Nominations are open until 4pm on 2nd March for the following positions:

Elections Officer

The Elections Officer is responsible for all  LUSU elections, both Collegiate and Cross Campus and works to coordinate the Elections Sub-Committee as Chair of the Committee.  The Elections CCO works very closely with the Vice President (Events and Democracy), for all LUSU elections. With the Vice President Events and Democracy this officer shall oversee data input, analysis and counting procedure. This officer ensures that the relevant officers in charge of college elections are well versed on election strategy, advice and practice, so that information can be distributed by those officers in college elections.

Postgraduate (Research) Rep

This officer is responsible for liaising with, supporting and representing postgraduate research students at the University.  This officer shall work closely Post Graduate Students’ Association Officers and shall work closely, but not exclusively, with the Vice President (Academic). This officer has a key input on the strategic approach to academic affairs by LUSU (with the Vice President (Academic). The PGR Rep will be a member of the Academic Council and University Senate and must attend these meetings.

School of Health & Medicine Officer

This officer is responsible for liaising with the Faculty of the School of Health and Medicine on matters relating to and affecting the students from that constituent area. This officer shall also liaise and act as a key point of contact between Departmental Reps and the Vice President (Academic) for their faculty. This officer will have a key input on the strategic approach to academic affairs by LUSU (with the Vice President (Academic)). This officer will be a member of the Academic Council and University Senate and must attend these meetings. This officer will ordinarily be a member of their relevant faculty’s Board Meeting and should attend these meetings.

NUS Delegate

The role of NUS Delegate is to attend the National Union of Students(NUS) National Conference, to represent the views of Lancaster students. Delegates debate and vote on what policy NUS should work towards in the coming year, as well as voting in the elections for the National Executive Committee (elected students who set the strategic direction and priority campaigns of NUS). There are 3 NUS delegate positions to be filled.

Post Graduate Students Association

Vice President On Campus (Activities)

Responsible for organising and developing on campus events and activities for Post Graduate Students including social events and other activities. Working with the PGSA to support the representation of Post Graduate students at Lancaster University.

Vice President Off Campus (Activities)

Responsible for organising and developing off campus events and activities for Post Graduate Students including social events and other activities. Working with the PGSA to support the representation of Post Graduate students living off campus at Lancaster University.

Nominations for Full Time Officer Positions have now closed. Candidate’s manifestos can be read online – Voting for all positions takes place in Week 8 as in the timetable below.

Being an FTO

The Full Time Officers are 6 students that are paid a full salary and work every weekday to direct and organise everything that LUSU does. There are 6 positions available, all with responsibility for different aspects of the Union. The salary is just over £17,000 and the experience you gain is unparalleled, although at times it can be incredibly demanding! You’ll need to be proactive in helping students, and be prepared to go that extra mile to ensure things get done.

Why stand?

There are loads of reasons to stand for an FTO position. You have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of students in Lancaster. No two days are the same when you’re an FTO – from running Roses to running campaigns, it’s never dull! Finally, it’s an experience that few other graduates will have until much later on in their careers – as Trustees of the Union, FTOs have financial and reputational responsibilities over an organisation that employs over a hundred people. Now that’s something to shout about!

Who can stand?

Virtually any student  can stand to be a Full Time Officer! You can run to be an FTO whether or not you’ve been on a JCR. You don’t need to have been involved in any societies. First, second, third AND fourth years can run. (You would take a year out from your studies during your year in office.) It doesn’t even matter whether you’ve run for a position within LUSU before.

For any more information about running for an FTO position, please contact ku.ca.retsacnalnull@de.pv.usul 

Elections Timetable 

Nominations

This is the time allowed for people to put themselves forward. You can do that online at any point until this phase closes at http://nominations.lusu.co.uk. Just login with your LUSU number to prove you’re a student and fill in the form.

Campaigning

During this phase candidates are convincing the electorate they are the best choice. If you stand this time will be spent talking to the electorate and promoting yourself.

Voting

This is when people actually start voting. Campaigning continues right until the end of voting so every second counts.

 

 Nominate Yourself!