At the start of the year, we launched a new scheme called Lead Reps. We asked Class Reps to put themselves forward, to be part of this exciting new initiative which aims to improve communications between staff, students, the Students' Association and the College Management. The Lead Reps form a student focus group who we meet with regularly, hearing their views and taking their feedback and solutions to the college.
We were ideally looking for two Lead Reps per school, so we were delighted when 33 Class Reps put themselves forward to be part of the scheme.
Adam, EC Students' Association President said:
"I'm super excited for this Lead Rep programme to evolve and become even stronger, I was blown away by the reception that we got and how many of you put yourselves forward. I must say a great big thanks to everyone who did participate in the programme and hopefully we will create great change in our college!" -
If you're facing an issue in your subject area, and you want to get another student's take on that, you can contact your Lead Rep to get their advice. Find out who yours are below, and click on their name to contact them via email.
Art & Design
- Ruben Archer UAL Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design at Granton
- Thai Dunlevie HND Visual Communication: Illustration
- Zulma Haynes Martinez UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma Art and Design at Granton
- Carlo Lisa UAL Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design at Granton
- Hadia Mehmood UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design - Fashion and Textiles at Granton
- Hannah Pryde-covey UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design at Granton
Childhood Practice
- Skye Chalmers Childhood Practice (SCQF 5) at Sighthill
Computing
- Sergiusz Banaszak NPA Networks and Systems (Access to Cyber) at Granton
- Lauryn Kokovworho NPA Access to Cyber Security and Software Development at Sighthill
- Oskar Raczynski NPA Cyber Security, Networking and Forensics at Granton
- Summer Muir NPA Networks and Systems (Access to Cyber) at Granton
Construction
Currently the Construction school do not have a Lead Rep. If you are a Construction student and would like to get involved please contact us.
Engineering
- Jamie McDevitt HND Mechanical Engineering at Midlothian
- Pola Suzonowicz Level 5 Applied Science at Sighthill
Enterprise & Commerce
- Shakira Moraza HNC Business at Sighthill
- Easter Villamizar HNC Accounting (NextGen) at Sighthill
Hair & Beauty
- Caroline McDonagh Spa Therapies (SCQF Level 6) at Granton
Health Professions & Social Services
- Sinuolaoluwa Bakir NC Oral Health Care: Preparing for Practice at Sighthill
- Lucy Campbell SWAP University Access to Nursing at Sighthill
- Stephen Robert Gillon Introduction to Social Services (SCQF 5) at Sighthill
- Zack Webb Gateway to Healthcare: Phase 1 at Sighthill
Music, Media & Sound Production
- Nicholas Coyle Film and Television Production (SCQF 6) at Milton Road
- Ryan Irvine BA (Hons) Music at Sighthill
- Naia MacFarlane HND Music at Sighthill
- Harry Ritchie HND Sound Production at Milton Road
- Teagan Sherwood HNC Television with Multi-Camera Operation at Sighthill
- Zak Wakulicz HND Sound Production at Milton Road
Performing Arts & Photography
- James Logan HND Acting and Performance at Granton
- Ryan Quinn HND Acting and Performance at Granton
Professional Cookery, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
- Adam Mohammad C&G Level 2 Diploma in Culinary Skills and Level 2 Certificate in Food and Beverage Service Skills at Granton
Routes into Education or Employment
- Erin Ronaldson Routes into Care and Childhood Practice at Sighthill
Social Sciences
- Finnan Grant HNC Social Science at Milton Road
Sport & Fitness
- Nicole Barbour HNC Sports Therapy (Soft Tissue Therapy) at Sighthill
- Martina Borriello HND Fitness Health and Exercise at Granton
Lead Reps had their first meetings in early January, which were themed around the different spaces at College. We got students to feedback on lots of different factors of on-campus life including:
- Spaces for learning (e.g. classrooms, labs, studios)
- Spaces for studying (e.g. libraries, open access PCs)
- Social spaces (e.g. hub / atrium / other spaces such as the music box)
- Eating spaces (e.g. cafes, canteens, food halls)
The feedback we gathered was really useful and we'll be using it to push for changes in our conversations with College staff.