Course Representatives
Course Reps are the link between you and the University on all things course-related. They listen to your thoughts and ideas about your course, and feed this back to your School Reps.
By telling your Course Rep how you are feeling about your course, they can drive positive change within the University to make sure you are getting the best experience you can whilst at Solent University.
Course Reps...
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Consult with students for feedback
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Identify any issues they are facing and offer suggestions for improvement
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Raise feedback to the university
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Keep your peers informed and communicate outcomes back to students
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Are visible and contactable to students
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Attend training
Why be a Course Rep?
There are plenty of reasons to become a Course Rep during your time in higher education.
Here are just some of our favourite reasons:
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Be a part of improving student experience for all
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Develop professional communication & personal development skills for your CV
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Achieve a certificate of recognition and attend an award ceremony
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Meet new people and make friends
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Develop stronger professional relationships with staff and academics
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Gives insight into how the university is run
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Networking opportunities
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Monthly catch ups!
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Social Events
Training
To be a recognised Course Rep, you must attend the Course Rep Induction Training.
This will cover:
- The Key Roles and Responsibilities of a Course Rep
- Code of Conduct
- The Academic Framework
- A Guide to Meetings
- The Feedback Loop
- Communication
- Support for Course Reps
- Course Rep Reward Scheme
Induction Training Dates for January 2025
Wednesday 5th February (13:00-14:00)
Monday 17th February (13:00-14:00)
Thursday 20th February (15:00- 16:00)
These training dates are online only.
If you were unable to complete your training, do not worry - you can still become a Course Rep!
Online training is now available to view; all you have to do is click here now!
If you have any questions, please contact Hannah Piatkiewicz here.
How do I become a Course Rep?
Students can apply to be a Course Rep here. You need to fill in your details, complete the questions and select your preferred training date.
There needs to be one Course Rep per level, per course. This ensures we can gather feedback on the academic experiences across all levels of courses.
You are only a Course Rep once you have completed the Induction Training and received your Course Rep lanyard.
If you have any questions about being a Course Rep, contact the SU team or our Union President Student Voice, for more information.
You can also stay up to date on our Course Reps through our social media pages (search @SolentSU on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.)
I am a Course Rep – now what?
As a Course Rep, you are representing the student voice for your course and making change happen.
Course Rep training
The first thing to do is take part in our course rep training to make sure you’ve got the skills, resources and connections to represent your peers. The next course rep training will be held on the following dates and times.
Course Rep training is coming soon - so watch this space for more details!
Student Council
We host a Student Council meeting at least five times a year, which Course Reps are expected to attend to listen to students about issues or motions. More information and upcoming Student Council meeting details can be found here.
Contact details
Email Catherine, our Student Voice Coordinator here.