The Executive Committee
The Executive Committee (or Exec) is the ACSA’s controlling body. It’s where all the decisions are made and is essentially the ACSA’s “government”. The Exec meets once a month and decides on the policy and direction of the ACSA. Being a member of the Exec means you get a real say in everything the ACSA does as well as get the chance to build your skills and enhance your CV. You could also get to travel to various National Union of Students events throughout UK and represent the ACSA there.
No matter what role you choose to take on you will be fully supported by other ACSA members and NUS Representatives.
Charities Representative
As Charities Rep, you will be responsible for organising events to raise money for the ACSA chosen charities. The Main event is always the Torcher Parade and the decoration of the ACSA float. You can also raise money by having stalls in Dinos, dress up days or any other gimmick you like. The choice is up to you! Along with the Exec you can choose a designated charity or split the money raised between a few.
Clubs and Societies Representative
As Clubs and Societies Representative, you get to start any Club or Society you want! It’s a great way to meet new people with similar interests and socialise with friends. You will also be available to help out any other student who wants to starts their own Club or Society as well as liaise with RGU and Aberdeen Uni’s Clubs and Society Reps.
Black Students’ Representative
First off to avoid confusion a quote from Bellavia Ribeiro NUS’s Black Students' Officer - “Black' is a political definition. Whilst we acknowledge the immense diversity within and between the African, Arab, Asian and Caribbean communities, we also recognise that we are united, by the racism we face and the under-representation of our communities in all institutional structures”
Essential anyone who self defines as “Black” can apply for this post. The sad reality is that racism still exists to today and many students face discrimination because of their race. Bellavia Ribeiro again "The inequality that Black Students face in education and beyond cannot be underestimated. Without proper representation students unions cannot begin to redress the issue of under-representation. Black students will continue to miss out on academic and welfare support, remain on the fringe of union activities and fail to realise the full benefits of being in a union, or their own potential. A Black students officer offers this representation and is dedidated to challenging these inequalities"
Disability Representative
As Disability Representative your role is to represent the needs of Disabled students on all of our campuses. Disabled students still face regular discrimination and are 10 times more likely to be bullied than non-disabled students. You can help by raising awareness of the issues faced by Disabled people through various methods. These could be anything from Disability Sports days to awareness days with different support groups or even just simple poster campaigns. The choice is up to you!
Entertainments Representative
As Entertainments Representative, you will deal with the fun, social side of being a student! You can organise various events such as Movie Nights, Evenings Out, Poker Nights, Sporting events or anything else you think students may find entertaining. Talk to Students, find out what they want and then just do it!
Mature Students’ Representative
Your role as Mature Students’ Representative is to represent the needs of all students over 25. More and more Mature Students are returning to education and it is your role to make the return to education as easy as possible for them. From offering advice to campaigning on specific issues your role is to both to support Mature Students’ and stand up for their rights.
LGBT Representative
LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans. If you self-define into any of these you can apply for this role. Being LGBT can mean facing discrimination on a daily basis. Want to do something about it? You can!
You will represent LGBT Students within Aberdeen College and try and raise awareness of the issues they face everyday. You could start your own LGBT group or run campaigns on LGBT rights. You decide!
Women’s Representative
Do you feel strongly about the objectification of Women in the media, Abortion rights, the pay gap between Men and Women? Being Women’s Rep means standing up and fighting for the rights of Female Students in Aberdeen College and the wider world. We still live in world where many women are treated like second class citizens. Do something about it!
Youth Action Representative
Are you a student under 18 years old? Represent your needs as a member of your Students’ Association. If you’re under 18 then you have fewer rights than many of your older counterparts! Is this fair? Become Youth Action Rep and make a difference!
Part-Time Representative
Being a Part Time Student can be a very different experience to being a Full Time Student. Part Time Students make up the majority of Students here at Aberdeen College. This is your chance to represent them!
International Representative
Whether you’re form Spain, Poland, the Czech Republic or Japan being an International Student presents many different challenges and obstacles. Your role is to help other Students adjust to life in the UK, fight for their rights and to offer help and advice. You could organise nights out or any other social event you want for International Students. EU or non-EU it doesn’t matter! Get involved!
Teaching Campus Representatives (x7)
A Teaching Campus Representatives (TCR) is in effect a Class Rep for the Class Reps! With this role you have much more freedom than any of the others on the Exec. The down side is that you have to already be a Class Rep.
4 TCRs are elected for Gallowgate Centre and 1 each for Gordon, Clinterty and Altens.
If you want to apply for one of the above roles or just want more information then you can find us in EG3 (next to main reception) at Gallowgate.