Sunday, 26 April 2009

Charlotte Roach's Manifesto for the Position of Undergraduate Representative on University Council

VOTE CHARLOTTE ROACH on to UNIVERSITY COUNCIL

AIMS:

Commitment from the University to build the sports centre, to allow donations to the sports centre and to transparently report its position on this topic.

Open access to college specific facilities to all university members, or to openly publish college facility differences. College discrimination is unacceptable, we are all part of Cambridge University and few undergraduates are aware of the differences on application.

Push for the removal of Saturday lectures, as this is out of line with most departments and the rest of the world, which discourages wider student university experience and puts unnecessary additional pressure on students.

Departmental guidelines for supervisors to structure supervisions and set work, often they are irrelevant and time wasting.

Remove the atmosphere of fear that surrounds acceptance to Cambridge, we are allowed to try to introduce change into this age old institution

Why VOTE me:

Experience of a better American system - they out class us on fundraising, facilities and applications.

State schooled second year Nat Sci who openly struggled with the work volume but not difficulty, I would like to represent the many silenced others who feel the amount of work expected is simply ridiculous, the focus should be on quality not quantity.

International cross country runner, mentored by Kelly Holmes.

CUSU’s facilities and catering officer, working with the Hawks and Ospreys.

Responsible for the initiation of the Sports Centre Campaign

Action, Straight Talking and Answers is what I stand for.

2 comments:

  1. We should vote for you to represent us because you can run for a long time? That's logical.

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  2. From Charlotte:

    'The intention was to indicate that I have determination, dedication and I am not averse to hard work. However it also means that council can hide but they can't run.'

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