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Ciaran Gibson: Owen Adams:
HISA Depute HISA Assistant
(Local Officer)
Class representatives
Every class elects one representative Welcome
and one deputy representative who
receive training to carry out the role. TO OUR TWO NEW HISA TEAM MEMBERS
They act as a feedback mechanism for HERE TO HELP YOU HAVE YOUR VOICE
college staff and the wider partnership. Ciaran Gibson: HISA Depute President
They collect views of fellow students and Owen Adams: HISA Assistant
feed those comments into various
committees at both course and college “I'm Ciaran Gibson, your HISA Depute.
level. For those in smaller learning centres, HISA is the Highlands and Islands Student
there is the opportunity to become Association and it exists to enhance the
a centre representative. student experience in any way possible.
What makes me qualified to represent our
They also have the opportunity to sit on wonderful students? Quite simply, I care.
the Student Executive Council which is a I'm a student myself, I know what it's like to
college-wide group made of centre and study. I understand the unique challenges
class representatives that gives students that students face and I wake up everyday
the chance to give their views directly to wondering what I can do to make student life
the college on any issues or areas just that little bit better.
for improvement.
I am always on hand to listen, support and
Being a rep will provide you with a variety assist in any way I can. I know you'll have an
of desirable skills highly sought after by amazing time studying at West Highland
employers. It will enhance your CV and College UHI and I wish you all the best for
provide you with unique opportunities for the year ahead.”
training and workshops such as First Aid,
Mental Health First Aid, Leadership and Ciaran Gibson
employability workshops.
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