LENT TERM ELECTION 2012
Passionate about the issues affecting students at the LSE? Want to make a change? Thinking about running in the upcoming LSE Student Union elections?
Find out what the positions are all about!
The following positions are elected at the Lent Term elections. Nominations open on 13 February 2012 and close on 20 February 2012. Voting opens on 29 February and closes on 1 March.
We’ve spoken with the current elected reps to give you an inside look at what the job entails. Click on each position below for an overview and determine where you see yourself:
Sabbatical Officers
These are students who campaign & represent students full time. They are paid and work for a year, from July 2012 to July 2013.
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Primary representative of LSE students to the School, the media, and the outside world. Sits on the most important committees of the School, working across the Executive to make sure every officer is able to campaign on the issues they are passionate about – and that the School is listening to students.
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The leading student voice on academic issues. Chair of the Education Assembly, and responsible for leading the student voice on academic affairs, such as teaching quality, feedback, the lack of resits, broader teaching and learning developments and putting LSE students at the heart of national education issues.
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With students wanting to change the wider world, this Officer will chair the Welfare and Community Assembly, take a lead role in coordinating accommodation issues, a greener society, a ethically responsible School, healthy living, student support, widening participation and a diverse student population.
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Overall responsibility for developing societies, Athletics’ Union, Media Group, RAG and volunteering, and working with students to achieve a fun LSE! As the chair of the Activities Assembly, also has responsibility for developing a student network of volunteers and campaigning activists.
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Part Time Officers
These are students who are on the Executive alongside their studies. |
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Athletics Union President
President – takes the lead role in representing the interests and members of the Athletics Union in the Union and the School. Along with the Activities and Development Officer, develops and strengthens sports at the LSE.
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Runs campaigns and events aimed at eliminating and countering all forms of discrimination based on race, religion or nationality. Supports students who have been victimised by racism.
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Represents the interests of students with disabilities, wellbeing issues, or illness to the Union and the School. Works with the LSE Disability & Wellbeing Office and the staff-student disabilities network. Plans awareness campaigns and events.
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Represents the views of International Students to the Student’ Union Executive and the School. Coordinates cultural diversity on campus. Works with students and societies to promote events and campaigns with an international flavour.
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Represents female students within the Union to ensure equality. Runs campaigns on issues that are important to female students
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Develops sustainability initiatives at the LSE, and runs campaigns on issues of ecology, social justice, peace and solidarity
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student trustees
Student Trustees (x4)
As a member of the Students Unions' Trustee Board you make strategic decisions about the direction of the Union, approve the accounts and work closely with senior members of staff and sabbatical officers.
democracy committee
The Democracy Committee is an elected group of students who meet weekly to ensure the Union behaves democratically and constitutionally. They make decisions on the unions' democratic calendar including elections and UGMs.
Athletics Union Executive
Committee Members (x5)
The Athletics Union Executive consists of 5 elected students and the AU President who work hard to represent all sports club interests. Their work includes organising events such as Sports Day, the AU Ball and Sports Tour as well as representing the AU in more formal settings such as with the School at Sport Strategy meetings.
Important dates
Thursday 9 February 6pm: Thinking of Becoming a Candidate Session - NAB 2.16
Monday 13 February 10am: Nominations Open
Tuesday 14 February 6pm: How to Campaign at LSE Session - NAB 2.08
Friday 17 February 6pm: How to Campaign at LSE Session - NAB 2.13
Monday 20 February 5pm: Nominations Closed.
Tuesday 21 February 7pm: Compulsory Candidate Briefing - NAB 2.06
Wednesday 22 February: Filming Candidates Video - 12pm Students' Union Meeting room
Wednesday 22 February: Manifestos due (200 words sent to p.walley@lse.ac.uk)
Wednesday 22 February: Public Speaking Session, 4pm, NAB 2.16 (Women's only)
Wednesday 22 February: Public Speaking Session, 5pm, NAB 2.09
Thursday 23 February 1pm: UGM Hustings (Sabbatical Candidates Only) - Old Theatre
Wednesday 29 February 10am: Voting Opens - All voting online www.lsesu.com/vote
Thursday 1 March 7pm: Voting Closes and Results Night
Hustings timetable
AU Hustings (AU exec, AU President, Activities & Development Officer) - Wednesday 22 February 8pm, The Quad.
UGM Hustings (Sabbatical Positions) - Thursday 23 February, 1pm, Old Theatre
Part Time Exec/Democracy Committee/Trustees Hustings - Thursday 23 February, 2pm, The Quad.
Liberation Society Hustings - Friday 24 February, 5pm, CLM 2.02
Palestine Society Hustings - Monday 27 February, 3pm CLM 1.02
Political Society Hustings - Monday 27 February, 5pm, CLM 6.02
Jsoc and Israel Society Hustings - Tuesday 28 February, 5.30pm, CLM 1.02
Rosebery Hall Hustings - Tuesday 28 February, 8.30pm, The Canteen
For more information email Peter, LSESU Democracy Coorindator on p.walley@lse.ac.uk.