IoE Early Starter Rep

IoE Early Starter Elections 2019/20

The IoE Early Starter Rep Elections are NOW OPEN! You must be studying at postgraduate level on the selected IoE courses to be eligible to nominate or vote in this election. If you experience any problems, please contact academicreps@rusu.co.uk.

19 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 15:05 on Friday 27 September 2019 (in 6 days)

The polls open at 08:00 on Tuesday 1 October 2019 (in 9 days)

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As some postgraduate courses at the Institute of Education start before Fresher’s Week, we have created their own Course Rep elections. The courses this election applies to are: School Direct (Primary and Secondary) and all PGCE programmes. For all other courses and information on the Postgraduate School Rep role, visit the Postgraduate Rep Elections page.

Postgraduate Course Reps represent postgraduate students’ views within their course on matters concerning teaching and learning as well as the wider student experience. They work in partnership with both students and academic staff and work together to create changes that benefit postgraduate students.

Over 200 Postgraduate Course Rep positions are available each Autumn to represent student views at University meetings. Postgraduate Course Reps gather student feedback highlighting any positives or negatives relating to their course and bring it to the attention of university staff. Working in partnership with the University, Reps create positive change within their course to benefit both current and future students.

Becoming a Postgraduate Course Rep is a great way to meet people, develop new skills and to make a real difference during your time here at Reading!

What's involved?

Liaise with students, gain feedback and represent the student voice
Work alongside other Course Reps, the PG School Rep and RUSU Education Officer
Work with University staff to create positive changes to your course
Attend termly Student Staff Liaison Committee meetings with departmental staff
Attend Course Rep Consultations ran by your School Rep and the Academic Rep Coordinator

What's in it for me?

Work with and on behalf of students on your Course
Receive extensive training and develop your transferable skills
Network and build relationships within the University & the Students’ Union
Gain excellent career – boosting experience to enhance your CV
Add the role to your degree transcript and the volunteering and training hours contribute to your RED Award.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for this role you must be a current full-time or part-time student studying at Postgraduate level. To run for the role of Postgraduate Course Rep, you must be enrolled on the correct year and course you wish to represent. If you have any issues applying, please contact academicreps@rusu.co.uk

Running to be a Postgraduate Course Rep doesn’t make you ineligible to nominate yourself for the other Postgraduate positions available, you can still apply to be a PG School Rep, Student Voice member or PGT Part-time Officer.

IOE Early Starter elections timeline - Autumn 2019

Nominations open	Sunday 1^st September 10:00	Log in to the RUSU website, using your university username and password, to nominate yourself for any of the following roles: IOE Course Reps IOE School Reps
Submit your Manifesto and photo	Friday 27^th September 15:00	Candidates for IOE Course Reps and School Reps can choose to submit a 250-word limit manifesto/photo online although it is not compulsory for these candidates.
Nominations close	Friday 27^th September 15:00	Candidates MUST complete their nomination online by this deadline.
Candidates announce they are running in the elections	Friday 27^th September 15:00	Candidates are encouraged to announce they have nominated themselves at this point.
Voting opens	Tuesday 1^st October 08:00	Log in to the RUSU website to vote online.
Voting closes	Friday 4^th October 15:00	Log in to the RUSU website to vote online.
Complaints	Friday 4^th October 15:30	Complaints should be made to Chief Executive, Deputy Returning Officer (ask at RUSU Reception)
Count	Friday 4^th October 15:30pm – 17:00	Election results are counted.
Results	Monday 7^th October	Election results will be published here
Winner’s Event	Wednesday 23^rd October 18:00 - 20:00 Week 4	All winners are invited to come along to our Winner’s Event in Monterey Lounge, RUSU Building.
Training	Sessions held between 29^th October & 8^th November Weeks 5 – 7	All IOE Course and School Reps invited to sign up to attend an Induction Training Session. Postgraduate Course Reps Undergraduate Course Reps Chair training