Thursday 03-05-2018 - 16:01

Are you an experienced Society Exec member? Do you want to make a difference, help shape the direction and support the Students’ Union gives to its 200+ Societies?

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone currently involved with student groups and societies to really make a difference whilst gaining valuable experience! If you’d like to apply please follow this link

 

What is it?

The Societies Committee is a new initiative developed by our VP Activities to better facilitate the operational, financial and developmental support that the Union offers to its affiliated societies. 

The committee will be made up of the VP Activities and 4 dedicated members selected by the previous committee based on their ability to represent the very diverse interests and needs that make up Lancaster University's Societies.

The  Committee shall meet regularly throughout the academic year at a rate set by the chair – but that is able to efficiently deal with business in a timely manner and will play a key role in where funding is allocated, new society affiliations, presenting feedback from students and facilitating change.

 

How does this affect me?

• Funding - The societies committee will make the final decision on all society funding applications.
• New Society Applications - The Committee will also decide which new societies will be approved as affiliated groups.
• Feedback and Ideas - The members will present feedback and suggestions for change from students and society members to the rest of the board.
• Opportunity for Valuable Experience - As a member of the Committee you will garner the wealth and experience of working in a professional organisation; financial planning and budgeting, operational planning and event delivery as well as evaluating and communicating your successes.

 

How do I become a member?

The Committee will be appointed by the outgoing members on an application basis. Vacancies will be published and application forms made available on the Students’ Union Website during the appropriate times.

We welcome applications from any student with current or previous experience on a Society Exec with the aim of adequately representing the varied and diverse range of groups we currently support. 

Please find our full terms of reference here or alternatively submit a ticket into help for more information or to arrange a meeting.