Want to shape the future of College?
Becoming a Student Governor is your chance to influence key decisions, share your ideas and make sure the student voice is heard.
You’ll take part in strategic discussions, attend Governor Board meetings and work with senior leaders to help shape the future of the College. It’s also a great opportunity to develop your leadership and employability skills, gain valuable experience and boost your CV.
What's involved?
Whether you have ideas for making College life better or want to help shape the experience of future students, this is your opportunity to make a real difference, now and for the future. As a Student Governor, you will:
- Provide student perspective on key issues
- Help make decisions that affect the College
- Work alongside Governors and senior leaders
- Develop valuable skills in leadership, communication and decision-making
Commitment
As a Student Governor, you will be expected to attend:
5 Corporation Meetings per year (approx. 2.5 hours attendance plus reading time per meeting)
5 Committee Meetings per year (approx. 2 hours attendance plus reading time per meeting)
3 Visits per year (approx. 1 hour per visit plus write up time)
Online and face to face training and strategy days (approx. 30 hours per year)
Who can apply?
You can stand for election if you:
- Are currently enrolled as a student at the College
- Will remain a student for at least one academic year
- Are aged 16 or over
- Are willing to attend meetings and represent students effectively
- Are not disqualified from serving as a governor
The Application Process
Nominations will be open from October 19th to 5pm on November 6th. Information sessions will be held in early November (dates TBC).
Candidates will be informed and verified by the Director of Governance on November 9th.
Candidates will be announced College-wide by email on November 10th.
Candidates will have a week to campaign within the campaign rules, from November 11th to 17th.
Students will be able to vote via a link sent by email between November 18th and 5pm on November 25th.
Votes will be counted and verified by a witness on November 26th, and results announced on November 27th.
Successful candidates may need to undergo further eligibility and ID checks between November 30th and December 4th.
Successful candidates will be officially appointed at the Governors meeting on December 10th.
How to Apply
Nominations are now open until 5pm on November 6th. There will also be information sessions to find out more in early November (dates TBC). Make your voice count and help shape the future of Coastland College! Find the application form here.