2024 Committee Elections

The candidate statements are now available to view

The elections will take place throughout the week of our annual conference in Leicester, 9th – 13th Sept September 2024.

The RAISE Committee is responsible for the management and oversight of all RAISE activities including the annual conference, Special Interest Groups, reading groups, and collaborating with other sector organisations to advance student engagement.

The Committee normally meets at least four times per year. Successful applicants will be expected to attend the next four committee meetings (dates TBC but will likely take place during November, January (in-person, likely 16th and 17th), March/April, and June/July) as well as our next annual conference at the beginning of September 2025 (likely the second week).

Meetings will predominantly be held over MS Teams, but at least two meetings a year will be held in person (pandemics allowing!) usually in January and at the AGM during the annual conference in September. RAISE will cover the travel expenses and conference fees for student committee members.

Applicants should be aware that the RAISE Committee and positions operate on a voluntary basis and successful applicants will be expected to commit approximately 100 hours a year. All positions listed are for a 3 year term (September 2024 – September 2027).

The RAISE Committee would benefit from a diversity of backgrounds, both in person and in the profession. We particularly welcome nominations from those from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority backgrounds as they are currently under-represented on the committee.

Positions available for election

Secretary

Internal communications within RAISE.
Convening and notification of Committee and General Meetings, overseeing the taking of minutes and dissemination of minutes and action points.
All membership matters.
Organising any internal surveys or evaluations.
Delivering a report on membership matters to the AGM

Marketing Officer

Working closely with the Communications Officer to develop and implement the communications strategy and seek opportunities to disseminate RAISE activities to the wider sector.
Responsible for marketing strategies and activities, and the branding of RAISE.
Responsible for co-ordinating RAISE social media platforms, making banners and adverts.
Responsible for coordinating the design and purchase of RAISE merchandise.
Be aware of other events, activities, and campaigns hosted by other tertiary education organisations.
Delivering a report on Marketing activities to the AGM.

Special Interest Group Co-ordinator

Responsible for the coordination of the RAISE SIGs, overseeing the SIG activities and reporting back to the RAISE Committee.
Key contact for all SIG leaders.
Ensuring the SIG leaders report back and convene at least one meeting of their SIG annually and report on activities.
Delivering a report on SIG activities to the AGM.
Overseeing the SIG development budget and supporting SIG leads with making funding bids to the RAISE Committee.

Eligibility to nominate

The above vacancies are open to any member of the RAISE network who is currently a staff member, associated practitioner, or student in the Higher Education Sector, national and international, who is working and/or interested in researching and promoting student engagement.

Anyone who is signed up to the RAISE Jiscmail is considered a member of RAISE.

Key Dates

w/c Monday 15th July - call for self-nominations goes live
Fri 23rd August - Deadline for self-nominations
w/c 26th August - Announcement of candidates on RAISE website
w/c 9th September - Elections open
Friday 13th September 9am - Election closed.
w/c 16th September - Candidates notified and outcomes announced online and via Jiscmail mailing list

Nomination Process

Please complete the online self-nomination form before midnight on Friday 23rd August

https://forms.office.com/e/ZP8dNbuhKu

The expression of interest should be less than 450 words and outline the following:

Your interest in Student Engagement (<150 words)
Why you would like to nominate yourself for the role (<150 words)
Any relevant experience (<150 words)

Queries

All queries or complaints regarding the election should be addressed to the Returning Officers and sent to admin@raise-network.com, and will be addressed within two working days.

Key Information about the Election Process

If candidates meet the above criteria and wish to submit a self-nomination, they must complete and submit the online nomination form by midnight on Friday 23rd August.

The nominees and their statements will be published on the RAISE website ahead of the RAISE conference.

A secure online election will take place throughout the week of the RAISE conference 8am Monday 9th September until 9am Friday 13th September 2024. Only consenting delegates attending the conference will be eligible to vote, and will receive a unique, secure voting link, via email.

Votes will be submitted and counted online using the ‘Choice Voting’ software to ensure voting is secure. Results will be published online after the conference subject to verification by the Returning Officers.

All elections will include the default candidate ‘Re-open for Nomination’ (RON).

The election will be overseen by the Student Committee Member, Students' Union Representative, and the Professional and Learning Services Representative, who are acting as Returning Officers.

Self-nominating candidates are encouraged to attend the AGM, which is held during the RAISE conference on Thursday 12th September. It is not compulsory for candidates to attend the AGM if they have other commitments. If candidates or RAISE members wish to attend the AGM but are unable to attend the rest of the conference, please email admin@raise-network.com