Student Voice – Your Officers 2011/12

The Education Officer is responsible for Academic Campaigns. They work closely with Course Reps and work to address a whole range of academic issues including feedback, library provision, additional course costs, quality of teaching and a whole lot more.
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Hi my name is Ella Copeland and I am the Education Officer.
In this role, I would champion the rights of students on the Medway Campus, ensuring that students are satisfied with the academic side of life at university, and acting as a voice for students, both to UMSA and the Universities at Medway.
I plan to raise the voice of students at Medway on issues that affect the student body both nationally and locally, such as the current campaign against Education Cuts. As Education Officer, I hope also to work closely with the student representatives on Campus, offering training, help and advice in approaching members within the University regarding study.
As a member of UMSA, I also hope to raise the voice of our rather quiet ‘student association’, hoping to give UMSA more independence against the ‘parent’ unions of each university. I also wish to promote more student involvement within UMSA, through greater publicity and a greater use of student feedback.
In addition to focusing on Education issues, I will co-ordinate the campaign for more social space on campus, in line with the current student organised campaigns, and will utilise my connections with campus magazine ‘The Medwire” to keep the student body informed and involved in all issues regarding our student union.
Key points I will focus on over the next year are:

• A greater focus on the role of student representatives, with more training and advice available

• Making student executives have a greater role within the running of the campus, and a greater showing within the student body

• Campaigning against cuts to Education

• Raising the voice of UMSA, and the student powers within it

• Campaigning for more social space on the Medway Campus

• Keeping the student body informed and involved in issues regarding our student union
Remember, students on this campus come first. UMSA should represent the students, not the other way around.

If you are having issues with your course and want something changed get in touch with Ella Email Ella

The Student Activities Officer ensures that there is a whole host of extra curricular activities for you to get stuck into during your time at Medway. Whether its joining a sports club or society or you just want the opportunity to volunteer your time, the Activities Officer will work with you to make sure that these opportunities are provided.
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My name is Owen Jones and I am currently a 1st year Sports Science student.
I have had a few years experience of the Medway campus and its staff as I was here last year studying at the School of Pharmacy.

I am currently President of the Medway Rugby Club and so I have experience in dealing with Union staff as well as the campus’ students.
The rugby team have had phenomenal amounts of success over the last few years.
The 1st XV have won their leagues and been promoted consecutively for 3 years and have already secured promotion for this season, taking us to BUCS league 3.
The 2nd XV (who are in their inaugural year) have also secured promotion from SESSA and will be competing in BUCS Leagues next season!

As you can see i have a vast experience at an integral position within a very successful club at this campus and also have had large amounts of success in dealing with UMSA and getting all the possible benefits that we can for the rugby team!
What I now propose to do is bring the advantages that come with being part of the rugby team to other sports clubs and societies!
I will bring the passion and drive I have for the rugby club to this position and will endevour to do the best for you as societies and sports clubs!

If you have any ideas for student activities contact Owen Email Owen

We want you to remain safe and well during your time here at Medway. The Welfare and Campaigns Officer works with students, the partner institutions student support team and local organisations to ensure you know the facts about a whole range of issues. From health promotion campaigns such as sexual health awareness, healthy eating and mental wellbeing to improving disabled access and ensuring students remain safe late at night, the Welfare and Campaigns Officer is your key contact.

The Events and Ents officer makes sure you have a varied programme of activities at Coopers Bar as well as providing a platform for non alcoholic activities too.
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Hey there!
My name is Paul Dunne and I’m once again running in the UMSA Student Executive elections. Having previously been elected onto UMSA I’ve set about campaigning for a better campus, only to throw my hands up in frustration at the slow and complicated bureaucracy that is our beloved Students’ Association. After battling through the system for over a year, it’s time for a change: it’s time to fight for a better system.

The Medway Campus must get a real Students’ Union!
-Run by the students & for the students
-With full-time Student Officers rather than part-time
-With all students on the Exec being from the Medway campus
-With true independence from Kent Union, who currently employ UMSA staff

We need a new social space!
-No more Freshers’ fiascos where people can’t fit into the student bar
-A second student bar/club
-An area to relax, eat and study
-Space and a stage for student events
-Potential crèche space

I mean to make the library a real student hub by getting student-only noticeboards put up in the entrance.
Students come first!
I will ensure the student body will lead UMSA policy and properly hold it to account:
-General Assemblies & Student Referenda will be put in place
-I will expand and protect student publications, allowing them the freedom to criticise UMSA should they so wish.

Further I will continue to fight Education Cuts and higher tuition fees!
Last but not least I will continue my campaign for better transport & parking and in expanding student events and entertainment.
Please get in contact, I love to hear from students – look out for all UMSA officers on campus and do come and say hi!
If you have any questions or problems, please feel free to email Paul

The Canterbury Christchurch Rep represents all Christchurch students based here at Medway. If you have a particular problem with your CC course or feel you are not getting the same student experience as those on the home campus the CC rep can help.
The rep also sits on the Christ Church Union Council. Though they have no voting powers they can get involved in debates and discuss Medway issues.

email Abass

The Greenwich Rep represents all Greenwich students based here at Medway. If you have a particular problem with your greenwich course or feel you are not getting the same student experience as those on the home campus the Greenwich rep can help.
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I have the passion to see to the welfare of the student studying at Medway, health,problems, payment of their fees and others.
Help all other nationalities to participate and get themselves involve in all activities, especially their cultures.
See to their problems and need.
Help them involve in every campaigns, and advertising their nationalities

email Socrates

The Kent Rep represents all University of Kent students based here at Medway. If you have a particular problem with your Kent course or feel you are not getting the same student experience as those on the home campus the Kent rep can help.
The rep also sits on Kent Students’ Union Council. Though they have no voting powers they can get involved in debates and discuss Medway issues.
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Hi My name is Aishah Khan I am 19 and a first year law student who is studying to become a barrister at the Medway campus for the University of Kent.

I am currently, the first year student rep for law, whilst also being the lead recorder at Medway, a member of the law committee and the president of the Asian Society. Being an active role in all these sectors of university in my opinions proves I have the skills to be the representative for Kent and that I care as a student about making the university a better place and making the university work for students.

I am a good leader and work just as well in a team, I am punctual and committed to everything that I do. For me personally the role of the representative will be to make sure the issues that need to be pressed and taken further are and that the voice of every student, no matter how small is heard.

I will give 100% to the job and make sure I meet every need I could of the students and would try and make sure everyone at the university felt like their voice and opinion mattered.

email Aishah

Tom is President of the University of Kent Students’ Union. Tom is a full time elected officer. The link officer visits the Medway campus a few times a month and sits on UMSA’s Executive Committee. They will feed back Kent specific issues you may be facing to University committees including Board of Governors and Academic Board where the most important strategic, financial and academic decisions are made.
If you are a Kent student and feel you have an important issue that needs to be looked at
email Tom

Silvia is President of the Canterbury Christ Church Students’ Union. Silvia is a full time officer. The link officer visits the Medway campus a few times a month and sits on UMSA’s Executive Committee. They will feed back CC specific issues you may be facing to University committees including Board of Governors and Academic Board where the most important strategic, financial and academic decisions are made.
If you are a Christ Church student and feel you have an important issue that needs to be looked at email

The link officer visits the Medway campus a few times a month and sits on UMSA’s Executive Committee. They will feed back Greenwich specific issues you may be facing to University committees including Board of Governors and Academic Board where the most important strategic, financial and academic decisions are made.
email Arun