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The Role of the Governor

Influence College policy at the highest level

Who is a Student Governor?

Student Governors attend College Corporation meetings to represent the views of students at the College’s highest decision making level.

How many Student Governors does the College have?

Each year two Student Governors will be elected. One Student Governor will be a higher education student and the other a further education student.

What happens at Corporation meetings?

Corporation meetings can cover a wide variety of topics ranging from the College’s buildings and finances to key matters influencing learning and teaching. Prior to each meeting a pack of papers will be distributed for Governors to read in order that the discussion at meetings is appropriately informed.

What is the time commitment for a student governor?

The College Corporation has meetings throughout the year. These are often during the evenings. There are also occasionally away days which are all day meetings taking place at a location away from the College, sometimes with an overnight stay. Governors will also need to find time to prepare for meetings, usually by reading through the papers that are normally distributed in advance.

What qualifications do I need to have to be a student governor?

No formal qualifications are required.

What training will be provided?

Training will be provided for all new Student Governors.You will also receive support throughout the year.

What sort of people will I meet?

The College Corporation is made up of a number of people with interests and experiences from outside the College. You will also have regular contact with the senior management of the College

What are the benefits?

You will benefit from the experience and skills you develop from working with people with a wide range of backgrounds in many industries. You will have the opportunity to make personal contacts with a number of influential people.

What will I learn?

You will learn about how strategy of a further education college is developed and put into practice. You will also learn about a number of future developments for City College. Many of the items discussed at Corporation meetings are highly confidential and sensitive, and you must be prepared to keep this confidence at all times.

What support will I receive?

Support for the Governors is provided by the Clerk to the Corporation and the Student Centre team

Who is eligible to be a student governor?

Any student studying during the 11/12 academic year may be nominated as a Student Governor.

Why do we have student governors?

Student input is vital to the running of the College at all levels. Student Governors are in such a position that they are able to give student opinion and thoughts on projects, initiatives, and strategy long before they put into practice.

Do I get paid for being a governor?

No, the Governor is an unpaid position, however you are able to claim expenses for costs directly associated with your role as a Student Governor.

How long does a student governor serve for?

Student Governors are elected for one academic year.

How do I become a Student Governor?

The Student Governor will be elected from the body of Course Representatives, collectively known as the Student Council.
Once the Course Representative have been elected by their course groups, Student Services will contact them to invite them to nominate themselves for the role of the Student Governor. The nominees will be asked to complete an application which details why they think they are a good candidate for the role.