Student Union

Welcome to your Student Union

Run by students for students, the John Ruskin College Student Union is here to represent the student voice in the College.

The Student Union (SU) serves as a channel of communication between the student body and the College Senior Leadership Team. This helps evolve the College experience for all, ensuring students' views and opinions are included every step of the way. The SU also supports the local community through the voluntary work they do and causes they support.

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Meet your Student Union Representatives

Suhayla - Student Union President

Hi, I’m Suhayla, your SU President 2022/23 and I study Health and Social Care Level 3. I am always open to answer any queries as well as make sure I create a safe space to ensure students can feel comfortable expressing any worries they might have and speak up for those who don't feel like they can.

JRC Student Union Vice-President Talha

Talha - Student Union Vice-President

Hello, I’m Talha, your SU Vice-President 2022/23 and I study IT Level 2. I'm excited to get involved in this new role as I enjoy assisting others. If you would like to hear more about what we're working on join our fortnightly meetings at the Activity Hub!

How does the Student Union work?

The Student Union representatives are elected by John Ruskin College students via an election process.
The successful candidate is then appointed as Student Union President (Student Governor) for the academic year.

The Student Union Vice-President is also appointed and is a designated Student Governor. They attend meetings when the President is unable to.
The Student Union President meets regularly with the Chief Executive, Principal, and Director of Governance and also attends the Corporation board and Learning & Quality Committee meetings.

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Aims & Responsibilities

Becoming a Student Union representative is worthwhile and rewarding for those who want to make a positive difference to the College. Student Union representatives voice the opinions and thoughts of the student body to senior management on projects, initiatives and strategy. The Student Voice is vital to the running of the College at all levels.

Our Student Union President (Student Governor) attends meetings of the College’s Corporation and Committee meeting to ensure the views of students are represented at the College’s highest decision-making level.

Aims of the Student Union

To strengthen the community spirit within the College
To promote the College's position in the local community
To ensure the student body has a running voice throughout the College.

The Student Union's responsibilities include

Fundraising for charity and extra facilities for students
Raising students’ issues and concerns at College Corporation and College Board meetings
Organising social events, such as the Freshers' Fair.
Organising charity and awareness days

Useful student resources

The Careers Hub has loads of useful resources to help you with figuring out your next steps.

Check out the Skills-o-meter Quiz or the Career-o-meter!

Our Wellbeing Hub contains useful information, resources and tips for maintaining your mental health and wellbeing. You can also find out what wellbeing support is available at the College.

We work closely with Enrichment and Wellbeing Officer to put together really fun activities throughout the academic year.

Check out our Activity Programme and get involved!

Get involved & have your say!

If you're a student at John Ruskin College we want YOU to get involved!

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