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College Handbook

Student Representation

HTC students have a right to representation in a number of different contexts within HTC and/or UHI. It is the responsibility of students to volunteer to be Student Representatives so that HTC students are provided with adequate representation.

Students should be represented on the following committees within HTC:

1. HTC Academic Board (student representatives for taught degrees – see under SNC below, 1 postgraduate research student representative)

2. MTh Reformed Theology Programme Committee (1 student rep)

3. BA (Hons) Theological Studies Programme Committee (1 student representative from each level of the BA course)

4. Access Course in Christian Theology Course Committee (1 student rep)

Students should also elect representatives to serve on UHI Committees:

1. UHISA Executive Committee (students on UHI degree programmes will be asked to elect a student representative each new session)

What does a student representative do?

The role of the student representative on any committee is to provide a voice for his or her fellow students in matters relating to their course and institution. In order to carry out this role effectively, you should ensure that you carry out the following tasks to the best of your ability:

1. Speak regularly with fellow students about their views on the course and institution. Note down their comments so that you remember to mention them at a future meeting.

2. Read the agenda and the minutes which are sent out to all participants before the meeting. Seek the views of your fellow students on any matters listed on the agendas which will have a bearing on them. Note any comments carefully.

3. Attend the meeting, if at all possible. If you simply cannot attend, give your apologies to the Secretary of the relevant Committee or Board in good time.

4. At the meeting, be ready to participate in any part of the meeting (not just the identified ‘Student Issues’ slot). If you wish to participate, address the Chair of the meeting and, when invited to speak, speak clearly, courteously and briefly. Take notes of anything which seems significant (you can always discard some material later) and ask questions if discussions are unclear or appear to overlook an issue.

5. After the meeting, report the outcomes of the meeting back to your fellow students (you may wish to write up a brief sheet containing the main outcomes). Find out if they are satisfied with the outcomes and note down any responses for possible discussion at a future meeting. If anything is still unclear, contact the Chair of the meeting for guidance.

Why should I be a student representative?

There are a number of good reasons why you should consider becoming a student representative. For example, as a student representative you will:

• develop important skills and experience which you can indicate on your CV when applying for work in the future.

• gain a better understanding of HTC and/or UHI

• make a difference, hopefully for the better, to the way things are done

• help develop student life within HTC and/or UHI

For further detail, see the following web page:

http://www.sparqs.ac.uk/reps/  (this site has very helpful information on the role of student representatives)