School of Social, Historical and Political Studies Updates

Hey Folks

It's my last day on the job today as the School Rep for SSHIPS. 

It's been a wonderful experience and I have been honoured to serve as your School Rep. for 3 years running.

I just wanted to say it's been a pleasure working with you all throughout my time at the University and I wish you all the very best for the future wherever life may take you

Thanks again folks and take care of yourselves!

Kind Regards,

Syd

SEE YOU SPACE COWBOY...

Hey folks,

I hope you are all doing well and are keeping safe! 

Hard to believe we are almost into July and it feels like this year is flying! 

My time now is being spent helping prepare the University for the next year and I have been attending many meetings and development workshops in order to provide an input into improving the student experience for next year and dealing with the issues that matter most to students.

Grades are also being released via e-vision and most students I have spoken to now have theirs, so please feel free to log in and check to see if yours are up.

I have not been dealing with many student issues as we are now near the end of term but if you do have anything you would like me to look into, please get in touch! I am still here for another month or so and I am happy to assist.

My work contact e-mail is: Sydney.Cooper@wlv.ac.uk

Look after yourselves and stay safe

Kind Regards,

Syd

Hey everyone

I hope you are all doing well and are keeping safe. I have been enjoying the wonderful weather we have been having. I am hopeful and trying to remain positive that as things calm down going forward that we have a better summer than the one previous with all the lockdowns etc. and I hope that you all enjoy the break from studies!

As things have been winding down, I have now been attending a lot of consultation meetings with the University and preparing for next year with freshers etc.

The University is taking on board the feedback provided by students going forward in order to shape the academic experience for the better for next year.

If you have any feedback or if there is anyhting you need from me, I would encourage you to get in touch. 

My work contact e-mail is: Sydney.Cooper@wlv.ac.uk

Take care everyone!

Kind Regards,

Syd

Hey Everyone!

I hoe you are all doing well.

As we are now coming to the end of the academic year, my blog posts will not be as frequent due to things winding down steadily. I hope that all of your studies have gone (or are going!) well and I wish you all the best for the future wherever you end up in life!

I have been working over the past couple weeks and thought I'd let you know what I have been doing. My work focus now has shifted into a more administrative role assisting with processes and consultations going on around the University due to the lack of student feedback with term ending. Although I am still here if anybody does need anything and you can still contact me if you do have any concerns or feedback and I will look into it as per usual!

Recently I have been up to the following:

• I have read through my latest e-mails relating to student issues and I am now all caught up on these.
• I have checked for the latest updates in relation to Coronavirus from the University ready to pass this onto students as and where necessary.
• I have checked through the Microsoft Teams chat channel for any messages and I am now all caught up on these.
• I have contacted some of the student WhatsApp groups that I am in to make students aware that I am working today and am available to assist with anything they need.
• I have contacted the Course Rep. WhatsApp group to let them know that I am working today and can assist with anything they need.
• I have inputted my working hours from today into my Timesheet.
• I have checked in with a student who was having welfare issues. They are doing much better now.
• I have updated and completed the School Council Log on Microsoft Teams ready for Course Reps. to view.
• I have written and completed a handover guide for the next School Rep. who will take my place in the role.
• I have been having meetings with the Head of SSHIPS School to discuss various issues around campus.

And that's it for today folks.

My work contact e-mail is: Sydney.Cooper@wlv.ac.uk if you do need anything please reach out.

Other than that please take care of yourselves and stay safe!

Kind Regards,

Syd

Hello Everyone!

I hope you are all doing well and are keeping safe. Weather is gradually improving and I believe most of us are now winding down towards the end of our studies. Here's hoping we can go into this upcoming Summer ready to enjoy the break and the nice weather.

I am still here to support you for the next couple of months, so please do not hesitate to get in touch if there is anythign worrying you!

I have been working again today and wanted to share with you all what I have been up to:

• I have read through my latest e-mails relating to student issues and I am now all caught up on these.
• I have checked for the latest updates in relation to Coronavirus from the University ready to pass this onto students as and where necessary.
• I have checked through the Microsoft Teams chat channel for any messages and I am now all caught up on these.
• I have contacted some of the student WhatsApp groups that I am in to make students aware that I am working today and am available to assist with anything they need.
• I have contacted the School Rep. WhatsApp group to let them know that I am working today and can assist with anything they need.
• I hosted a School Rep. Drop-in session recently via Microsoft Teams where I assisted several students with various concerns which have now largely been resolved.
• I have been preparing a 'Handover Guide' for the next School Rep. who will take my place once I have finished in my role in the next couple of months.
• I have been assisting students with various issues which have now largely been resolved or are in the process of being resolved.

And that's it for me today - short and sweet!

If you need anything from me, please do not hesitate to get in touch. My work contact e-mail is: Sydney.Cooper@wlv.ac.uk

Take care everyone and I am here if you need me!

Kind Regards,

Syd

Hey folks!

I hope you are all doing well and are keeping safe.

My studies are now at an end and I have been taking the time to reflect after a very difficult year and a half. I have also begun preparing for my upcoming Computer Science Master's degree - a new adventure for me which I am looking forward to! I hope that all of your studies have been coming along well and that you are looking forward to a summer break. It is looking like we may be opening up and getting back to some form of normality, so fingers crossed for this.

I wanted to provide you with an update on what I have been doing over the past few weeks so please see below:

• A student has contacted me stating that their internet timed out in the process of submitting an assignment on CANVAS. The submission page now states ‘Late’. This has now been resolved and the student will not be marked down after I liased with Course leadership.
• I have read through my latest e-mails relating to student issues and I am now all caught up on these.
• I have checked through the Microsoft Teams chat channel for any messages and I am now all caught up on these.
• I have contacted some of the student WhatsApp groups that I am in to make students aware that I am working today and am available to assist with anything they need.
• I have contacted the School Rep. WhatsApp group to let them know that I am working today and can assist with anything they need.
• I have attended the School Rep/Academic Officer meeting where we discussed student concerns around campus.
• I have attended the sports facilities meeting. Plans are being made to renovate the sports facilities on campus and I have given an early input into this.
• I have discussed a course content query with a Course Rep.
• I have had a meeting with the head of SSHIPS to discuss student concerns around campus.
• I have updated the School Council action log and this is now available to Course Reps. on Microsoft Teams.
• I have been checking in with various students who have previously brought me concerns to see how they are.

And that's it from me folks. If you need anything, please drop me an e-mail: My work contact e-mail is Sydney.Cooper@wlv.ac.uk.

Take care everyone!

Kind Regards,

Syd

Hey Folks!

Apologies for not posting in a while - technical difficulties -Houston, we have a problem!

I hope all your studies are going well - I myself am now finishing this week as everyhting is handed in and I am getting ready to start the next chapter of my life - a bit daunting to say the least!

I have done a shift today and wanted to provide you all with an update:

• I have read through my latest e-mails relating to student issues and I am now all caught up on these.
• I have checked through the Microsoft Teams chat channel for any messages and I am now all caught up on these.
• I have contacted some of the student WhatsApp groups that I am in to make students aware that I am working today and am available to assist with anything they need.
• I have contacted the School Rep. WhatsApp group to let them know that I am working today and can assist with anything they need.
• I have assisted a student who contacted me yesterday regarding extenuating circumstances - now resolved and they are feeling much better.
• I have assisted a student today who had a law/policing related enquiry.
• I have delivered a presentation today on study tips - I am coming to the end of my Undergraduate degree, but hopefully my tips will help students in their first and second years! 
• I have contacted the head of History regarding feedback on Course content from a Course Rep.
• I have attended the FABBS School Rep. Monthly meeting today where SSHIPS School related issues and feedback given by you as students will be taken forward to the meeting next week to be looked into and actioned.

And that's it for today's update folks!

Hopefully I'll be back to posting regular now, so stay tuned for future blog updates! If you do need anything, please feel free to reach out. My work contact e-mail is: Sydney.Cooper@wlv.ac.uk.

Take care everyone and good luck with your studies!

Kind Regards,

Syd

Hello everyone!

I hope you are all doing well and your assessments are going well so far!

I have been working today and wanted to provide you all with a quick update:

• I have read through my latest e-mails relating to student issues and I am now all caught up on these.
• I have checked through the Microsoft Teams chat channel for any messages and I am now all caught up on these.
• I have contacted some of the student WhatsApp groups that I am in to make students aware that I am working today and am available to assist with anything they need.
• I have contacted the School Rep. WhatsApp group to let them know that I am working today and can assist with anything they need.
• I have started work on my FASEC Report which will be taken forward to make the University aware of student-related issues.
• I have assisted a student with changing courses and getting assistance from the finance department.
• I have been assisting with preparation for the upcoming student awards on the 06/05/2021 at 18:00 Hrs - details on how to tune in and watch will go live shortly so keep an eye and feel free to come along and watch! Further info can be found here: Students' Union Awards 2021 (wolvesunion.org)
• I have been pushing out the 'hidden costs survey' to Course Reps. and Students - If you would like to fill it out, please follow this link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/wolveshiddencosts

And that's it for today's update folks!

If you need me, my work contact e-mail is: Sydney.Cooper@wlv.ac.uk.

Take care and hopefully see you all soon!

Kind Regards,

Syd

Hey Folks,

I hope you are all doing well and had a relaxing Easter break - I myself did and was very productive doing work in the garden. I have now built an archway, painted it, laid new turf, bought some plants and rented a skip to get rid of some of the junk. A long overdue job indeed! Whilst it certainly looks nice, I have unfortunately been having to enjoy the view from inside as the weather hasn't exactly been ideal lately especially with the snow! Fingers crossed that this improves as I am looking forward to the first barbecue of the year!

Today has been my first day back after Easter break and I wanted to provide you with a quick update on what I have been up to:

• I have read through and checked my latest emails relating to student issues and I am now all caught up on these.

• I have read through the latest Coronavirus updates from the University ready to pass this information onto students as and where necessary.

• I have inputted my working hours from today and this week onto my timesheet.

• I have checked through the Microsoft Teams chat channel for any messages relating to student issues. 

• I have posted a message onto the Microsoft Teams chat to make students aware that I am now back in the office and am ready to assist with any student issues.

• I have contacted some of the various Student WhatsApp groups I am a member of to make students aware that I am working today and that I am now back in the office to assist with any enquiries.

• I have contacted the Course Rep. WhatsApp group that I am in to check in with the Reps and see if there is anything I can help with. I have also made them aware I am now back in the office and am able to assist with any enquiries.

• I have received an enquiry from a student regarding extensions and course re-starting. Identified as a priority and forwarded to student services who are now looking into actioning this.

• I have replied to the APP survey which looks into student welfare during the Pandemic. This feedback will likely be taken forward to tailor future responses and support programmes for students.

• I have accepted various meeting invitations.

• I have contacted the head of SSHIPS to advise that I am now back in the office after Easter if there is anything that needs looking into.

And that's it for today's update folks!

Best of luck with your studies for this semester and if there is anything I can assist with, please let me know. My work contact e-mail is: Sydney.Cooper@wlv.ac.uk.

Kind Regards,

Syd

Hey Folks!

I hope you're all doing well! Just wanted to make you all aware that today is my last day of work before I finish for the Easter break. I shall be back in the office on the 12th of April 2021. It is certainly shocking how the time is flying this year and it only feels like yesterday that we were saying Adios to 2020!

May I request that if you do have any urgent queries during this period, please direct them to my line manager via e-mail at: J.Cotter2@wlv.ac.uk.

I have been working today and wanted to provide you all with a quick update:

• I have read through and checked my latest emails relating to student issues and I am now all caught up on these.

• I have read through the latest Coronavirus updates from the University ready to pass this information onto students as and where necessary.

• I have checked through the Microsoft Teams chat channel for any messages relating to student issues. 

• I will attend the a meeting later with the University Vice-Chancellor where I shall raise student issues within the School of SSHIPS as a whole so that solutions can begin to be implemented.

• I have posted a message onto the Microsoft Teams Chat Channel informing Course Reps. that I shall be on leave until the 12/04/2021 after today and wishing everyone a good Easter Break.

• I have contacted some of the various Student WhatsApp groups I am a member of to make students aware that I am working today and available to assist if anyone has any issues or concerns. I have heard nothing as of yet and have not been made aware of any issues. I have also made members aware that today will be my last working day until I am back in the office on the 12/04/2021.

• I have contacted the Course Rep. WhatsApp group that I am in to check in with the reps and see if there is anything I can help with. I am still currently awaiting replies from them. I have made them aware that today will be my last working day until I am back in the office on the 12/04/2021.

And that's it for today's update folks!

I wish you all a very relaxing Easter Break and if you do e-mail me over the next two weeks, I will likely pick it up when I am back in the office on the 12th of April 2021.

Take care everyone!

Kind Regards,

Syd

Hey folks

I hope you're all doing well and your studies are coming along nicely. I have also been studying and working on my dissertation which is starting to come together quite well!

I have been working again today and wanted to provide you all with a quick update:

• I have read through and checked my latest e-mails relating to student issues and I am now all caught up on these.

• I have read through the latest Coronavirus updates from the University ready to pass this information onto students as and where necessary.

• I have checked through the Microsoft Teams chat channel for any messages relating to student issues. 

• I have contacted some of the various Student WhatsApp groups I am a member of to make students aware that I am working today and available to assist if anyone has any issues or concerns. I have heard nothing as of yet and have not been made aware of any issues.

• I have contacted the Course Rep. WhatsApp group that I am in to check in with the reps and see if there is anything I can help with. 

• I have had a Course Rep. Contact me asking when the SSHIPS School Council meeting is - I have infomed him of the date.

• I have had another Course Rep. Contact me unsure of which School Council meeting to attend. After enquiring which course he represented, I have advised him accordingly.

• I have checked in with a student I have spoken to previously to make sure they are doing okay. I have advised if there are any issues then they should contact me and let me know. 

• I have updated my School Rep. Log.

And that's it for today's update folks!

Please feel free to reach out if you need anything - my work contact e-mail is: Sydney.Cooper@wlv.ac.uk.

Take care everyone and hopefully see you all soon!

Kind Regards,

Syd

Hey Folks,

I hope you are all doing well and are keeping safe! Today marks a year since the U.K went into the first National Lockdown. There will be a minute's silence at 12:00 Midday which I would all encourage you to participate in. I myself shall be doing this and reflecting on the hardships of the past year as well as honouring and remembering all those we have lost during the pandemic. I think as a nation (as well as students) that we have done exceptionally well to come this far and I believe that it has made us stronger as human beings. Although it may not feel like it lately, I believe that when we look back on this in a few years time, we will recognise that it has taught us how to adapt and grow as human beings.

If you do feel that things are getting to you with everything going on, please don't feel like you have to endure this alone. The University offer Wellbeing support and further information is available here: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/current-students/student-support/student-support-and-wellbeing-ssw/

I shall also leave my contact e-mail below, so feel free to get in touch if you would just like a chat or if there is anything you need and I shall do my best to assist you.

I have been working today and here is my update:

• I have read through and checked my latest e-mails in relation to any student issues and I am now all caught up on these.

• I have read through the latest Coronavirus updates from the University ready to pass this information onto students as and where necessary.

• I have checked through the Microsoft Teams chat channel for any messages relating to student issues. 

• I have contacted some of the various Student WhatsApp groups I am a member of to make students aware that I am working today and available to assist if anyone has any issues or concerns. I have heard nothing as of yet and have not been made aware of any issues.

• I have contacted the Course Rep. WhatsApp group that I am in to check in with the reps and see if there is anything I can help with.

• I have spoken to a student yesterday who wishes to change their current career choice once they have graduated. I have informed them that the University offers a career advice service which I have provided them the website page  link to and advised that they can offer a consultation via conference call or e-mail.

• I have updated the Microsoft Teams School Rep. Chat where I have posted a message to check in with the Course Reps. and to let them know I am here if they need anything.

• I have circulated the details surrounding the S.U Awards via the Microsoft Teams chat and the WhatsApp Groups I am in. Please see further information here: https://www.wolvesunion.org/awards/

• I have checked over the previous council minutes to see if there is anything further I can update in advance of the next School Council meeting - there is nothing further from me to add.

• I have updated my School Rep. Log.

And that's it for today's update folks!

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like to chat or if there is anything you need: My work contact e-mail is: Sydney.Cooper@wlv.ac.uk.

Stay safe everyone and I shall hopefully see you all soon.

Kind Regards,

Syd

Hey Folks!

I hope you are all doing well and are keeping safe! I myself have been very busy indeed working on my Dissertation - it's scary to think where the last 3 years have gone! I finish in just over 6 weeks which is a frightening thought indeed!

I hope all your studies are going well and I wish you all the best in your assessments!

I have been working today and wanted to provide you all with a quick update:

• I have read through and checked my latest e-mails relating to student issues and I am now all caught up on these.

• I have read through the latest Coronavirus updates from the University ready to pass this information onto students as and where necessary.

• I have checked through the Microsoft Teams chat channel for any messages relating to student issues. 

• I have contacted some of the various Student WhatsApp groups I am a member of to make students aware that I am working today and available to assist if anyone has any issues or concerns. I have heard nothing as of yet and have not been made aware of any issues.

• I have contacted the Course Rep. WhatsApp group that I am in to check in with the reps and see if there is anything I can help with. I am still currently awaiting replies from them.

• I have accepted a catch up meeting with the University Vice-Chancellor where we shall discuss student feedback. I use this oppoeruntity to take forward the views of students and to ensure your voices are being heard.

• I attended a Zoom Drop-In yesterday where I answered various queries from students and assisted with a few student issues. 

• I have answered a query from a Course Rep. regarding return to campus. I have informed him the University is currently awaiting Government advice and is carrying out an extensive dynamic risk assessment in order to keep students and staff safe when we do eventually return.

And that's it for today's update folks! 

Look after yourselves and I shall hopefully see you all soon. If you do need for anything, my work contact e-mail is: Sydney.Cooper@wlv.ac.uk. Please feel free to reach out.

Kind Regards,

Syd

Hey Everyone!

I hope you are all doing well and are keeping safe.

I have been working again today and wanted to provide you all with a quick update. First though, just wanted to let you know that I am going to be hosting a drop-in session this Thursday (18/03/2021) via Zoom between 12:00 Hrs and 14:00 Hrs alongside a few other of the School Reps. Please feel free to drop in if you would like - the link to join is here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7337675924

Here is what I have been up to today:

• I have read through and checked my latest e-mails relating to student issues and I am now all caught up on these.

• I have read through the latest Coronavirus updates from the University ready to pass this information onto students as and where necessary.

• I have checked through the Microsoft Teams chat channel for any messages relating to student issues. 

• I have contacted some of the various Student WhatsApp groups I am a member of to make students aware that I am working today and available to assist if anyone has any issues or concerns. I have heard nothing as of yet and have not been made aware of any issues.

• I have contacted the Course Rep. WhatsApp group that I am in to check in with the reps and see if there is anything I can help with. No issues here.

• I have posted a message in the Microsoft Teams chat channel to all of my Course Reps. making them aware that there is a drop-in session this upcoming Thursday with myself and my fellow School Reps. I have requested they filter this information through to their fellow students. Hope to see you there!

• A student has contacted me stating that they are struggling with a module assignment re-take. I have advised them to contact their tutor as well as their marker so that they can understand where they went wrong when they now come to write their re-take.

• I am due to attend a meeting later today with the Student's Union Academic Officers where we shall link up and discuss student feedback around campus.

And that's it for today's update folks!

Please take care of yourselves and feel free to reach out if you need me for anything. My contact e-mail is: Sydney.Cooper@wlv.ac.uk.

Kind Regards,

Syd

Hey Folks!

I hope you are all doing well. I have a few interesting projects I am working on from within the Student's Union in the pipeline which I will make you aware of nearer the time so please watch this space! Hope you are all keeping well and your studies are also coming along nicely.

I have been working again today, so here is a quick update:

• I have read through and checked my latest e-mails relating to student issues and I am now all caught up on these.

• I have read through the latest Coronavirus updates from the University ready to pass this information onto students as and where necessary.

• I have checked through the Microsoft Teams chat channel for any messages relating to student issues. I am now all caught up on this. 

• I have contacted some of the various Student WhatsApp groups I am a member of to make students aware that I am working today and available to assist if anyone has any issues or concerns. I have heard nothing as of yet and have not been made aware of any issues.

• I have contacted the Course Rep. WhatsApp group that I am in to check in with the reps and see if there is anything I can help with. 

• I have accepted an invitation to the upcoming drop-in session on Thursday for the students to attend. Hope to see you there!

• I have started doing research for the Trailblazers initiative we are looking at opening up to students - watch this space!

• I have posted a message to the Microsoft Teams Channel for Course Reps. Reminding them that I am available for contact should they need anything from me. I have also posted my work contact e-mail should there be anthing they would like to discuss more privately.

And that's it for today's update folks!

Look after yourselves and please feel free to reach out if you need anything - my work contact e-mail is: Sydney.Cooper@wlv.ac.uk

Take care everyone!

Kind Regards,

Syd

Hey Folks!

I hope you are all doing well and are keeping safe! Things are moving along now as the country has started to gradually open back up again. Schools are now in the process of going back and the vaccinations are coming along fairly well according to the news. As I have said before, there is a light at the end of the tunnel!

I have been working again today and wanted to provide you all with an update:

• I have read through and checked my latest e-mails relating to student issues and I am now all caught up on these.

• I have read through the latest Coronavirus updates from the University ready to pass this information onto students as and where necessary.

• I have checked through the Microsoft Teams chat channel for any messages relating to student issues. I am now all caught up on this.

• I have contacted some of the various Student WhatsApp groups I am a member of to make students aware that I am working today and available to assist if anyone has any issues or concerns. I have heard nothing as of yet and have not been made aware of any issues.

• I have contacted the Course Rep. WhatsApp group that I am in to check in with the reps and see if there is anything I can help with. No issues here.

• I have replied to the message in Microsoft Teams regarding the key points for the FASEC Report. Key student issues will be raised at this meeting in order to improve the student experience for all students within SSHIPS.

• I have checked in with a student today who I have spoken to previously regarding support. They are now doing okay and have resolved most of the issues they made me aware of. They have applied for a volunteer role  for which as their School Rep. I have given them a reference.

• I have attended a Trailblazers meeting today in order to explore student volunteering opportunities - Watch this space!

And that's it for today's update!

If you would like to get in touch please feel free to do so. My work contact e-mail is: Sydney.Cooper@wlv.ac.uk.

Take care everyone and please stay safe!

Kind Regards,

Syd

Hey Folks! 

I hope you are all doing well and are keeping safe!

Election results from the S.U will be going live this evening at 16:00 Hrs. Feel free to tune in here if you would like to watch:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wolvesunion/videos/2529434490684465

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD3450JEu4E&feature=youtu.be

I have been working again today and wanted to provide you all with a quick update:

• I have read through and checked my latest emails relating to student issues and I am now all caught up on these.

• I have read through the latest Coronavirus updates from the University ready to pass this information onto students as and where necessary.

• I have checked through the Microsoft Teams chat channel for any messages relating to student issues. I am now all caught up on this. I have also posted a message on here making Course Reps. Aware that election results will be released live this evening at 16:00 Hrs.

• I have contacted some of the various Student WhatsApp groups I am a member of to make students aware that I am working today and available to assist if anyone has any issues or concerns. I have heard nothing as of yet and have not been made aware of any issues.

• I have contacted the Course Rep. WhatsApp group that I am in to check in with the reps and see if there is anything I can help with.

• I have received a query from a Course Rep. regarding an upcoming Course Committee meeting. This has now been resolved.

And that's it for today's update folks!

Keep safe and if you need me for anything, my contact e-mails is: Sydney.Cooper@wlv.ac.uk

Kind Regards,

Syd

Hey Folks!

Hope you're all doing well. Can't believe it's March already! At least the winter is now over (officially anyway!) and we got to enjoy what was hopefully a sneak preview of the future weather this weekend just gone. I went for a nice long walk in my local park and golf course which has a cross country running trail. Didn't get too much of a chance to work on my tan unfortunately, but it was nice to enjoy the fresh air and clear my head. Something which I would definitely reccomend if you are feeling a bit down and stuck in. It can do the body and mind wonders just getting out of the house even for 10 minutes to get the legs moving and get some fresh air.

I have been working again today and wanted to provide you all with a quick update:

• I have read through and checked my latest emails regarding any student issues and I am now all caught up on these.

• I have read through the latest Coronavirus updates from the University ready to pass this information onto students as and where necessary.

• I have checked through the Microsoft Teams chat channel for any messages relating to student issues. I am now all caught up on this. I have also posted a message on here making Course Reps. Aware that elections will soon be opening. I have posted a link to the Union’s election page and requested that they push this out to students making them aware. If you would like more information about elections, please see this link: https://www.wolvesunion.org/vote/

• I have contacted some of the various Student WhatsApp groups I am a member of to make students aware that I am working today and available to assist if anyone has any issues or concerns. I have heard nothing as of yet and have not been made aware of any issues.

• I have contacted the Course Rep. WhatsApp group that I am in to check in with the Reps and see if there is anything I can help with. 

• I have spoken to a student who has been struggling with an assignment. I have advised them to contact their module tutor via e-mail with any questions. I have also mentioned that they can probably arrange for a phone/video call with them if this is easier. I have offered further assistance if required.

• I have checked in with a student I have helped previously to see if they are getting on okay. They are now doing well I am pleased to report. I have advised them should they require any further assistance to give us a shout and get into contact so I can provide support. 

• I have checked in with a fellow School Rep. to see if she needs any assistance with student engagement. Recently I gave them some suggestions which they are now looking at, namely setting up a Course Rep WhatsApp Group.

• I have updated my School Rep. Log.

• I have updated my blog.

And that's it for today's update! If you need to contact me or just want to reach out for a chat, my contact e-mail is: Sydney.Cooper@wlv.ac.uk.

Stay safe everyone and take care!

Kind Regards,

Syd

Hey folks! 

I hope you are all keeping well and are staying safe! I woke up this morning to cold weather and ice - it seems the back end of winter is still trying to stick around! Hopefully as the months progress, things will get warmer and with restrictions eased, we will be able to enjoy the warm weather more. I am looking forward to going out for walks with the sun shining brightly!

I have been working again today and wanted to provide you all with an update on what I have been up to:

• I have read through and checked my latest emails and I am now all caught up on these.

• I have read through the latest Coronavirus updates from the University ready to pass this information onto students as and where necessary.

• I have checked through the Microsoft Teams chat channel for any messages. I am now all caught up on this.

• I have contacted some of the various Student WhatsApp groups I am a member of to make students aware that I am working today and available to assist if anyone has any issues or concerns. I have heard nothing as of yet and have not been made aware of any issues.

• I have contacted the Course Rep. WhatsApp group that I am in to check in with the reps and see if there is anything I can help with. I am still currently awaiting replies from them.

• I am due to attend a meeting today with my Course Leader as part of my Course Rep. role. I have gathered feedback from students on my course to take to this meeting.

• I have spoken to a student who raised an issue about seminars not being recorded. This is now being looked into. I have requested that the lecturer discuss the matter with the course to see if they consent to lectures being recorded and if so, this can then be arranged.

• I have heard back from another HND student that I have checked in with. They are doing okay and are working on their dissertation. I have offered my support to them if there is anything that they need.

And that's it for today's update! Keep safe everyone and if you have anything you would like to discuss, please feel free to get in touch. My work contact e-mail is: Sydney.Cooper@wlv.ac.uk.

Have a good weekend and I shall hopefully catch up with you all soon!

Kind Regards,

Syd

Hey Folks,

I hope you are all doing well and are keeping safe. We have recently received an update from the Government and now have a roadmap out of the Lockdown. This is definitely positive news and more and more people are getting vaccinated every day - we now have something to work towards. I have already arranged my haircut so fingers crossed things go to plan!

I have also been working today and wanted to provide you all with an update on what I have been doing:

• I have read through and checked my latest emails relating to student issues and I am now all caught up on these.

• I have read through the latest Coronavirus updates from the University ready to pass this information onto students as and where necessary.

• I have checked through the Microsoft Teams chat channel for any messages relating to student issues. I am now all caught up on this.

• I have contacted some of the various Student WhatsApp groups I am a member of to make students aware that I am working today and available to assist if anyone has any issues or concerns. I have heard nothing as of yet and have not been made aware of any issues or concerns - no news is good news!

• I have contacted the Course Rep. WhatsApp group that I am in to check in with the reps and see if there is anything I can help with. I am still currently awaiting replies from them.

• I have posted a message in the Student Voice Microsoft Teams Chat checking in with the Course Reps. and also making them aware of the Pandemic Hardship Fund (I have posted the link). I have requested that Course Reps. push this out to students so that they can get some assistance should they require. I have also posted my contact e-mail and asked if they identify any students who do need support to let me know. Further details can be found here if you would like to apply or know more: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/apply/funding-costs-fees-and-support/financial-support/dennis-turner-opportunity-fund/

• I have received a scam e-mail claiming that I need to click a link otherwise my e-mail account will be shut down. Please be aware of this and do not click any links from suspect e-mails. Due to the pandemic, online fraud and scams have spiked massively, so pleaase exercise caution when viewing e-mails. If it looks suspect, it probably is.

• I have started to type up my FASEC (Previously FAEC) report ready for the upcoming meeting. If you have anything you would like me to raise or take to the meeting, please let me know. I shall leave my contact e-mail below as per usual. 

• I have checked in with a few students who I have assisted over the past few weeks to see how they are getting on and if there is anything else I can assist with. No issues.

• I have spoken to a HND student on my course. After speaking to another HND student recently, it was stated that HND students may be finding it difficult this year as this is the only year of University they are doing which is all remote. I have reached out to check in and see if I can assist.

And that's it for today's update, folks!

Please feel free to reach out if you require any assistance or would just like to chat and say hello. My contact e-mail is: Sydney.Cooper@wlv.ac.uk.

Take care everyone and please stay safe!

Kind Regards,

Syd