GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ASSOCIATION
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Minutes of the Executive Committee meeting held on Friday 21st
October, 2011 at 12.00 p.m. in Room NH208
Part A - Open Business
Sederunt:
M. Andrews, Student President (Chair)
S. Ward, VP Education
K. McDonald, VP Wellbeing
J. Mabruk, Women’s Officer
O. Kumapayi, Ethnic Minority Students’ Officer
K. Wright, Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Trans (LGBT) Officer
L. Moncrieff, Mature Students’ Office
In Attendance:
M. Wilkinson, Clerk.
The Student President welcomed and introduced Claire Kenny, Director of
Policy & Planning and Kirsty Rodan, Policy & Planning Officer to the meeting.
The Director gave a PowerPoint presentation of last year’s results and
explained that following on with feedback from Student Summit the University
had been reviewing the surveys, whether all were relevant and whether the
survey had asked the right questions of the right group of students.
At this time, 12.15 p.m., the EMSO Officer entered the meeting.
The Director explained that the University was looking to find the right balance
and mix of surveys, looking at the timing of surveys and of the result analysis so
that the students were informed where, who and what the results were used
for. The Director advised that the University would be looking to review
module feedback and as Questback had now been removed would be seeking
other methods of gaining module feedback. The Director advised that the
University would also discontinue with Student Barometer but maintain the
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NSS as results were the University’s league benchmark and what prospective
students looked at when deciding where to study.
At this time, 12.23 p.m., the WO entered the meeting.
At this time, 12.38 p.m., the meeting was moved to NH214
A discussion took place on the value of surveys and what and who took action
when feedback was analysed. The Student President stated that the Students’
Association survey was important and necessary, to know what students
thought, in order that the SA could develop and grow. The Director asked that
the SA work together with the University on the timing of the NSS and SA
survey. To help set the question in the NSS, on what students felt about the
Students Association, and also with marketing and encouraging students to
complete the National Student Survey.
The Director of Policy & Planning and Officer Assistant left the meeting at 1.50
p.m.
1. Apologies:
P. Hollier, VP Activities
A. Lawson, Part-time Students’ Officer (co-opted)
D. Carse, General Manager
(late arrival at 12.15 p.m.) O. Kumapayi, Ethnic Minority Students’ Officer
(late arrival at 12.23 p.m.) J. Mabruk, Women’s Officer
(late arrival at 1.00 p.m.) K. Wright, Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Trans (LGBT) Officer
No apologies received:
F. Magsi, Ethical & Environmental Officer
V. Vazos, International Students’ Officer
2. Minutes
The Executive Committee’s vote of 4 For to 2 Abstention in acceptance that the
unconfirmed minutes of the meeting held on 14th October, 2011 was an
accurate record.
3. MATTERS ARISING
3.1 Environment Baseline Assessment – progress
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The VP Wellbeing advised that this matter was ongoing and would give an
update at the next Executive meeting. Action: VP Wellbeing
3.2 Re- establishing RAG as student led Society
The VP Wellbeing advised that 5 students had been in touch to say they were
interested in forming a RAG group but that she would not arrange a meeting to
progress the matter until at least 10 had shown a keen interest The VPE asked
that the Executive Officers continue to promote the student leader RAG idea to
their group members. The VPW would give an update on developments at the
next Executive meeting. Action: VP Wellbeing
3.3 Social Networking
The VP Wellbeing explained that following on from the previous meeting the
Sabbatical Officers had taken this matter to the Staffing Committee who were
in agreement that a Communications Strategy should be drawn up. The VPW
advised that she had informed the Trustee Board on the outcome of the
meetings and would set up a working group to progress the strategy. The VPW
would raise this matter again when ready to submit a draft copy of the
strategy. Action: VP Wellbeing
3.4 Gold: Green Impact Award
The VP Wellbeing advised that this matter was now resolved, that with Student
Voice’s vote to pass the motion of a Domestic Flight Ban, for SA Officers and
students to avoid booking UK flights and look to alternative methods of travel,
the Trustee Board had been in agreement that application for Gold - Green
Impact Award should be submitted.
3.5 Executive - Engagement with Students – Days
After some discussion on how, where and if a theme should be employed it
was agreed that 2 engagement days be set through the remaining weeks of
trimester 1. It was suggested that space could be booked within the Saltire,
that perhaps rather than tables the Gazebo could be the focal point. It was felt
that Monday would be best but that the Student President would check diaries
and Lay Executive timetables to establish a date and set times. The SP would
set the dates and email the Executive. Action: Student President
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4. REPORTS - Sabbatical Officers
No reports required for this meeting.
5. SUEI
Community Engagement
The Student President advised that he would be attending a Merchant City
Community Council meeting on Tuesday 25th October and would give an
update at the next Executive meeting. Action: Student President
At this time, 1.00 p.m., the LGBT Officer entered the meeting.
6. Welcome Week Review
The Student President presented the Welcome Week review paper and asked
Committee members to check over the recommendations section and give
some thought to what type of programme should be offered for January 2012
Welcome Event. The SP advised that this matter would be discussed at the next
Executive meeting. Action: Executive Committee
AOCB
The VP Wellbeing asked for the Executives help in promoting the following
events:
a) Teenage Cancer Trust - Sale of Alistair Boyd Ball tickets
b) Global Café - Tues. 25th October, win Kindel in prize draw.
c) Caley’s got Talent - 10th November, cash prize £100.
Meeting Closed at 1.07 p.m.
Date of next meeting
Friday 11th November, 12.00 noon, room NH208
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