Education Officer
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Education Officer

Michelle Okpalla

As the Education Officer, Michelle's role is to provide support and representation for all Swansea University Students. She works with the 3 Faculties, over 350 Subject and 33 School Reps to make sure students continue to have a voice in their Education.

During her free time, Michelle enjoys creating content as it allows her to explore her creative side. She prides herself on being very friendly and approachable, so if you ever need to talk or someone ot listen, drop her a dm!

From Your Officer

Michelle Okpalla

Hi everyone, my name is Michelle. I studied business management at the university. In my last year I had the privilege to work with the student union part-time, as the Black and minority ethnic officer. This gave me the opportunity to help represent the BME community and organize events which provided the students with beneficial information, and the many opportunities that they could gain from being a student at Swansea university. I enjoyed my time as BME officer, and I am now pleased to be working full time as the education officer. I am really excited for my new role and cannot wait to represent you all."

 
 

Roles and Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities

I prioritize students' academic needs, conveying concerns to the university. Collaborating with peers and staff, I enrich education through events, campaigns, and initiatives. As a conduit between students and the university, I shape policies to enhance learning environments. My leadership ensures student-centric education, fostering an empowered, enriched, and thriving academic community.

 
 

What I'm Working On

Facilities

Early Stages

Objectives 

  • Work with the university to improve the bus system. 

  • Work to improve study spaces on campus. 

  • Work to increase the number of laptops provided by the university. 

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Support

Early Stages

Objectives 

  • Lobby the university to ensure that there are fair policies regarding extenuating circumstances. 

  • Further improve Academic Mentoring in the University. 

  • Provide more Welsh courses to ensure inclusivity  

  • Provide more support to international students. 

  • Ensure that students have access to mental health support. 

  • Ensure that all students do not have exams during refreshers week. 

  • Improve Post-graduate support.  

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Careers

Early Stages

Objectives

  • Showcase career paths and opportunities that students with a 2:2 degree can achieve.  

  • Provide more Placements, internships and work opportunities for students. 

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