Welcome

Eight times during each academic year, academic reps from across the university gather at Academic Council to raise and discuss students’ problems and concerns. Academic Council is viewed by the university as the most important forum for gathering student opinion. During meetings, students give their views on university decisions and policies which enables the SU to lobby policies in line with the student opinion.

 

Students often find reassurance when hearing their peers having experienced similar problems in other departments. Academic Council offers a platform to help finding a common solution to students’ worries and concerns. Meetings are held separately for undergraduate and postgraduate students which helps both groups concentrate on problems which are more relevant to them.

 

For example during the academic year of 2007/8, the academic representatives looked at different methods of feedback which could solve students’ dissatisfaction of feedback as a part of assessment. The Academic Council also put pressure on the university to refurbish specific rooms and lecture theatres. For further information see minutes of academic council.

 

 

Nominate yourself as a candidate on course rep elections. The nominations will be open until week 3 of semester 1 when voting will take place.

 

If you don't want to run in the elections, but are interested in university affairs, come along to a meeting as an observer!

The meetings are held every fortnight during Lunchtimes, lunch is provided. There are two sessions starting at 12.15 and 1.15. The room numbers will be emailed out to the Academic Representatives before the meeting with the agenda. Click 'here' to find out when the meetings will be held during the academic year 2008/9.

During meetings, you can expect to see these people there, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask them: 

    
   Katie Mabery     Salma Goode     Charlie Slack

 

Should you have a University related topic that you feel is important and should be discussed at Academic Council, then all you have to do is to contact your Academic Representative and they will raise the issue at Academic Council on your behalf. However, if you want to discuss the issue personally, you may contact Katie Mabery at sueducation@bath.ac.uk. Issues can be raised anonymously at your request.