Student Parliament

The facts…

Þ A collective student voice      

Þ Debates about things that concern every QMU student

Þ Representatives from each School, Year, Halls, Liberation Groups, SSCCs and the local community

Þ Hold the Executive Committee accountable

Þ Debates issues that affect the student experience

It is worth it!!

The figures…

Þ The 1st Student Parliament in the UK

Þ 6+ meetings a year

Þ 50 Student Members

Þ Maximum of 12 hours of your time in 9 months!

You do the sums!!

The truth…

Þ If members do not attend Student Parliament, the Union and the University will never improve!

Þ If members do not attend Student Parliament the Union Executive team will have no one to hold them to account!

Þ If no one participates in Student Parliament the Union Executive and the University will not know what the problems and/or issues are.

Þ A collective voice is better than one voice!

The Benefits…

Þ Meet new people

Þ Get involved in your student representation

Þ Accreditation rewarded for your commitment*

Þ Free buffet dinner, tea, coffee and juice!

Þ Insight into up and coming development of the University and the Students’ Union.

Þ Make decisions that will change your University Experience.

What employers see…?

Þ Transferable essential skills  

Þ Willingness to volunteer

Þ Involvement

Þ Ability to make changes

Þ A character reference from the Student President

Þ A certificate signed by the Student President.

You can do it!!

The skills gained…

Þ Communication and debating

Þ Negotiation and Assertiveness

Þ Listening

Þ Project Planning

Þ Meeting skills and Leadership

Þ Presentation skills

Are you aware that you have gained these skills?

What next…?

Þ Sign up for another year (if you are a continuing student)

Þ Make sure you put this on your CV

Þ Ask the Student President for a character reference when you are looking for a job.

How to get involved…

Þ Put your concerning issues on the agenda for discussion.

Þ Put motions forward to be passed.

Þ Present a concerning matter to the other MSP’s and Union Executive.

Þ Have a debate.

Þ Request some changes.

Þ Ask the Union Executive questions!

*Accreditation given if students enrol in the Learning Through Representation