Students as Partners

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

BUILT FOR CONSULTATION

Our representatives act as a bridge between students and UCEM and ensure that all students are consulted throughout their journey. This allows UCEM to act on feedback and create positive change for the whole student community.

Lead Student Representative

Your lead student representative plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the student voice is championed at the highest levels within UCEM. They attend crucial meetings and work closely with student representatives and UCEM staff to discuss key issues affecting the student body.

Student Trustees

With a focus on the student cohort, this trustee attends Board of Trustee meetings and sub-committees to provide non-executive oversight of all UCEM activities and to contribute to the development of strategy and the university’s future vision.

Academic Board Student Representatives

UCEM’s Academic Board is our supreme academic authority and guardian of the academic quality and standards of its higher and further education awards. The Academic Board is a standing committee of the Board of Trustees. We have two student representatives on this board who attend all meetings and provide insight and feedback on the student experience.

Programme Student Representatives

Programme student representatives represent the students on each specific programme. They encourage debate, champion students’ views and act as a communication channel between programme leaders and students.

MEET YOUR CURRENT ADVOCATES

Jo German

Programme Student Representative

I am an apprentice studying MSc Construction Management. I am a student representative from the UK. It has and continues to be a privilege to represent students views and voices. The role is a great way to link students and UCEM, helping to improve the student experience and support UCEM in delivering high quality education.

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Mary-Felicia Gomez

Lead Student Representative and Academic Board Student Representative

I’m Mary-Felicia, a second-year Apprentice Surveyor at CBRE in London, specialising in the residential pathway with experience in sales of affordable homes, luxury property as well as Build-to-Rent Leasing whilst pursuing a Real Estate Management degree with UCEM.

Recently, I’ve been honored with the role of Lead Student Representative. Opting for the apprenticeship route post-sixth form was an easy decision for me and whilst the route is un-traditional, studying virtually is also in an untraditional way of learning which is what motivated me to take this role to ensure we maximise the efficiency of our student journey.

I firmly believe that our voices as students on our experiences is vital to enhance our learning experiences. I decided to take on this role because I aim to amplify student voices and translate them into meaningful action to enrich our collective experience and elevate the student journey, especially amidst the challenges of virtual learning.

I’m committed to fostering collaboration and support within our student community. Therefore, your input is invaluable, so please don’t hesitate to reach out via email via m.gomez@ucem.ac.uk or connect with me on LinkedIn to share your thoughts on enhancing our educational journey or to address any queries you may have.

I look forward to working together to create an enriching academic experience!

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Anushka Hapuarachchi

Programme Student Representative

I am a Quantity Surveying professional with 14 years of international experience and holding a BSc. Hons Quantity Surveying degree awarded by UCEM.

GET INVOLVED

BUILT FOR ADVOCACY

Our Lead Student Representative role is a paid position and all other representative and officer roles are voluntary (with expenses reimbursed). Each of the roles are flexible to suit your needs – whether you need adjustments in order to fully participate or can only commit a few hours a month, everyone is welcome to apply.

To apply or for more information, please contact: studentreps@ucem.ac.uk