Newport students' union

Newport Students' Union is the official title of the student body of students at the University of Wales, Newport. All new students are automatically accepted into the Students' Union but can, under the Education Act 1994, opt-out of the Union.

The Students' Union itself is run by four Sabbatical Officers elected annually for run for a 12-month term. They are organised as such:

President

The President is the public face of the Union and the first point of contact for the media and university body. He/she sits on the Board of Governors and Management Board for the University and manages the Union in all senses. Tom Bond, current President, is obsessed with the idea of reforming the Students Union hence the catchphrase 'Tom Bond show me your constitution'.

Athletic Union Officer

The 'AU' Officer organises all the various sports team within the Athletic Union. They are responsible for getting teams sponsorship, kit, transportation, accommodation and organising the annual Sports Ball and initiation ceremonies. The AU officer also takes care of all the Union's societies - Christian Union, LGBT etc.

Education & Welfare Officer

The EWO is responsible for ensuring all students are treated fairly and feel settled in their time at Newport. Their most important role is liasing with lecturers when students feel they cannot. He/she sits on the Students' Council.

Entertainments & Media Officer

The 'Ents' officer is responsible for organising all Student Union trips, parties, events and entertainment, as well as, from 2008/09 academic year, ultimate responsibility of NTV (Newport Television), Radio Noize and the SU newspaper.

The sabbatical team (2007/08) consisted of:
President: Andrew Cargill
AU Officer: Ashley Taylor
Ed & Welfare Officer: Zoe Cotterell
Ents Officer: Ian McKeag

The sabbatical team (2008/09) who took office on July 1st 2008 are:
President: Tom Bond
AU Officer: Rhys Bain
Ed & Welfare Officer: Georgia Ewins
Ents & Media Officer: Jonny Roberts

External links

* [http://newportsu.com Newport students' union]