The Mature Students’ Officer

Who shall be a member of the executive committee and a member of the Trustee Board of the Union:

  1. Be a student over the age of 19 at the start of the election
  2. Be responsible for organising a mature students society and encouraging mature students to participate within it
  3. Liaise with the FE and HE Officers on matter arising concerning mature students.
  4. In conjunction with the Vice President, Welfare provide a perspective on issues which affect mature students to the executive committee, and ensure it is recognised in all of the unions work.
  5. Liaise with the banks and other financial institutions about the money problems which mature students encounter and seek possible solutions
  6. present relevant reports to the Executive Committee and give weekly updates to the Vice President, Welfare
  7. carry out other duties as laid down by the Executive Committee and Student Parliament
  8. be a member of Student Parliament, and present relevant reports
  9. act reasonably and prudently in all matters, and in the best interests of the Students’ Union
  10. Establish a number of projects relatingto the mature students’ education, welfare and social needs at the beginningof the year, as agreed by the Executive Committee