Committee Rep

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

At ARU Peterborough, students have the opportunity to join a range of university committees that help shape the academic and student experience. These include the Academic Board (AB), Peterborough Quality Assurance Committee (PEQAC), the Peterborough Student Experience Committee (PSEC).

Each committee plays a vital role in areas like curriculum development, student feedback, academic quality, and strategic planning. By joining, you’ll represent the student voice, contribute to meaningful decisions, and gain valuable experience in leadership and governance. It’s a chance to make a real impact on your university journey and the future of ARU Peterborough.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

Being a committee rep offers a wealth of opportunities for personal and professional development. You'll gain:

• Advanced Leadership Skills: Hone your ability to lead and represent a diverse group of students.
• Strategic Thinking: Develop insights into faculty-wide policies and contribute to long-term planning.
• Extensive Networking: Connect with senior faculty members, university administrators, and student leaders.
• Public Speaking and Advocacy: Build confidence as you present feedback and proposals in formal settings.
• Additional Opportunities: Participate in high-level decision-making processes and play a critical role in the academic governance of your faculty.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE OF COMMITTEE REP

As a committee rep, you'll take on a variety of important responsibilities, including:

• Attending Committee Meetings: Represent your peers at these meetings, voicing student feedback and advocating for improvements. These take place oncer a Trimester.
• Gathering and Presenting Feedback: Proactively seek feedback from students across your faculty and present it to faculty staff.

WHY JOIN A COMMITTEE?

• Drive Positive Change: Influence policies and initiatives that directly affect students.
• Boost Your CV: Demonstrate your leadership, advocacy, and strategic thinking skills to future employers.
• Grow Personally and Professionally: Gain invaluable experience and develop a broad skill set that will benefit you in any career.
• Engage in High-Level Decision Making: Influence policies and initiatives that directly affect students.