Political Awareness

Applies an appreciation of the political environment in which our Students’ Union operates   

Level

Indicators

Outstanding Behaviours

  • Considers and acts on the implications of the complex and changing external political environment in which our Students’ Union operates
  • Productively and constructively challenges student leadership when it is for the long term benefit of our Students’ Union and its members

Effective Behaviours

  • Recognises the prerogative of elected student officers to inform the political direction and development of our Students’ Union
  • Recognises and positively appreciates the complex political environment in which our Students’ Union operates
  • Keeps up to date with those changes in the external environment likely to impact on our Students’ Union, contributing ideas for changes in practice and approach
  • Supports and actively contributes to the smooth bringing on board of new Sabbatical Officers recognising the need to maintain core stability
  • Helps and supports our student leadership and permanent Students’ Union staff work together to ensure continuity and strategic direction
  • Helps our Sabbatical Officers to develop and succeed, making the most of their time as officers in a way that benefits our Students’ Union

Unacceptable Behaviours

  • Unwillingness to engage with the legitimate political concerns of our Sabbatical Officers
  • Acts to side-line the contribution of our Sabbatical Officers to the current and future direction of our Students’ Union
  • Acts indifferently or expresses disinterest in the Students’ Union’s political environment

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