Representation

The Student Union officers have their roles clearly defined in its Constitution and with that, are required to act as another channel of communication with the University. The Officers represent the student body on other committees within the governance structure:

1. The President sits on Northeastern London Board of Governors as an active observer. This enables the President to be part of discussions, providing the student perspective in the strategic planning of the University. The President is also a member of Academic Board.
2. The Campus Officer sits on the Health and Safety Committee and, as such, has a direct line of communication with the Facilities Coordinator and HR and Operations Manager to raise facilities matters.
3. The Campus Officer sits on the Prevent Duty Review Group and, as such, has a direct line of communication with the Prevent Officer and contributes to the oversight of the Prevent Duty at the University.
4. Student representatives and the Campus Officer are full members of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee which collaborates across all areas of the University to promote, enhance and increase diversity and equality, both internally and externally.
5. An Officer sits on the Fair Access and Participation Steering Group which is responsible for the University’s widening participation activities and OfS approved Access and Participation Plan.
6. The Academic Officer sits on the Teaching, Learning and Enhancement Committee, which is responsible for enhancing the teaching, learning and assessment for all of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes delivered at the University by overseeing and ensuring coherence across the various programmes.