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Apply to the Executive group for Master's programme in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry Education (programme available only in Finnish/Swedish)Modified 2019-01-09 16:08

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Executive group for Master's programme in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry Education (programme available only in Finnish/Swedish)

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2 members, 2 deputies

Opening date of application

2018-09-12

Application period

2018-09-12 - 2018-10-24

Term

2019-01-01 - 2020-12-31

Place and date for decision making

Are you interested in what kind of teaching is organised in your degree programme? This is your chance to influence matters! The Student Union of the University of Helsinki is looking for two actual and two vice members for the executive group of the Master's programme in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry Education for the term 1 January 2019–31 December 2020.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

Each degree programme at the University of Helsinki has an executive group that supports the director of the degree programme and processes the main issues related to the degree programme’s operation. Two actual and two vice members represent students in each executive group.

The preparation of curricula and deciding on the annual teaching schedule are particularly important influencing places for students: executive groups determine the framework for what courses are taught in the schedule, which studies are compulsory to everyone, how much optional studies can be included in degrees, what kind of study material and teaching methods are used on courses and what methods to complete courses each course has. In addition to this, executive groups process issues related to student admissions in the degree programme and the use of teaching and facility resources, for instance.

As a member of the executive group, you will get to influence teaching offered in the degree programme and make students’ voice heard while forming useful networks at the same time. You can also get credits for acting in the executive group.

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES?

Student members of the executive groups of degree programmes are the voice of students in the University’s decision-making. There are only two requirements: you must be registered for attendance at the University of Helsinki, and you must have a justified connection to the degree programme whose executive group you are applying for (e.g. study right or intention to complete studies in the programme).

No special skills are required – having the desire to learn and motivation to act as a student representative is the most important thing. Thoroughly reading the meeting material before the meeting, asking for the opinions of either your fellow students or subject organisation – depending on the situation – on the issues on the meeting agenda and discussing matters in the meeting itself are quite enough to be successful in the position. The Student Union also trains the selected student representatives in administration and provides support and expertise for working in University administration.

HOW DO I APPLY TO BECOME A STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE? Applications should be submitted at www.halloped.fi by noon on Monday 8 October 2018. The application should clearly indicate your experience as relevant to the position, your motivation, your current major and/or degree programme and study orientation. The Student Union considers the following as advantages: 1) Motivation and commitment to serve in the position 2) Previous experience of acting as a student representative in administration or a study advisor or from other positions related to student advocacy work 3) Connections to the faculty or subject organisation The seletion committees might interview all candidates according to their judgement. If the interviews are organized, they will be held according to the timetable on this webpage: https://hyy.helsinki.fi/en/influencing-university/student-representatives/selection-process. The Student Union hopes to see applications from representatives of different genders and people from different stages of their studies from diverse backgrounds. We assume you to be available for the positions of both an actual member and a vice member. The Student Union strives to consider different disciplines’ representation when making the selections.

For further information on acting in the executive group of a degree programme and the call for applications, please contact either Coordinator Silva Loikkanen, tel. 0469217850, email silva.loikkanen(at)hyy.fi, or Specialist in Educational Policy Jenna Sorjonen, tel. 0503255202, email jenna.sorjonen(at)hyy.fi.

Further information on acting as a student representative in administration, the Regulation on the Selection of Student Representatives and much more is available at https://hyy.helsinki.fi/en/influencing-university/student-representatives