Committee Training

Student Group Committee Training

This will prepare you to take on your committee member role.

We encourage you to participate in the sessions, as well as complete the form located at the end of each so we can track your progress and gather feedback. You will notice that each of the sessions have which committee positions they are required for.

While the training can be used on any device, it is designed for laptops and desktops, there may be some issues if you try to use other devices. If you have any issues accessing this training please let us know via - training@upsu.com

We can't wait to work with you!

If you have a questions about the content of the training, please email societies@su.plymouth.ac.uk or sport@su.plymouth.ac.uk.

The Activities Team and The Sports Development Team

Mandatory
What you need to know as Core CommitteeAll Core Committee

This will be a brief introduction into the Students' Union at the University of Plymouth (UPSU).

In this session we will cover:

  • Chair/President roles and responsibilities
  • Secretary roles and responsibilities
  • Health and Safety Officer roles and responsibilities
  • Treasurer roles and responsibilities
  • Admin Rights

Core Committee Information
Information for all committee rolesAll Committee Members

This will be a brief introduction into the Students' Union at the University of Plymouth (UPSU).

In this session we will cover:

  • Core and non-core committee positions
  • Running your committee
  • Key responsibilities of the committee
  • Your student group hub - using your website page and admin tools
  • General student group information

All Committee Member Information
Creating Activities and Using the Activities PortalAll Core Committee

The aim of this session is to go over when you will need to create activities and how you can use the Activities Portal to it's full potential.

In this session we will cover:

  • When and how to use the Activities Portal
  • Creating Activities
  • Booking Rooms and Transport
  • External Speaker Requests
  • Organising Trips
  • Ticketing System

Activities Portal Training
Health and SafetyAll Core Committee
  • Duty of Care
  • Role of a Safety Officer
  • Risk Assessments
  • Accident Reporting

Health and Safety Training
GDPR and Data ProtectionAll Core Committee

The aim of this training is to ensure that you understand data protection and how it interacts with your volunteering role at UPSU.

In this session we will cover:

  • Personal Data
  • Individuals' Rights
  • Consent and Accountability

GDPR and Data Protection Training
Looking after your membersAll Core Committee and Wellbeing roles

The aim of this session is to support you to make your society more accessible and explain how you can support and signpost members with their wellbeing.

In this session we will cover:

  • Inclusion and Accessibility
  • How to be a good ally
  • Factors that limit accessibility
  • Active Listening
  • Support Services and Signposting

Looking after your members training
Student Group FinancesAll Core Committee

In this session, we hope to give you the knowledge and skills to manage your student groups finances effectively. It will also show you how to use Student Global Finance.

In this session we will cover:

  • Types of Accounts
  • Using the Finance System
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Budgeting
  • Applying for funding, sponsorships and grants

Student Group Finances Training
Recommended
Welcome to UPSUAll Core Committee

This will be a brief introduction into the Students' Union at the University of Plymouth (UPSU).

In this session we will cover:

  • What is UPSU?
  • Our staff teams
  • Accessing support
  • The benefits of being affiliated student group
  • Who you represent and who represents you

Welcome to UPSU Training
Planning your events and activitiesAll Core Committee

The aim of this session is to explore effective event planning and how to use the event planning cycle. It will give you the information and understanding to make sure that your events and activities are successful.

In this session we will cover:

  • The Event Process
  • Defining an activity and events
  • Event submission deadlines
  • Promoting, executing and evaluating your Event

Planning your events and activities training
Publicity and MarketingSecretary and anyone involved in promotion of the society

The aim of this session is to support you to have effective publicity and marketing along with tips for creating a marketing strategy for your student group.

In this session we will cover:

  • Understand how you can promote your student group
  • Considering your student groups why
  • Explore examples of great promotion
  • Reflecting on your current marketing strategy and planning for the future

Publicity and Marketing Training