university of strathclyde students’ association gerry mcdonnell vice president support
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University of Strathclyde
Students’ AssociationGerry McDonnell
Vice President Support
• Led by you!• 22,000 members• One of largest Unions in
Scotland• Deals, Discounts, & Services• Activities, Events, &
Entertainment• Representation & Welfare• Over 50 years of representation• A great place to hang out• But also a great place to make
change!
Your Union
What Exactly Does The Exec Do?VP Support • Make sure that everyone of you feels supported, safe and contented• Responsible for issues of students’ rights and welfare• Represents the above issues to the university and others as
appropriate• Promote equality of opportunity in all aspects of student life
VPS Priorities
• To combat student homelessness
• Put in place a system of help for those who fall on hard times
• Lifelong learning
Loyalty Card Scheme
5 points for every £1
Services
Level 4 Restaurant Level 6 Cafe
Level 3 Bar
Level 3 BankLevel 2 Venue
Level 5 of The [email protected]
0141 567 5040
Nightline – 0141 55 22 5557pm – 7am scnightline.com
Support
VolunteeringA student that goes out with the norm to do something, for
the benefit others.www.strathstudents.com/volunteerhub
1791 Volunteers25,500+ Volunteering hours recorded
£200,175 in living wagesTownhead homework club, strathguides
[email protected] – Community engagement co-ordinator
Student Reps
Representation
598 Course RepsStudent CongressYou can stand at the start of the year and
attend the forums all year round!
More info: Strathstudents.com/studentreps
Clubs & Societies
Over 130 clubs and societies!!!
Sports Union
EquestrianFencing
Flag American Football
Football (M + W)GAA- Gaelic
FootballGolf (M + W)
HandballHockey (M + W)
JudoKarateKendo
LaCrosse
Mixed Martial ArtsMountaineering
Muay Thai Kickboxing
NetballOrienteering
Pool & Snooker Rowing
Rugby (M + W) SailingShinty
ShootingSkydiving
SnowsportsSquash
Sub-AquaSurfing
Swimming/Water polo
Table TennisTennis
TrampoliningUltimate Frisbee
VolleyballWakeboarding
AikidoArchery
Athletics & Cross Country
BadmintonBasketball (M +
W)Boxing
CanoeingCricketCurlingCycling£30 for Sports Union Membership
WWW.SPORTSUNION.CO.UK
Never find yourself stranded on a night out!
If you find yourself without money and need to get home there is no need to panic, this scheme will get you home in 4 easy steps:-
Step 1 Call 0141 429 7070, quoting 'Get Home Safe' and ‘Strath1’
Step 2 Check registration matches the text you have before getting in the cab
Step 3 When you get home sign the driver's receipt and hand over your student ID
Step 4 Wait 24 hours, collect your card from Union reception and pay your fare plus £2 admin charge
Where is all this Happening?Students Union on John Street
Level 7:Student Engagement Zone –
• Union Executive
• USSA Staff
• Computers for volunteers
Level 5:
Student Advice Area –
• Welfare and Wellbeing Support