The Students’ Union is what it says on the tin, a union of UCA Students.
We exist not only to represent students, but also provide a range of services too; from clubs and societies to social events and training.
Upon joining UCA, you will automatically become a member of the Students’ Union. This means you can elect the officers that run the Union, as well as the Student Council members. Students are at the core of the Union and as such you can mandate the officers to campaign on different issues.
Here at the Union, we are dependant on volunteers to help run events, societies and sports teams, represent their course or event stand for a position on the Campus Council.
The Union is run by students, for students.
We have a range of commercial services that form part of our union. The money we make from these goes back into the Union to make sure that you have the best possible experience whilst at university.
We are Not-For-Profit.
Being an active member of the Union can be very rewarding, not only in terms of a better student life for yourself, but for other students at UCA. You can make a massive impact on the way that not only the Union runs, but the University too. It also looks great on your CV!
If you see any of the Union team around campus, say hello! We are all more than happy to answer any questions you may have, no matter how small.
Welcome to the UCA Students’ Union.
MISSION
To promote, defend and extend the rights of UCA students; empowering the student voice.
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VALUES
Democracy: communication with the membership is our core priority
Development: Helping our membership with volunteer opportunities
Diversity: Ensuring we reflect the community we represent
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VISION
To deliver high quality representation and services that reflects the needs of our diverse student community delivering our public benefit.
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
UCASU will support, facilitate and deliver methods by which students can shape all areas of their learning experience.
UCASU will create a student experience and development program for students based on life skills.
UCASU will focus on the community life of students; delivering social, creative and recreational activities for all.
UCASU will ensure it is well governed, establishing clear physical, financial, intellectual and people resources to deliver these objectives
The University for the Creative Arts and the University for the Creative Arts Students’ Union (UCASU) co-run the course rep scheme.
Reps are elected by their peers through their course leaders to represent their school and/or course needs for a year. Reps will provide an essential link between students, the University and the Students’ Union.
Because Reps are themselves students, fellow students are happy to seek assistance from them when they have concerns or opinions about their education and experience at University. By keeping the student view on the agenda the course reps are a vital link between students and staff of the University and help ensure that the University is student driven.
WHAT IS IT?
The role of the Trustee Board is to oversee the Strategic, Financial and Legal operations of the Union. It is the sovereign body of the Union and therefore great responsibility is placed on those on this board.
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OFFICER TRUSTEES
All 5 of the Elected Campus Officers sit on the Trustee Board, to represent the views of the Unions from all 5 sites.
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STUDENT TRUSTEES
From each campus, a current student will be appointed Student Trustee and will attend every Trustee Board meeting of the year.
Current Student Trustees:
Daniel Jarvis
Daniel Sakal
Hannah-May Chapman
Steven Morley
Jack Woodcraft
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EXTERNAL TRUSTEES
Appointed by the chair of the Trustee Board, 3 External Trustees sit on the board. These members are usually members of the local community with knowledge and experience relating to the needs of the Union.
We are currently looking for 1 External Trustee
For further information please contact Rob Hayes, Chief Executive on rhayes@ucreative.ac.uk or ring 01252 891491.
The Constitution is a document that sets out the fundamentals of how the Union operates. Everything that the Union does is governed by this document. The constitution is a working document and as new situations and problems arise the constitution is updated.
You can download a copy of the most recent Constitution and the Bye-Laws below.
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