Getting Your Voice Heard
Your student representatives for the following academic year are:
Further Education: Richard Lane
Higher Education: Graham Fuller
Members of all courses have the opportunity, at the start of each academic year,
to elect a delegate to attend Faculty Council meetings – a great opportunity to
meet other students and staff from your Faculty to discuss both positive and not-so-positive
aspects of your experience as a student. At the first meeting of the year, Faculty
Councils elect a number of students to attend the Student Council meetings to represent
your Faculty.
FE (further education) and HE (higher education) Student Councils form the representative
bodies for students across the College through which the interests, concerns and
ideas of students can be shared and represented. This provides students with an
important forum and a direct link to the senior management of the College.
In addition, both Councils work to arrange events in and around the College such
as charity events, student nights and a range of other events, entertainments and
activities.
If you’re the sort of person who is reliable and friendly with lots of ideas and
a sincere desire to make your College and Community a better place, it might just
be worth coming along to a meeting. The operation of the Student Council is reviewed
every year and improvements are made to make the experience even better.
To contact either Richard or Graham, pop into Learner Support Services on the ground
floor or email:
Richard Lane (FE): ferep@southend.ac.uk
Graham Fuller (HE): herep@southend.ac.uk
Student Council
The College belongs to you so the FE Student Council provides an opportunity for
students to get involved in decision making and helping to improve your college
experience. It also has the responsibility of organising social events and clubs
and societies. There is one Senior Student Representative as well as five Council
Officers, all of whom are elected from the student cohort and work as a team. Their
role is to keep you up to date with news and events via the Student Council Website
and to organise meetings where Course Representatives can have their say on various
aspects of college life. The College is keen that the ‘Learner Voice’ is heard loud
and clear so there is even more opportunity for all students to express opinions
on the increasingly popular Student Forum which is facilitated by the Council Officers.
During the last year the Council has organised a number of events including the
Snowfall Christmas Party at TALK nightclub which was attended by 800 students and
raised money for comic relief.
It’s really important to remember that the Student Council belongs to you, so get
stuck in and make it work! To find out more email
FErep@southend.ac.uk or call into Learner Support Services.
Your student rep
FE student Richard Lane leads the Student Council, which provides opportunities
for students to shape the future of their college, get involved in decision-making
and improve the social atmosphere with amazing events.
What is your role as Senior Student Representative?
"As the senior representative, my role involves activities both in and out of the
office. Meeting with other staff and students, and moderating the forums are part
of my everyday college life; other days I could be out of the office organising
student nights, talent shows, charity initiatives and overseeing the running of
college societies."
Why does the Council exist?
"The Student Council enables us to improve our college and the quality of life outside
of the college. It’s an opportunity whereby we can get something done for not only
our own benefit, but for others too."
Why should students get involved?
"Contributing to the wider college really gives a sense of personal achievement,
but through that effort it benefits all students. If you’re confident, reliable
and creative, it provides a perfect opportunity for you to shape your college experience.
We work as a team to discuss, suggest and decide on the best future
of the College – involving promotion, event management and college strategies. Snowfall
’08 has been our biggest night to date, which was attended by over 800 students
and Snowfall ’09 promises to be even bigger."
To contact the Student Council email richard.lane@southend.ac.uk.
Officer student representatives
Luke Fisher
Press and Communications Officer
Luke is studying for A Levels in Maths, English Language, Business Studies and Film
Studies, and forms the media department of the Student Council as Press and Communications
Officer. His life-long dream is to become a Hollywood director, also having interests
in sports, music and running a full-time business in web design. Keep an eye out
for the blonde hair.
Sara McCain
Entertainment and Activities Officer
Sara, as Entertainment and Activities Officer, is studying for a National Diploma
in Information Technology, although her long-term plans are to study Psychology
at undergraduate level. She has proven key in setting up student clubs and societies
within the college. Sara works voluntarily with Rethink, the Youth Offending Service
and also as a journalist at the Vibe Health magazine.
"We hope to make this year the best yet with lots of exciting events planned to
enhance your life as a student with South Essex College." – Richard Lane and
Graham Fuller (FE & HE reps).