I want to run to be your next Engagement Officer of the DMU Students Union. There is nothing more important for the Student Union than to be an aid to its Students acheiving academic excellence and helping to remove or mitigate the impidements to them doing so. I have laid out in this manifesto some of the key policies I wish to acheive while in this role and how I believe these can help with bringing about a new era of high engagment and excellence within our Union.
I have relevant experience across the Student's Union from being a Project Manager of a society, serving on Elections Committee and helping to build a Student Housing advocacy group and I think this will reflect in my work as your next Engagment Officer through the policies in this manifesto.
Curricular Pathways
- I think Life at DMU begins as soon as a person starts considering us as an option for their education.
- I will build on the work of the University and Union by contacting local schools and attendees at our Open Days and other initiatives to put them in contact with Students from every faculty to share and talk about their experiences.
Part-Time Employment Action
- For Students who need to work to support themselves at University I will take significant steps to aid them in my role.
- I will spearhead the creation of a forum to allow Students to share experiences about how they balance working and study and how to negotiate reduced hours around exams.
Mental Health Support
- Work with faculty members and students to allow for the development of mental health guidance in relation to academics.
- Talk to Students about their concerns around missing classes.