) all day Friday, or 2) you want to hear more to make up your mind and have lots of questions you want answering at the Panel Discussion on 30<sup>th</sup> October, 5pm, Guild Council Chambers. NUS Women’s Officer Olivia Bailey, POLSIS lecturer Dr Peter Kerr, and Careers Services representative Sue Welland will be on the panel, which will be chaired by Debating Society. It’s free, so come along! Read Redbrick’s</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;"> <a href="http://www.redbrickonline.co.uk/features/fe-man-ism/">article here on 'Fe-man-ism'</a>. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:100%;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></span></p> Emma Packham VPSADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187835747984594754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641974632104736640.post-66399019841480980312009-10-19T20:39:00.013+01:002009-11-04T14:26:38.868+00:00<span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:arial;" >Welcome Week</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" > <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Amazing. Just amazing. It was a fantastic week, and great to be a part of. The societies did amazingly well and groups seemed to get a lot of int</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">erest which translated into membership. From the data collected so far, there were <span style="font-size:130%;">90 Groups</span> on Thursday and <span style="font-size:130%;">110 Groups</span> on Friday. There was a staggering <span style="font-size:130%;">11,000 footfall</span> over the two days, and from 103 groups data, over <span style="font-size:130%;">10,000 interested students</span> signed up, and <span style="font-size:130%;">3,500 stud</span></span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">ents became members</span> on the day. From chatting to groups, there has been consistent sign up since then also….Good stuff! There will be another opportunity to attract more members at the Get Involved fair on Monday 26th January, followed by two weeks of introductory events and workshops - more details to follow!</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCq2GS2aODhBTW5bgEsMS6S8wmryg5XiNvVuas4p9mwJqL6wPaQiYhSqREBrifYgEWeJKSTz_F-OsjH0DgNbSRnYutm4UaBJJ-B9GPPmnYy80ae8G0wJBCGqvJaKu6s3LxlEh8ZqGck22w/s1600-h/bhangra.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 238px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394401011014602674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCq2GS2aODhBTW5bgEsMS6S8wmryg5XiNvVuas4p9mwJqL6wPaQiYhSqREBrifYgEWeJKSTz_F-OsjH0DgNbSRnYutm4UaBJJ-B9GPPmnYy80ae8G0wJBCGqvJaKu6s3LxlEh8ZqGck22w/s320/bhangra.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmUIHDTivYxeWSfSSo2VpdWHrlgTGwkD3GVkCpC_ZYKSknRZspH90NFie6URKoUzuvxlHJ-A4nQcEeC3ZkPVQVclI_SCOrbXF7zfyvpPV66Bx4VkmrZge4-kdZp18fu9NvoOmyAHOW2CZE/s1600-h/sabbs+welcome+week.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394401259692219298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmUIHDTivYxeWSfSSo2VpdWHrlgTGwkD3GVkCpC_ZYKSknRZspH90NFie6URKoUzuvxlHJ-A4nQcEeC3ZkPVQVclI_SCOrbXF7zfyvpPV66Bx4VkmrZge4-kdZp18fu9NvoOmyAHOW2CZE/s320/sabbs+welcome+week.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /><br /></span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /><br /></span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />Student </span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:arial;" >G</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:arial;" >roup Meeting (Megaforum!!)</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Thank you to all the groups that made it, I hope yo</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">u found it really useful. It was a great opportunity for me to meet groups and to encourage group</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">s to get in touch. There was a lot of information</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">, and if anyone would like a copy of the slides, I can send you a reduced version. We discussed the various training opportunities that are coming up: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Marketing and Sponsorship</span> on Wednesday 18th, the <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">CV workshops </span>for committee members,<span style="FONT-STYLE: italic"> Events drop in</span> (Monday’s 11am-12pm – email vpsad@guild.bham.ac.uk to book), and <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Entrepreneurship workshops</span>. We also touched on the Guild of Students website and how groups can get the most out of it. Please <a href="http://www.guildofstudents.com/content/196355/get_involved/student_groups/join_a_student_group/">check here</a> </span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">that your group details are up to date. If you would like your event to be placed on the ‘what’s on’ section</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">, please e</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">mail s.streatfield@guild.bham.ac.uk with y</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">our event details, and it will be forwarded to marketing and myself. Groups had a chance to ask me any questions (and Challenge me to a number of activities!!) and to communicate anything to other groups. I have collected</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"> in all the feedback, and I am working on all the issues raised. I will be blogging feedback to your comments – thank you very much for all your constructive comments!!<br /></span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:arial;" >Fruit of the Loom</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" > </span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">Th</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">ere have been a number of issues with this recently. Fruit of the Loom t-shirts are to be boycotted by the Guild and student groups following the ‘what’s disgusting? Union busting’ motion being approved in March. Please remember that you are not allowed to use Fruit of the Loom t-shirts, and when ordering with external clients, be sure to check which t-shirts they use.<br /></span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0mGRuvIvUErn2vIljPi7VqPqOsX1g1Pg5J5pbIQOPS4RCPDU8t70iPStkKQIbRpNvEi9Em574YbzXP5VrLCDbpbyijeBvETBYoWFQIDMSf4myuRs2kSV02znJchH2CB0htTjr1lNDT3x/s1600-h/gd.php.jpeg"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 180px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394401587915928738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0mGRuvIvUErn2vIljPi7VqPqOsX1g1Pg5J5pbIQOPS4RCPDU8t70iPStkKQIbRpNvEi9Em574YbzXP5VrLCDbpbyijeBvETBYoWFQIDMSf4myuRs2kSV02znJchH2CB0htTjr1lNDT3x/s320/gd.php.jpeg" /></a><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:arial;" >Student Grou</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:arial;" >p Committee elections</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />The SGC is the </span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">G</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">uild-Council sub-committee that recognises and derecognises student groups amongst other terms of reference, and is made </span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">up of 3 Sabbatical Officers, and 3 elected student rep</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">resentatives. The elect</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">ions for this year will be held at the next Guild Council on 29th October.</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /><br />Acorn Fun Run</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />A huge thank you to all the Sabbs and Guild staff th</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">at</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"> made it along to the Acorn charity fun run on Sunday!! We made £63 for <a href="http://www.acorns.org.uk/">Acorns</a> and they had a great turn out on the day! A big thank you to Ed, who was extremely grumpy about the whole thing, but still managed to race off ahead as soon as the whistle went, and was even offered a goody bag as the staff mistook him for a child… :D Well done to Redbrick who did a fantastic live blog about the event, with a number of audio interviews and loads of photos. <a href="http://www.redbrickonline.co.uk/live/live-blog-acorns-fun-run/">Click here</a> and <a href="http://www.redbrickonline.co.uk/live/upcoming-acorns-fun-run/">here</a> for more!<br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3JR-Thw7PxEhm-vGiD1O18kvCx56WnDnhLMGQWYvopvDKOzchvUOt5Fzz-9DtWUFWv3i6ZwN-tZDmA4RqPHihYeGppoOK8xDMvN58rtxTOIil_dYOSnOzLTGHtQk1Y_MSo8A1gMiWm2c/s1600-h/emma.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394401809197971666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3JR-Thw7PxEhm-vGiD1O18kvCx56WnDnhLMGQWYvopvDKOzchvUOt5Fzz-9DtWUFWv3i6ZwN-tZDmA4RqPHihYeGppoOK8xDMvN58rtxTOIil_dYOSnOzLTGHtQk1Y_MSo8A1gMiWm2c/s320/emma.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNVuL4Y01D77ANwbT7QOx2qTMe3juFSBptF6BA21e3OXMPlEveO1jhR9tBP95wmb5HxwddIRHEP7vdVc1r6LJKP-VTBj4e85eP4Au_uM3wCvZN6d3Xp4QY0XK4p_ltROGhfsRO9Vi4SkTK/s1600-h/unhappy+ed.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394402192173699042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNVuL4Y01D77ANwbT7QOx2qTMe3juFSBptF6BA21e3OXMPlEveO1jhR9tBP95wmb5HxwddIRHEP7vdVc1r6LJKP-VTBj4e85eP4Au_uM3wCvZN6d3Xp4QY0XK4p_ltROGhfsRO9Vi4SkTK/s320/unhappy+ed.jpg" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYAcWOWTbQJlO8iiEzwJsCPtVlrt5STsL2y4TH-EhWZ6CrGPujmUxro27ebEx_1MPVqFHTRUp0Fvh-U9dxYnFIGYY9t6NT1qXSVJmCVMAfyPtTvsD5wpw4xIyYvdsOkS2zZvO9kJP3jAZK/s1600-h/everyone.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394402000620911714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYAcWOWTbQJlO8iiEzwJsCPtVlrt5STsL2y4TH-EhWZ6CrGPujmUxro27ebEx_1MPVqFHTRUp0Fvh-U9dxYnFIGYY9t6NT1qXSVJmCVMAfyPtTvsD5wpw4xIyYvdsOkS2zZvO9kJP3jAZK/s320/everyone.jpg" /></a><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:arial;" >Committee Training, Non-Sabb training</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />I’ve been along to a couple of </span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">committee training sessions (which all new committee’s have to attend) to meet some more of you, and see how the training session is run. I also helped to coordinate and deliver the non-Sabb training, they are a great bunch of passionate people, and I am really really looking forward to working with them this year.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:arial;" >Gilbert and Sullivan Society performing HMS Pinafore</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYCwtsoqOxAa9Pqolnda8Fg83lK4qyq7bIdgoK-3mEtK_HKv08gJ47BT-gQZz4QFQUZnzKCrb00pzbTzcL8HbSc8fyPeew4Y-cO1tgBP5m6B2mtH4z7XWCFuIaaOg0LKP0fWhR6t8SFFvX/s1600-h/n150949348415_673.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; WIDTH: 141px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394402650566032226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYCwtsoqOxAa9Pqolnda8Fg83lK4qyq7bIdgoK-3mEtK_HKv08gJ47BT-gQZz4QFQUZnzKCrb00pzbTzcL8HbSc8fyPeew4Y-cO1tgBP5m6B2mtH4z7XWCFuIaaOg0LKP0fWhR6t8SFFvX/s200/n150949348415_673.jpg" /></a><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Well done Gilbert and Sullivan, for their awesome performance of HMS Pinafore, which they rehearsed in a period of ju</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">st 2</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">4h</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">ours! I was asked to introduce their first ever performance as a society, which was an absolute </span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">honour – thank you!</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Societies and Challenge Emma!!</span> </span><span style="font-family:arial;">Here’s a little shout out to the societies I have had meetings with in the last couple of weeks about various issues, support and advice…Burn FM, MethSoc, Ballroom and Latin, Navigators, Carnival RAG, BrumS</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,102,102);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">urf, Friends of Palestine, EconSoc, RA welcome week debrief, GTV, Redbrick!! TrickSoc, Purple Mermaid, ArtSoc and BUDS have all challenged me...if you want to challenge me, then drop me an email at vpsad@guild.bham.ac.uk,</span> </span>Emma Packham VPSADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09187835747984594754noreply@blogger.com0