Reps' Code Of Conduct

This Code of Conduct outlines the expected behavior for School/Subject Representatives, focusing on their responsibilities within their role at Swansea University and the Swansea University Students’ Union (SUSU). This includes attending relevant training, departmental inductions, meetings, and maintaining professional behavior in all interactions.

The purpose of this Code is to ensure Reps act with integrity, fairness, and respect for all students and staff, maintaining a professional standard in all aspects of their role. All elected and selected Reps are required to accept and adhere to the following terms and conditions. Failure to do so could result in the removal of the representative.

Attendance: 

Reps are expected to complete all relevant training and attend any departmental/faculty specific induction. Reps are expected to attend at least 75% of relevant meetings. If the Rep is unable to attend, they must provide apologies by emailing the relevant member of staff. Reps must ensure that they attend at least 60% of their lectures.

Behaviour: 

Reps should not abuse their power. Bullying of any type (including threats) towards any student, University or Students’ Union staff is unacceptable behaviour. Reps should maintain a professional standard of behaviour in meetings. Reps are expected to treat everyone fairly, and equally with respect.

Feedback: 

Reps should ensure that all views put forward are representative of the views of students on their course of study, rather than a personal view. Reps must relay any information to staff and students accurately, in a timely and effective manner. Reps are to maintain regular contact with the relevant School Rep, Faculty staff and the Students’ Union Education Officer.

Confidentiality: 

Reps are expected to maintain confidentiality about any information related to students or staff to which they may have accessed during the course of their responsibilities. Reps are to signpost any students in need of support to the appropriate service. Under no circumstances should an Rep offer personal support or advice to a student in their professional capacity as a Rep. Reps must effectively communicate with their peers using social media and abiding with the social media Policy.