Academic Societies
Academic Societies provide a space for Edge Hill students within the same department to build a sense of belonging and confidence during their time at Edge Hill University.
Academic Society Handbook 2023-24
Academic Society Handbook 2023-24 (Accessible)
To become a Committee Member of an Academic Society (including Representation Officer) please head to the following link - Become a Committee Member
To join an Academic Society please head to the following link - Join an Academic Society
They have five core functions:
Welcome
- Welcomes new members annually.
- Support the transition from school and college into higher education.
- Peer support and mentoring new members to help settle in, get involved in activities and develop skills and knowledge.
Social
- Social activities for members, such as networking events, conferences, speaker talks, day trips, and nighttime events.
- Provide opportunities to make friends, connect, learn, and build relationships and confidence.
Advocacy
- Provide support for the interests of the members influencing university decisions.
- Help students to understand their rights and solve problems.
Representation
- Represent at subject, programme and faculty level ensuring student feedback is gathered and delivered to the university.
Careers
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Provide opportunities developing professional skills and knowledge in finding dream job.
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Support students to be successful in their course both practically and digitally.
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Workshops and training for public speaking, networking and time management.
The Committee
Academic Societies are made up of several committee positions. If the society wishes to create another role, then EHSU would support this. The Officer positions will aim to deliver the five core functions above.
Become a Committee Member by filling out this form.
President
The President is the lead representative of the Group and the person who oversees the activities, providing support, advice & guidance to the other committee members and overseeing the direction in which the group is heading. This person should have a good understanding of the group and champion its beliefs and aims.
Responsible for:
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Being a spokesperson or figure head of the group - Maintaining good communication with the SU, the University and beyond.
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Chair all group meetings – ensure that everything is covered, and everyone gets their say.
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Coordinating other elected positions of responsibility within the group.
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Always keep the aims and purpose of the group in mind.
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Maintaining enthusiasm, be passionate and driven in the group’s activities.
Secretary
The Secretary is the backbone of the group and ensures everything runs smoothly. Communication is key to the role, keeping all members in the loop so everyone stays interested and involved. This person should be approachable and organised.
Responsible for:
- Sending and receiving group emails and post.
- Arranging and informing members of any meetings, creating agendas and taking minutes at meetings.
- Booking spaces and venues as well as managing and maintaining equipment.
- Maintaining up-to-date records of memberships and contact details and ensure members are registered to the group online.
- Ensuring key information is passed on to all members.
Treasurer
The Treasurers role is all about the money, from knowing where the groups’ finances stand at any point to planning ahead and avoiding potential debt. This person should understand budgeting and be trustworthy.
Responsible for:
- Learning & understanding the Students’ Union financial Systems.
- Keeping track of all income/expenditure and ensure the committee and members are regularly informed.
- Collecting any monies and ensuring that all funds are paid into the Groups account held with EHSU.
- Submitting funding applications within the SU and to wider organisations.
- Coordinating fundraising.
Welcome & Social Officer
The Welcome & Social Officer role is all about ensuring members feel a sense of belonging. This person should have a passion for building friendships and planning/delivering events.
Responsible for:
- Welcoming new members annually.
- Providing support to members in the transition from school and college into higher education.
- Peer support and mentoring new members to help settle in, get involved in activities and develop skills and knowledge.
- Organising social activities for members, such as networking events, conferences, speaker talks, day trips, and nighttime events.
- Facilitating opportunities to make friends, connecting, learning, and build relationships and confidence with one another.
Advocy & Welfare Officer
The Advocacy & Welfare Officer role is all about supporting members and communicating with them the support that is available from the Students’ Union and University. This person should have a passion for welfare, influencing decisions, problem solving.
Responsible for:
- Providing support for the interests of the members influencing university decisions.
- Help students to understand their rights and solve problems.
- Working closely with the Advice Centre and Commercial team in triaging advocacy and welfare issues.
- Reserve in attending board meetings as the deputy lead representative.
Representation Officer
The Rep Officer role is all about representing members and giving them the confidence and support to have a voice at Edge Hill and be heard. This person should have a passion for negotiation, debate and problem solving.
Responsible for:
- Representation at subject, programme and faculty level ensuring student feedback is gathered and delivered to the university.
- Supporting Feedback Reps in their roles such as developing methods of gathering feedback.
- Attending board meetings as the lead student representative from each department.
- Encouraging members and Feedback Reps to attend SSCFs and Programme Board meetings innovating new ways to amplify student voice.
Careers Officer
The Careers Officer role is all about providing members with all the necessary tools and experiences to develop themselves for future jobs. This person should have a passion for developing students, organisation and networking.
Responsible for:
- Providing opportunities for members to develop professional skills and knowledge in finding dream job.
- Supporting students to be successful in their course both practically and digitally.
- Organising workshops and training for public speaking, networking and time management.
Become a Committee Member by filling out this form.
