student representative council

The Student Representative Council are an elected body of students charged with setting policy for DUSA and holding the Executive and Board of Trustees to account. The SRC meet once every three weeks to make sure your Student Association is run for the benefit of students.

The SRC is your voice within DUSA. Beyond their democratic role with the Association, the SRC will discuss the big issues affecting students on campus and beyond. Do you think the University has gone a step too far? Are you uncomfortable with something going on within your School and think something should be said about it? Contact your representative and, as a body, the SRC will discuss the issue and take action. School Presidents are an important link between DUSA and grassroots University issues.

For a list of contact details for this year's SRC please click here.

• src monthly summary//minutes
  

src in dusa 

• what can the src do for me?

• how do I get involved?

• src members

what do src councillors do? 

• src council

September summary:

At our first SRC, we addressed student problems with centralized timetabling and took action to sort it out, affiliated 3 new societies, prepared to launch survey for greater student input on campus, passed a code of conduct to ensure greater professionalism, and officially brought Discover Radio and DUSA TV into the fold.   

September Minutes

October Minutes

src's position in dusa

While the DUSA Executive committee are permanent members of SRC, the Council should be seen as an independent body holding the DUSA trustees to account and monitoring the management of the Association.

The SRC keep DUSA on the right track and bring important issues occurring within the University to the Association. The SRC are an important tool in the democracy of DUSA, ensuring students are represented at every level.

The DUSA Executive will report back to SRC at each Council meeting on their activities for the previous three weeks.

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does the src have any influence on the university?

The School Presidents are important members of Council, providing an important link with the University. School Presidents sit on School and College boards and have an input at one of the highest levels of University management.

Furthermore several other SRC Councillors sit on University Senate Subcommittees and the Library and Information Services Committee.

Policy passed by the SRC is published and should be taken seriously by the University. Positions taken by the SRC are a representation of student opinion and this is a voice the University must listen to!

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who sits on the src?

The permanent members of the SRC are:

- school presidents 

- sports union president

- the dusa executive committee

The SRC Councillors, elected by the students, are as follows:

- src chairperson  

- learning and teaching representative  

- services and facilities representative 

- 1st year learning and teaching representative 

 - student staff representative 

- environmental and sustainability representative 

- international student learning and teaching representative 

 - halls representative 

- international student services and facilities representative 

- postgraduate student learning and teaching representative  

- faith representative 

what do src councillors do?

• src chairperson

The SRC Chairperson will be independently elected by the students of the University of Dundee.

They will be expected to Chair SRC meetings in a fair, honest and effective manner.

The Chair will be responsible for setting the agenda and ensuring appropriate time and weight is given to matters arising.

They will liaise with both the Deputy President and the Convenor of the SRC, the Honorary Secretary, on all aspects of their position. The Deputy President and Honorary Secretary will facilitate the needs of the SRC Chair as far as possible.

The SRC Chair will ensure a vote is taken on motions and policies passed by the SRC.

The Chair will also work closely with the Honorary Secretary on the publication of meeting minutes. 

• learning and teaching representative  
  

The Learning and Teaching Representative will convene the Learning and Teaching Subcommittee of SRC.

They will attend the Learning and Teaching Subcommittee of University Senate along with the Deputy President of DUSA.

Along with the Deputy President, the position holder will ensure all significant Learning and Teaching issues are brought to SRC and the relevant subcommittees.

The Learning and Teaching Representative will ensure the student voice is heard and encourage feedback on matters pertaining to academic quality and the Quality Assurance Framework within the University.   

• 1st year learning and teaching representative  

Along with the Deputy President, the 1st Year Learning and Teaching Representative will ensure all Learning and Teaching issues pertinent to first year students are brought to the attention of both SRC and the Learning and Teaching Subcommittee. They should ensure these issues are discussed at the relevant meetings.

They will attend the Learning and Teaching Subcommittee of SRC.

The post holder will pay particular attention to and keep themselves up to date with the Quality Enhancement Themes relative to the first year experience with the support of the Deputy President.

This representative will, alongside the 1st Year Representative for Services and Facilities, ensure contact with 1st Year class representatives is maintained.
 

• postgraduate representative for learning and teaching 

The Postgraduate Representative will attend the Learning and Teaching Subcommittee of the SRC.

They will ensure that all issues pertinent to Postgraduate studies are brought to the attention of the SRC and of the Learning and Teaching Subcommittee.

This representative will ensure regular interaction with Postgraduate students and encourage feedback.

• international students representative for learning and teaching  
  

The International Representative will attend the Learning and Teaching Subcommittee of the SRC.

They will ensure that all issues pertinent to International students studies are brought to the attention of the SRC and of the Learning and Teaching Subcommittee.

The post-holder will ensure regular interaction with International students with support from the DUSA Executive.

This representative will liaise with the University International Support and Advice Service, and any other relevant bodies within Student Services.

They will also work closely with the Vice President for Student Activities in a bid to reach out to international students on both a professional and social level.
  

• services and facilities representative 

This representative will convene the Services and Facilities Subcommittee of SRC.

They will also attend the Library and Information Services Committee (LISC), along with the Vice President of Communications. 

This representative will also have a degree of responsibility in ensuring that any services and facilities issues are raised at the correct platform at university levels and student feedback is encouraged.

The post holder will promote and support other Services and Facilities Representatives with their job roles and encourage feedback from all parties. 

The Services and Facilities Representative will work closely with the Halls of Residences Representative.
  

• 1st year services and facilities representative 

This representative will attend the Services and Facilities Subcommittee of SRC.

They will ensure effective communication of any issues regarding Services and Facilities pertaining to 1st year students to SRC and the subcommittee. 

The position holder will ensure a close working relationship with the Halls Representative.
  

• postgraduate services and facilities representative  

The Postgraduate representative for Services and Facilities will attend the Services and Facilities Subcommittee.

They will also be responsible for actively seeking out the needs and necessities for Postgraduate studies in relation to services and facilities and to raise these concerns at both the Services and Facilities Subcommittee and the SRC. 

The position holder will work closely with the Deputy President, who will ensure all needs pertaining to their role are facilitated.
  

• international students representative for services and facilities 

The International Representative will attend the Services and Facilities Subcommittee of the SRC.

They will ensure that all issues pertinent to international students are brought to the attention of the SRC and of the Services and Facilities Subcommittee.

The post-holder will ensure regular interaction with international students with support from the DUSA Executive.

This representative will liaise with the University International Support and Advice Service, and any other relevant bodies within Student Services.

They will also work closely with the Vice President for Student Activities in a bid to reach out to international students on both a professional and social level. 

• environment and sustainability representative  

The Environment and Sustainability Representative will sit on the Services and Facilities Subcommittee of SRC.

They will have contact with the University Environment and Sustainability Officer.

They should ensure any environmental issues arising at the University are reported to SRC and that appropriate action is taken.

They should liaise closely with the Vice President of Campaigns on any relevant issues.

They will also endeavour to help further the DUSA’s Fair Trade Commitment.

• equality and welfare representative  

The representative will sit on both the Services and Facilities and the Learning and Teaching Subcommittees of SRC.

They should be aware of any issues with equality and diversity on campus and report such problems to Council, ensuring effective action is taken.

They will be assisted closely in their role by the Deputy President.

They will also be actively involved with any welfare campaigns co-ordinated by the University or DUSA.

The Equality and Welfare representative should ensure the advice and support provided by Student Services is of the highest standard and should encourage student feedback on this.

They will work with and be available to School Presidents and other committees on any matters arising.
  

• society representatives 

The Societies Representatives will sit on the Services and Facilities Subcommittee of SRC.

They will work closely with the Vice President of Student Activities to provide support and representation for the affiliated societies at DUSA.

They will also sit on the Societies Council and Societies Funding Council.
  

• halls representative 

The Halls Representative will sit on the Services and Facilities Subcommittee.

They will ensure students using University Halls and accommodation are given an opportunity to feedback on their experiences and that any problems are directed to the appropriate parties.

They will work closely with the Deputy President and inform the SRC of any issues that have arisen and the actions taken on them where needed.

He or she should co-ordinate with the Services and Facilities representatives.
  

• student staff representative  

The Student Staff Representative will sit on the Services and Facilities Subcommittee of SRC.

They will be responsible for the representation of all student staff who work within DUSA.

They will be also be responsible for liaising between Human Resources and the SRC. 

They will work alongside the DUSA Executive, in particular with the VP Campaigns in relation to any campaigns occurring within the building.

They may be requested to represent fellow student staff at disciplinary hearings.

They will ensure a safe working environment for all student staff.

This representative will actively promote themselves to all staff.
  

• mature student representative  

The Mature Students Representative is required to attend both the Services and Facilities and the Learning and Teaching Subcommittee.

They should regularly consult with and encourage feedback from mature students. Where pertinent issues arise they should raise them at SRC and ensure appropriate action is taken.

They will be fully supported in their role by the Deputy President.
 

• src councillor (without portfolio) 

There will be three SRC Councillors without portfolio. These representatives primary responsibility will be to sit on the SRC and its subcommittees, invigorating debate and proposing motions in the best interests of the student body.

The SRC Councillor is mandated to ensure that Council is run as a fair, effective and democratic body, effectively holding the DUSA Executive and University to account.

• faith representative 

The Faith Representative will sit on SRC and stand for all those of faith, or no faith, in Council proceedings.

This representative will be nominated by members of faith and no faith groups on campus and should carry out their role in an objective manner and without prejudice.

They should stay abreast of faith issues on campus and endeavour to represent the views of the majority of students in these subject areas.

They should also work closely with the VP Campaigns and DUSA President to support the success of religious and cultural events arranged by DUSA.
 

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If you have an issue directly related any of the SRC Councillors – for example as a 1st year student you may want to contact the 1st Year L & T Representative – they can raise issues and propose motions for you at any SRC meeting.

SRC also hold subcommittee meeting during the weeks in between SRC meetings. These are the Learning and Teaching Subcommittee and the Services and Facilities Subcommittee. These subcommittees allow Councillors to discuss issues in some more detail and put together action plans on how problems can be resolved. SRC Councillors will always have full support of the DUSA Executive committee in any campaigns they might undertake.

The SRC meetings are also open to all students. Do you want to get a better idea of what they actually talk about? Then turn up at the meeting and sit in as an observer. The Council meets every three weeks in the DUSA meeting rooms at 6pm on a Tuesday. Meeting dates will always be published well in advance. You can also keep abreast of their activities by following the SRC minutes that are published “here” on the DUSA website.
 

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Running for a position on SRC is a great opportunity to get involved at University and expand your CV. It’s a chance to meet some new people and get a closer look at how DUSA and the University are managed.

SRC elections are held early each September, so keep your eyes peeled for election and nomination dates and information.

For more information see our “election” section on the website.

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