Student Voice – Elections @ Medway 2012

UNIVERSITY OF KENT STUDENTS

What positions are up for grabs?

FULL TIME

There are five sabbatical officer positions. These are full time elected roles, To run you must be a University of Kent student and you can only nominate yourself for one of the available roles. You can take a year out of your study or run in your final year.

The positions available are:

Union president
VP Activities
VP Education
VP Sports
VP Welfare

NOTE: The Part Time Officer Elections take place seperately to the leadership election. Please revisit this page in early March 2012 for more information

When are they happening?

Nominations are open now until 5pm Thursday 16th February
Forms are completed online only at Kent Union Elections

When can I tell people to vote for me?

Nominess will have to wait until campaign week when voting opens on the 24th February.

What happens in the mean time?

All candidates must attend the candidates meeting on Thursday 16th February at 5pm and candidates training on Friday 17th February at either 1pm or 6pm.

These events take place at the Canterbury campus. Medway candidates can get there travel costs reimbursed for these events.

You will need to write a manifesto and you can also do a video recording too for more info visit online handbook

Is there anything specifically happening at Medway?

Yes. There is an interested candidates meeting at 4pm on Wednesday 1st February in PK124.
Candidates will also give brief speeches at the hustings in Coopers bar at1pm Wednesday 22nd February.
There will also be hustings at the Canterbury campus which you will be encouraged to attend.

How do I vote?

Students can vote via the Kent Union website for a week from 1pm on Friday February 24th. Voting closes Friday 2nd March at 5pm The results are announced that evening.

Want more information?

see the online candidates handbook online handbook or visit Kent Union Elections

or Email Kent Union Elections

UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH STUDENTS

What positions are up for grabs?

FULL TIME

There are four sabbatical officer positions. These are full time elected roles, To run you must be a University of Greenwich studentand you can only nominate yourself for one of the available roles(except NUS Delegate).You can take a year out of your study or run in your final year.

The positions available are:

President
VP Campaigns & representation
VP Education & Welfare
VP Student Activities

PART TIME

There are 8 student representative positions. Any current greenwich student can run for these positions except those in their final year or those finishing prior to January 2013. This is a volunteer role you can do whilst still studying.

There is also one NUS Delegate position. A student is elected to attend the NUS National Conference in April 2012. You can run for this position alongside a part or full time role.

When are they happening?

Online nominations are open now until Friday 17th February at 12noon online form

Alternatively you can pick up a paper form from the UMSA reception. The paper form must be completed by 4pm Wednesday 15th February

When can I tell people to vote for me?

All candidates will need to wait until they attend the training and support session to find out more

What happens in the mean time?

Candidates must attend the training and support session this takes place on Thursday 16th February 2-4pm at Avery Hill and the Candidate BriefingMonday 20th February, 2pm, Greenwich Campus.

You will also need to write a brief manifesto. This will be explained at the candidate briefing.

Is there anything specifically happening at Medway?

Candidates question time at Medway takes place onTuesday 28th February,Time and location TBC[b]. There will also be opportunities to give speeches at Avery Hill and Greenwich.

[b]How do I vote?

Voting opens Monday 5th March at 10am. Students have to vote at a polling station. This will be located in the Pilkington Building daily from 10am until 5pm until voting closes on Thursday 8th March. The results are announced the following day.

Want more information?

Visit the Greenwich elections page

or email Greenwich elections

UNIVERSITY OF CHRIST CHURCH STUDENTS

What positions are up for grabs?

FULL TIME

There are four sabbatical officer positions. These are full time elected roles, To run you must be a Christ Church student. You can take a year out of your study or run in your final year.

The positions available are:

President
VP Welfare & Education
VP Student Activities
VP Sports

PART TIME

There are nearly 20 part time roles. Any current Christ Church student can run for these positions except those in their final year. This is a volunteer role you can do whilst still studying.

When are they happening?

Nominations are online only and are open now until Friday 17th February at 11am
Online Form

When can I tell people to vote for me?

Not until campaigning begins on Tuesday 21st February at 9am

What happens in the mean time?

You must attend the candidates briefing on Friday 17th February at 1pm, NG03, Canterbury Campus

You will also need to write a brief manifesto. This will be explained at the candidate briefing.

Is there anything specifically happening at Medway?

At present there are no Medway specific events planned

How do I vote?

Voting opens Monday 26th February at 9am via your student portal.
Voting closes Friday 2nd March at 3pm
The results are announced that evening.

Want more information?

Visit
Christ Church Elections

We are currently reviewing the democratic structures at the Medway Campus. As a result the UMSA Part Time Officer elections have been suspended until this review has taken place

If you have any concerns, queries or ideas on how we can represent the needs of Medway students email UMSA Representation and Democracy Coordinator