Vice President (Education) 2024 Election Manifesto
Gary Souter
BSc (Hons) Sport & Fitness Graduate @ UHI Moray
What I hope to achieve if I am elected
- Continue my work with the student association and university to develop the student voice rep system to find how we can better represent every student at UHI.
- Continue to build on my work in fighting to ensuring the student voice is heard in the highest levels of decision making at the University.
- Continue to work with UHI to develop the AI policy, ensuring there is a positive & productive student empowerment focus.
- Establish a university wide graduation robe fund so that NO student is denied an opportunity to celebrate their academic achievement because of money worries.
I have worked hard to build positive relationships with stakeholders at university and local campus level and hope that I can have the opportunity to hit the ground running and use these relationships to fight to maintain and grow the exceptional student experience at UHI.
What I can bring to the role
- A combined total of 6 years’ experience as a student at UHI. Recently graduating from the BSc (Hons) Sport & Fitness and currently studying a Music Sync & Placement upskilling course at UHI NWH
- Several years’ experience on the boards of social enterprises, charities, sports clubs, football associations and community projects including the University’s board of governors, Shetland UHI’s board.
- Experience of a wide range of committees and working groups throughout the university from Course approval to Quality Assurance.
Why you should vote for me
- Experienced in this role in particular and other relevant roles.
- Fully focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for fellow students. Confident and assured under pressure in challenging meetings
- Passionate lifelong learner
- Established working relationships and confident of getting the most out of them
- I’ve managed to introduce and see the application and adoption of the word “vibes” in several board meetings.
Thank you for sparing a moment to read my manifesto. Don’t hesitate to drop me an email if you have any concerns or questions whatsoever. 14007518@uhi.ac.uk