What are College committees?
College business is overseen by a range of committees that include areas such as: Arts & Exhibitions, Buildings & Estates, Development & Networks, Educational Policy, Health & Safety, House (Facilities, Services & Events), Student Welfare, and Sustainability.
Each committee has between one and three student seats to ensure that students' views are directly represented in the College's decision-making processes. The Wolfson College Students' Association (WCSA) also has representation on some committees.
The time commitment is three to four meetings per academic year, usually once per term. Student representatives are expected to read the agenda, papers and minutes for committee meetings and contribute as appropriate. In return students will receive valuable experience, insight and the opportunity to input into College processes.
Committee list
A brief overview of the remit of each committee is provided below, as well as the meeting schedule and number of student vacancies.
- Arts Committee
What it does When it meets Student vacancies Oversees and promotes arts in College, including organisation of a regular programme of exhibitions One meeting per term and others as required: 11:00 hrs: 16/11/23; 28/2/24; 15/5/24 2 - Buildings & Estate Committee
What it does When it meets Student vacancies Has strategic oversight of the College buildings and estate; currently involved with the Masterplan for development of the College site One meeting per term and others as required: 17:00 hrs: 18/10/23; 13/3/24; 19/6/24 2 - Development Committee
What it does When it meets Student vacancies Reviews and monitors the College’s Development and Networks strategies, including fundraising, the Research Hubs and alumni relations One meeting per term and others as required: 17:00 hrs: 30/11/23; 14/3/24; 6/6/24 2-3 - Educational Policy Committee
What it does When it meets Student vacancies Monitors and proposes policy on all matters relating to teaching and learning in the College Four meetings a year: one per term and one in Sept: 17:00 hrs: 15/11/23; 6/3/24; 15/5/24;25/9/24 3 (1 Undergraduate, 1 Part-time postgraduate, 1 Full-time postgraduate - Health & Safety Committee
What it does When it meets Student vacancies Advises on practical issues in respect of managing safety and controlling risks for the College and its activities; provides a forum for discussion of matters relating to health and safety in College; monitors College’s Health and Safety policy and ensures statutory compliance with legislation One meeting per term: 10:00 hrs: 10/11/23; 20/3/24; 14/6/24 1 - House Committee
What it does When it meets Student vacancies Oversees, reviews quality and delivery of, and receives feedback on, College facilities and services for members, guests and clients eg. catering, conferences, social events and spaces, gardens etc One meeting per term: 10:00 hrs: 1/12/23; 8/3/24; 7/6/24 2 - Library Advisory Committee
What it does When it meets Student vacancies Opportunity for students to have an input on the space, resources and support that the Library offers. Library staff will also seek feedback from students representatives about current activity and new ideas. One meeting per term 13:00: 23/11/23; 7/3/24; 30/5/24 3-6 (at least 1 Undergraduate, 1 Part-time postgraduate, 1 Full-time postgraduate) - Student Welfare Committee
What it does When it meets Student vacancies Discusses policy, encourages good practice, evaluates provision and recommends improvements in relation to student welfare within the College, with specific reference to the ways in which the College is able to support students’ physical, mental, academic and financial wellbeing. One meeting per term: 13:00 hrs: 7/11/23; 27/2/24; 14/5/24 2 - Sustainability Committee
What it does When it meets Student vacancies Leads change in seeking to promote, achieve and continuously improve sustainability in all activities of the College through strategic oversight and planning Three meetings a year: 14:00: 22/11/23; 28/2/24; 27/6/24 2
How to apply
Students must register their interest in being a committee representative by Monday 6 November at 09:00. The online application form asks for your name, CRSid, study programme and committee of interest. Students may also put in an open application, which means the College will choose which committee your application is assigned to.
Successful candidates will be informed by email within one week. Please note that most committees have meetings in November, so please ensure you are available before making an application.