Job Descriptions - Student Council Odisee

If you choose to become a representative of your programme, you will become the point of contact for your fellow students. You will become the link between the students of your programme and the Student Council. This means you will participate in the Student Council meetings (about 3 meetings per semester). These meetings are open to all students, so even if you are not elected, you are definitely welcome here. You participate in debates on all kinds of topics that concern students, and you defend the interests of your fellow students. That way, you can provide input for the institution's policy. Moreover, you have the opportunity to participate actively if you choose to take up a mandate within the Student Council. 

In addition, you are also the link between the students of your study programme and your lecturers. The elected candidates will be invited to the programme meetings. We refer to these as "Core Teams" . They deal with two main aspects of the programme: the curriculum-related (including the subjects and the structure of the programme) and the student-related (including the exams and individual study programmes). These meetings bring together faculty, staff and students. The number of places for students in these meetings varies by programme. As a student, this is the perfect opportunity to make suggestions in order to improve your study programme.

Check out the job profile for Student Representative here!

If you choose to become a Campus President, you will become the point of contact for your fellow students. You will be part of the student representation in the Campus Council. This is where all matters relating to student facilities are discussed on campus. You help debate various aspects of campus life, such as food (the student restaurant), mobility, student housing, student guidance, etc.

Like programme representation, campus representation happens at different levels. First, there is the student delegation of the Campus Council. Besides students, this council also includes teachers and other staff of the institution.

At the beginning of the academic year, the student delegation appoints its representatives to the overarching STUVO Council. This is the body in which STUVO+ policy is shaped.

In addition, you build an optimal learning and campus environment together with elected and non-elected student representatives from your campus. You coordinate this group of students. You understand the needs and wishes of the students on your campus and know exactly how to translate them to the staff on your campus.

On our 'mixed' campuses in Aalst, Brussels and Ghent, we maintain close contact and consultation with the KU-Leuven students on these campuses. Student needs are often communal in nature. Right? So we always strive for consensus here.

Finally, you also sit on the Executive Board of the Student Council. This is the vibrant heart of the Student Council. 

Check out the job profile for Campus President here!

The Executive Board is the running engine of our Student Council. This team of students knows no boundaries. They engage in intensive work and dialogue with Odisee. 

At a fast pace, they write memos, run from one meeting to another, monitor all ongoing projects or steer them.... .

You would almost think that this is not a nice challenge as a student? But nothing could be further from the truth. Every student who has served on the Executive Board looks back on it with great satisfaction.

Below is an overview of our board positions. Immediately after your candidacy as a Student Representative you can also apply for these positions. But feel free to get in touch already. We will be happy to give you more information in advance!

- President Student Council (view the job profile here)

- Vice-President Student Council (view the job profile here)

- Director Communication (view job profile here)

- Director Inclusion (view job profile here)

- Director External (view job profile here)

- Campus President (view job profile here)

- Student life coordinator (view job profile here)

- Secretary (view job profile here)