It is led by students, and we are honoured to be part of a diverse, vibrant, and supportive community. The students’ union has faced some challenges in recent years, but we are now proud to present our new strategic plan for the next three years.
In 2021, we embarked on a research exercise and listened to thousands of students through surveys, forums, and conversations. The insights discovered helped us to develop an understanding of what students think is important and what they need from their students’ union now, and in the future. We also know how incredibly difficult the last few years have been for students and that the future presents challenge as well. This too has guided the development of the plan.
We have set some ambitious objectives that are challenging and powered by our values. We are inspired by our student officers, leaders, and volunteers and have a passion for student representation, empowerment, inclusivity, and support. We believe that by meeting these objectives, students will benefit and be thriving in the very best university experience at Roehampton.
We hope you enjoy reading our plans!
RSU President
(2020-2022)
RSU Chief Executive
We represent, support, and develop students from all backgrounds at Roehampton and enable them to have the best possible university experience.
To create a truly inclusive community and an environment where students at Roehampton can thrive.
To be student facing and support students, wherever they are.
To provide students with the means to shape and own their experience.
To anchor a true reflection of Roehampton students in our decisions and actions.
To recognise people and their perspectives, and to pursue equal opportunities for everybody.
To care about what we do and show it through action.
To be in the moment and savour it together.
Our systems, processes and procedures will be accessible and easy to use by everybody.
We will seek and adopt best practice to ensure what we do is relevant, relatable to students, and effective.
We will commit to support, nurture, and develop our people to help them reach their potential.
The systems that support our governance will be robust, transparent, and enable effective decision making by our trustees.
We are committed to environmental, social, and financial sustainability and will embed policy and procedures to preserve these commitments.
We will communicate with students proactively to keep them informed, honestly, and with factually accurate information when reporting our impact.
We will implement and build on a new relationship and services agreement with the university.
Develop partnerships at all levels across the university to increase our reach and awareness of our mission.
We will engage our local and wider community to share our impact and seek opportunities for students.
RSU will effectively communicate the needs of students from all backgrounds to challenge the university to deliver an outstanding student experience.
Students will have access to high-quality opportunities which build confidence and truly add value to their university experience.
RSU facilitates a sense of belonging across the university and empowers students to be socially responsible and conscientious citizens.
RSU will provide effective and accessible services for students, and work in partnership with the university to ensure support is available when and where students need it.