Faculty Committee Representatives FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Interested in being a Faculty Committee Representative but have a few questions? We've tried to answer the most common ones below! If there's anything else we can help with, please email us at studentvoice@mdx.ac.uk

What skills or experience do I need?

There are no specific skills or experience you need to be a Faculty Committee Member! All we ask is that you care about your faculty, and you want to help your fellow students make a difference! You will receive all the training and support you need from MDXSU.

What skills will I gain as a Student Committee Representative?

Being a Faculty Committee Representative is an amazing way of building your skillset and equipping yourself with some impressive examples to bring out an interview. For example:

  • Written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and negotiation
  • Campaign planning and project management
  • Assertiveness and confidence
  • Creativity and problem solving
  • Leadership skills
  • Listening
  • Proven ability to work as both a leader and part of a team

What is a manifesto, and what should I write?

When you nominate yourself online, you will need to write a short manifesto. Your manifesto essentially tells people who you are and why they should vote for you, and can be viewed by students within your faculty who are eligible to vote.

 

It doesn't need to be very long, you just need to tell your fellow students who you are, and why you would be a good Student Committee Representative. 

Your manifesto is your opportunity to let your personality shine through - be yourself!

What is the role of a Student Committee Representative?

As the Faculty Committee Representative at your faculty Learning & Teaching Committee, you will be a key link between the students within your faculty, the University and the Students’ Union, and will get to attend key meetings with University students to discuss what changes should be made within the faculty to improve students’ experiences.

Is it too late to nominate myself for a position in these elections?

Nominations for Faculty Committee Representative election for the 2021-22 academic year opened at 10am on 6 September 2021 and close on 14 October 2021 12pm so if interested, do not forget to nominate yourself within this period! 

The Faculty Committee Representative Autumn Elections 2021

6th September 2021 10am: Nominations open  
14th October 2021, 12pm: Nominations close  
18 October 2021, 10am: Voting opens  
21 October 2021, 4pm: Voting closes  
25 October 2021: Results