To strengthen representation, visibility, and inclusion for students based at Carmarthen Campus, ensuring they feel connected to Swansea University and the Students’ Union.
Planned Actions:
- Work closely with the Carmarthen Campus School Rep to ensure representation and initiatives reflect the needs of Carmarthen Campus students.
- Increase the presence of the Students’ Union on Carmarthen Campus through regular visits by SU representatives and Full-Time Officers.
- Organise inductions, small-scale events, and engagement activities on Carmarthen Campus to improve student belonging and inclusion.
- Ensure Carmarthen Campus is consistently factored into the planning of Union campaigns, events, and the Freshers’ experience.
- Work with University faculties and services to better utilise Carmarthen Campus spaces and improve the student experience.
- Advocate for stronger representation structures, including keeping the Carmarthen School Rep role filled and exploring a Campus Inclusion Part-Time Officer role to support equality across campuses.
Measures of Success:
- Increased engagement and participation from Carmarthen Campus students in Union activities and events.
- Improved visibility of the Students’ Union and clearer representation structures for students studying at Carmarthen Campus
Progress So Far:
- Visited Carmarthen Campus with the University engagement team to better understand the campus environment, facilities and the specific needs of students studying there.
- Appointed a St David’s Park School Rep, strengthening representation and ensuring students on the campus have a clear and accessible student voice.
- The Advice and Support Centre visited Carmarthen Campus and are continuing to Visit once a Month, helping improve access to SU support services for students based there.
- Working with Students’ Union and University staff to arrange regular visits to Carmarthen Campus from Student Voice staff and Full-Time Officers, increasing SU visibility and strengthening ongoing engagement with students.
- Coordinating a meeting with key Union Staff and the Saint David’s Park Rep to evaluate the existing motion and ensure it continues to resonate with and represent the needs of current SDP students.