We're pleased to share examples of the wonderful people and groups in our community and how they make our student members feel proud to be part of Staffs.
Celebrating your campus heroes:
Here at Staffordshire University Students' Union, our vision is that every student will be Proud to be part of Staffs.
We're pleased to share examples of the wonderful people and groups in our community and how they make our student members feel proud. Each group or individual that receives a recognition submission is in with a chance of winning a We Are Staffs Award!
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Thank you to: Jackson Devlin
Student | Course Rep
Some proud students told us...
"Jackson is consistently providing opportunities for the class to share any thoughts, opinions and criticism they may have and delivers all information without fail. In addition to their tasks as a student rep, they also go above and beyond playing a vital role in organising events for our class, such as the Halloween and Valentine’s Day sales in Ember Square. Often they are quick to take on responsibilities and handles them flawlessly.
Our lecturers have been exceedingly busy, and often allow us to lead our own projects which includes opportunities to sell our work on campus. Jackson has taken this to the next level by organising an event across multiple courses, StArt Con, which allows creative students from all across the creative industries to share and sell their work. This will take place on open day (22nd March) which provides potential students with a look at what they can accomplish at Staffordshire University. Jackson plans to make this a yearly event! This event will have a big positive impact on the creative courses at Staffs, as we are often overlooked in favour of other courses when new students apply. A chance for applicants to see the work we get up to during our courses may inspire them to also join the course.
I believe Jackson’s level of commitment to our course and by extension our university definitely deserves recognition and reward. Jackson has been our student rep for all three years of our course, and their level of commitment has never wavered."
"There’s many reasons why he’s such a kind and active member of our class, they help in organising many different events for our course such as StartCon which is to help promote the art courses of staffs and mini lectures for our course called Toontorials for learning different techniques for comic production. They are also very professional in attending to concerns from our classmates and relaying information to our lecturers, he’s always ready to help others and sort out any problems we have so personally it feels like I’m always supported and have someone to rely on for concerns but also someone who can help support our course and career with opportunities like StartCon.
I don’t think any other rep has had a bigger impact than Jackson, they’ve literally organised a whole art convention, StartCon, for not only us but the entire arts department! I feel no one is more passionate about uplifting our course and the art departments at Staffs than they are, it really shows through his work.
He always relays important information to our class and course and feels like another lecturer for us, someone who is approachable and always on the job."
"Jackson has put so much effort into this course and goes above and beyond to make everyone happy and satisfied. He organises a lot of events and has amazing ideas. He helps a lot of students out and shows that he really cares about everyone. He has showed so much perseverance that it makes everyone else motivated to their work and be proud of being in this university and course.
He is very committed to his role and makes sure that everyone is heard. He always asks if there is anything you find difficult or any concerns about the course in order to make a change. We as a class suggested that we wanted to be in the comic studio for our 2nd and 3rd year because we felt isolated from the rest of the years due to us being in the henrion and our course was in cadmen studios. He took that into the meeting and talked for all of us. This got us to transfer to the studio space in past 2 years:) he's amazing."
"Jackson always go above and beyond for this university, they pay from their own pockets to provide for this course with water for long presentation day or even materials for when the course needs them. They always eager to organise events on campus, not only to help students to fund for the degree show but also to show off what the art course provide and do at this university (StArt con on opening day). They honestly the backbone of this course who helps out every year even 1st years to make them comfortable and he is the first one to volunteer and help out.
They are currently complaining and convention on campus on opening day. Which collaborates with the whole art department. The whole point of StArt con is to help promote the university and their art course while also help student to fundraise for their degree show and show of their works to potential students. He really wants to bring the whole community together and to help each other out.
They were course rep from day one in first year. Like I stated before he always go to the lower years to make sure if they are okay and if they need any help from the upper years. They are always there on opening days and offer holder days to speak to potential students about how good and rewarding our course and this university is."
"Jackson always go above and beyond for this university, they pay from their own pockets to provide for this course with water for long presentation day or even materials for when the course needs them. They always eager to organise events on campus, not only to help students to fund for the degree show but also to show off what the art course provide and do at this university (StArt con on opening day). They honestly the backbone of this course who helps out every year even 1st years to make them comfortable and he is the first one to volunteer and help out.
They are currently complaining and convention on campus on opening day. Which collaborates with the whole art department. The whole point of StArt con is to help promote the university and their art course while also help student to fundraise for their degree show and show of their works to potential students. He really wants to bring the whole community together and to help each other out.
They were course rep from day one in first year. Like I stated before he always go to the lower years to make sure if they are okay and if they need any help from the upper years. They are always there on opening days and offer holder days to speak to potential students about how good and rewarding our course and this university is."
"Jackson is a compassionate and amazing person who goes above and beyond for his course mates. I have witnessed him bring drinks for the class during early lectures, arrange events, run course wide study lectures and more. He is an invaluable member of our course and a phenomenal rep.
He has created a fantastic environment in our course, increasing course-wide communication by implementing bulletin boards, creating signs to help improve the quality of life in our classrooms, starting up Toontorials a program where students run voluntary lectures for classmates to improve upon skills, and most recently setting up a whole mini art convention on campus for the open day to help students improve business skills.
I couldn't think of anyone more deserving his work has actively improved the experience of not only our class but the entire course actively implementing change and advocating for students wherever he can."
Thank you Jackson for making a positive difference for students here at Staffs.
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