As volunteers in this critical leadership position, Course reps amplify the student voice by raising feedback with staff from both the Students’ Union and University. All work together to improve the student experience at Birkbeck.
What does it take to be a Course Rep?
Course Representative Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities
Gather & represent students’ opinions and feedback on your course
Be the link between the students in your course, College staff and the Students’ Union
Attend relevant training sessions & meetings
Help to shape the University you attend & create real change
Raise issues with the relevant staff as they occur & advocate for your course mates
Feedback progress of communications regarding student feedback to those on your course
Time Commitments
We recommend you spend around 6-8 hours a month on this role which can include:
- Attending Training sessions
- Gather feedback from students within your course via email, conversation & social media
- Allow extra time for any meeting you may feel you want with students, elected Student Leaders, College or Students’ Union staff
Opportunities, Benefits & Rewards
Build community in your course/school and work in partnership with other reps and staff to create change and improve quality of teaching
Enhanced transferrable skills & knowledge that will set you up for future careers and in the workplace
Eligible for awards at our annual Students’ Union Awards ceremony
Course rep wins shared with wider student body
References can be requested from the Student Voice Team
Training & Support
Course Rep Training at the start of your role – giving you the tools you need to be an effective course rep
Liberation Leaders employed to support you in your roles
Meetings and contact with the Student Voice Team
How do I become a Course Rep?
Course Reps are elected in the first term in class. Lecturers will run an election and then notify the Student Union on who the elected reps are. The SU will then be in touch about training and support in your role.