Every week the Executive of Loughborough Students Union will be out asking you, the students, what you want from your union! We're committed to providing you with a better student experience and who better to know what makes the student experience than you guys! In response to your comments and suggestions we've created this page so you can see how your voice has made a real difference.
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You said: " I am fed up of my student email address looking old fashioned and not letting me accept pictures from my friends"
We did: " Working closley with the University we have pushed for a better more functional email system which has been rolled out over the christmas break in the form of google mail. This new system allows colours and pictures in emails plus many many other options from calenders to personlised google homepages and everything in between. We believe this is a strong step forward for what students want and a fantastic start to 2010.
Henry Chambers, Vice President: Finance & Comercial Services
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You said: "I don't understand why the University doesn't accept that students aren't involved in the selction process of a warden? Doesn't this seem vital that the prospective candidate understands the wants and needs of their key stakeholder?"
We did: "This is something that the Union feels very strongly about and has campaigned acitvely for quite some time. It is only recently, through pressure from the Union President, that the University has finally accepted the importance of student representation in the appointment of a warden. The Union Preseident and even the VP: Finance and Commerical Services now have 30 minutes to speak to each candidate regarding issues such as relationships with the hall committees, the Union and even how they deal with the advisory role over the hall finances. The Union will be sent all relevant information prior to the interviews such as application forms and references, and will use these in the interview process. After the interviews the Union will then report their findings to the the University panel and make their own recommendations as to who would benefit the students the most. A huge success and a step in the right direction with relevant student representation."
Rob Hulme, Union President
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You said: "I think it would be nice to see the Exec out there a bit more? I have seen them whilst they complete their Exec polls but I think i’d prefer it on a more informal basis."
We did: "This year the Executive have put a lot more effort into ‘raising the exec profile’ through various mediums previously not explored. It is challenging to find the time to accomplish this but we feel is we are not out there meeting our membership then we aren’t doing our jobs properly. The Executive have attended the majority of the halls of residence high table’s – a great medium to sit and chat without the formality of an office or a survey, and even a good opportunity for the Exec to let their hair down! The Exec have even attend hall Xmas Balls and again it is so beneficial to chat to ordinary students in a manner which is not only comfortable but enjoyable by both parties. A huge success and an idea which will be more than encouraged to next year’s Executive."
Rob Hulme, Union President
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You said: "We are staying in Loughborough for the Christmas period and have no idea what to do."
We did: "A Christmas survival guide for the international students staying in Lufbra for Christmas. Global Development members staying in Loughborough will be providing help and company for the festive period. A trip to Nottingham Christmas market is also being organized for the intl students wishing to go."
Pawel Malon, Global Development Officer
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You said: "That JP hall committee should have the same support from Imago with reference to high table."
We did: "Contacted Head of the Graduate School who organised a meeting for JP Hall Chair and secretary, Head of Graduate School, Rob Hulme & myself...outcome = Imago now funding JP High table."
Jemima Barnes, Postgraduate Development Officer
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You said: "I would like more space available for recreation."
We did: "I am fighting to get more space along with the SU and SDC for MUGA’s (Multi Use Games Area) to be placed around campus. Also looking into getting green space for the students near/around the village if possible."
Richard Smith, AU President
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You said: "You said you wanted student coaches being paid."
We did: "Although not coming from the AU we have found a limited funding through scholarships from the university for 6 students at £500 each going to outstanding student coaches for the work they do as volunteers for their club."
Richard Smith, AU President
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You said: "We don’t know what the Exec actually do? Don’t you just doss around in your office all day?"
We did: "We created an exec video blog page to keep our members up-dated on our day to day meetings. This hopefully will shed light on our duties! "
Henry Chambers, Vice President: Finance & Comercial Services
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You said: "I want my family to be able track me whilst on Escape and Evade."
We did: "We set up a mini-site off www.lsrag.co.uk so that friends and family could track people taking part. The site had 2000 visitors over the weekend, so plenty of people were using it."
Jamie Oliver, RAG Chair
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You said: "I want to do something that will really challenge me like never before"
We did: "Our challenge events have gone through the roof this term as we have offered a much wider range of events. We have more people than ever on Tough Guy, Escape and Evade and Lost. We have also got students running the NY Marathon, Cycling London to Paris and even Climbing Kili."
Jamie Oliver, RAG Chair
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You said: "You wanted to move the Society Awards to March."
We did: "We moved them from May to March, as that’s what the Societies asked for. This way it is more aimed at rewarding the hard work of the old committee coming off after their year of service."
Brian Parkinson, Student Activities Officer
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You said: "You said we needed more storage space for Clubs and Societies"
We did: "We did contact the University, who are now putting a dedicated store area in the new William Morris Dining Hall build for the storage of Club and Society gear and equipment."
Brian Parkinson, Student Activities Officer
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You said: "A local resident from the community said he wanted an area of land in the golden triangle tidied, weeded and cleared of litter."
We did: " I liaised with the council and then arranged for an a-team of ten students to tackle the area on Wednesday 4th November. They are returning on 11th November to finish the job."
Profile: Hannah Beasley (Action Chair)
Email: action@lufbra.net
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You said: "Action hall reps said they wanted an inter-hall litter pick competition."
We did: "I coordinated a mass litter pick involving 10 halls and over 90 students on Wednesday 7th October."
Profile: Hannah Beasley (Action Chair)
Email: action@lufbra.net
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You said: "We want something special at this years fireworks to make it the place to be."
We did: "We had fireworks choreographed to music for the first time that was a great success."
Profile: Jamie Oliver (Rag Chair)
Email: rag@lufbra.net
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You said: "We want a Rag Week t shirt that isn't just for the gym."
We did: "We produced a t shirt that is a bit different this year, they have been very popular and I hope to see them all year round, not just in Rag Week."
Profile: Jamie Oliver (Rag Chair)
Email: rag@lufbra.net
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You said: "So i had students asking me where they can find about international opportunities, study trips, exchange programs and ERASMUS."
We did: "So for all of them I organized the International Mobility Day which will be happening for the first time this year on the 17th of November."
Profile: Pawel Malon (Global Development Officer)
Email: global@lufbra.net
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You said: "You wanted more recreational space for clubs and societies"
We did: "We lobbied the University, and they have now given us 2 new spaces for bookings, William Morris dining hall is currently under construction and will be set to be a new dance studio early in the new year and the Mumford Arts Centre is now available for booking."
Profile: Brian "Budge" Parkinson (Student Activities Officer)
Email: sao@lufbra.net
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You said: "We want to see shot girls at FND – I think it would spice the night up and add that extra pull to the night!"
Exec Polls (Week 1)
We did: "After speaking with venue we’ve agreed that we will now be implementing shot girls on FND nights. We agree with you that this can add a new and exciting element to the night and it is something that we are very proud of."
Profile: Rob Hulme (Union President)
Email: president@lufbra.net
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You said: "The cost of replacing an ID card is getting far too high - £8 is surely not justified and I'm worried that it will increase over the academic year!"
Joe Hare
We did: "The Student’s Union has been in contact with imago regarding the matter of replacement ID cards and the issue surrounding increased costs. We have agreed a deal that the ID cards will be reduced to £6 rather than £8 which we believe is a positive balance between a justified cost and an active deterrent against carelessness."
Profile: Rob Hulme (Union President)
Email: president@lufbra.net
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You said: "Why isn't there a cash machine in the middle of the village? It's impossible for students living on campus to get money easily without having to get cashback."
Andy Humphries
We did: "After long negiotations with our cash machine providers we have proved that it would be comercially viable to have more campus more cash machines on campus. As a result of this we now have a new cash machine in the Purple Onion Shop with the possibility of more cash machines throughout campus."
Profile: Henry Chambers (Vice President: Finance & Comercial Services)
Email: vpfinance@lufbra.net
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You said: "The Union is starting to get a bit outdated and the toilets are a bit worse for wear during the end of term."
Lucy Hopkins
We did: "We've had lots of feedback about the toilets in the union - in particular the female toilets. As a result we've installed more female toilets and disabled toilets in fusion to help cater for this. Additionally we've spent a large amount of money on capital refurbishment to refurbish Room One. Without giving too much away ... it's got a fresh new look and even a brand new bar!! Be sure to check it out during Freshers Week!!"
Profile: Henry Chambers (Vice President: Finance & Comercial Services)
Email: vpfinance@lufbra.net
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