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Devonte, President

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Your Students' Union President leads your Students' Union and champions student voice at every level of London South Bank University. They ensure that every student, no matter who they are, has a voice.

Devonte James 
 

Hi everyone, my name's Devonte James (he/him); I have just completed my Business Management course at LSBU - achieving a 1st Class. I have a British Caribbean background and have found significant belonging in the diverse home of LSBU. Connecting with students from different backgrounds has been great personal development.

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How I got involved in the SU
 

My introduction to the Students' Union was during the SU election - in my first year. I went for BAME Officer and attained this position. The BAME role allowed me to embed myself into the experience of students; I did this through communicating with various BAME student groups, attending university meetings on BAME-related topics, attending SU Council meetings,  and representing BAME students at the NUS level.

In my second year - in the next SU elections - I went for Chair of Union Council, a position I did not get. It did not discourage me, as I swiftly turned my attention to the role I aimed to achieve in the SU elections in my third year (#alwaysasolution #wegoagain).

I volunteered in the SU Freshers planning, which led me to learn a fantastic opportunity to work at the SU Front Desk as a Front of House Assistant - a paid role. This was a fulfilling experience; it was an amazing way to gain student insight whilst working on my degree; I feel the ability to have a - part-time-paid job in the SU worked in line with my degree achievement through the sense of belonging and purpose it gave me.

During the springtime of my third year, I ran for President of the SU in the SU elections. A position I attained and hold now ( #wefoundasolution #wewentagain!)


Manifesto Priorities 

  • Increase Student Connection and Sense of Belonging

  • Enhance Course Experience for Students

  • Active Student Co-Creation, Getting Student Insight Regularly

  • Increase Student Employment 

  • Improve Support for International Students


Roles and Responsibilities 

  • Representing the voice of all students to the University and Nationally 
  • Ensuring the union is being well run to best meet the needs of all students
  • Oversee communications to students from both the union and university 
  • Sit on university meetings and boards to ensure students' best interests are represented
  • Lead the sabbatical officer team to uphold our values, processes and constitution
  • Chair the Board of trustees and ensure we are compliant and meeting our strategic objectives

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