The Academic Course Representatives system, run by Union Southampton, allows students to represent those studying the same degree on course related matters in their Academic Units. The most common way this happens is through Staff-Student Liaison Committees (SSLC).
Course Reps have all been elected by students on the same respective course, and as a result, have an important role to play in representing students’ views and improving communication between students and academic staff.
Academic Reps (Faculty Officers, Academic Presidents and Vice Presidents and Course Reps) are elected, trained and supported by the Students’ Union to ensure that students are represented at course and faculty levels.
Course Reps ensure that the Students’ Union and the University are aware of issues, both good and bad. They play a key role in ensuring that students have a voice, as well as keeping the student body informed of key issues and events which may be occurring within both the Students’ Union and the University.
The most important reason for having Course Reps, is that they provide an honest and well informed student view about the quality of the teaching and learning they receive, thus enhancing the student experience.
Click the link to find out who your Course Rep is, and how you can get in touch with them.
Students are welcome to get in touch with any feedback regarding their course and University services. Find out how to give feedback by following the links below:
- Union Southampton’s ‘You Make Change’
- List of course representatives
- National Student Survey
- You Said, We Did
Students are welcome to share their feedback at the next Student Forum taking place in February 2017. An announcement will be made on SUSSED in the new year, so watch this space!
