Chairing, I&R and the End of Term!

Monday 18th to Sunday the 24th March 2013

Inclusion & Representation Senate

We met on Tuesday in Rialto at 5pm (as per usual). We reflected on our campaigns over the past year and our successes, our failures - in short, what we could learn from this term and last. We decided that the photo campaigns were good, but that working with Rhubarb TV on videos was more engaging. We talked about whether this blog should continue, and about the new Liberation Officers taking it over next year (which we thought would be an excellent idea!).

I mentioned how I had wanted to work on a Disability Video this term to highlight the variety of inclusion here at Royal Holloway, but that time had slipped from my fingers. We've decided to try and organise it for during the next term if possible. If you would like to get involved, or would like to know more then do not hesitate to get in touch!

Next term we will have one long meeting to come up with as many ideas as possible for engaging next year's freshers, and we'll have an I&R Senate meeting every other week until the exams are over, when they will resume. Keep your eye on the I&R Senate facebook page to keep in the loop: https://www.facebook.com/SURHUL.Inclusion

Chairing the General Meeting

On Tuesday evening we had the General Meeting (GM) where I was asked to chair. 

I had never chaired such a large gathering of students before, and was honoured to have Hannah by my side to help out! It was odd to be on the other side of the meeting. Usually I would have sat amongst you, but I was in front and I could see all of the tired and moody faces! Fair enough, it was deadline week and the last week of term. We all needed a break. 

I tried to make it engaging by getting people to high-five the people next to them, pat each other on the back. It was fun to behave unexpectedly, I was pleased with how many people got involved. I think that I will be chairing the following General Meeting, so watch this space! If you think I could improve as chair, then please do let me know. I love hearing new ideas, and I am just trying my best. 

It's cold outside, so wrap up warm!

My usual duties this week went by as they usually do. As you may know, my role has been split into four: and two positions are still open. These are the Black & Minority Ethnicity Officer and Disability Officer. There will be bi-elections in June, so if you are curious about any of the roles then do not hesitate to get in touch! I can tell you how much time it takes, what you have to do etc. It's not as scary as it first seems!

It's now Easter Break, although "break" suggests there is some rest involved, but we know we have a long revision period ahead of us. Do take time out to treat yourself, to relax, to be active. The I&R Senate are hoping to share through facebook lots of tips and ideas for an effective exam period, and one that is a little less stressful! If you have any ideas, do get in touch!

Over and out, catch you later alligators!