Q&A WITH KATIE ZADROZNYQ. What Course do you study at Newman?
A. I’m in my final year of studying Psychology and Counselling. Q. What made you want to become Sports & Health Officer? A. I have been a student at Newman for almost 4 years now and have seen how much of an impact the changes that can be made by the SU have. I wanted a chance to make a difference to the students that might feel like they haven’t been listened to and get as many students involved in the community again! Q. Tell us an interesting or random fact about you... A. I once was on the CBBC show the slammer (as an audience member) but I did get to speak so if you’re ever re-watching the old episodes, keep an eye out and you might see me! 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: EACH SPORTS TEAM WILL BE PRIORITISED EQUALLY
Each team is different, but they all deserve the same opportunities to voice their opinions to the student union. I am committed to focusing on an overall improvement to the community experience of Newman’s sports teams. I aim to equalise the way sports teams are viewed in Newman by allowing each team to have as much representation and focus as all the others.
PROMISE 2: INCREASED ACCESS TO HEALTH SUPPORT, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY
Health and wellbeing are crucial to student life and student retention. Health issues are an often-overlooked part of university life, but I am aware this affects students more than is spoken about.
PROMISE 3: PROMOTING CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ALL SOCITEIES AND SPORTS TEAMS
I aim to make it compulsory for all societies and teams to take part in bystander training. This training will focus on actions that will not be tolerated within teams and societies, increasing safety with those teams, and supporting members so that they feel more comfortable and safer within the community.
Overall, I aim to make sure support is readily available for all those that need it.
Overall, I aim to make sure support is readily available for all those that need it.
PROMISE 4: SPORTS FUN DAYS!
We need to have more fun and to involve more students in sports generally. Less of the them and us, and more of the ‘have a goers’! It doesn’t matter if you’re not good at sport – everyone can benefit from trying out a new activity and keeping fit! This will encourage a better community spirit in Newman!
SPORTS & HEALTH 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.
Sports & Health Officer (Part - time role)
The Newman Students' Union represents roughly 2800 students from a variety of backgrounds with a diverse range of needs. The Sports & Health Officer is responsible for supporting and working in collaboration with the University in its recruitment and promotion of their competitive sports teams. Furthermore, they are expected to organise Students’ Union participation sports events and give-it-a-go sessions, as well as promote a healthy living lifestyle to all Newman Students. Lastly, they work closely with the Equality and Campaigns Officer to lead on mental health campaigns.
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.
Sports & Health Officer (Part - time role)
The Newman Students' Union represents roughly 2800 students from a variety of backgrounds with a diverse range of needs. The Sports & Health Officer is responsible for supporting and working in collaboration with the University in its recruitment and promotion of their competitive sports teams. Furthermore, they are expected to organise Students’ Union participation sports events and give-it-a-go sessions, as well as promote a healthy living lifestyle to all Newman Students. Lastly, they work closely with the Equality and Campaigns Officer to lead on mental health campaigns.
A full job description can be found in the Newman Students' Union Constitution - Bye Law A