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SRUC Students’ Association (SRUCSA) is run by students, for students. Each year, SRUC students elect other students to take on leadership roles that represent student views and interests across the college. These elected officers bring student perspectives into the places where decisions are made and help shape the work SRUCSA does for students.
What are the Elections?
SRUCSA elections are how SRUC students choose their leaders.
The main elections are for three full-time, paid Co-Presidents. These roles are not tied to a specific campus or subject area. Instead, each role focuses on a different part of the student experience across all of SRUC.
The Roles
SRUC students elect three Co-Presidents each year:
- Co-President of Education and Quality
- Co-President of Engagement and Advocacy
- Co-President of Welfare and Community
These are paid, full-time roles. Students usually take a year out from their studies, or start the role after finishing their course, to work as part of a team running SRUCSA. Co-Presidents represent students in SRUC decision-making and oversee areas such as the class rep system, campaigns, clubs and societies.
How Does it Work?
The process for standing in the main SRUCSA elections is straightforward.
- Nominate yourself by completing the online nomination form before the nomination deadline. The form asks for your basic details and which role you want to stand for.
- After submitting your nomination, the Elections Team will contact you to explain the process, go through the election rules, and answer any questions. They will also support you to prepare campaign materials so you can tell students why they should vote for you.
- Once nominations close, candidates are given time to prepare and run their campaign. During the campaigning period you can promote yourself and ask students to vote, provided all activity follows the Election Rules. The Elections Team remain impartial but are available to support candidates throughout.
- Students vote online for who they want to represent them. The candidate with the most votes for each role is elected, and successful candidates begin their term after the election and handover period.
Do Elections Matter?
Yes, but we would say that, our elections decide who speaks for you.
Student voice carries more weight
Elected officers take what students say into meetings with senior staff and committees.
Real issues get pushed
Course delivery, assessments, support services, wellbeing, campus life and facilities are all shaped by student representatives.
Accountability
Officers are elected based on what they say they will do and are expected to deliver on those priorities.
It affects everyday student life
From representation systems and campaigns to clubs, societies and how student feedback is acted on.
Voting strengthens representation
More student voting gives student representatives a clearer instruction on what needs done when raising issues with SRUC.
Who can take part?
All SRUC students can vote in SRUCSA elections, and all eligible students can stand for election. Elections are run according to rules to ensure they are free and fair.
When do elections happen?
- Co-President elections usually run in the spring each year
- Class Rep elections usually take place early in the academic year
- Other representative roles may be elected throughout the year
Exact dates are shared through SRUCSA and SRUC communications when elections open.
Thinking about standing?
If you are unsure which role to stand for or want to talk through what the roles involve, contact elections@sruc.ac.uk