Your Officers.

Democracy and Communications Officer – Helen Bodsworth:

uusdemocracy@shu.ac.uk

0114 225 4144

Hi, I am Helen and I am your Democracy and Communications Officer.  This role covers the union elections that are run all year and communications at the union. I look after SHU Media and I am really keen to make improvements to SHU media and get lots more students involved in SHU life, SHU box and SHU radio.

I want every student to know they have the right to have their voice heard!

If you have any ideas, or want to get involved please get in touch or pop down to the HUBs

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Congratulations A-Level students!

Hey guys,

Huge congrats on your A-Level results and hope you did as well as you thought you had! I can’t wait for you all to get here in September and let the welcome party begin.

We have loads of exciting opportunities here at the Union and I look after SHU Media – so if you’re a budding media student then drop me an email or come to our activities fair on 22nd of sept and sign up

Have a great summer and see you soon!

Helen x

My original manifesto

1. WHAT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS I BRING TO THE ROLE:

I’m Helen Bodsworth and I’m running for Democracy and Communications officer 2011/12. I’m a conscientious and dedicated fourth year Business Studies student who isn’t afraid of a challenge. I am a friendly and approachable person who is self-motivated and able to motivate others. Over the last two years I have been heavily involved in different areas of Hallam Student’s Union. Last year I was elected as Vice Chair of Hallam Netball Club and this year I was elected as Chair along with Student Trustee of the Union 2010/11. I also sit on the Finance and Audit sub-committee of the Trustee Board. These roles have provided me with knowledge, understanding and insight into Sheffield Hallam Union. Since sitting on the Trustee Board I have gained beneficial experience and skills at a strategic level, which is invaluable for this Officer role. Through my experience as a Student Trustee and Chair of Netball I have learnt that it is vital to be open-minded and acknowledge different perspectives on a situation, if elected I want to ensure that every student has a voice and that our union enriches and supports the Hallam student experience.

2. IN THIS ROLE I WILL ACHIEVE FOR STUDENTS

1. Encourage and increase participation in union elections, campaigns and other union events.
· If elected I would continue to market and promote up-coming elections, campaigns and other important highlights of the year
· Work closely with student representatives in order to find ways to reach students

2. Develop and drive SHU Media forward
• Encourage and increase participation within the SHU Media society.
• Develop their constitution, structuring and direction
• Ensure that SHU Media has volunteering entitlements (including being listed in the activities pod)
• And are being represented on the Union Council
• Increase participation at SHU standing committee
• Enhance SHU Media by develop new interest areas and opportunities such as DJing and Communities Live
• Find new and different ways students can gain access to equipment. For example: University equipment, sponsorships and fundraising events.

3. Focus on and improve our Student Union Evaluation initiative (SUEi) status to become a more effective and student led union.

4. Develop a Communication Plan in order to effectively and efficiently communicate Union strategies to students and other stakeholders within the union.
I feel I have the passion, dedication and experience to develop and drive Hallam Union forward.

3. STUDENTS SHOULD VOTE FOR ME BECAUSE:

I would develop and drive the Union forward.