VICE-PRESIDENT welfare & INCLUSION

Outline of the role:

Plan and execute campaigns relating to student welfare and equality, diversity, and inclusion, leading on this work in collaboration with the President and wider Executive Committee, including work with Student Service
Represent the welfare needs and interests of specific groups from protected characteristics (including those that identify as LGBTQ+, disabled and/or from an ethnic minority)
Establish, maintain contact, and provide information from groups and organisations which work on welfare issues
Attend the College’s Learning, Teaching and Enhancement Committee (LTEC) (termly) and Welfare Committee (monthly)
Sit on the College’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee alongside the President, and help recruit student representatives to join and sit on relevant Sub-Groups
Ensure further student representation at the Welfare Committee
Work alongside the President and Student Voice Officer for any Course revalidations taking place during the Academic Year

In addition to the specific responsibilities, each Vice President will also:

Be responsible for the coordination of the welfare, rights, campaigns, and advice services of the Union
Supply information, but shall not attempt to counsel students who have welfare problems, respecting confidentiality always
Be concerned with students’ safety inside and outside of the College
Develop and maintain a system for the election, training, and the induction of Course Board Representatives/Student Council Members, in collaboration with the Student Voice Officer
In the absence of the President, represent the Union on College committees
Attend conferences and training events relevant to the post as required
Develop and maintain a Union communication strategy, through existing social media and website channels
Ensure that all relevant information is published on the appropriate forum
Assist the President and VP Events & Societies at SU events