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Student Parliament Benefits

The facts…
• A collective student voice
• Debates issues that affect student experience at QMU
• Representatives from Executive Committee, Schools, Halls and Liberation Groups
• Oversee and ratify the work of the Executive Committee & campaign to make changes in your Students’ Union and in your University

It is worth it!!

The figures…
• The 1st Student Parliament in the UK
• 4+ meetings a year
• 39 Student Members
• Maximum of 8 hours of your time in 9 months!

You do the sums!!

The truth…
• If members do not attend Student Parliament, the Union and the University will never improve!
• If members do not attend Student Parliament the Union Executive team will have no one to hold them to account!
• If no one participates in Student Parliament the Union Executive and the University will not know what the problems and/or issues are
• A collective voice is better than one voice!

The Benefits…
• Meet new people
• Get involved in your student representation
• Accreditation rewarded for your commitment
• Free buffet dinner, tea, coffee and juice!
• Insight into up and coming development of the University and the Students’ Union
• Make decisions that will change your University Experience

What employers see…?
• Transferable essential skills
• Willingness to volunteer
• Involvement in representation
• Ability to make changes
• A character reference from the Student President
• A certificate signed by the Student President

You can do it!!

The skills gained…
• Communication and debating
• Negotiation and Assertiveness
• Listening
• Project Planning
• Meeting skills and Leadership
• Presentation skills

Are you aware that you have gained these skills?

What next…?
• Sign up for another year (if you are a continuing student)
• Make sure you put this on your CV
• Ask the Student President for a character reference when you are looking for a job

How to get involved…
• Put your concerning issues on the agenda for discussion
• Put motions forward to be passed
• Present a concerning matter to the other MSP’s and Union Executive
• Have a debate
• Request some changes
• Ask the Union Executive questions!

Are you ready to be a force for change??

Click here for more information on Student Parliament membership.