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Class Representatives

Why do we have Class Reps?

Every Higher Education Institution is obliged to make sure that academic provision is of the highest possible quality. At the University of Cumbria, this obligation is met largely through the Class Rep system. This is based around Student Staff Forums, formal meetings organised by the University where Class Reps and the staff who teach them come together to discuss students’ experiences and how they can be improved. UCSU acts as an independent source of training, support and guidance for Class Reps and can step in to help when they feel issues are not being resolved.

Why volunteer as a Class Rep?

We'd love for you to join Team UCSU as a Class Rep! Ryan, your Academic Officer, gives you his view here:

Not sure you have all the skills you need?

No problem! One of the biggest benefits of being a Class Rep is the chance to gain new skills, develop existing ones and provide evidence of these for use in job applications and interviews. The University of Cumbria Students' Union supports Class Reps to succeed in their role by providing training, resources, networking opportunities and additional individual support where appropriate.

Interested?

If you'd like to find out  more or ask any questions, you can get in touch with us at studentvoice@cumbria.ac.uk 

If you'd like to put yourself forward as an Class Rep, let your tutor know.