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► Sabbatical Officers
There are 4 main Officer positions, which are full time and are paid £16,000, they are known as sabbaticals. Working 9-5 they act as an UBSU Trustee as well as a member of the Executive Committee with the responsibilities of representation, campaigning work, implantation of policy as monitoring UBSU operations. They must also ensure they engage with students, attend all democratic meetings and spend considerable time talking to students. And most importantly encourage student participation in all UBSU activities.
Run for President and provide leadership and vision for UBSU, driving and developing strategy, vision, policy, campaigns and innovation.
Run for Vice President Education and take a lead on UBSU’s input to all educational, academic and learning issues within the University, and wider educational context. Champion the course rep system and ensure the student voice is heard.
Run Vice President democracy & diversity and take a firm lead on all democracy, diversity and equality issues within UBSU and in relations with the University and wider community.
Run for Vice President Union and Community Development and take a lead on UBSU relationships with the wider community. Drive continual development and innovation within UBSU such as improving representation, support and opportunities for students at the University, out-sites and partner colleges.
Main responsibilities as a Sabbatical Officer for all the positions:
President [Luton]
Vice President Education [Luton]
Vice President Democracy & Diversity [Bedford]
Vice President Union and Community Development [Bedford]
