Executive Committee 2007 - 2008
The Executive Committee are elected to represent you and run your Union on a day to day basis. The following officers began office on July 1st 2007.
Gurjit is a graduate from the Department of Government. He has been involved in the Union since his first year through Rag, SRC and Training Team. Gurjit has enjoyed many nights socialising in the Union and has made many friends. This has made his time at University very enjoyable and memorable, and he's not giving up on that now! As President of the Students Association, he hopes to encourage all students to take part in the many opportunities that are on offer. Main Responsibilities: Student Leader, Chief representative of the student body, Licensee of the Building, Oversees Union finances, Coordinates work of the Executive If you wish to contact Gujit, feel free to email him at president@theunion.strath.ac.uk, or call him on 0141 567 5006. Deputy President - Kevin Ward Kevin is 22 years old and has just completed an engineering degree. In the last year, Kevin has served as Union Chair which involved helping run and chairing the Students' Representative Council. Additionally, Kevin has been a committee member of the Debates Society for the last two years and has represented the Association in competitions across the UK and Ireland. He is looking forward to increasing and maintaining levels of student involvement and representation by ensuring their Union works for them. Kevin is based on Level 10 of the building. Main Responsibilities: Deputises for the President, Student Discipline, Internal Communications, Freshers' Week, Organises the Association General Meeting (AGM). If you wish to contact Kevin, feel free to email him at deputypresident@theunion.strath.ac.uk, or call him on 0141 567 5007. Vice President Student Development - Jamie Forsyth Jamie is 21 and has just finished a Biochemistry and Psychology degree. Last year he was convenor of the students charity appeal and this year he is looking forward to increasing student involvement and maintaining and improving the existing opportunities for participation in student groups as vice president student development. If you wish to contact Jamie, feel free to email him at vpsd@theunion.strath.ac.uk or call him on 0141 567 5028. Vice President Support and Campaigns- Ursula Tereba A recent graduate of the Strathclyde Business School with Honours in Marketing, whose adventure with the Union began as an exchange student! Yes, she loved it so much she re-applied to become a full-time 'Strathclyder' and got involved with the Union as a volunteer for the Student Marketing Team as well as the Welcome Team and Campus Student Assistant. In the past year she was an active member of the Marketing Support Team at the Union and is planning to use all that experience to more effectively target the student population with well-being campaigns, as well as address all current issues important for students. As a member of the Exec she wants to ensure that all welfare services are visible and accessible to all students and to promote more active student involvement in the life of the Association Main Responsibilities: Co-ordinates the campaigning work of the Association, Organises welfare, advice and support services, Co-ordinates Ask4 and Nightline volunteers. If you wish to contact Ursula, feel free to email her at vpsc@theunion.strath.ac.uk, or call her on 0141 567 5041. Vice President Operational and Commercial Services - Lawrence West Lawrence, 22, has just graduated with a degree in Marketing. Over the past two years he has been heavily involved in the Union through the Freshers Welcome Team, the Student Marketing Team and as Men's Hockey Captain and Social Convenor. He cannot wait to bring more exciting and different events and services to Strathclyde's students. It's your Union so feel free to contact Lawrence with your comments, suggestions or complaints. You'll find him in person on Level 9 of the Union. Main Responsibilities: Bars and Catering, Facilities, Developing an Entertainment plan for the year If you wish to contact Lawrence, feel free to email him at vpocs@theunion.strath.ac.uk, or call him on Sports President - Lucy Botham Lucy, 22, has just finished an honours degree in Marketing. During her four years at Strathclyde she has been a highly involved player on the mighty Strathclyde Netball Team and for the last two years a very active member of the Sports Union Executive. She is very excited about taking on the responsibility of Sports President and wants to help you make sport a part of your Strathclyde experience, so visit her in the Sports Union on level 7 of the Union. If you wish to contact Lucy, feel free to email her at sportspresident@theunion.strath.ac.uk, or call her on 0141 567 5062. Clubs and Societies Convenor - Judith Murray Judith, 18, is a second year Mathematics student who has been involved in the Union for the past two years mainly through her role as Clubs and Societies Treasurer. As Women's Group Convenor, Judith participated in campaigns on women's issues and is also the founder of SUGS (Strathclyde University Guides & Scouts). If you are interested in joining or even running your own club visit the Clubs & Societies office on Level 7. Main Responsibilities: Promotes Clubs and Societies, Organises Societies Fair, Encourages student development. If you wish to contact Judith, feel free to email her at clubs@theunion.strath.ac.uk, or call her on 0141 567 5058. Academic Affairs Officer - Philip Whyte More information about Philip will follow soon.... Main Responsibilities: Works with student representatives in both Union and University, Organises training events for representatives, Takes a lead role in education campaigns. If you wish to contact Philip, feel free to email him at academicaffairs@theunion.strath.ac.uk, or call him on 0141 567 5008. Student Media and Marketing Officer - Philip Wilson Philip is 21 years old and is a fourth year marketing student. Over the two years Philip has been involved in the Student Marketing Team, one of which he served as Convenor. He has also served as a member of the Student Representative Council (SRC) for a year and is very much looking forward to his involvement with SRC this year. Philip aims to make this year the most successful year for the Student Association. Having two of the media groups win Best Group in the annual STAR Awards for student volunteering in the past two years, he is keen to see this success continue and is committed to developing the Student Marketing Team, Telegraph, Radio station, Film and TV, making as many opportunities available to all students. Main Responsibilities: Co-ordinates Student Media groups, Ensures an effective Marketing strategy is in place, Co-ordinates the work of the Marketing Department, Maintaining the Union's website. If you wish to contact Philip, feel free to email him at smmo@theunion.strath.ac.uk, or call him on Equal Opportunities Officer - David McDonald David is a 19 year old, second year Economics and Italian student. Last year David became involved in the Students' Union, sitting on SRC and volunteering with the Ask4 service helping students with a range of issues. David plans to increase membership of all liberation groups and assist them in campaigning throughout next year helping them raise awareness of Equal Opportunities issues within the University. Main Responsibilities: Raises awareness of equality issues, Ensures every group of students is represented, Encourages active participation, Oversees work of the minority groups. If you wish to contact David, feel free to email him at equalopps@theunion.strath.ac.uk, or call him on 0141 567 5008. Jordanhill Officer - Laura Fraser Laura is 20 years old and is currently in her third year of Primary Teaching at Jordanhill. Laura has been a representative for fellow students on her course in previous years and is excited about continuing to represent students this coming year. Laura aims to ensure that Jordanhill students feel connected with the main campus but also that the services at Jordanhill continue while it remains to be a place of study. Main Responsibilities: Represents all Jordanhill students, Encourages participation of Jordanhill students. If you wish to contact Laura, feel free to email her at jordanhillofficer@theunion.strath.ac.uk, or call her on 0141 950 3256. Postgraduate Officer - Adam Wagner Adam is a PhD student in his third year studying Statistics. In his capacity as Postgraduate Officer, Adam works to represent Postgrads at various levels within the university. He helps organise social events for Postgrads as well - keep your eye out for notices about these. If you have suggestions for social events, or other Postgrad issues, then drop Adam an email. Remember you can use the Union as much as any undergrad; make sure you don't miss out! Main Responsibilities: Represents all Postgraduate students, Encourages participation of Postgraduate students. If you wish to contact Adam, feel free to email him at postgraduateofficer@theunion.strath.ac.uk, or call him on 0141 567 2008.
President - Gurjit Singh
Gurjit will continue to represent Strathclyde on all issues and is looking forward to working with the students on matters that affect you most. Your views are important to us; visit Gurjit on Level 10 of the Union Building.
Main Responsibilities: Recruits and trains student volunteers, Develops student activities, Encourages personal development, Co-ordinates Students' Representative Council (SRC).
0141 567 5056.
Main Responsibilities: Co-ordinates sporting activities, Ensures health and safety of sports clubs, Represents the Sports Union locally and nationally.
0141 567 5008.
