Student Council Vice-President & Executives Elections 2023/24

On behalf of the Student Council, we are excited to announce the opening of applications for our next Vice Presidents & Executives. The Vice-Presidents & Executives will work under the Student President in the 3 separate roles of Sports, Well-being, Events and Communities. These positions are crucial in ensuring that we (The Student Council) continue to improve your student experience on campus. Applicants should be aware that these roles are time consuming and require a lot of effort and dedication. Each role is an elected position. Students will vote for their chosen candidates online on The Student Council website. PLEASE NOTE - You can only apply for one role and ALL candidates must attend an online briefing session pre campaigning on Wednesday the 22nd of March at 3pm.

The polls have closed.

Vice-President of Events

1. Promoting the aims of the Student Council and the interests of the students at the Heriot-Watt University Dubai; 2. Ensuring that the President and other elected student representatives are fully supported. 3. Attending weekly meetings with the President and executives. 4. Assisting the operations of the Student Council and president under the Events prospect including, but not limited to: Fresher’s events, Watt-Fest, Scottish Highland Games, well-being 5. Working closely with the student eng

The role holder is a part-time student officer of the Council and is paid a stipend by Heriot Watt University Dubai Student Council, responsible for:

a. Deputizing for the President when deemed necessary;

b. Promoting the aims of the Student Council and the interests of the students at the Heriot Watt University Dubai;

c. Co-ordination of the internal and external activities of the Student Council; i) where internal is limited to ensuring that the Executive Board and other elected Student Officers are representing students efficiently

d. Support and organisation for student events, activities, and societies with consultation of the President;

e. Attend weekly meetings with the President;

f. Managing the series of student led events and activities throughout the academic year aimed at involving the diverse student population at the campus;

g. Representation of the students at Heriot Watt University Dubai through the appointed University Committees;

h. Supporting the Executive members (Events, Activities and Societies), the Events team and Student Volunteers to improve the student experience at the Campus;

i. Appointment, management, and development of members through democratic procedures, exclusively on activities, events, and societies;

j. Supporting the development of the elected student officers, representatives, and volunteers with the support of the President (or nominee);

k. Ensuring effective campaigns aimed at, supporting development plans and representation of student views, are in act when needed;

l. Communicating with the student body on the operations of the Student Council via effective means of communications (where reports are necessary, this should be provided);

m. Support the operations of Social Clubs and their events.

n. Working with the Events and Community Executive in creating meaningful working relationships with external bodies related to events and activities to enhance the student experience;

o. Representing the student body and the Student Council in policy making, exclusively in student experience, activities, events, and societies;

p. Such other matters as agreed by the Executive Board.

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Vice-President of Sports

The role involves championing the objectives of the Student Council and advocating for the concerns of students at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. It also entails providing comprehensive support to the President and other elected student representatives, attending regular meetings with them. Additionally, there's a responsibility to contribute to the planning of both internal and external sporting events. Furthermore, representing the student body at university committees as needed is crucial. Col

The role holder is a part-time student officer of the Council and is paid a stipend by Heriot Watt University Dubai Student Council, responsible for:

a. Deputizing for the President when deemed necessary;

b. Promoting the aims of the Student Council and the interests of the students at the Heriot Watt University Dubai;

c. Support and co-ordination of the internal and external activities of the Student Council:

i) where internal is limited to ensuring that the Executive Board and other elected Student Officers are representing students efficiently;

ii) where external activities are not limited to sports activities or events by external Universities;

d. Managing the series of student led events and activities throughout the academic year aimed at involving the diverse student population at the campus;

e. Attend weekly meetings with the President;

f. Representation of the students at Heriot Watt University Dubai through the appointed University Committees;

g. Supporting the sports club presidents in planning and promoting the sporting activities within the student body;

h. Appointment, management, and development of members through democratic procedures, exclusively on sports clubs;

i. Supporting the development of the elected student officers, representatives, and volunteers with the support of the President (or nominee);

j. Ensuring effective campaigns aimed at, supporting development plans and representation of student views, are in act when needed;

k. Communicating with the student body on the operations of the Student Council via effective means of communications (where reports are necessary, this should be provided);

l. Working with the Sports Presidents and Sports Development Manager (or captains, where necessary) to collect feedback from the club members and work towards meeting their expectations;

m. Representing the student body and the Student Council in policy making, exclusively in sports clubs, the exposure of its members; and

n. Such other matters as agreed by the Executive Board.

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Vice-President of Wellbeing

1. Promoting the aims of the Student Council and the interests of the students at the Heriot-Watt University Dubai. 2. Co-ordination of the internal and external activities of the Student Council. 3. Support and organisation for activities and services aimed at the wellbeing of the students. 4. Attend weekly meetings with the President; 5. Representation of the students at Heriot-Watt University Dubai through the appointed University Committees. 6. Supporting and collaborating with the full tim
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Executive of Events

Who shall be a student member, responsible for: a. Promoting the aims of the Student Council and the interests of the students at the Heriot-Watt University Dubai; b. Ensuring that the President and Vice-Presidents and other elected student representatives are carrying out their duties; c. Contribute to the weekly meetings with the President and Vice-Presidents; d. Assisting the operations of the Student Council and the Vice-President under the Events prospect including, but not limited to:
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Executive of Sports

Who shall be a student member, responsible for: a. Promoting the aims of the Student Council and the interests of the students at the Heriot-Watt University Dubai; b. Ensuring that the President and Vice-Presidents and other elected student representatives are carrying out their duties; c. Contribute to the weekly meetings with the President and Vice-Presidents; d. Assisting the operations of the Student Council and the Presidents of Sports clubs including, but not limited to: i. Represent
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Executive of Wellbeing

Who shall be a student member, responsible for: a. Promoting the aims of the Student Council and the interests of the students at the Heriot-Watt University Dubai; b. Ensuring that the President and Vice-Presidents and other elected student representatives are carrying out their duties; c. Contribute to the weekly meetings with the President and Vice-Presidents; d. Assisting the operations of the Student Council and the Vice-President under the Welfare prospect including, but not limited to:
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Executive of Academics

a. Promoting the aims of the Student Council and the interests of the students at Heriot Watt University Dubai; b. Ensuring that the President and Vice-Presidents and other elected student representatives are carrying out their duties; c. Contribute to the weekly meetings with the President and Vice-Presidents; d. Assisting the operations of the Student Council and the President within the Academic prospect including, but not limited to: i. Academic feedback and surveys, ii. School Officers w
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