With an insight into the decisions they make on your behalf, the personal development that the positions provide and their hopes for students in the future.
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This week we celebrate #TrusteesWeek, with this years’ theme - Making a difference in changing times.
Check out what your trustees do to represent you, the students!
With an insight into the decisions they make on your behalf, the personal development that the positions provide and their hopes for students in the future.
We asked our SU President - Affairs & Community, Venky Gonavaram what it’s like being on the Board of Trustees.
‘Being given the opportunity to be a trustee allows us to gain experience very few others our age have the chance to do, it also enables us with the ability to make decisions that positively impact the individuals that we represent’.
To celebrate the trustees have come together to look at what the first few months since taking up the position have been like, from nervous first meetings to training to decision making! Above all being a trustee of the Students Union provides an opportunity to ensure the voices of students are at the heart of decision making, after all the SU exist for the benefit of students.
We also asked a few of our SU School Reps on their experience being on the Board of Trustees so far.
Nia Evans, CSSHS Cyncoed SU School Rep
‘The opportunity to be a trustee develops a number of key skills that help me excel in all areas of my life which increase my chances of success.This year’s theme ‘Making a difference in changing times’. Well, that is certainly the case for the board of trustees this year the impact of the cost of living, housing as well as oversight of the management of the SU are all part of the daily routine
Helen Mirfin, CSSHS Llandaf SU School Rep
‘Being a trustee is an amazing opportunity to represent your peers and realise how much your voice can improve their experiences! It's a unique way to build confidence and new skills’.
Megan Partington, CSAD SU School Rep
For me, being a trustee allows me to be the voice of my peers to make real change. It also helps me develop skills that will aid me in my professional life in the future. Being a trustee is a fantastic opportunity and responsibility.
Ed Drake CSM SU School Rep
‘Being given the opportunity to be a trustee allows us to gain experience very few others our age have the chance to do.’
Chloe Burrage, CSESP SU School Rep
‘Being a trustee can be an empowering experience, have confidence in your decisions’.
During this week we will be celebrating our trustees, if you have a question for them get in contact.