{"id":3380,"date":"2023-05-04T16:22:58","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T15:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/?p=3380"},"modified":"2023-05-04T16:23:01","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T15:23:01","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-being-a-course-rep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/2023\/05\/04\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-being-a-course-rep\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about being a Course Rep!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Course Reps are a vital part of university life and we&#8217;re currently looking for reps for the 2023\/24 academic year! Find out more before and<a href=\"https:\/\/home.q-su.org\/voice\/educationhub\/becomeacourserep\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/home.q-su.org\/voice\/educationhub\/becomeacourserep\/\"> put yourself forward<\/a> now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1696\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3381\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/element5-digital-jCIMcOpFHig-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/element5-digital-jCIMcOpFHig-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/element5-digital-jCIMcOpFHig-unsplash-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/element5-digital-jCIMcOpFHig-unsplash-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/element5-digital-jCIMcOpFHig-unsplash-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/element5-digital-jCIMcOpFHig-unsplash-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/element5-digital-jCIMcOpFHig-unsplash-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>What is a Course Rep?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Course Reps are students that represent other Queen&#8217;s students on their course. They work with other reps and staff in their School to improve the experience for students now and in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also Postgraduate Research Course Reps who represent students in their subject area or research cluster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3382\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/dollar-gill-Kyoshy7BJIQ-unsplash-min-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:54% 53%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"54% 53%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/dollar-gill-Kyoshy7BJIQ-unsplash-min-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/dollar-gill-Kyoshy7BJIQ-unsplash-min-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/dollar-gill-Kyoshy7BJIQ-unsplash-min-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/dollar-gill-Kyoshy7BJIQ-unsplash-min-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/dollar-gill-Kyoshy7BJIQ-unsplash-min-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/dollar-gill-Kyoshy7BJIQ-unsplash-min-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>What does a Course Rep do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The key roles of a Course Rep include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Representing student views at course level to the University and within the Students&#8217; Union<\/li><li>Attending Student Voice Committees in their School and other related committees<\/li><li>Working in consultation with School staff to identify and discuss important issues<\/li><li>Making a real change for the better in their School<\/li><li>Help increase representation in their School<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3383\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/priscilla-du-preez-XkKCui44iM0-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/priscilla-du-preez-XkKCui44iM0-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/priscilla-du-preez-XkKCui44iM0-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/priscilla-du-preez-XkKCui44iM0-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/priscilla-du-preez-XkKCui44iM0-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/priscilla-du-preez-XkKCui44iM0-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/priscilla-du-preez-XkKCui44iM0-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>What are the Benefits?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gain new skills, such as leadership, communication, and teamwork<\/li><li>You&#8217;ll earn Degree Plus<\/li><li>You&#8217;re a member of Student Council<\/li><li>Meet new and exciting people on your course and across your School<\/li><li>Get more involved in your School and Students\u2019 Union<\/li><li>Work on projects that are close to your heart<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3384\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/sincerely-media-dGxOgeXAXm8-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/sincerely-media-dGxOgeXAXm8-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/sincerely-media-dGxOgeXAXm8-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/sincerely-media-dGxOgeXAXm8-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/sincerely-media-dGxOgeXAXm8-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/sincerely-media-dGxOgeXAXm8-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/sincerely-media-dGxOgeXAXm8-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>What Kind of Things have Course Reps done?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"color: initial\">Organised study skill sessions<\/span><\/li><li>Secured longer study space opening hours<\/li><li>Extended the dates of deadlines<\/li><li>Organised School Feedback Sessions to engage other students<\/li><li>Organised events with other student reps<\/li><li>Worked with lecturers to improve the format of assessment and feedback<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3385\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/kenny-eliason-1-aA2Fadydc-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/kenny-eliason-1-aA2Fadydc-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/kenny-eliason-1-aA2Fadydc-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/kenny-eliason-1-aA2Fadydc-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/kenny-eliason-1-aA2Fadydc-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/kenny-eliason-1-aA2Fadydc-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/kenny-eliason-1-aA2Fadydc-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>Which areas need Course Reps?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Undergrad Level \/ Year 2<\/li><li>Undergrad Level \/ Year 3<\/li><li>Undergrad Level \/ Year 4<\/li><li>Undergrad Level \/ Year 5<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We are looking for Course Reps in all Schools (except for the School of Nursing and Midwifery, which are recruited through a separate process).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3387\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/artem-beliaikin-0wyy5mAj1-o-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/artem-beliaikin-0wyy5mAj1-o-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/artem-beliaikin-0wyy5mAj1-o-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/artem-beliaikin-0wyy5mAj1-o-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/artem-beliaikin-0wyy5mAj1-o-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/artem-beliaikin-0wyy5mAj1-o-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/03\/artem-beliaikin-0wyy5mAj1-o-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>How does the application process work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Applications for undergraduate Course Reps open in April\/May 2023 for students who will be studying at Levels 2-5 in 2023-24.<\/li><li>You submit a brief application form, registering your interest<\/li><li>If you are reapplying you get priority<\/li><li>Where there are multiple applications the successful volunteer is selected randomly<\/li><li>You&#8217;re informed of the outcome in May<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3078\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/11\/jason-goodman-0K7GgiA8lVE-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/11\/jason-goodman-0K7GgiA8lVE-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/11\/jason-goodman-0K7GgiA8lVE-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/11\/jason-goodman-0K7GgiA8lVE-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/11\/jason-goodman-0K7GgiA8lVE-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/11\/jason-goodman-0K7GgiA8lVE-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/11\/jason-goodman-0K7GgiA8lVE-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>Important Things to<\/strong> <strong>Note<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Course Reps spend 2-4 hours a week on the role and they start on the 1st of July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most courses have one Course Rep per year. Some large courses have more than one rep per year. This is agreed upon between Schools and the Students&#8217; Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will undergo around 2 hours of core training over the summer, to prepare you for the role, and there is additional optional training throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Course Reps are unpaid, voluntary roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By applying to be a Course Rep, you are agreeing to comply with the Rules of the Students&#8217; Union and of the University and you are agreeing that your personal data may be processed in accordance with the Students&#8217; Union&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.q-su.org\/PrivacyNotice\">Privacy Notice<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about being a Course Rep and apply<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/home.q-su.org\/voice\/educationhub\/becomeacourserep\/\" target=\"_blank\"> here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Course Reps are a vital part of university life and we&#8217;re currently looking for reps for the 2023\/24 academic year! Find out more before and put yourself forward now! Course Reps are students that represent other Queen&#8217;s students on their course. 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