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Chih for Education
“For the University experience you deserve”
Who am I?
Societies Officer
Interim Education Officer
President of the Anime and Manga Society 2020-2021
BA in Politics and International Studies
Track Record
As Societies Officer:
Lobbied the University for restrictionless society events during welcome week and the academic year
Ensured term 2 student-led conferences/events could go ahead in-person
Enhanced communication between the SU and society execs
As Interim Education Officer:
One of my big wins as Interim Education Officer was to ensure that there were In-person lectures in term 2
Pushed for the University to make sure that they directly consult with students and societies on large scale education changes
My Priorities
In-person teaching and Universal Lecture Capture
Inclusive Education
Student Wellbeing
Vote Chih for…
In-person Teaching + Universal Lecture Capture
Ensuring that all students have the option of full in-person teaching
I will push for the adoption of Universal Lecture Capture (the recording of all lectures) so that lectures are made available at the convenience of students
A Stress-Free Education
Lobby for increased flexibility for extensions/mitigating circumstances
Write clearer guidance around mitigating circumstances procedures
Push to keep self-certification as a provision after COVID-19
Work with the Societies Officer to provide extra support for students by establishing peer-to-peer buddy schemes in academic societies
Flexible Exams
Lobby the University for the better diversification of assessment choice and delivery
Push for both in-person and online options for exams where possible
Continue the use of open-book exams after COVID-19
More Study Space
Lobby the University to convert the old humanities building into study space
Push for longer hours for all study spaces around exam time
Pressure the University to expand the Leamington learning grid
Ensure that there are adequate and working charging ports in all study spaces
Better Communication
Push for the earlier release of exam and teaching timetables
Ensure that students are actively consulted and listened to on changes to their teaching
Engaging more with the educational needs of often overlooked students, including part-time, mature, apprentice, and post-graduate students
I will directly consult and listen to academic reps and involve them in policy making
Vote for me on 21/02/22
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