Student Executive
2008-09
The Executive Committee are elected to represent you and run your Union on a day-to-day basis.
The following officers began office on July 1st 2008
President:
Neil Campbell
Neil is 22 and is taking a year-long break from his Politics and Economics degree. After growing up in the Highlands, he moved to Glasgow seeking fame, fortune and adventure. Although still largely unheard of outside the Union and maintaining a large student overdraft, his time at Strathclyde has been an adventure none the less.
After struggling with chemistry for two years, he realised that he was more of a political animal, a decision that he blames entirely on his involvement with the Debates Society and the Student Representative Council. As President, Neil is the chief representative of Strathclyde students to the University, the media, NUS and to the wider world. It is his job to make sure that the other student officers are carrying out their roles and fulfilling union policy, whilst keeping a watchful eye on all of the Association’s finances. But don’t forget: You are his boss!
Neil’s focus this year is on making sure that the executive are out on campus as often as possible, so that you can speak to them directly about any issues that you want to raise, or to find out more about what the Union offers. You can find Neil’s office on Level 10
president@theunion.strath.ac.uk
0141 567 5006
Main Responsibilities: Student Leader, Chief Representative of the Student Body, Licensee of the building, Oversees Union finances, Coordinates the work of the executive
Deputy President:
Nicole McCaffery
This year's Deputy President is 22 years old and a Glasgow native. Nicole is taking time out out from a degree in Mathematics and Computer Science to be your Deputy President this year. She first became involved in The Union through the Students Representative Council (SRC) where she represented students views for two years. Nicole has also been a Club Convenor and was last year's Woman's Officer. Nicole wants to make The Union more inclusive and welcoming for all students and will be letting you know what's happening in YOUR Union. The Deputy President's office is located on Level 10 of the building, feel free to drop by.
deputypresident@theunion.strath.ac.uk
0141 567 5007
Main Responsibilities: Deputises for the President, Student Discipline, Internal Communications, Freshers' Week and the AGM
Vice President Operational & Commercial Services:
Philip Wilson
Philip, 22, has just graduated with a degree in marketing. Over his time at university he has been highly involved in The Union as the Student Marketing Team Convenor; last year’s Student Media & Marketing Officer and has served on the Student Council for the past three years. Philip cannot wait to bring more great and diverse offerings to students at Strathclyde and wants to make the 2008/09 year the best Strathclyde has ever seen. Philip welcomes any suggestions so please feel free to contact him at any time. Philip is based on Level 9 of the Union
0141 567 5056
Main Responsibilities: Bars and Catering, facilities, developing an entertainment plan for the year
Vice President Student Development:
Benedict Docherty
Benedict is 21 and has just completed his Joint Honours Degree in History and Politics focusing on international relations. He is a native of Glasgow and the youngest of four, all of whom attended Strathclyde. Last year he became heavily involved in the Debates Society, representing The Union with varying degrees of success at competition across Scotland. He hopes this will prepare him for the grilling by the Student Representative Council (SRC) though secretly suspects that nothing will...
His "student involvement" began with the Strathclyde Telegraph, serving as elect News Editor in his 3rd year. These are just some of the enjoyable; rewarding opportunities that Ben seeks to ensure are open to all, particularly home students.
So do you want to volunteer or join a club or society? Then swing by Level 7 of The Union or the Exec Offices beside Toby's at Jordanhill for any training, advice or support you need
0141 567 5028
Main Responsibilities: Recruits and trains student volunteers, develops student activities, encourages personal development, co-ordinates Student Representative Council (SRC)
Vice President Support & Campaigns:
Martin Law
Martin has just completed a degree in maths, and has now set his sights on the rather different world of student support and campaigns. A relative newcomer to the Union, Martin didn’t begin volunteering until his final year, which goes to show it’s never too late to get involved! He enjoyed his time volunteering so much that he stood for election so that he could help contribute to the Union for another year. If you have any queries or suggestions about student support or upcoming campaigns, feel free to get in touch by email, phone or in person on level 7 of the Union.
0141 567 5041
Main Responsibilities: Co-ordinates the campaigning work of the Association, organises welfare, advice and support services, co-ordinates Ask and Nightline volunteers.
Sports President:
Campbell Steel
Campbell, 23, was a very active sportsman during his four years studying Civil Engineering. A regular competitor for the Swimming and Hockey team alike he enjoyed many fantastic matches and competitions. Spending time on the Swim team committee he gained knowledge to take him forward to the Sports Union Executive and now Sports President. Contributing largely in the Sports Union last year Campbell also played with the Men’s Rugby team and looks forward to another great season.
Happy to meet you all he looks forward to seeing many of you at the Freshers Fayre and throughout another Fantastic year of Strathclyde Sport
sportspresident@theunion.strath.ac.uk
0141 567 5062
Main Responsibilities: Co-ordinates sporting activities, Ensures health and safety of sports clubs, Represents the Sports Union locally and nationally
Convenor of Clubs & Societies:
Claire Loudon
Claire is a 20 year old Forensic Biology Student and has been involved in the Union for the past year as a member of the clubs executive, a member of SRC, an ASK volunteer and on the Freshers’ welcome team.
clubsconvenor@theunion.strath.ac.uk
0141 567 5058
Main Responsibilities: Promotes Clubs and Societies, Organises Societies fair, Encourages Student development
Student Media & Marketing Officer:
Craig McAulay
Craig, 19, is a third year student of International Business and Languages. Over the last two years Craig has been involved in the Student Marketing Team, one of which he served as Convenor. He has also served as a member of the Student Representative Council (SRC) for a year and is looking forward to getting involved this year. Craig’s priority is to make the most of the coming year for the Union’s media groups. With our newly launched radio station, support will be vital to ensure it can fulfill its potential to become a huge success. With other media groups already well established in the Union, Craig aims to help them grow and encourage greater student participation.
0141 567 5008
Main Responsibilities: Encourages participation in the Media Groups, co-ordinates the Student Media groups, co-ordinates with the work of the Communications Department and ensures an effective Marketing & Communications strategy is in place.
Academic Affairs Officer:
Chris Majury
academicaffairs@theunion.strath.ac.uk
0141 567 5008
Main Responsibilities:
Works with student representatives in both Union and University, Organises training events for representatives, Takes a lead role in education campaign
Equal Opportunities Officer:
David McDonald
David is a 20 year old, third year Economics student. David is continuing as Equal Opportunities Officer having held this post over the past academic year. He became involved in the Students’ Union through
sitting on SRC and volunteering with the ASK service helping students with a range of issues. David plans to increase membership of all liberation groups and assist them in campaigning throughout next year helping them raise awareness of Equal Opportunities issues within the Union and the University
equalops@theunion.strath.ac.uk
0141 567 5008
Main Responsibilities: Raises awareness of equality issues; ensures every group of students is represented; encourages active participation; oversees work of the minority groups; keeps up to date on equality issues through new legislation and ensures this is implemented into the decision making of the Association.
Jordanhill Officer:
Leigh-Anne Fyfe
Leigh-Anne, 25, is a 2nd year Social Work student at the Glasgow School of Social Work. She feels that Jordanhill is uniquely fortunate as a close-knit community in its own right, while also enjoying strong links with the John Anderson Campus. She plans to promote use of all facilities across both campuses and to ensure that Jordanhill students’ voices continue to be heard across the University. Feel free to drop her an email with any questions you have about studying at Jordanhill, or if you see her about campus, come and say hello!
jordanhillofficer@theunion.strath.ac.uk
0141 950 3256
Main Responsibilities: Represents all Jordanhill students, Encourages participation of Jordanhill students
Postgraduate Officer:
Efehi Ubebe
postgraduateofficer@theunion.strath.ac.uk
0141 567 5008
Main Responsibilities: Represents all Postgraduate students, Encourages participation of Postgraduate students
The University of Strathclyde Students' Association is a charity registered in Scotland, No: SC005914
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