Candidate for the position of Vice President Engagement

Ro Tomlin-Wills

Getting stuff done!

Why me?

I am very passionate about making the SU work better for students.
I’ve had all the training so can focus summer months on getting stuff done instead of training to understand the role- which takes months.
I have great relationships with stakeholders and university departments, so they know and trust me.
I believe in development, recognition and reward, I think we need to celebrate more of the amazing things students at Solent do!
As with last year, my door will always be open to students, whether you have an idea, a problem or just fancy a chat!

What I’ll do!

I still believe extra-curricular activities are a key part of uni life, so want to make the SU’s resources more accessible to all students, whether that’s funding or transport!
Visibility is really important! I want to make sure the SU and sabbs are visible to all students, so you know what we are doing to help you become more employable and have a great uni experience.
To review and make the processes easier for students to access SU support, services and resources.
I want to make fresher’s fayre bigger and better!!
We’ve brought you Safe Solent, now we need to add a student kitchen in the library for your late night snacks during study sessions.
I want to make sure we’re providing events you want, such as the petting zoo!
I will support societies/student groups further and have tailored plans to their individual needs, working closely with them to better advertise student events!
More student campaigns, better support, helping you guys get what you want from the university!
More student media and student lead stories on the universities’ social media platforms.
Make sure the uni is booking the best guest speakers and workshops that make you more employable, more course specific trips and getting YOU the best head start for after uni.
Making sure all uni campuses are being visited regularly as you are all part of Solent.
Finally, my mini mission for next year is to have a bouncy castle in the Spark!!

1. How would you help build a community of students at Solent University?

A need for more communal spaces that are student friendly
Getting students more involved in the local community projects, as well as inter departmental
Having sports teams, student groups and societies collaborate more * More recognition for student achievements – you are Solent!!
More SU pop ups and competitions
SU/Sabbs in a more visible place in the university
Having international welcome week being more inclusive and better events to help navigate a new country and culture

2. What types of events for students would you like to see on campus?

Recharge days with drop in masseuses to give stressed students neck massages near big hand in dates
Making the petting zoo and annual affair
Doggo days/puppy rooms
Graduation celebrations that students graduating want
Networking events
International student meet ups
All society socials
Day trips
Networking events
Volunteering fayres

3. What improvements would you push for catering facilities on campus?

Cooking facilities in the library and more around campus
better food options on campus such as free from eg gluten free, better veggie/vegan, more sustainable meat offerings
reduced plastic packaging, more environmentally friendly (think of the turtles!!)

4. How would you make the university and Students’ Union more inclusive?

better sign posting for new society start ups
more inclusive wording on posters and information packs
more manageable student guides and policies
new strategy to be clearly displayed for all students to see
more student consultation on what we are doing
more information/ better advertising on being involved with societies, teams and student groups
bigger push on the part time student officer roles
more lecture shout outs when events/activities are happening

Manifesto