Subject Rep

Created by Hannah Manby, Modified on Tue, 13 Aug at 4:52 PM by Hannah Manby

About the role?

School Reps represent Undergraduate and Post Graduate Taught students’ interests at a school level across a variety of
channels. What this means is that they need to gather feedback about the issues that affect students in your school. They then discuss with other school reps both inside and outside of your faculty and present them to the university. They might be involved in designing or implementing changes based on the feedback you present.

How to become a Subject Rep?

Every course and every year group has at least one Subject Rep. Any student can stand for their relevant cohort. You don't need any experience, just some enthusiasm and a desire to make things better for other students.

To become a subject rep you must complete the expression of interest form on the Student's Union Website. Make sure you're logged in and you will be contacted if you are successful with the position.

How to find out if their is a vacancy on your course

Some courses have multiple positions so contact hello@swansea-union.co.uk if there is currently only one rep on your course or you are unsure if there is additional positions available.

What does a Subject Rep do?

Key Responsibilities:

Communicate with students on their subject course on a regular basis and collect feedback regarding their academic experience.
Represent all students’ opinions at all meetings they attend, and feedback to students the outcomes of these meetings.
Send apologies for all meetings unable to attend. (If you’re declining a calendar invite still email to give your apologies).
Working in partnership with the Students’ Union and University on student engagement and enhancement of the student experience.
Encourage student feedback through the promotion of Students’ Union and Student Experiences Surveys and other feedback mechanisms, including module feedback.
Participate in Students’ Union campaigns, this includes Study Aid.
Attend Student Staff Forums
Attend Board of Studies Meetings
Assist their School Rep.

Subject Rep Personal Qualities

Good organisational skills.
Good time management skills
Good at communicating with others: Both digitally (zoom meetings, email, etc) and in-person (face to face meetings)
Commitment to making things better for students at Swansea University
Ability to use evidence to build a case
Willingness to work in partnership with other Reps and staff members
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Commitment to hearing a wide variety of opinions