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Sports Union Club or Students’ Union Society Committee Member

You will gain these graduate attribute skills:

Creative Problem Solver Creative Problem Solver

Responsible Team Player Responsible Team Player

Effective Communicator Effective Communicator

Personal Confidence & Resilience Personal Confidence & Resilience

Growth Mindset Growth Mindset

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To be responsible for a Sports Union Club or Students’ Union affiliated Society in a leadership role (i.e. as Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer etc.).

Outline of Activity

Activities include liaising with the Sports Union/Students’ Union, promoting membership to Ulster University students, organising events and managing the budget. Committee Members are elected at the end of or at the beginning of each academic year.

Learning Outcomes

  • Management of Resources
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Administration (e.g. running meetings, writing minutes and submitting budgets).

Assessment Details

Go to UUSU to log position, log hours & complete reflective submission online

Level of Commitment

Minimum of 30 hours to include:

  • Engagement
  • Attendance at Club/Societies inductions and training

Contact

For more information email societies@uusu.org

Graduate Attributes

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Creative Problem Solver

A student who displays this skill can:

  • identify and select methods to analyse complex problems
  • innovate and experiment to advance knowledge and solve problems
  • be creative with ideas and solutions
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Responsible Team Player

A student who displays this skill can:

  • be a reliable, empathetic and empowering team contributor
  • be open to positive and constructive feedback
  • consistently deliver and exceed on all expectations in a reliable and honest manner
  • be accountable and reliable (responsible)
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Effective Communicator

A student who displays this skill can:

  • show effective spoken and written communication skills in multiple forms and with a range of audiences
  • help resolve conflicts which may arise in a group dynamic
  • be an assertive and active listener
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Personal Confidence & Resilience

A student who displays this skill can:

  • understand individual emotions and triggers
  • manage stress and stay composed in difficult situations
  • be resilient, adaptable and flexible when dealing with change or uncertainty
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Growth Mindset

A student who displays this skill can:

  • confidently explore new directions and take on new challenges
  • proactively make decisions and take responsibility for actions
  • encourage progress by assessing and taking risks