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Q&A WITH EMMA BALDWINQ. What Course do you study at Newman?
A. Working with Children, Young People and Families. Q. What made you want to become Equality & Campaigns Officer? A. believe that without student voice, everything we do at Newman becomes null and void - without the students Newman is nothing but a building. I wanted to become an officer to amplify the voices of the students that attend Newman so they can fulfil their true and fullest potential. Q. Tell us an interesting or random fact about you... A. I own 3 birds and a very weird looking frog. Q. How can we get in touch with you? A. You can catch me on my professional Facebook page, or by emailing me. |
MY PROMISES/PLEDGES TO STUDENTS
All elected Officers create a number of Promises that they make to students. Their reports to Student Forum are based on these promises.
PROMISE 1: WIDER COMMUNICATION
I promise to open more lines of communication. This year more than ever maintaining a good relationship with students is key. Keeping up communication lines and having students’ voices heard is one of my main priorities. I also want to introduce new inclusivity training for staff to ensure that there is always someone equipped to deal with any issues that students may face.
PROMISE 2: ENGAGE WITH MASTERS, MATURE, AND PGCE STUDENTS
I promise to engage more with Masters, Mature and PGCE students. You deserve more. This year I want to engage with you more and find out what you need and want within the university to ensure your time here is fulfilling and as inclusive as possible. This will include a wider variety of events and specialised meetings with these groups of students.
PROMISE 3: NEW CAMPAIGNS
I promise to introduce New Campaigns. I think this year we could all do with a bit of a change, so I plan to introduce exciting new campaigns for us all to take part in. National work life week aims to introduce new ways to strike the perfect work/life balance. In particular, this will be aimed at those who have other responsibilities outside of education like parenting or a full time job. This campaign is even more prevalent in today’s climate where striking the right balance is harder than ever.
PROMISE 4: BE YOUR VOICE
I promise to be your voice. My role will be to amplify your voices, your ideas, your wants and needs. You, the students, will be the focal point of my work, I promise to always listen to you and do my best to make your university experience all that you deserve.
EQUALITY & CAMPAIGNS TERMS OF REFERENCE (JOB ROLE)
General Duties
All Officers are responsible for the day to day running and management of the Union as an organisation, including but not limited to: ensuring it complies with the law and relevant acts, in particular the Education and Charity Acts, funding and budget monitoring, compliance with Health and Safety legislation, ensuring Union Policies and Procedures are adhered to and representing students. All Officers are also required to be actively involved in collective work and be willing to accept work at the request of an appropriate body.
Equality & Campaigns (Part - time role)
The Newman Students' Union represents roughly 2800 students from a variety of backgrounds with a diverse range of needs. The Equality and Campaigns Officer is responsible for ensuring that the Union promotes gender equality throughout all of its activities, as well as celebrating multi-faith activities. With this, they are also the key member to represent the voice for BAME, LGBTQ+, Disabled, and Mature students. Lastly, they are expected to be the lead member of the Executive Committee for campaigns. These include, but are not limited to, Black History Month, LGBT History Month, Disabilities History Month, and International Women's Day.
A full job description can be found in the Newman Students' Union Constitution - Bye Law A
All Officers are responsible for the day to day running and management of the Union as an organisation, including but not limited to: ensuring it complies with the law and relevant acts, in particular the Education and Charity Acts, funding and budget monitoring, compliance with Health and Safety legislation, ensuring Union Policies and Procedures are adhered to and representing students. All Officers are also required to be actively involved in collective work and be willing to accept work at the request of an appropriate body.
Equality & Campaigns (Part - time role)
The Newman Students' Union represents roughly 2800 students from a variety of backgrounds with a diverse range of needs. The Equality and Campaigns Officer is responsible for ensuring that the Union promotes gender equality throughout all of its activities, as well as celebrating multi-faith activities. With this, they are also the key member to represent the voice for BAME, LGBTQ+, Disabled, and Mature students. Lastly, they are expected to be the lead member of the Executive Committee for campaigns. These include, but are not limited to, Black History Month, LGBT History Month, Disabilities History Month, and International Women's Day.
A full job description can be found in the Newman Students' Union Constitution - Bye Law A
