Notes Section A: Guidance Welcome One of the best things about studying in higher education is the ability to get involved in activities you are passionate about. Nowhere is this more true than our clubs and societies, who provide a home for almost 2,500 students to meet each other, develop their skills and ultimately have a bit of fun. Setting up or indeed sitting on the committee of an activity group is one of the most rewarding experiences you will have at your time at to Huddersfield. You’ll learn how project manage, communicate effectively, plan and deliver events to name just a few. to provide advice as well as support and help you develop your group to We’re here be the best or want to run an idea by it can possibly be. If you’ve got any questions – to get in touch. us, please don’t hesitate Please note, there is a separate guide entitled Student Activities Handbook that contains lots of guidance and tips to help you make the most of your year. Jake Rodgers Activities Officer 2017/18 What is Ratification? To become an official activity group of the your group must be Students’ Union, ratified by the Student Activities Executive (SAE). This is a committee of the Union who are responsible for approving new groups and allocating Students’ funding. This pack contains all the relevant information to complete this process on a step by step basis. If you have any questions please contact the Student Activities Coordinators via the help desk on Floor 5 of Student Central, or via: Societies Sports Clubs Josh Elderfield Amy Affleck Email: j.elderfield@hud.ac.uk Email: A.Affleck@hud.ac.uk Tel: 01484 471493 Tel: 01484 473547 It is important to note that SAE will not ratify two or more groups with similar aims and objectives. If two applications are submitted, the group that was ratified in the previous year shall prevail. If no similar group existed beforehand, then SAE will make a recommendation that the groups seek to combine their applications, or ultimately, make a judgement on ratification of one group after consulting with the relevant parties. Key Dates The following timetable sets out the timetable for activity group ratification and grant allocations each year. Please note, new groups can be formed at any point. Date Stage Further Info Monday 10 Ratification & Grant Packs All activity groups must submit both: July 2017 and Health & Safety Ratification & Grant Pack 9am Packs submission Health & Safety Pack
Section A: Guidance Notes Welcome One of the best things about studying in higher education is the ability to get involved in activities you are passionate about. Nowhere is this more true than our clubs and societies, who provide a home for almost 2,500 students to meet each other, develop their skills and ultimately have a bit of fun. Setting up or indeed sitting on the committee of an activity group is one of the most rewarding experiences you will have at your time at Huddersfield. You’ll learn how to project manage, communicate effectively, plan and deliver events to name just a few. We’re here to provide advice as well as support and help you develop your group to be the best it can possibly be. If you’ve got any questions – or want to run an idea by us, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Please note, there is a separate guide entitled Student Activities Handbook that contains lots of guidance and tips to help you make the most of your year. Jake Rodgers Activities Officer 2017/18 What is Ratification? To become an official activity group of the Students’ Union, your group must be ratified by the Student Activities Executive (SAE). This is a committee of the Students’ Union who are responsible for approving new groups and allocating funding. This pack contains all the relevant information to complete this process on a step by step basis. If you have any questions please contact the Student Activities Coordinators via the help desk on Floor 5 of Student Central, or via: Societies Sports Clubs Josh Elderfield Amy Affleck Email: j.elderfield@hud.ac.uk Email: A.Affleck@hud.ac.uk Tel: 01484 471493 Tel: 01484 473547 It is important to note that SAE will not ratify two or more groups with similar aims and objectives. If two applications are submitted, the group that was ratified in the previous year shall prevail. If no similar group existed beforehand, then SAE will make a recommendation that the groups seek to combine their applications, or ultimately, make a judgement on ratification of one group after consulting with the relevant parties. Key Dates The following timetable sets out the timetable for activity group ratification and grant allocations each year. Please note, new groups can be formed at any point. Date Stage Further Info Monday 10 July 2017 9am Ratification & Grant Packs and Health & Safety Packs submission All activity groups must submit both: Ratification & Grant Pack Health & Safety Pack
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