Your chance to be a City Lit student governor

City Lit student Governor Would you like to receive a discount of 85% on your next course (up to 70 hours per year), meet interesting people and contribute to the strategic direction of City Lit? Then consider becoming a student governor.

There is a vacancy for a student governor and elections commence on 12th September. The term of office would be until 31st August 2012, providing the student continues to enrol on City Lit courses.

Nomination forms must be returned to the Institute Secretary by 8pm on 26th September 2011. You will need to be proposed and seconded by fellow City Lit students and they will have to sign the form.

Please download all the information provided and you can discuss the role informally by contacting Denise Gill on 020 7492 2598 or email her on denise.gill@citylit.ac.uk



The Governing Body is there to:

• ensure the Institute thrives as an organisation while maintaining prudent control of its funds and assets
• make a significant contribution to what the Institute does to ensure the success of its students
• help the institute maintain a long-term focus while working on its shorter-term goals and plans
• help the institute respond to local requirements within the context of regional and national needs
• ensure that the business aspects of City Lit prosper.

What personal qualities does a Governor need?

• commitment to education and training, and to the success of the Institute’s students
• willingness to contribute to the life and well-being of the Institute and its community
• commitment to strengthening links of the Institute with its business and local communities
• dedication to acting openly, honestly and with integrity
• determination to get results by innovation and enterprise.

What does being a Governor actually involve?

• attending Governing Body meetings: six times a year on a Tuesday 5 – 7 p.m.
• reading through the papers in preparation for each meeting: clerks are required to send papers out at least a week in advance, so that Governors have time to do their preparation. This should not take more than one or two hours.





Story added 5th September 2011

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