As Michaelmas Term comes to an end, here is an update on what our Vice President (Education & Widening Participation) Jessica Asiedu Kwatchey has been working on this year, plus some updates of what’s to come next term!
Michaelmas Updates:
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Featured on Heart Radio Cambridgeshire discussing how universities and SUs can help students tackle financial pressures
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Met with 36 Access and Class Act Officers from 22 colleges
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Began the revival of the SU’s Alternative Prospectus webpage, with contributions from JCR Officers and Academic Reps
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Worked on the promotion of the Michaelmas Academic Rep Elections and Referendum, which saw a record turnout number this year
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Represented UG and PG students across 24 committees this term, including presenting a paper at the Academic Standards and Enhancement Committee
Next terms priorities:
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Continue working with Access and Class Act Officers on the creation of Financial Support Guides for all colleges
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Complete the revival and relaunch of the SU’s Alternative Prospectus
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Host forums and events for J/MCR Officers and societies of underrepresented groups to support them with their access and outreach work
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Help facilitate the delivery of the SU’s annual Shadowing Scheme residential