SPORTS & HEALTH OFFICER CANDIDATES
KATIE ZADROZNY
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My biggest priority is to bring everyone back together again after a year lost to Covid-19 and make health a bigger factor of university life. I believe that sport and wellbeing talks are a way to move forward and achieve this. |
WHAT ARE MY PRIORITIES/PLEDGES/PROMISES?
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.
2) Increased access to health support outside and inside 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.
3) Promoting code of conduct for all societies 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.
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!
HOW WILL I ACHEIVE MY PRIORITIES/PLEDGES/PROMISES?
1) Each sports team will be prioritised equally:
To do this, I will set aside time each month for the teams to come and speak to me about what improvements they would like to see, and how they are finding their experience. I will also make sure all team events are advertised an equal amount through social media campaigns and any team achievements will be celebrated equally online and in university!
Increased access to health support outside and inside university:
In order to achieve this pledge, I will work with external health services to set up monthly drop ins for health and wellbeing talks. This will involve both mental health and physical health, to raise awareness and make these conversations more open for students.
Promoting code of conduct for all societies and sports teams:
In order to achieve this goal, I will set up training for all societies and teams at the beginning of each term with information about what is and is not acceptable behaviour. This will also include the Student union code of conduct and ways to get support if you feel uncomfortable in any team event or situation.
Sports Fun Days!
These would happen at the ends of both terms and would include anyone and everyone that wants to have a go at some fun sports activities! These will include the sports teams to create a fun atmosphere and something to look forward to
WHY ARE MY PRIORITIES/PLEDGES/PROMISES IMPORTANT TO ME?
My pledges are important to me because I believe strongly in inclusion, equality and the importance of mental and physical health. I personally understand the importance of health towards university life and the effect it can have on students views on staying at University.
As a Psychology and Counselling student I understand the importance of community and I want to be able to bring Newman together especially after Corona virus where most students have not been able to get to get to know each other or take part in team activities.
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.
2) Increased access to health support outside and inside 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.
3) Promoting code of conduct for all societies 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.
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!
HOW WILL I ACHEIVE MY PRIORITIES/PLEDGES/PROMISES?
1) Each sports team will be prioritised equally:
To do this, I will set aside time each month for the teams to come and speak to me about what improvements they would like to see, and how they are finding their experience. I will also make sure all team events are advertised an equal amount through social media campaigns and any team achievements will be celebrated equally online and in university!
Increased access to health support outside and inside university:
In order to achieve this pledge, I will work with external health services to set up monthly drop ins for health and wellbeing talks. This will involve both mental health and physical health, to raise awareness and make these conversations more open for students.
Promoting code of conduct for all societies and sports teams:
In order to achieve this goal, I will set up training for all societies and teams at the beginning of each term with information about what is and is not acceptable behaviour. This will also include the Student union code of conduct and ways to get support if you feel uncomfortable in any team event or situation.
Sports Fun Days!
These would happen at the ends of both terms and would include anyone and everyone that wants to have a go at some fun sports activities! These will include the sports teams to create a fun atmosphere and something to look forward to
WHY ARE MY PRIORITIES/PLEDGES/PROMISES IMPORTANT TO ME?
My pledges are important to me because I believe strongly in inclusion, equality and the importance of mental and physical health. I personally understand the importance of health towards university life and the effect it can have on students views on staying at University.
As a Psychology and Counselling student I understand the importance of community and I want to be able to bring Newman together especially after Corona virus where most students have not been able to get to get to know each other or take part in team activities.
