The SRC is holding an emergency meeting to delay the Rectorial elections to the next academic year. We believe the members of the Students’ Representative Council should vote against delaying the election of the Rector as this will be severely harmful to expressing the views of students’ on university court.
To delay the election of the Rector is unacceptable.
The Rector sits on University court to take forward the views of students to the highest levels and holds a casting vote which is vital especially in light of proposed tuition fee increases and Brexit. By delaying the elections, there is one less seat on court that is supposed to recognize the needs and views of students. Why should the SRC choose to deny students a chance to have their view further recognised?
The University of Glasgow has been without an active Rector for three years as Edward Snowden has obviously been absent. Snowden’s term is now coming to an end in April 2017 but no candidates for Rector were confirmed in the previous nomination period due to some individuals not wishing to pursue the role or a lack of contact.
The SRC Emergency meeting will be held at 5.30pm, Tuesday 14th February (Williams Room, McIntyre Building). A decision then will be made to delay or reopen nominations.
Sign the petition (using your Glasgow University student email address) to put forward the view that the SRC should vote against this motion. Also, attend the meeting yourself to make it known you do not support the proposed motion!
Updates
February 11, 2017
The administration is trying to push this vote through before we can organize a proper response. Email your SRC representative right now and tell them that delaying this election is an abandonment of student interests.
February 11, 2017
The momentum is building and the SRC needs to see this clear demand from the student body. Post the petition link on your Facebook and text three friends to get them to sign right now. We show up at the meeting to make it impossible for them to ignore us.
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February 11, 2017
32 Comments
It is unfortunate that Edward Snowdon was unable to fulfil his role as rector in representing students. Now, we need the opportunity to have a rector that can actually represent us and stand for us in the university court.
We have had three years without effective Rectorial support and I am dismayed to learn that the SRC is considering allowing the post to become vacant. The student body needs an active voice at this time of uncertainty, and each individual has a right to be represented by a rector who is here on campus and active on our behalf.
It is important that all students of UofG are represented by a Rector who can forward our views at all times! There should not be any time when we are not represented fully, as we will face more difficulty with Brexit and a possible increase in tuition fees as well as potential changes to university requirements for EU-students will make it impossible or very difficult for some students to attend UofG, or in fact any university.
There is no reasonable justication to delay the election. Students this year expeting to vote may not have the opportunity to vote of delayed until next year.
Supporting the motion would amount to the SRC voting against democracy and the student voice.
It makes more sense to choose a rector and if they don't fulfil their role, hold a motion to elect a new rector in a years time. Surely almost anyone is better than no one for a year?
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The SRC is holding an emergency meeting to delay the Rectorial elections to the next academic year. We believe the members of the Students’ Representative Council should vote against delaying the election of the Rector as this will be severely harmful to expressing the views of students’ on university court.
To delay the election of the Rector is unacceptable.
The Rector sits on University court to take forward the views of students to the highest levels and holds a casting vote which is vital especially in light of proposed tuition fee increases and Brexit. By delaying the elections, there is one less seat on court that is supposed to recognize the needs and views of students. Why should the SRC choose to deny students a chance to have their view further recognised?
The University of Glasgow has been without an active Rector for three years as Edward Snowden has obviously been absent. Snowden’s term is now coming to an end in April 2017 but no candidates for Rector were confirmed in the previous nomination period due to some individuals not wishing to pursue the role or a lack of contact.
The SRC Emergency meeting will be held at 5.30pm, Tuesday 14th February (Williams Room, McIntyre Building). A decision then will be made to delay or reopen nominations.
Sign the petition (using your Glasgow University student email address) to put forward the view that the SRC should vote against this motion. Also, attend the meeting yourself to make it known you do not support the proposed motion!
Updates
February 11, 2017
The administration is trying to push this vote through before we can organize a proper response. Email your SRC representative right now and tell them that delaying this election is an abandonment of student interests.
February 11, 2017
The momentum is building and the SRC needs to see this clear demand from the student body. Post the petition link on your Facebook and text three friends to get them to sign right now. We show up at the meeting to make it impossible for them to ignore us.
Reached 100 supporters
February 11, 2017
32 Comments
We dont need a rector "Now", we need the RIGHT rector, forcing the vote straight away will clash with student union elections and deadlines, and not give enough time for campaigning for the right candidates. Also, Strong-arming the SRC like this is totally inappropriate and undermines the point of the council that we voted for.
It is unfortunate that Edward Snowdon was unable to fulfil his role as rector in representing students. Now, we need the opportunity to have a rector that can actually represent us and stand for us in the university court.
We have had three years without effective Rectorial support and I am dismayed to learn that the SRC is considering allowing the post to become vacant. The student body needs an active voice at this time of uncertainty, and each individual has a right to be represented by a rector who is here on campus and active on our behalf.
It is important that all students of UofG are represented by a Rector who can forward our views at all times! There should not be any time when we are not represented fully, as we will face more difficulty with Brexit and a possible increase in tuition fees as well as potential changes to university requirements for EU-students will make it impossible or very difficult for some students to attend UofG, or in fact any university.
There is no reasonable justication to delay the election. Students this year expeting to vote may not have the opportunity to vote of delayed until next year.
Supporting the motion would amount to the SRC voting against democracy and the student voice.
It makes more sense to choose a rector and if they don't fulfil their role, hold a motion to elect a new rector in a years time. Surely almost anyone is better than no one for a year?
Rector?!
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We dont need a rector "Now", we need the RIGHT rector, forcing the vote straight away will clash with student union elections and deadlines, and not give enough time for campaigning for the right candidates. Also, Strong-arming the SRC like this is totally inappropriate and undermines the point of the council that we voted for.