Class Reps



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    If you are interested in becoming a class rep and would like an election held, please contact your class rep convenor. You can find out their contact details here. If your class have already held an election, simply fill out the form and drop it into your local SU office.

    DIT Students' Union organises the Class Rep system in DIT and our officers are currently electing Class Reps for every class in DIT.

    Here's a quick intro to what's involved in being a Class Rep.

    What is a Class Rep?

    The Class Rep is the elected representative of the class, the spokesperson who represents students’ views at DIT at programme committee meetings, the problem-solver who raises issues that need to be sorted.

    They are the contact point between the Students' Union and the class and get advice and support of the Students' Union if they have any encounter any difficulties and, in turn, inform the class on Union campaigns and activities. They can organise class parties and trips away and get info on any student promotions, freebies and deals available from the SU.

    Class Reps attend the local Class Rep meetings and by taking part in Union campaigns and activities get involved in many aspects of student life, for instance from discussing how to improve the Library Services to organising events for RAG week. There are many aspects to the role and by getting involved Class reps can do great work and enjoy a wider college experience.

    Why should I run for Class Rep?

    • Its great experience and looks good on your CV; prospective employers are always impressed with candidates who have been involved in leadership roles during their time in College.
    • You develop your leadership, communications and negotiation skills.
    • You get great Training, provided by the Students Union and supported by DIT.
    • You can improve the quality of your programme by ensuring any problems are dealt with quickly and can bring about real changes to your course and College itself!
    • You might get extra ects credits for your work as a REP if you take on the LEAD module* .
    • You get freebies – a free lunch at the Class Rep Meetings and might get free t-shirts and hoodies.
    • You to get to know all the students in your class and on other courses in DIT.

    What exactly would I have to do as the Class Rep?

    • Attend Class Rep meetings and let your classmates know what was discussed and pass on any important DIT / DITSU announcements to them.
    • Attend the Programme Committee and bring all issues to the Committee and then follow up with feedback to the class on developments.
    • Inform the Students’ Union about any difficulties your class is experiencing (we will advise you on tactics).
    • Let your Classmates know about Students’ Union Events, promotions, offers, maybe organise a class party and also get lots of freebies for yourself and your class!

    Have fun!

    Training

    All successfully elected Reps are invited to attend, where possible, Class Rep Training. This event is designed to teach the key skills needed for the position. This year's Training event will take place on the  October 14th in the uber-swanky Radisson Blu Hotel near DIT Aungier St.

    It's free and fun and will include a gala dinner with a special guest speaker.

    Please try to keep this date free. We will give you letter of attendance for any lectures / labs that are on that day.

    Class Rep Awards

    We are about to launch details of the first ever Class Rep Awards project – more details at the up-coming Class Rep meetingsl

    Please note: Class Rep contact details may be passed onto DIT, as necessary, for notification of meetings you are required to attend. The Class Rep Register of the names of the elected Reps on each site will be available on the website.
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