class rep training: returning reps october 2014. whenwhat 1730-1735welcomes, intro and objectives...
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When What1730-1735 Welcomes, intro and objectives1735-1740 A quick refresher
1740-1755 Peer Leadership
1755-1800 Working with Smaller Cohorts Connecting with modules you’re not part of
1800-1815 Beyond the ClassroomClass Reps on CommitteesCollaboration StatementsOther projects
1815-1825 Spreading Good Practice
1825-1830 Future training plan, class rep expansion packs and a promotion line
Role of Director of Representation
• Ondrej Hajda (dorep@)• full-time student officer covering the areas of:
– education (academic reps!)– equal opportunities– student wellbeing– democracy (elections!)
• passionate Twitter user (@StADoRep)
Education Discretionary Fund
• £4,000 for School Presidents and Class Reps• Apply through your School President• Examples: careers event, student-staff social,
undergraduate conference, magazine, posters, noticeboards etc. (but no alcohol)
As leaders/role models, and returning class reps, what behaviours/skills would you expect to have developed by now?
Listening
Public speaking
Generating ideas
Communicating feedbackCommitment
Reliability
Inclusive
Problem solving
Sample class rep behaviours
Complete the performance wheel for you. Think about what you scored least on.Find someone else and get their suggestion as to ONE thing you could do to develop in this area this year.
Transformational Leaders
1. Ambition.2. Determined, yet quietly so.3. Unwilling to admit their
contribution has anything to do with the club’s success.
4. Extremely high standards.
Possible pros and consPros Cons
Know people better Loss of anonymity
Easier to engage people More ‘group think’
Speed of communication better Fewer people to help out
Group cohesion stronger Fewer people to generate ideas
Closer relationship with lecturers
How to connect with modules you’re not part of
• Talk to students before/aftertheir lecture
• School President can email the cohort on your behalf
• Bring people together at different events (e.g. social, career)
Class Reps on Committees
• SLUG = Student Library User Group– Oct 30th, Feb 12th, Apr 16th
– Collect feedback and improve the library experience for students
• Employability Class Rep Forum– Nov 5th, Feb 18th, Apr 8th
– Improve the Careers Centreexperience for students
Collaboration Statements
• Amongst staff & students @ St Andrews• No decision should be made without student
input - you’re how we make sure that’s true.
1. Early information2. Feedback
Other projects going on…
• Study spaces• Inclusive learning policy• Honours entry• Closing the feedback loop
Students’ Association• Rectorial Election 2014 (yourunion.net/rector)• Get involved (yourunion.net/getinvolved)
Deliver training
• The Students’ Association is looking for experienced Class Reps to deliver the Class Rep training next year (October 2015).
• Do you think that you have what it takes to be a good trainer? Email Ondrej on [email protected].
Work in small groups with people from different Schools to talk about:
• What you most want to achieve this year• Good things you did or saw last year• In your group, agree on your 2 best examples of good practice to
share with the wider group
PSCEvening lectures (tuesdays @
5.15pm)
Skills sessions
(mondays 2-4pm)
Online workshops
(24/7 when launched)
Leadership; positive personal impact; followership; communication; planning; effective time management; managing a team, meetings and minutes, project management, speaking to a large audience, building resilience, understanding thinking styles, how to engage others, assertiveness, presentation skills, what employers want, negotiation skills, valuing diversity, time management, interpersonal communication, learning styles and train the trainer, writing for the web, effective posters, time management, managing change, organisations and strategy, professional conduct, influencing others, confidence, motivation and mindset, being enterprising….