Jed Miller

Election post

Course

Studying Working With Communities: An Introduction at Granton Campus

What are your top three priorities for students?

I will ensure that any student who needs support receives it based on their individual needs, regardless of their course classification. By holding the college accountable to its legal duties under the Equality Act 2010, I will protect every student from falling through the cracks, ensuring that academic success at Edinburgh College is determined by their ability, not administrative luck.
I will use the position of President to lobby the Scottish Government to reverse the 20% real terms cut to college funding seen since 2021. By fighting this national neglect, I am protecting the quality of education for every student at Edinburgh College, preventing the larger class sizes and staff reductions that threaten the value of our qualifications.
I will lobby the college to retain, expand, and actively publicise Routes into Education and Employment courses such as Adult Returners and Working with Communities. Protecting these foundational pathways into education ensures a diverse, vibrant student population and keeps the bridge to education open for everyone in Edinburgh, enriching the learning environment for every student on campus.

How will your priorities improve the student experience at Edinburgh College?

My priorities will improve the student experience by replacing administrative barriers with guaranteed rights. By ensuring that support is based on a student's actual needs rather than their course classification, I will remove the inconsistent and arbitrary approach to support that prevents students from achieving their full potential. This will ensure that every student can focus on their studies instead of having to deal with unnecessary administrative hurdles to access the support required to complete their qualification.

Furthermore, my focus on national advocacy addresses the root cause of our campus issues: the 20% real-terms funding cut. By lobbying the Scottish Government, I aim to protect students from the gradual erosion of educational standards that results in larger classes, cuts to courses and reduced campus facilities.

Finally, by protecting and growing Routes into Education and Employment courses, I am ensuring that Edinburgh College remains a place where students from all backgrounds are not just admitted but are encouraged to thrive. As President, I will ensure that every student feels valued as a learner, not just as a number on a spreadsheet.

Why should students vote for you?

I started on the Adult Returners programme a year ago and now study Community Involvement. My success is due to passionate and supportive lecturers, but management’s administrative barriers threaten that progress. With college funding cut by 20% since 2021, we need a President who knows that education is a lifeline. Having overcome homelessness and after several years in recovery, I have the grit and determination to hold management and the Scottish Government accountable and ensure support is provided to every student who needs it. Vote Jed Miller for a President who knows the stakes and will never back down.