Student Member of Access and Participation Plan Project Groups TUNDRA

Student representative at Teesside University’s Access and Participation Plan Project Group which is tasked with reducing the gap in employment rates for students from areas that have low participation in Higher Education.

What You'll Do:

Undergo up to an hours training on the Access and Participation Plan

Attenda a 1.5 hour meeting on campus of the group every month. Current meetings are scheduled for

5th of February 2025 1.00 a.m. to 12.30

3rd of March 2025 2.00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

At the meetings you will

Provide insight into the student experince and collaborate with group members to ensure the successful implementation of activities outlined in the University's Access and Participation Plan

Help shape the activities devised to better support students from low socio economic backgrounds to progress into graduate roles

Have input in the evaluation of activities aimed at meeting the target.

Why You'll Love It:

You'll be contributing to reducing inequalities, influencing change and making your University more inclusive. You can help people learn from your experince and that of your peers. Group members are friendly and happy to share knowledge, so you can learn more about Higher Education and professional roles. There may be further opportunities to be involved in l Access and Participation activities and evaluation.

What You'll Learn:

You'll learn teamwork, project management, time management and How to work collaboratively to meet an objective. How meetings are structured. How to communicate your own thoughts and ideas in a formal setting and stay within appropriate boundaries. More about the University, its processes and operational structure.

What We're Looking For:

Someone Who has experince of living in the Tees Valley or has knowledge of issues of equality within the region. Understands inequalities caused by social background Who can work collaboratively and within the scope set out for them Who can express their views, knowledge and ideas within a meeting. Who is passionate about reducing inequalities.