The Academic Course Representatives system, run by the Students’ Union, 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 course and, as a result, have an important role to play in representing students’ views and improving communication between students and academic staff.
VP Education, Samuel Dedman, who manages the academic reps system said:
“Academic Reps are one of the largest groups of volunteers that we have at the Students’ Union, with each of them playing a key role in representing the views of students to the University. Elected by the students they represent, they stand up for the student voice on everything, from study spaces to examinations, ensuring that the views of the student body are listened to and respected across the institution.
“Getting involved as an Academic Rep is certainly one of the best things that I did during my time at Southampton, and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone else. You get to meet some brilliant people and bring about long-lasting change to the experience of students – both now and into the future.
“Check out our website to find out more about our Academic Representation structure!”
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:
- Students’ Union ‘You Make Change’
- List of course representatives
- National Student Survey
- Student Voice website
