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Page 1: Annual Report 2010-2011
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1Portsmouth Students’ Union has a vision of creating a positive impact with every Portsmouth student during their time at University. As a charity led by our values and guided by our students, the Union provides wide-ranging services and learner support to the 22,000 students of the University of Portsmouth. The Union is based in the centre of Portsmouth and turns over £1.7M per annum, employing approximately 60 staff.

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3323. AN INTRODUCTION FROM THE PRESIDENT

4. OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

5. PERFORMANCE AGAINST OBJECTIVES

7. REPRESENTING PORTSMOUTH STUDENTS AND STUDENTS AS LEARNERS

8. VOLUNTEERING

10. SOCIETIES AND STUDENT MEDIA

11. ATHLETIC UNION

12. EVENTS AND ELECTIONS

13. PSUT

14. GOVERNANCE AND SABBATICAL TRUSTEE ROLES

15. FINANCES: HOW WE SPEND OUR MONEY

16. OUR PLANS FOR 2011/12

18. OUR STRATEGY FOR 2011-14

Contents

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2010/11 was a year of outstanding performance for the Union. In the last 12 months we’ve launched our new organisational strategy; We’ve launched our new academic casework unit to support students with formal University procedures; we’ve successfully delivered new collaborative volunteer projects in the City; We’ve achieved ‘Investor in People’ status; and we’ve signifi cantly increased student participation and satisfaction with what the Union provides.

This report outlines our development across all areas of our provision in 2010/11, but also highlights where we think we have more work to do. In addition, we’ve also detailed our big plans for the next 12 months and how we aim to improve what the Union does in order to better support and represent Portsmouth students.

Over the past year the Union has developed structures to ensure that as many students as possible engage in the Union’s decision making processes. Our sabbatical elections were put online for the fi rst time, to help enable more students to vote easily; the Union’s democratic structures were overhauled to create forums of particular interest - ‘Better University’, ‘Better Union’ and ‘Better You’; and increased support has been given to course reps to ensure that things that matter to students, matter to us.

In addition to our operational improvements, we’ve also begun the process of rebuilding our fi nancial position. 2010/11 was another good year for the Union and our positive surplus, as well as trading profi t will help us rebuild our fi nancial footing.

We hope that this report gives you an insight into our work and how we enhance the student experience at the University. We’re very excited about putting our ‘positive impact with every Portsmouth student’ plan into action and we hope you are too.

Amy BakerUnion President 2011/12

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ACADEMIC CASEWORK SUPPORT

In September 2010 we launched our new

academic casework unit to help students

who need to use the University’s formal

procedures. In our fi rst year, we supported

168 individual students, as well providing

general guidance.

Students Union Evaluation Initiative (SUEI) AccreditationIn November 2010 representatives from the Un-ion were invited to the Houses of Parliament to be presented with SUEI - Bronze level accredita-tion from the Right Honourable David Willets, MP. The award recognises quality across the broad spectrum of activities and services offered by the Union. We are the fi rst students’ union on the South Coast of England to be awarded the accreditation.

SatisfactionDuring 2010/11 student satisfaction rose

dramatically from 64% in May 2009

to 88% in November 2010, with staff

satisfaction rising from 55% in March

2010 to 64% in December 2010. In

addition, 2011 saw the Union’s fi rst ever

University and external stakeholder sat-

isfaction survey, with an overall satisfac-

tion level of 72%.

INVESTORS IN PEOPLE

At the Union, we need highly motivated

and inspiring staff to deliver our activities

and services. In 2011 the Union achieved

its long-stated aim of achieving Investors

in People status.

ElectionsOur elections have traditionally been strongly supported, but in 2010/11 we went a step further. As well as putting our elec-tions online for the fi rst time, we achieved the highest gross election turn out of any post-1992 University Students’ Union in the UK, with 4.122 votes.

New Volunteer projectsWe delivered two new collaborative vol-unteering schemes - ‘Portsmouth Inter-generational Project for Pensioners and Youths’ (PIPPY) and ‘Games of Life’ (GOL) with Age UK and PCC’s care centres and homes. In total 85 students and 190 older residents took part, providing 450 volunteer hours to the local community.

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SELECTION OF OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2010/11

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5IN 2010/11 WE IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING 20 TARGETS AS PRIORITIES. WE ACHIEVED 16 OF THE TARGETS; PARTLY ACHIEVED A FURTHER THREE; AND MISSED ONE.

2 ACHIEVE YEAR-ON-YEAR IMPROVEMENT IN OVERALL RATINGS AND IN THE PROPORTION OF RESPONSES FROM THE STAFF AND STUDENT SATISFACTION SURVEYS BY 30TH JUNE 2011ACHIEVED IN THE STAFF SATISFACTION SURVEY (DEC 2010) AND STUDENT SATISFACTION SURVEY (NOVEMBER 2010)

STAKEHOLDERS1 PRODUCE A GLOSSY ANNUAL REPORT, INCLUDING A SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND STUDENT IMPACT REPORT, BY 31ST AUGUST 2010. ACHIEVED, ALTHOUGH NOT PUBLISHED UNTIL DECEMBER 2010

3 DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN ANNUAL STAKEHOLDER SATISFACTION SURVEY BY 30TH MARCH 2011ACHIEVED. SURVEY DISTRIBUTED IN MARCH 2011

4 DEVELOP THE UNION’S DEMOCRATIC STRUCTURES, EVIDENCED BY A VOTER TURNOUT IN EXCESS OF 4000 VOTES, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 3 SABBATICAL CANDIDATES FOR EACH POST IN THE MARCH ELECTIONS BY 31ST MARCH 2011ACHIEVED, MAKING THE UNION’S ELECTIONS THE BIGGEST FOR A POST 1992 UNIVERSITY UNION IN THE UK

5 COORDINATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW ORGANISATIONAL VISION, MISSION AND VALUES STATEMENTS WITH FRESH BRANDING BY 31ST JANUARY 2011ACHIEVED

6 DEVELOP AND LAUNCH A NEW ORGANISATIONAL STRATEGY THAT IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY 31ST JANUARY 2011ACHIEVED, BUT NOT APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNTIL JUNE 2011

2 ENSURE THAT THE COURSE REP SYSTEM IS DEVELOPED, EVIDENCED BY FULL RECRUITMENT OF FACULTY REPS AND PRODUCTION OF AN ANNUAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT REPORT BY 30TH JUNE 2011ACHIEVED (THE REPORT WAS SEEN AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN JUNE 2011)

1 DEVELOP AN ORGANISATIONAL TRAINING PLAN AND ENSURE THAT ALL PERMANENT STAFF HAVE AN ACTIVE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN BY 28TH FEBRUARY 2011ACHIEVED

3 ACHIEVE INVESTORS IN PEOPLE (IIP) ACCREDITATION AND IMPROVE THE UNION’S OVERALL SCORE IN THE SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT BY 31ST JULY 2011ACHIEVED

4 COMPLETE A STUDENT IMPACT REVIEW OF ALL STUDENT-FACING SERVICES AND ACHIEVE INVESTORS IN VOLUNTEERS (IIV) ACCREDITATION BY 31ST JULY 2011PARTLY ACHIEVED. THE IIV PROCESS HAS TAKEN LONGER THAN EXPECTED TO COMPLETE, BUT PROGRESS HAS BEEN MADE TO ACHIEVE THIS TARGET BEFORE AUGUST 2012. THE IMPACT REVIEWS FOR EACH DEPARTMENT HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENTAL PLANS, COMPLETED IN JULY 2011.

5 DEVELOP CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS FOR ALL STUDENT FACING SERVICES AND SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENTS FOR SUPPORT DEPARTMENTS AND TRAIN ALL STAFF AGAINST THOSE STANDARDS BY 31ST DECEMBER 2010NOT ACHIEVED. ALL STAFF RECEIVED CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING IN DECEMBER 2010, BUT DEPARTMENTAL STAND-ARDS WERE NOT PUBLISHED. HOWEVER, AGREED STANDARDS ARE DUE TO BE PUBLISHED IN SEPTEMBER 2011.

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

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2 ACHIEVE THE OVERALL BUDGETED SURPLUS FOR PSUT FOR 2010/2011ACHIEVED, DUE TO STRONG PERFORMANCE IN THE FINAL QUARTER

1 ACHIEVE THE OVERALL BUDGETED SURPLUS FOR UPSU FOR 2010/2011ACHIEVED

3 ACHIEVE THE OVERALL BUDGETED INCOME REVENUES FOR PSUT FOR 2010/2011NOT ACHIEVED, DUE TO POOR CLOTHING SALES

4 REVIEW THE FINANCIAL PROCEDURES AND ALL OPERATIONAL PROCESSES WITHIN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT BY 31ST JANUARY 2011ACHIEVED

5 PRODUCE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT WITHIN 8 WORKING DAYS OF EACH PERIOD END FOR AT LEAST 10 (OUT OF 12) PERIODS BY 31ST JULY 2011ACHIEVED

2 ENSURE THAT ALL ‘RED RISKS’ FROM THE ORGANISATIONAL RISK REGISTER ARE REVIEWED QUARTERLY AND THAT ALL STATED ACTIONS ARE COMPLETED BY 31ST MAY 2011ACHIEVED

1 REVIEW ALL EXISTING POLICIES AND DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO REVIEW THEM OVER THE NEXT 3 YEARS, BY 31ST DECEMBER 2010ACHIEVED

3 DEVELOP AND ADOPT A JOB EVALUATION SCHEME AND ENSURE THAT ALL POSTS ARE REVIEWED UNDER THE SCHEME BY 31ST JULY 2011ALL POSTS HAVE BEEN AGREED EXCEPT THOSE DISRUPTED BY INTERNAL CHANGES TO THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND ONE OTHER ROLE BEING CONSULTED. ALL OUTSTANDING ROLES ARE EXPECTED TO BE REVIEWED BY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2011

4 REACH AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY TO REDEVELOP THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE STUDENT CENTRE BEFORE FEBRUARY 2012, WITH IMPROVED UPSU RETAIL AND RECEPTION SERVICES BY 31ST JULY 2011ACHIEVED

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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In June 2011 the Union ran its fi rst ever University Teaching Awards, to reward teaching staff for teaching excellence and student satisfaction. In total the awards panel received 45 nominations and held elections for awards with over 1,000 students voting. The event was a huge success and the Union has committed to making the awards an annual event.

In September 2010 the Union launched a new service for Portsmouth students - the academic support unit, based in Gun House of the Students’ Union.The new support unit has been developed to support stu-dents who need help using the University’s formal academic procedures as well as general academic affairs issues. The service has proved popular in its fi rst 9 months, with 168 students seeking one-to-one advice as well as small groups.In February 2011 we held our fi rst ever ‘academic support week’, in order to raise the profi le of the service to students and University staff, reaching 2019 individuals

REPRESENTING PORTSMOUTH STUDENTS

SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AS LEARNERS

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During 2010/11 the Union signifi cantly increased its volunteer contribution to the local community. In the past year the Union has led two new volunteer projects in collaboration with partners in the voluntary sector and with fi nancial support from Portsmouth City Council.

In addition, the Union has continued to deliver its existing volunteer programmes and has led other initiatives with the aim of raising the profi le of volunteering and its benefi ts to students.

In February 2011 the Union held its fi rst ever student volunteering week, which included volunteer taster sessions, a volunteer fayre and ‘speed volunteering’.

During 2010/11 the Union launched Portsmouth Intergenerational Project for Pensioners and Youths (PIPPY) in collaboration with AgeUK and local care centres and homes. The project aim was to enable a skills swap between different generations and involved 45 students, 85 older residents and over 275 volunteer hours.

During 2010/11 the Union also launched ‘Games of Life’ – a programme to assist individuals experiencing early stage dementia, in collaboration with AgeUK. Using a variety of traditional and interactive games, 40 students and 105 individuals experiencing dementia took part encompassing 175 volunteer hours.

In total, the Union contributed 4,056 hours in 2010/11, with 268 active community volunteers.(In 2009/10 the Union contributed 600 hours, with 247 active volunteers)

268 VIP MEMBERS

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4000+ HOURSVOLUNTEERING IN THE PORTSMOUTH AREACONTRIBUTED TO OUR COMMUNITY

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9RAISING MONEY FOR OTHER CHARITIESIn addition to working with local charities and community groups, the Union’s student groups also raise money for other charities through Raising and Giving (RAG). During 2010/11 Portsmouth students more than trebled the amount raised in 2009/10 to give to other groups - rising from £7,976 to £26,031.

GROUP AMOUNT RAISEDPOSITION

THE TOP FIVE FUNDRAISING GROUPS WERE:

12345

HINDU SOCIETYRAGSOS AFRICAATHLETIC UNIONCHEERLEADING

£5,151£4,138£2,835£2,793£2,054

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The Union continued to support a base of physi-cal activity, religious, cultural, political, academic and general activity societies. During 2010/11 the Union launched the Student Training and Awards Scheme (STARS) for societies, which rewards groups for running their societies well and attract-ing new members. It is hoped that most groups will participate in the scheme in 2011/12.

In 2010/11 the Union had 81 registered societies with a total of 3,869 members, down from 90 societies and 4,309 societies in 2009/10.

The Union continues to support its four primary student-led media outlets: Pugwash news; Pugwash magazine; PureFM; and upsu.tv. Pugwash news is printed every fortnight, with Pugwash magazine being printed 4 times a year. PureFM broadcasts 24hours a day during term time and upsu.tv has its own online channel.

During the year the Union signifi cantly increased its level of staff support for student media, whilst also passing over editorial control to the student groups that run them.

During 2010/11 our four media outlets had a to-tal of 1,121 registered members with approximately 80 contributors per issue.

SOCIETIESSTUDENT MEDIA

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121211In response to feedback from sports club offi cers, the Union reverted its funding system for the clubs back to a system similar to the one previously used for many years up to 2009/10. The new system rewards clubs for recruiting additional members and for being effi cient with membership subscriptions.

As a result of these changes the amount of sports club members rose by over 20% during the year. In 2010/11 the number of registered members was 2,894, up from 2,313 in 2009/10.

2011: 28TH

2010: 24TH

2009: 25TH

2008: 37TH

2007: 47TH

BRITISH UNIVERSITIES

& COLlEGES SPORTS (BUCS)

RANKINGS:

The Union supported a total of 35 sports clubs in 2010/11, up from 34 in 2009/10

out of 145 parti cipati ng Universiti es and Colleges

The Union maintained a similar position in the British Universities and College Sport (BUCS) league table. During 2011/12 the Union intends to introduce a new scheme - ‘Bucks for BUCS’ to help drive up the Union’s overall BUCS position.

In the past year we have had continued competition success including national championships for Boxing, American Football, Ten Pin Bowling, Cheerleading and Dance (hip-hop). In addition, the Union’s Boxing Club travelled to Washington DC in April 2011 and beat Georgetown University 5-3, to add to

their four year rein as English and British University champions.

Portsmouth clubs won a total of 11 leagues , 5 BUCS cups / individual champion-ships and 3 national championship medals.

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Over the course of the year the Union organised a number of high profi le events, including Freshers Fayre; Re-freshers Fayre; The Athletic Union Dinner; The Graduation Ball; The Student Activities Awards; The Ravelin Park Carnival; One-World Week and numerous society events.

Our Freshers Fayre continues to be one of the biggest and most impressive student fayres in the UK, with 181 exhibitors, up from 166 exhibitors in 2009/10.

The Union’s annual elections in March continue to be a highlight on the University’s academic calendar, with record numbers of students voting in 2010/11. Our elections were contested by an average of 3 candidates per post with 4,122 students voting, up from an average of 2.5 candidates per post and 3,758 votes in 2009/10 - a voter increase of nearly 10%.

The increase in voters means that the Union now has the highest gross election turnout for post-1992 University students’ union in the UK.

EVENTS ELECTIONS

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The Union operates a wholly owned trading company to raise money for the Union’s charitable activities, called PSUT. The company was founded in 2007 and has continued its impressive revenue growth and bottom line profi t in 2010/11. The company’s main business is through retail sales, night-life promotions and advertising sales.

Unfortunately, a write down of the value of stock and bad debts reduced the overall profi t level for 2010/11 from £77,496 (forecasted fi gure) to £70,630.

The Union has big plans for growing its earned income from trading. During 2011/12 the Union intends to develop a comprehensive business plan for the company and improve the retail space in the Student Centre.

TRADING PROFIT2008: 26,5162009: 19,7412010: 83,6562011: 70,630

its earned income from trading. comprehensive business

in the Student

Advertising sales

Sponsorships

NUS Extra sales

Night time promotions

Retail sales

Other Income

38%

14%

7%

21%

19%

1%

BREAKDOWN OF TRADING INCOME

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14Following major changes to the Union’s Governance arrangements in 2009/10, the Union amended the membership of its Board of Trustees. During 2010/11 the Union reduced the number of Sabbatical Trustees from 6 to 5. The redesigned positions are listed below.

In addition, the Union increased the number of Student Trustees from 2 to 3.

All positions are elected by Portsmouth students during the annual elections in March.

In November 2010 the Union’s Governance and fi nances were audited by the University’s auditing company. The Union received the overall score of ‘good’ - the highest ranking available.

GOVERNANCE

SABBATICAL TRUSTEE ROLES

BEFOREPRESIDENT

VP SPORT

VP SOCIETIES & COMMUNITY

VP WELFARE & VOLUNTEERING

VP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

VP DEMOCRACY & COMMUNICATION

AFTERPRESIDENT

VP SPORT

VP ACTIVITIES

VP WELFARE & COMMUNITY

VP EDUCATION & DEMOCRACY

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15HOW WE SPEND OUR MONEY:The Union’s fi nancial performance in 2010/11 was strong and followed a similarly impressive performance in 2009/10. The Union generated a budget surplus of £57,636 and signifi cantly increased its level of available reserves from £214,475 to £283,998. Despite this exceptional performance the Union still falls behind its target of achieving unrestricted reserves of £350,000. However, the Union’s revised long term fi nancial plan estimates that this will be achieved by August 2015.

None of the charity’s other activities were acquired or discontinued during the above two fi nancial years.

The charity has no recognised gains or losses other than those dealt with in the statement of fi nancial activities.

A full copy of the Union’s fi nancial statements and Trustees Annual Report can be downloaded from: http://www.upsu.net/docs/doc_download/411-2011-accounts

60.19% Voluntary Income

10.42% PSUT

29.37% Charitable Activities

3% PSUT

29% Student SupportActivities

59% Recreational Activities

3% Other Charitable Activities

6% Governance

TOTAL INCOME: £1,668,157

TOTAL EXPENDITURE: £1,602,409

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16In June 2011 the Union approved its new strategic plan - A positive impact with every Portsmouth Student - 2011 to 2014. The plan includes a range of targets across all of the Union’s work. The top 20 operational targets for 2011/12 are listed below.

STAKEHOLDERS - MAINTAIN STRONG, SUSTAINABLE AND SATISFIED RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR STAKEHOLDERS WHILST ENSURING THAT THE UNION IS ACTIVELY WORKING TOWARDS A ‘POSITIVE IMPACT WITH EVERY PORTSMOUTH STUDENT’ - 2011-14Targets1. Produce a glossy annual report, including a full breakdown of engagement stati sti cs by 30th September 20112. Achieve at least 2,000 responses in the biannual Student Sati sfacti on Survey with over 73% sati sfacti on according to the SUEI Killer questi on by 31st December 20113. Achieve year-on-year improvement in overall rati ngs in the staff and stakeholder sati sfacti on surveys by 30th June 20124. Develop the Union’s democrati c structures, evidenced by approval of a democracy strategy, a voter turnout in excess of 4,200 votes, with an average of 3 sabbati cal candidates for each post in the annual electi ons by 31st March 20125. Develop mutually benefi cial partnership agreements with the University’s department of Employability and the Sport and Recreati on department by 28th February 2012

LEARNING & GROWTH – CONTINUALLY IMPROVE WHAT THE UNION DOES WHILST EQUIPPING STAFF, OFFICERS AND VOLUNTEERS WITH THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE THE UNION’S VISIONTargets1. To work with the School of Architecture to redevelop the Union Shop into an overall welcome centre, cash offi ce and gift shop by using student designs by 31st July 20122. To benchmark the Union’s performance in student engagement against other Students’ Unions within the University Alliance Group by 30th November 20113. To achieve Investors in Diversity status at level 2 by 31st January 2012, whilst ensuring the maintenance of Green impact Stu-dents’ Union ‘Gold’ status and an improvement in overall score compared to 2010/11 by 30th April 20124. Complete the Representati on & Volunteering department offi ce re-fi t and create a staff room in Gun House by 16th Septem-ber 20115. Achieve Investors in Volunteering status and successfully put 20 students through the ASDAN certi fi cate in Community volun-teering by 31st July 2012

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17FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & CONTROL - ACHIEVE FINANCIAL STABILITY THROUGH ROBUST FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, REVIEWING EXISTING PRACTICES AND CONSISTENTLY WORKING TOWARDS THE UNION’S RESERVES TARGET OF £350,000 BY AUGUST 2015Targets1. Achieve the overall budgeted surplus for the Union for 2011/20122. Achieve the overall budgeted surplus for PSUT for 2011/20123. Achieve the overall budgeted income revenues for PSUT for 2011/20124. Produce a tendering procedure and a due-diligence procedure by 31st December 20115. Review the operati onal processes and fi nancial procedures of the fi nance department, including outsourcing arrangements by 31st March 2012

SYSTEMS, POLICIES & PROCEDURES - ENSURE THAT THE UNION’S SYSTEMS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ADD VALUE, ENABLE GREATER STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, ARE EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND ENABLE THE UNION TO ACHIEVE ITS VISIONTargets1. Complete the NUS Good Governance self-assessment, achieving an overall standard of level 2 by 31st January 20122. Agree and sign a redeveloped relati onship agreement with the University of Portsmouth by 31st March 20123. Develop a comprehensive Governance secti on of UPSU.net, including Trustees reports and Trustees informati on by 31st December 20114. Integrate the ‘Maximiser’ monitoring system within the Representati on and Volunteering department, evidenced by 200 aca-demic casework contacts, 2,000 community volunteer hours and contact details for at least 600 course reps5. To develop an Innovati on Scheme framework to be accessed by volunteers and staff by 30th September 2011

OUR PLANS CONTINUED...

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18OUR STRATEGY FOR 2011-14 :“A POSITIVE IMPACT WITH EVERY PORTSMOUTH STUDENT”

After nearly a year of consultation with students, staff, the University and the Union’s other stakeholders, the Union approved its new strategic plan 2011 - 2014 entitled ‘A positive impact with every Portsmouth student’. The plan aims to increase participation and engagement from a broad spectrum of Portsmouth students, whilst embedding quality in what the Union does. In addition, the Union has identifi ed additional aims in supporting students as learners and has prioritised volunteering and personal development opportunities for students.

YOU CAN SEE THE FULL PLAN AT: WWW.UPSU.NET/STRATEGY

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20University of Portsmouth Students’ UnionCambridge Road

PortsmouthHampshire

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W: www.upsu.net

Registered charityNo: 1136115

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Major office holdersTRUSTEES (AND DIRECTORS)

SABBATICAL TRUSTEESPresident : Aakash NaikVP Academic Aff airs : Sam JonesVP Societi es & Community : Matt BlackallVP Democracy & Communicati ons : Laura StevensonVP Sports : Lauren Ryan VP Welfare and Volunteering : Amy Baker

STUDENT TRUSTEESNon-Portf olio : Christal O’Reilly (unti l June 2011)Non-Portf olio : Richard Davies (unti l February 2011)

UNIVERSITY NOMINATED TRUSTEENon-Portf olio : David Franklin

EXTERNAL TRUSTEESNon-Portf olio : Christi na MunslowNon-Portf olio : Fraser WhyteNon-Portf olio : Ian Piper

COMPANY SECRETARYAakash Naik

CHIEF EXECUTIVEDaniel Palmer

OUR VISION “A positive impact with every Portsmouth student”

OUR VALUES “A positive impact with every Portsmouth student”

OUR VALUES