Welcome to the Students’ Union elections!

Elections 101

NominationsSTAND for election

Monday 2 – Thursday 19 February

VotingVOTE in the election

Friday 6 – Thursday 12 March

www.salfordstudents.com/elections

Key dates

• The University of Salford Students' Union is a charity dedicated to enhancing students' lives.

• We are independent of the University and led by students for the benefit of students.

• Every Salford student is a member of the Students' Union. Every one has a vote!

What is the Students’ Union?

Departments and functions:

• Student Activities• Student Representation and Support• Marketing• Commercial Services• Finance/HR/Admin etc.

What is the Students’ Union?

What is the Students’ Union?

www.salfordstudents.com

President:

• Chief spokesperson and figurehead of the Union • A full and active member of the University Committee

structure • Liaise closely with the Vice Chancellor’s Executive Committee

and senior University staff • Responsible for the interpretation of the Union’s constitution

and rules • Co-ordinate the activities of the Union Chief Executive and the

permanent staff • Co-ordinate the work of the Sabbatical Trustees • Liaise with the National Union of Students • Oversee the finances of the Union

What do Sabbatical Officers do?

Vice President:

• Take responsibility for the Union’s work within one of the University’s Colleges

• Work with Union staff members to deliver effective student representation

• Support Student Reps in tackling issues affecting the student experience

• Work with staff in the Union to ensure the development of student activities

• Mount campaigns on issues affecting the student experience• Represent students on University Committees • Take the lead in promoting the Union elections

What do Sabbatical Officers do?

• A chance to direct the way the University and Union operates

• Challenge the University to maintain a student centred view at all times

• Opportunities to choose and lead projects and campaigns

• A position of genuine authority and responsibility

• Meetings and paperwork!

What to expect

If you stand for an elected role, you will gain new skills and experiences whether you are successful or not. You can:

• Represent students at Salford and contribute to making their University experience the best it can be

• Gain new employability skills and enhance your confidence• Spend a year gaining new experiences in presenting,

speaking in public, taking part in a range of Union, local and University meetings and events

• Play an active part in Union and University decisions and ensure that students get the best outcomes possible.

• Have fun, get paid and meet new people

Why should I run?

Elections Promotion

• You will be given a ‘pack’ of publicity materials

• You will have access to other creative methods of campaigning

• Elections staff will run guidance sessions and be available for one-to-one meetings to help you plan

Let’s go!

Any questions?