Course Representatives
What is a Course Rep?
Course Reps represent you, our students, on their course/programme of study. Appointed by staff or elected by fellow students, they are supported by their school or faculty.
You will be supported by the LUU Education Officer, the Student Officers, Programme Leaders, School Reps, and your school. They will provide support and advice on academic issues and offer you the chance to join campaigns.
On average, a Course Rep will commit one hour a week to completing their duties, this can vary week to week as occasional evenings or longer sessions may be required for meetings and training.
Your role is to:
Collect feedback from students on their course through surveys or discussions.
Attend meetings with staff and the School Rep to pass on the feedback and negotiate changes for students.
Sit in on Union meetings such as Better Forums, to replace the School Rep when unavailable. These feed into Union democracy and allow you to work with your Education Officer
Support the School Rep with campaigns, projects and events for the school.
The application process
Course Reps are usually recruited in October for students with September starts, and January/February for students with January starts. Some schools recruit level 2 and 3 Course Reps for the next academic year in May.
If you would like to apply to be a Course Rep, please contact your School Student Support Office, who will be able to tell you when the next round of recruitment is.
Qualities you should have
Passionate about your course/programme and keen to be involved in its development.
Willingness to learn new things and personally develop in the role.
Able to work as part of a team.
Qualities you should be trying to develop
- Able to communicate effectively with a range of students and staff.
Understanding the importance of working and representing the views of others fairly, respectfully, confidently and without bias.
Able to communicate effectively through written and verbal methods.
Able to raise concerns on behalf of others, identifying any common ground and possible solutions.
Awareness of diversity and ability to respond to the diverse needs of students in your school.
Qualities you should be willing to develop
An interest to develop your leadership skills.
Able to manage own time and workload, to work with self motivation and to use own initiative.
Able to motivate and work with others towards common goals.
Experience of project planning, including event management.
An interest in issues relating to and affecting higher education.
Support & Resources:
Course Reps are supported by their School, and you can contact your Student Support Office for support. LUU is also a good source of support.
- COMING SOON: Academic Representation Handbook.
For further questions, please email facultyengagement@luu.ac.uk