► YOUR UNION
What is YOUR Students’ Union?
The University of Chichester Students Union (UCSU) is an organisation run by elected students for the students and we work for only one purpose, that’s you! The truth is without you, we wouldn’t exist, nor would the University itself. Your Students’ Union provides you with support, training and development, clubs and societies and commercial services. As we are there to support and represent your rights as students, we rely on you, as the students, to let us know how we can best satisfy your needs. As a student at the University you are automatically a member of UCSU* and we are here to represent you.
Within UCSU we also have a Student Senate and Executive Committee who represent you guys on a local, national and international level, as well as within your everyday life on campus. We also aim and encourage others to join our array of different clubs and societies or even set up your own if you so wish.
The President’s main responsibility is Academic Affairs. The President sits on the top academic meetings with senior staff and lecturers who are responsible for monitoring the quality of your course and assist in making changes that benefit students.
The President oversees the course rep system and represents students in academic appeals. The President works closely with local council’s and charitable organisations to ensure students get the most from their community. They also sit on the University Board of Governors which makes the big strategic and financial decisions.
This booklet details all the information you should need and services that your Union provides. If you have any other questions or issues then feel free to email, ring up or pop into our offices on both campuses, either above the Zee Bar in Chichester or next to the Mack in Bognor.
* You can opt-out of membership.
For more information contact c.woodward@chi.ac.uk
