School of Chemical and Process Engineering
Course Representative 2015/16
Course Representative - Volunteer Form
The School runs a Student Staff Forum (SSF) that meets formally five times a year to consider student
ideas and concerns. This is an opportunity for students to raise general concerns and course-related
matters. Any matters raised are subsequently considered by the School Taught Student Education
Committee and, if necessary, forwarded to other Committees for consideration and action.
Representatives from the SSF are also invited to join the School Taught Student Education Committee
(STSEC).
What is a Course Rep?
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Course Reps are students who want to help make their course better.
Course Reps have a specific group of students who they work with to do this i.e. their
programme groups.
Course Reps are often given different titles across the University to reflect their constituents
such as Module Rep, Peer Rep, Student Rep or Programme Reps.
What does a Course Rep do?
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They collect information by listening to student’s views.
They attend Student Staff Forum and relay the views of the students they represent.
They report back to students any useful feedback or outcomes from the forum.
They work with the School Rep to take issues higher than course level when necessary.
What are the benefits?
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The opportunity to make your course better.
The opportunity to improve your skills and build confidence.
Training and support from your Union and School Rep.
We aim to recruit one rep per programme in each year, or for smaller
programmes we will recruit one rep per programme to represent all years.
If we receive more volunteers than we need, we will have a vote/election. If this is necessary, details will
follow by email.
This is a really good opportunity to present your views and the views of your peers, to influence School
decision making and to enhance your non-academic CV.
School of Chemical and Process Engineering
Course Representative 2015/16
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Telephone number:
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Email address
Why would you like to become a course representative?
(This statement may be published and used as part of an election process, if necessary)
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Please give any other appropriate information (e.g. membership of University Societies,
interests outside of the University):
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By ticking the box I agree that my University email address and photograph can be shared with other
course representatives and published on the Student Support VLE and notice-boards. 
Thank you for completing this form.
Please return it to the Student Support Office no later than Friday 2nd October 2015 at
scapestudentadvice@leeds.ac.uk
School of Chemical and Process Engineering
Course Representative 2015/16
Course Rep Role Profile
Role Purpose:
To make your course better for students.
Who you represent:
Students on your course.
How you represent them in 3 simple steps:
1. You start by consulting students on your course. You do this by actively seeking their views
on decisions that affect them - as well as listening to any issues that they are facing.
2. Then you speak on their behalf when decisions are being made at the Student Staff
Forums and other meetings within the University. You also present their views to your
School Rep to feed into other meetings.
3. Finally, you let students on your course know the outcome of the meeting within a
reasonable timeframe.
You are responsible to students on your course who hold you to account by directly communicating
with you before and after Student Staff Forum meetings.
You hold to account School Reps through their monthly drops-ins and emails.
You also work with:
Your School Rep – who you meet with regularly to relay the views of students on your course and
share key information.
Other Course Reps – who you have regular communication with to share views and ideas.
You are supported to do this by:
LUU Student Engagement Coordinators who provide you with training and by supporting School
Reps to work with you more effectively.
University Student Support Staff who support your recruitment process as well as providing you with
information regarding meetings in your school.
Time commitment
This role will take approximately 2 hours per week. During this time you might be at meetings, talking to
students and/ or doing research. There will normally be more work during term time than in the holidays.
School of Chemical and Process Engineering
Course Representative 2015/16
Skills you will need
In order to fulfil the role you will need to have the following skills and experience:
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Be able to communicate with and motivate others effectively;
Be a good active listener;
Be motivated to work with others to improve learning at Leeds.
Skills and benefits you will gain
If you become a Course Rep, you will gain the following:
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Communication and meeting skills;
Confidence in own ability to work independently and as part of a team;
The ability to lead and motivate others;
The ability to consult and represent the views of a diverse group of people.
You will have the rewarding opportunity to contribute to, and have a positive impact on, the student
experience on your course. You will play a vital role in the long-term efforts to improve communication
between students and staff.
Increase your confidence by working with a broad group of people and gain a valuable insight into the
inner workings of your course and school. Gain experience of working on education issues, networking
and campaigning.
Representation is featured as part of Leeds for Life as a co-curricular activity, allowing you to learn and
develop skills. As a volunteer you will be eligible for various accreditations such as the National V50
award, and will have access to a wide range of training. This role also provides an excellent platform for
progression onto School Rep, or LUU positions such as Executive Officer.
If you have any questions please email
scapestudentadvice@leeds.ac.uk