My Top Goals

My aim is to ensure that Inclusivity, Sustainability, and Accessibility are at the heart of our BCU Community. 

INCLUSIVITY

• Work with societies and sports clubs to promote regular check-ins and provide accessible and reliable mental health support for all students.  
• Facilitate student-led workshops with LGBTQ+ students, disabled students, and BME students, to ensure that everyone has their voice heard on campus and by BCUSU. 
• I will insure all the Faith & Cultural society groups will get Equality, Diversity & Inclusion training, where we can create an open space to listen everyone opinions.  
• Inclusive campaigns, Cross cultural activates/events across all the campuses at BCU (Confirmed once a month activity at City South Campus).  
• I will explore more societies which represent our wider range of student’s community.   

SUSTAINABILITY 

• Work with local authorities and Birmingham-based organisations to establish links for work experience, internships, and career opportunities for our university students. 
• Work towards the NUS Green Impact Award – embed sustainable practices across the University and wider community, and actively work to address the climate crisis. 
• Work with students and societies to create and expand resources which promote sustainable practices within university. 

ACCESSIBILITY 

• Lobby for increased transport subsidies and reliable transport links for students commuting to City centre campus and City south campus. 
• Work with local councils, and the university to continue the fight for affordable accommodation for students in both University and private accommodation. 

My Experience

Please see below my EXPERIENCE at BCU and my CONTRIBUTION to build STRONG Student Community: 

·       I was elected as Vice President Equity & Inclusion at BCUSU, where I represented Equity, Diversity & Inclusion agenda at BCU.  

·       I founded BCUIC Society and represented society issues at university level. 

·       I was a treasurer of Italian Society, where I contributed towards our European student wellbeing.  

·       I was Student Ambassador and Representative, where I helped diverse students at university. 

·       I was an International student buddy captain and helped International student to settle well at BCU. 

·       In 2019, I was a member of (QAA) interview student panel for BCUIC. 

MY ACHIEVEMENTS 

·       Awarded as outstanding Student Representative and Student Ambassador in 2018-2019. 

·       Achieved Platinum Award from Graduate plus  

·       Achieved Best Buddy award and Buddy’s Buddy award at International orientation week 2020. 

·       Got nomination in Extra Miles

Why You Should Vote for Me

Here are 3 reasons why I think you should definitely vote for me: 

ONE: The officers you elect are legally responsible for our Students’ Union decisions. That is a huge amount of responsibility. I have 1 year experience in VP Equity & Inclusion at BCUSU and experience in managing societies. Therefore, I am confident, and I will make sure to put across your voice and opinion across all the campuses at BCU. 

TWO: Officers genuinely make huge changes across campus. I am working hard to improve accessibility for all the students. “Changing student’s lives” and their wellbeing, will be my priority.  

THREE: You are the only people (students) who are in charge of the elected officers. If you don’t vote it makes it harder for officers to claim, they are the legitimate voice of the students.  

I request and encourage all the students to Vote Jinal Shah as your next