Overview
GDP Student Governor is a two part programme, the first session will take place on 7 September 2023 and the second on 24 January 2024.
Day 1 of the Student Governor programme is designed to equip newly-appointed Student Governors with the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in their first term on the governing body.
During this immersive programme, participants will be introduced to the role and expectations of a Student Governor, acquire a comprehensive understanding of the structure and responsibilities of a governing body and learn valuable strategies to effectively manage conflicts of interest while making a meaningful impact.
For returning Student Governors, we offer a tailored strand of activities and content specifically crafted to enhance your second year. Take advantage of expert facilitation and invaluable advice as you reflect on your previous year's experiences and discover new ways to maximize your contribution.
Day 2 allows student governors to reflect on their year to date, provide further skills development and network mapping as well as preparing them for their end of year handover.
The event will build on the day one event in September and provide participants with a space to reflect and share their experience as well as look forward to how they can maximise their impact in the second half of the year.
For returning Student Governors there is a dedicated strand of activity and content with a chance to reflect on the experiences of the previous year with expert facilitation and advice to maximise your contribution in your second year.
Join us at GDP: Student Governor
Student Governor 1 (Fully booked)
7 September 2023
Student Governor 2 (Fully booked)
24 January 2024
Face-to-face
De Vere, Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5DA
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Who is this event for?
This program will benefit both novice and seasoned Student Governors, as well as individuals supporting and collaborating with them.
Agenda
10:00am Welcome and Introductions - Aaron Porter, Associate Director (Governance), Advance HE
10:20am The Higher Education Policy Landscape - Where we Stand - Livia Scott, SUs Community and Policy Officer, Wonkhe
11:00am Panel - How to Make the Most of Being a Student Governor - Kevin McStravock, Lead Policy Officer (Nations & Europe), The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education & Diana Dakik, former President, University of Surrey Students' Union
11:45am Break
12:00pm Think, Speak and Act Like a Governor - Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor, Wonkhe
12:45pm Lunch
13:30pm Action Learning Sets
15:45pm Wrap Up & Close
Speakers
Speakers and presenters include regulators, university and students’ union leaders, along with governance professionals from both inside and outside the HE sector.
Delivery
This event will be delivered in-person, with joining instructions sent out by the Governance team two weeks before the day of the event.
Along with the joining instructions and links delegates will receive a copy of the programme, with finalised timings, topics, and speakers.
The conference will be delivered as as a series of presentations, breakout discussions and panels, with time after each for questions and comments.
For any enquiries regarding the event please contact the Governance Team at:
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