SUZANN TUTTY
Student Num: C07617798   
Course: DT106-3     

In less than 50 words, why should we vote for you?

So far I have enjoyed being the Convenor in
Bolton Street and I think by doing a second year
I can make some improvements on the year that
past. I want to boost the atmosphere and make
it more enjoyable for all... I'm all for having fun
but also getting stuff done!!

SUZANN TUTTY MANIFESTO

I have been an active Class Rep since September 2007 in my 1st year of college and am still one today. I then became a Governing Councillor in October 2007. As an enthusiastic 1st year I became the Ents Part Time Officer and worked alongside the Convenor and the Vice President of Services and Trading. It was a very enjoyable experience and one which was a great learning experience. From there I attended the Union of Students of Irelands (USI) National Congress where we debated motions put forward from all the affiliated colleges which affect students.
I also attended this event last year, where DIT won the best delegation! I will be attending it again this year to represent YOU. In March of last year, I was elected Class Rep Convenor for the remainder of the 2008/9 term. I was thrown in at the deep end but loved every moment of it and got a grasp for it! I was then re-elected in April as Convenor for 2009/10.

I have seen the flaws within Bolton Street and I want to improve it for YOU.... You are the people I will represent and I want you to have the best. Since September, I have made a lot of progress in my role and I wish to continue that role next year based on the knowledge that I have gained from this year. I know where the strengths and weaknesses lie within Bolton Street and I want to improve them for you.

So here is what I have done so far as you’re current Convenor:
    * A very successful Induction Week
    * Elected over 100 Class Reps
    * Have been heavily involved in most on-stage events with the help of the Part-Time Officers
    * Have a fully functioning LPIT –Local Programme Implementation Team
    * Built links with lecturers and tutors in some of the departments
    * Incorporated the E-Block more –posters, events, elections
    * Encouraged involvement in the Students Union

That is a very brief overview of what I have done and the experience I have to fulfil this role and to improve on this year. I want to build on my current achievements and represent you in the best possible way.

The reason why I am running for election is as follows:
    * Elect Class Reps for all full and part-time students so that they are represented on their Programme Committee
    * Build on the relationships between Departments, Programme Chairs, Lecturers and Tutors.
    * Ensure all students are represented on their Programme Committee’s
    * Push out Q6 forms for quality assurance
    * Increase participation with the Annex Sites –Linen Hall and Beresford Street
    * Increase the number of on stage events
    * Promote the Students Union so students are fully aware of what we can do for YOU

These are the reasons I am running for election, these are the issues I want to change, and this is what I want to do for you. The points identified are the things I want to improve, change and build on. This is what needs to be done to improve participation within the college and between lecturers and students.

Having held the position of Convenor since March 2009, I know what is possible to do and all the items listed are achievable. There are many ways in which these can be implemented and I feel I have the ability to do so, and the know how to do it. Enthusiasm is the way forward and that I have, as well as passion.

This is what I want to do, this is how I want to change Bolton Street for the better and this is how I plan on doing so:

    * Programme Committee and Q6 Forms:
          o Make students and lecturers aware of these items
          o Student input is vital

    * Apprentices:
          o Incorporate YOU into the overall student body and give an induction evening the
              first week of every  term
          o Make you aware of what we can do for YOU, its YOUR Union too

    * Students Union:
          o It’s YOUR union, tell me what YOU want to see happening
          o Do you want to know what the Students’ Union does for you?
              GET INVOLVED and make sure you do

    * Students: Full and Part-time:
          o The students are the college, so your input is important

This is how I am going to fulfil my aims and objectives to improve your college experience. It is important to understand the purpose of the Union and what it does. So when you elect me, I promise to fulfil my objectives and make this happen.

If you want a strong voice, then I am the person for the job. I have showed nothing but passion and enthusiasm in the last year as your current Convenor and I promise this will be carried forward. I will make these changes happen and I will make your voice heard. I will represent YOU.