Overview
GDP Student Governor is a two part programme, the first session will take place on 11 September 2024 and the second on 22 January 2025.
Day 1 of the Student Governor programme is designed to equip newly-appointed Student Governors with the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in their first term on the governing body.
During this immersive programme, participants will be introduced to the role and expectations of a Student Governor, acquire a comprehensive understanding of the structure and responsibilities of a governing body and learn valuable strategies to effectively manage conflicts of interest while making a meaningful impact.
For returning Student Governors, we offer a tailored strand of activities and content specifically crafted to enhance your second year. Take advantage of expert facilitation and invaluable advice as you reflect on your previous year's experiences and discover new ways to maximize your contribution.
Day 2 allows student governors to reflect on their year to date, provide further skills development and network mapping as well as preparing them for their end of year handover.
The event will build on the day one event in September and provide participants with a space to reflect and share their experience as well as look forward to how they can maximise their impact in the second half of the year.
For returning Student Governors there is a dedicated strand of activity and content with a chance to reflect on the experiences of the previous year with expert facilitation and advice to maximise your contribution in your second year.
Join us at GDP: Student Governor
Student Governor 1
11 September 2024
Student Governor 2
22 January 2025
Face-to-face
London (Venue TBC)
5% Early Booking Discount available
There is a 5% early booking discount for bookings made before 31 July 2024 on this service. This is in addition to a 25% discount if your organisation is an Advance HE member.
Save when you book both Student Governor events
Attend both events for a discounted price: Advance HE members, early booking: £641; Non-members, early booking: £855. Use the discounted booking link below to book. In order to make your booking you will be redirected to My Advance HE, our customer portal. If it is your first visit to My Advance HE you will need to go through the sign up process to activate your account. You can use My Advance HE to book on behalf of yourself or for other colleagues.
Who is this event for?
This program will benefit both novice and seasoned Student Governors, as well as individuals supporting and collaborating with them.
Learning Outcomes
Student Governor 1
- Be equipped with the essential knowledge and skills to excel in your first term as a governor.
- Understand your role as a student governor and as a member of the Board/Council.
- Gain knowledge on the structure and responsibilities of a governing body and learn strategies to manage conflicts of interest.
Student Governor 2
- To provide a shared space to reflect and share on experiences as a governor to date and how to maximise impact in the second half of the year.
- Develop further skills and network mapping to prepare for end of year handover.
- Participate in action learning sets to find support and challenge for peers and take learning back on key challenges faced to your own institution.
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Agenda
The agenda for this conference is still being drafted and will be released in good time before the day of the event.
While the sessions for this event are not yet confirmed the day is likely to run from 09:00 to 17:00.
Speakers
Speakers and presenters include regulators, university and students’ union leaders, along with governance professionals from both inside and outside the HE sector.
Delivery
This event will be delivered in-person, with joining instructions sent out by the Governance team two weeks before the day of the event.
Along with the joining instructions and links delegates will receive a copy of the programme, with finalised timings, topics, and speakers.
The conference will be delivered as as a series of presentations, breakout discussions and panels, with time after each for questions and comments.
For any enquiries regarding the event please contact the Governance Team at:
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