GDP: Student Governor 1

For new and returning Student Governors

The Student Governor programme is split into two separate events. They can be booked separately and are stand alone, but we strongly recommend that participants are booked on both sessions (you will receive a discount by booking on both). 

Programme Structure

Day one will equip incoming Student Governors with the skills to thrive in their new role as well as providing an update and networking space for returning Student Governors. 

Day two will allow new and returning student governors to reflect on their year to date, provide further skills development and network mapping as well as preparing them for their end of year handover.

Day one empowers Student Governors to make a major contribution to governing bodies. Placed at the beginning of the academic year, the programme prepares newly-appointed Student Governors for their first term as a member of the governing body. 

For returning Student Governors there is a dedicated strand of activity and content with a chance to reflect on the experiences of the previous year with expert facilitation and advice to maximise your contribution in your second year.

This will be a highly participative event, with case studies and discussion groups and will provide many opportunities for delegates to debate and discuss. The programme will feature a number of nationally-known keynote speakers, interactive exercises and an opportunity for participants to network with other student governors from other institutions across the UK, and to subsequently use these contacts to share matters of concern and seek guidance. 

By the end of the event, student governors will explore:

• expectations of the student governor;
• the structure of a governing body;
• the collective responsibility of governing bodies;
• managing conflicts of interest;
• how to be an effective student governor.