Faculty Officers

Find out what it means to be a Faculty Officer at Keele University. Faculty Officers represent students at faculty and university levels, attend key committees, and support School Voice Reps.

Faculty Officer Tools & Resources

For Keele University Faculty Officers

Welcome to your central hub as a Faculty Officer at Keele. This page is designed to support you in your role representing students at the faculty and university level, ensuring their voices are heard and acted upon in strategic decision-making.

Your Role at a Glance

As a Faculty Officer, you work in partnership with:

  • School Voice Representatives to escalate wider issues
  • The Keele Students’ Union
  • University staff and committees

You are a key link between students and senior decision-makers, helping shape the academic experience across your faculty.

Key Responsibilities

  • Attend SSVC Meetings: Join at least one Student Staff Voice Committee per school in your faculty each semester. Help raise and respond to feedback from School Voice Reps.
  • Faculty Education Committee (FEC): Represent students in high-level discussions on teaching and learning.
  • University Student Voice Committee (USVC): Contribute to university-wide student voice initiatives.
  • Meet with Faculty Leadership: Attend quarterly meetings with the Dean of Education, and semesterly meetings with the Executive Dean.
  • Support School Voice Reps: Liaise regularly to identify recurring or widespread issues.
  • Engage with the Students’ Union: Participate in surveys, focus groups, and Have Your Say Days (HYSDs).

View Full Faculty Officer Role Description (Keele SU)

Training & Development

Keele offers a range of training and support to help you grow in your role:

  • 🧠 Digital Training
  • 🧭 Keele SU Faculty Officer Training – delivered at the start of the academic year and on demand.
  • 🗣️ Committee Skills & Representation Workshops – learn how to speak up in meetings and influence change.

Tools You’ll Need

Here are downloadable and editable resources to help you stay organised and effective:

  • 📅 Meeting Planner Template (Excel)
  • 📝 Feedback Tracker Sheet (Excel) – includes a section for student feedback and follow-up actions
  • 📄 Report Template (Word)
  • 📇 Rep Directory

Student Feedback

Coming soon.

Want to Become a Faculty Officer?

Interested in making a difference at the faculty level?

Apply to Become a Faculty Officer at Keele

Applications typically open at the start of the academic year.