Nominations are closing this Friday in our 2018 Sabbatical Officer elections! http://www.salfordstudents.com/elections
If you’re passionate, ambitious, and want to create change then becoming a sabbatical officer could be just for you.
Sabbatical Officers are paid £18,000 for their year in office, campaigning to improve student life. That's not all - add to this an impressive CV and becoming a trustee of our charity and you have a fantastic opportunity.
If it doesn't sound like it's for you but you know someone that it would be perfect for why don't you recommend a friend (you can be anonymous if you like). https://www.salfordstudents.com/elections/recommend
Make sure you submit your nomination before Midday THIS FRIDAY 16th February. https://www.salfordstudents.com/elections/nominate
Any current student studying at the University of Salford can stand for election. So whether you’re a full time, part time, postgraduate, mature, have a family, home or international student we can help you to ensure you can get the most out of your role and flexible working hours.
Students working towards a professional qualification in nursing/midwifery/social work are especially encouraged as we’ve never had someone from these studies win an office before - imagine what you could offer the Union if you became the first?!
If you choose to stand during your academic studies i.e. as a Sabbatical year between your first/second or second/third year, this will be classed as a year out, or an intercalating year, and will not impact upon your progression or qualification. You will return to your studies and complete as planned.
Well yes, that’s kind of the point of elections! Any election chooses the most popular person for the role, and students have the final say in who that is. You might not be ‘popular’ right now but you’ve got time before voting closes to make sure you’re well known! You’ll also have access to lots of information, training and support to ensure that you can run and get as many votes as possible.
We’re not going to lie, running in the election can be hard work. During voting week if you want to win, you’re going to have to put in some hard work. This doesn’t necessarily mean working ridiculous hours as there are many different ways to run an election campaign.
You should make sure you plan your time now and speak to your lecturers if you have any imminent deadlines to see if you can get any extensions.
2018 Sabbatical Officer Election Timetable | ||
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Event | Time | Location |
Stand for election (nomination) | 9am Monday 5th February - Midday (12pm) Friday 16th February | Online |
Candidates Briefing/training session (Compulsory) | 3pm Friday 16th February | Students' Union, University House |
Publicity deadline | Midday (12pm) Wednesday 21st February | Online |
Question time (Compulsory) | 4pm Thursday 1st March | Students' Union, University House |
Voting | 9am Monday 5th March - 5pm Thursday 8thMarch | Online |
Elections Celebration | 6pm Thursday 8th March | Atmosphere, Students' Union |
Results | 5pm Friday 9th March | Students' Union, University House |