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 ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ 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 the management, documentation, display, storage, and preservation of artworks owned by or loaned to the College. Promotes arts in College, including organisation of a regular programme of exhibitions. One meeting per term and as required: Thursdays, 11:00 hrs - 13/11/2025, 26/2/2026, 21/5/2026 2 - Buildings & Estate Committee
What it does When it meets Student vacancies Has strategic oversight of the College buildings and estate, including capital programme prioritisation, in the context of the Masterplan for development of the College site. One meeting per term and as required: Wednesdays, 17:00 hrs - 22/10/2025, 4/3/2026, 3/6/2026 2 - Development Committee
What it does When it meets Student vacancies Reviews, monitors and supports the College’s Development strategy, including fundraising and alumni relations. One meeting per term and as required: Tuesdays, 17:00 hrs - 2/12/2025, 10/3/2026, 9/6/2026 Up to 2 - 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: Wednesdays, 16:30 hrs - 26/11/2025, 25/02/2026, 20/05/2026, 23/09/2026 1 (Postgraduate, Full-time) - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee
What it does When it meets Student vacancies Aims to promote equality, diversity and inclusion at ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½, including a focus on increasing the proportion of widening participation students. One meeting per term: Mondays, 13:00 hrs. First meeting - 20/10/2025; Other 2 dates in 2026 TBC Up to 2 - Health & Safety Committee
What it does When it meets Student vacancies Monitors College’s Health and Safety policy and ensures statutory compliance with legislation. Advises on practical issues with regard to 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. One meeting per term: Thursdays, 10:00 hrs - 20/11/2025, 19/3/2026, 18/6/2026 1 - 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 with flexibility depending on availability: Tuesdays 13:10 - 25/11/25; 17/3/26; 09/6/26 Up to 8 (to include one UG, one taught PG, one research student, and one PT student) - Student Welfare & Wellbeing Committee
What it does When it meets Student vacancies Discusses policy, encourages good practice, evaluates provision and recommends improvements in relation to student welfare, with specific reference to the ways in which the College supports students’ physical, mental, academic and financial wellbeing. One meeting per term: Tuesdays, 13:00 hrs - 11/11/2025, 24/2/2026, 12/5/2026 2 (in addition to 2 WCSA Welfare Reps from November) - 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 related strategic planning and oversight. One meeting per term: Wednesdays, 14:00 hrs - 19/11/2025, 18/3/2026, 24/6/2026 2
How to apply
Students must register their interest in being a committee representative by Monday 20 October 2025 at 09:00. The online application form will ask for your name, CRSid, study programme and committee of interest.
Successful candidates will be informed by email within two weeks. Please note that most committees have meetings in November, so please ensure you are available before making an application.