Be a student representative at Teesside University’s Access and Participation Plan Project Group. The Groups focus is to increase the number of UK students studying at the University from a ethnic and culturally diverse background.

What You'll Do: 

Undergo up to an hour’s training on the Access and Participation Plan

Attend a 1-hour monthly meeting of the group every month via MS Teams.

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

Have input into 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 experience and that of peers. Group members are friendly and happy to share knowledge, so you can learn more about Higher Education and professional roles.
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 From a ethnic and culturaly diverse background with experience of the schools system within the UK 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.  
Summary
Volunteering
Community
Young People
Education
Middlesbrough
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Problem Solving
Teamwork/Collaboration
Cultural Awareness
Interpersonal / Confidence
Languages you should know: 
English
Professional working
Requirements: 
Statement of Motivation

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