Bye-Law7 - Officers
7.1 Major Union Office Holders
7.1.1The following ‘sabbatical officers’ shall be considered as major Union office holders and are subject to the requirements of the 1994 Education Act:
a. Group President
b. President, Carmarthen Campus
c. President, Lampeter Campus
d. President, Swansea Campus
7.1.2 Responsibilities of all Sabbatical Officers include:
7.1.2.1 To work in such a way that promotes the values and mission of the students’ union and does not bring the Union into disrepute.
7.1.2.2 To effectively represent the views of students to the University and other stakeholders in order to advance the experience of students at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
7.1.2.3To fully participate in the University’s committee cycle by attending designated committees, groups and boards and making representation on behalf of UWTSD students.
7.1.2.4To ensure that the Union is operating according to its constitution and bye-laws.
7.1.2.5To work in a transparent manner, updating students regularly through articles, blogs and other methods of communication as deemed appropriate.
7.1.2.6To understand how issues of Higher Education policy affect current and future students, and disseminate knowledge and collectively organise students to act in their best interests.
7.1.2.7To encourage students to participate in activity that strengths student voice, improves their University experience, develops their skills and/or creates a vibrant and engaging community.
7.1.2.8To serve as a ‘Sabbatical Trustee’ on the TSDSU Board of Trustees in accordance with Articles 24-50 of the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
7.1.2.9To champion core SU policies, including a commitment to equal opportunities; zero tolerance to harassment; sustainability; and bilingualism and the Welsh language.
7.1.2.10To increase student involvement in all aspects of the Union’s processes, structures, and activities.
7.1.2.11 To work together as a team to strengthen and advance the aims of the Students’ Union
7.1.3Responsibilities of the Group President include:
7.1.3.1To represent students on the London and Cardiff campuses and develop a system of representation on those campuses that works for the needs of those students.
7.1.3.2To maintain contact with representatives in UWTSD partner colleges and, where there are no representatives, work with student liaison officers to ensure students on UWTSD courses are effectively represented.
7.1.3.3To represent the Students’ Union at University Council and University Senate.
7.1.3.4To chair the Executive Committee, and to support the work of the Campus Presidents.
7.1.3.5To attend, and report to, Students’ Union Council, the campus Student Councils, and the Annual General Meeting.
7.1.4Responsibilities of the Campus Presidents include:
7.1.4.1To oversee the provision of high-quality activities and facilities for students, and the development of the range of activities and facilities available on each campus.
7.1.4.2To support the development of localised engagement opportunities for student in activities and volunteering.
7.1.4.3To support the development of the student representation system and provide advice, guidance and assistance to Course and Faculty Reps as required.
7.1.4.4To ensure information is gathered and fed back between the Students’ Union, the University and Students regarding issues, wins and challenges.
7.1.4.5To promote and refer students to the relevant University support services.
7.1.4.6To support initiatives that encourage student well-being and promote community cohesion.
7.1.4.7To attend, and report to, Students’ Union Councils, the appropriate Campus Student Councils, and the Annual General Meeting.
7.2Part-time Officers
7.2.1 The following are part-time officer positions on the Carmarthen Campus Student Council:
- Black, Minorities & Ethic Students’ Officer
- Clubs Representative Officer
- LGBT+ Students’ officer
- Green Officer
- International Students’ Officer
- Mature & Part-Time Students’ Officer
- Post-Graduate Students’ Officer
- Student Engagement Officer
- Students with Disabilities Officer
- Trans Students’ Officer
- Welsh Affairs Officer
- Women’s Liberation Officer
7.2.2 The following are part-time officer positions on the Swansea Campus Student Council:
- Cultural Diversity Officer
- Events Officer
- Green Officer
- Housing Officer
- International Students’ Officer
- LGBT+ Students’ Officer
- Post-graduate & Mature Students’ Officer
- Sports Representative
- Societies Representative
- Student Engagement Officer
- Students with Disabilities Officer
- Trans Students’ Officer
- Welsh Affairs Officer
- Women’s Officer
7.2.3 The following are part-time officer positions on the Lampeter Campus Student Council:
- Accommodation Officer
- Cultural Diversity Officer
- 2 x General Part-time Officers
- Green Officer
- International Students’ Officer
- LGBT+ Students’ Officer
- Mental Health & Students with Disabilities Officer
- Mature & Post-Graduate Students’ Officer
- Sports Officer
- Societies’ Officer
- Student Engagement Officer
- Trans Students’ Officer
- Volunteering Officer
- Welsh Language Officer
- Women’s Liberation Officer
7.2.4: Responsibilities of all part-time officers include:
7.2.4.1To work with the appropriate Campus President to set relevant role-specific objectives for their year in office.
7.2.4.2To report on progress against their objectives to each meeting of their Campus Student Council.
7.2.4.3To attend their Campus Student Council meetings and report back to the student body on the work of the Sabbatical Officers and the Students’ Union.
7.2.4.4To gather student feedback on topics relevant to the student experience and report ideas into the appropriate Campus Student Council.
7.2.4.5To champion core SU policies, including a commitment to equal opportunities; zero tolerance to harassment; sustainability; and bilingualism and the Welsh language.
7.2.4.6To work with SU officers and staff to hold events, campaigns or other activity designed to advance the experience of students at UWTSD.