► The Sabbaticals
At Beds SU four students are elected to fill one of the four sabbaticle positions to represent students to the University of Bedfordshire. This is done in March during the General Elections and all students have the chance to get invovled.
The four sabaticles sit on various commitities and boards, from the University's Board of Governers to Acedemic Boards your voice can be heard at all levels within the University of Bedfordshire.
Who are your Sabbaticls for 2011/12?
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John Perkins
Presdient
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John Perkins has been a course rep and sports team captaincy since the beginning of his time here in 2008.
"My main roles range from covering areas or tasks that fall outside the other Sabbatical officers remit, being the spokesperson for Beds SU and Students to developing strategy, vision, policy, campaigns and innovation for the Students' Union.
A lot of my responsibilities involve representing the Students in important University meetings. I do that to the best of my ability, but students won't always see that as me acting on their behalf.
I am responsible for developing the strategic plan this year. It may be a 3 year plan or a 5 year plan. Either way it will involve the opinions of students and aim to do what is in their best interest and target what they want."
Email: john.perkins@beds.ac.uk
Tel: 01582 743275
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Ram Rallapali
VP Education
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Ram Rallapalli who was a Postgraduate International student was an active member of UBSU attending its democratic meetings and brought both postgraduate and international students views to the forum.
“My role in the union is to take a lead on all the educational, academic and learning issues within University and its partner colleges. I also represent students and voice out their opinion at various university committees ranging from Faculty Board meetings to Board of Governors. Also I liaise with Course Reps and Faculty Reps and provide a link between such representatives and the university.
My main campaign for this year is to further extend the feedback campaign and promote the 2Q feedback pilot project. Also help to facilitate some opportunities for our course reps which would enhance student experience."
Email: ram.rallapali@beds.ac.uk
Tel: 01234 793049
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Matthew "The Hat" McCaffery
VP Union and Community Development
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Matt "The Hat" has been invovled with many areas of the Union from society chairperson of the Alternative Music Society to becoming RaG Officer.
"My role in the union is to help develop links within our community here at the union and outside in both Bedford and Luton. The role also sees developing the union so it is better to listen and fight for your rights as students.
My main campaign this year is to continue our long running Bedford Bar Campaign and improve the social and entertainment space over on our Bedford Campus"
Email: matthew.mccaffery@beds.ac.uk
Tel: 01234 793061
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