Creating Change
At Leeds University Union, you are part of community that listens and acts together! Students suggest ideas that help shape their education and world around them. Any student at Leeds can suggest an idea which gets discussed and, if agreed, implemented! Watch the video and read on to find out how this works...
1. Submit an idea!
Suggest an idea for how to make the Union, University or city of Leeds better for students using our online form at: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/haveyoursay/submityouridea. This form is submitted to the Union's Campaigns and Democracy Support staff. Your idea then goes to one of three forums for discussion, either the Better Union forum, the Better Uni forum, or the Better Leeds forum.
2. Your idea will be discussed at a Forum
Your idea will be put forward for discussion at one of three forums. These three separate forums (Better Union, Better Uni, or Better Leeds) are made up of both representatives (two members of the Exec plus other relevant reps) and a randomly selected student panel. The forums are open for all members of LUU to attend and occur regularly throughout the year to debate the ideas submitted. If at least 3/4 of the panel agree with the idea then it will become Union policy, and will be implemented by the Exec. Similarly, if at least 3/4 of the panel disagree with the idea then it will be rejected. If 3/4 of the panel cannot agree either way then the idea will go to a referendum to allow all students vote on it.
The Better Union forum exists to make sure your union is working for you - to make sure you are getting the best services and support possible. The Activities Reps, CIA and Activities Officer attend this forum.
The Better University forum exists to make sure you are getting the most from your degree. The Education Officer, Equality and Diversity Officer and the Course and School Reps attend this forum.
The Better Leeds forum exists to make sure students are represented fairly in the community and to debate and act on key community issues. The Community Reps and Hall Reps attend this forum.
3. Your idea will be implemented
If your idea becomes Union policy at either a forum or referendum then your Exec will work hard to make your idea a reality! Time will be made at the end of each forum for the Exec to report on their progress implementing student’s ideas. You can also catch up with what they’re up to online at each of there pages which you can find linked to: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/haveyoursay/studentexecutive.
4. Referendum.
If your idea, following discussion at a forum meeting is not agreed, then it then goes to referendum where all students can vote either 'Yes' or 'No'. Find out more about the referendum at: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/haveyoursay/referendum.
Find out more!
For more information about all the different aspects of the Union's democratic process, you may find it useful to read the Have Your Say FAQs.