Hold on… what is student council?
It is an empowering, student-led event!
It is the platform where student voices shape decisions and vote on the change they want to see to elevate the student experience.
Students take part in discussions, debates and stay up to date on important matters where they are free to express their concerns, ideas, and opinions.
This is where your student voice is firmly acknowledged and valued.
DSU Byelaws, ‘Student Council serves as the primary representative forum of DSU, actively engaging in discussions and exerting influence on policies, priorities, and activities within DSU.’
How will I benefit?
- See your ideas come to life!
- Have a say and play a crucial role in the priorities and initiatives of your student officers that elevate yours and your peers student journey.
- Expand your skill set (Debating, Public Speaking, Creativity and Confidence)
- Forge lifelong friendships and socialise with new students university wide.
- Gain invaluable experience for your CV as you walk away with examples that you can put into practice and discuss for future job opportunities!
How do I Join?
Anyone can join!
However if you have been elected into the following roles you will be eligible to attend as a voting member of Student Council;
- Student Group Committee Members
- Course Representatives
- NUS Delegates
- Liberation Officers
A Student Member who wishes to be a voting member of Council but does not hold one of the above roles may be voted in at Council by a simple majority. (If this is you come prepared to Student Council with a short speach on why the elected members should vote you in to join them! What qualities can you bring to Student Council?)
Grab your free ticket here to the next Student Council events and we look forward to welcoming you.
Events
Can I still attend Student Council if I am not a voting member?
Any DMU Student is welcome to attend student council and share their views but they cannot vote on motions or policies at Student Council.
If you want to become a voting member then find out how to join above!
When is the next Student Council?
TBC!
What sort of ideas can I bring to Student Council?
The student experience is your oyster!
- Have an idea or suggestion on Issues affecting students?
- Is there a political view of our students which need to be addressed on how we act as an organisation (E.G Lecturer Strikes)
- Do you want to suggest ideas on how the De Montfort Student Union (DSU) operates (Bye-Law Amendment) - NEW Bye-Laws 2023
- Or maybe there is a certain task you want to assign to one of your Paid Student Leaders!
We want to hear from you! You can always contact voice@dmu.ac.uk to explore your ideas and we will signpost you in the right direction.
Or you can refer to the Student Council guide for more information on submitting ideas (motions).
I have an idea I want to submit to Student Council!
Submit your motion idea to voice@dmu.ac.uk. Make sure this is 10 days before Student Council to give time for the Chair and Voting members to read it over!
- Name
- Phone number
- Email Address
- Student Council Membership: Course Rep, Society Committee Member, Sports Committee Member, NUS Delegate, Liberation Officer, Student Council voting Member, Executive Officer, None of the above.
- What are you submitting? Idea/Proposal, Officer Mandate, Bye-Law Amendment, Policy
- What do you want to raise?
- Who does this impact?
- What can DSU do?
Volunteering Opportunities @ Student Council
Are you the next Student Council Chair or Deputy Chair?
At the first Student Council of the academic year we elect the new Student Council Chair and Deputy Chair!
Do you excel at public speaking and time keeping or perhaps you are you ready to take on a new challenger? Find out more about the duties of Student Council Chair and Deputy Chair here [Link to role description]
Come prepared to the first Student Council of the year with a 2 minute speech as to why members should vote you in!
Are you one of the next members of the 6 Scrutiny Panelists?
Do you have good rationale thinking, want to make a change within the union and want to hold your officers accountable?
Come prepared to the first Student Council of the year with a 2 minute speech as to why members should vote you in!
An election will take place within the first student council to elect Scrutiny Panel.