AGM Motion Tracker

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Inadequate Job Opportunities for International Students” was passed, with no amendments, at the RGU:Union AGM 2021/2022.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

A good number of international students here in RGU experience inadequate job opportunities due to the lack of UK work experience.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

This is a concern because if/when international students are not offered the opportunity to work because of a lack of UK work experience, they will be unable to get this much needed experience and it may take longer to identify an organisation prepared to grant the opportunity. This could result in mental health challenges, as students may find it difficult to study due to worrying over the UK job experience.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

International students should be introduced to firms, organisations, or institutions that offer international students career prospects, with or without UK job experience, at the time of enrolment.

In addition, job and career opportunities including volunteer jobs, should be showcased from the first semester, not just the second.

Furthermore, work placements should be introduced in all department (with a choice of individual exemption), as this will give international students an opportunity to gather experience in their chosen field of study.

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Improve Cooking Facilities at 53.3 Degrees in Gray’s” was passed, with no amendments, at the RGU:Union AGM 2021/2022.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

In Gray’s, the lone person who is left to operate the coffee bar (the only place in the building to buy lunch) can only cook two paninis or toasties at a time.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

As paninis take roughly 4-5 minutes each to toast, this results in long wait times, even with short queues. It is our understanding that the coffee bar was installed to reduce the load on the main canteen, however, with the canteen closed, you either need to wait for ages waiting on your toastie cooked, or walk to another building on campus. This takes up a lot of time, especially when many students at Gray’s like to work through their projects during lunch.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

While we understand that it’s Aramark that operates the 53.3 degrees coffee bar, we propose that a combination oven/merrychef (which can cook food quickly) is installed at the coffee bar. We believe that this way students and staff would be more encouraged to go to the coffee bar and spend money if they didn’t have to wait so long on food being served.

The Union should work with Aramark to ensure appropriate serving equipment is in place at Gray’s to reduce excessive wait times.

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Carbon Footprint Sign” was passed, with no amendments, at the RGU:Union AGM 2021/2022.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

After what we have been through with Covid-19 we can easily see what the next challenge of our generation will be: Global warming. Yes, big companies have a huge impact on global warming but it’s not by thinking that your actions won’t change anything that you will be able to create change. Robert Gordon University still has some work to do before becoming more sustainable. We would like to see the university moving forward towards an eco-friendly system.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

Schools and Universities are the foundation of our future. If the place where we are getting education from isn’t sustainable how can we expect an improvement in eco-friendly jobs? We want to see actions, not just talks.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

We would like to ask the university to display its annual carbon footprint in a form of a graph and with a comparison to other universities in the UK. The idea would be to display this data in the university’s buildings as well as easily available online. We want the students to be aware of how sustainable their university is, and we hope it will motivate the university and the students to take further action in this race against global warming. What we are trying to do might not change everything and it won’t solve the climate crisis but it’s by raising awareness and motivation that RGU will try to significantly reduce its carbon emissions.

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Trans and Non Binary Inclusivity Training for Staff” was passed, with no amendments, at the RGU:Union AGM 2021/2022.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

Last year a motion was passed that stated RGU would do more to provide for the trans community, however, not enough progress has been made. Neither students nor staff members have the necessary and appropriate information on LGBTQIA+ rights which leads to issues such as misgendering and incorrect pronouns. There is a lot more we can do to make bathrooms and changing rooms at RGU safe for trans and non-binary individuals.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

The passing of the motion last year gave hope to the trans and non-binary community, but this has not been actioned. The incorrect use of pronouns is not only deeply disrespectful, but also increases gender dysphoria. Gender dysphoria has a negative impact on mental health, and can lead to anxiety, depression, and suicide. It has been proven that a supportive environment increases mental wellbeing in trans and non-binary individuals.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

Training should be provided for staff and cis people on the rights and experiences of trans and non-binary individuals. Education for staff and cis people on the problems trans people face in bathrooms in order to make bathrooms at RGU safe.

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Unrealistic Assessment Schedule” was passed, with no amendments, at the RGU:Union AGM 2021/2022.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

In recent years a change was made to the assessment schedule of the MSc Social Work course. Ultimately this has meant for our cohort we had six assignments due in with a total word count of 12,000 words over a 10-day period in December, coming just days after formal teaching ended.

Previously half the assessments were due in December and the other half due in January. However, we understand that previous students requested a change be made to this to have all assessments in prior to the Christmas break.

For our cohort this has resulted in a higher than usual number of extensions being granted, and it has had a significant impact not only on the mental health of our students, but also on their personal and social relationships.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

As postgraduate students working towards entering the Social Work profession, surely we can use our own professionalism to time manage effectively with assignments split over December and January as has happened previously.

We understand that the results overall from the cohort were good, but from discussions with colleagues, our learning has been significantly impacted and the assessments became more of a tick box exercise than deep, learning opportunities that will help in our practice. When we have students so stressed out by the quantity of work demanded over such a short time frame that they need to seek support from their GP and be medicated, we have a serious issue that needs addressed urgently!

We all understood the demands that would be placed on us for this postgraduate course, but this unrealistic workload in the demanded time frame is unworkable and should not be repeated in future. To then have four weeks off university after the assessments were handed in was quite frankly an insult and appears to the cohort to have been recovery time as the recognition for the impossible task we were given.

The new assessment schedule is a one-size-fits-all approach which has proven this year not to work!

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

The solution appears to our cohort to be very simple, revert back to having the assessments split between December and January, as had been the case in previous years. This would enable students the flexibility to complete all the assessments prior to Christmas if they wished, or indeed, work on the others due in January in late December/early January. If this is deemed not possible, then the course will require some serious adaptations to reflect the fact that assessments have been brought forward.

The Union and University should work with individual schools to identify the most appropriate assessment scheduling arrangements for each school.

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Timetable Flexibility for Student Parents” was passed, with no amendments, at the RGU:Union AGM 2021/2022.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

Timetable times and large breaks between classes.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

Being a parent, the time you have to drop your children off in the morning to breakfast club or pick up from after school club is very tight.

Some classes start at 9am-11am with a 2 hour break and next class 1-3pm which is school drop off and pick up times. This then adds extra pressure to parents to pay additional fees in breakfast/after school clubs. For two children it is £48 a day, add in travel costs if relying on public transport this can add up this cost to £60 a day. 5 days a week is £300 a month £1200. This makes it difficult for parents to attend RGU as this is unaffordable with the cost of living rising. I worry this will lead to more people dropping out.

Not that parents should get special treatment, but this will cause a lot of money worries and stress.

Mums and Dads should be empowered to be able to attend University without having additional worries.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

There could be a class per year group that parents or caregivers can opt into which can give them hours which fit in with the school hours. Even if it means they are in more days or two/three days and one day a week have a long day so they don’t have to pay as much in childcare costs. The two-hour gaps are too long when you also have travel on each side of this. For 4 hours of classes it can be a 9 hour day.

The Union and University should work with individual schools to ensure consideration is given to students with childcare commitments during the timetable setting process, with flexible scheduling measures introduced.

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Parking on Campus (1)” was passed, with no amendments, at the RGU:Union AGM 2021/2022.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

Parking on Campus only being for permit holders based on location.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

If you live in a remote village with limited transport, you rely on your car to take you to and from Aberdeen. Parents can also rely on more than one settings and these usually don’t open until 8am and close at 6pm. The train/bus times can be unreliable and you have to go to Aberdeen city centre, before getting on additional transport to get to Garthdee. This can turn a 20/30 minute journey into 2 hours. With classes starting at 9am and finishing at 5pm this can be catastrophic for parents being unable to park on campus. There is also the worry if your child becomes unwell, how quickly you can get to them.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

For Parking, we agree that it should still be priority based on location, but feel an app could be developed to better utilise the car park. This could be a booking system with bronze silver and gold passes. Bronze could be those with caring responsibilities, Gold those with highest geographical need. The person who books a space on the app could also put in the hours they require for parking i.e 9-1 and it can be on a pay as you use basis. Not everyone who has a permit requires it 5 days a week and there is also those on placement who wont use their permit but are still paying for it. This would make the system fairer.

The Union should campaign for the introduction of a parking management app.

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Parking on Campus (2)” was passed, with no amendments, at the RGU:Union AGM 2021/2022.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

For those with primarily online coursework it is not worth paying for a years permit when we are on campus for about a week a year.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

We are left with no parking options near campus.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

Return to no parking permits/charges.

The Union should campaign for the removal of all parking permits and charges.

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Climate Literacy” was passed, with no amendments, at the Union’s AGM 2021.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

Students are not educated enough about climate change. They are not taught how to live a more sustainable life; not only in their free-time but also in their future work environment. At RGU, students are not being taught how to "change our tomorrow" if the environmental impact of every course is not considered. Students need to know how to use their skills to improve our world.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

Scotland has declared a climate emergency. Climate change is happening and to provide a future for following generations we need to act now. The climate crisis concerns each and everyone. It is not enough if only Go Green members are educated about the topic and think about ways how to connect their knowledge to their future job.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

We believe that every student should have a fundamental understanding of climate change and that climate literacy be included in every course. In every course the topic should be addressed through a module or a lesson that discusses how each field can address and adapt to the climate crisis. Every student can also be given the option to attain a recognised climate literacy qualification (e.g. the keep Scotland beautiful carbon literacy qualification).

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Student Climate Assembly” was passed, with no amendments, at the Union’s AGM 2021.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

Climate change is an existential threat to society on every level and while there has been global agreement on the need to tackle the climate emergency through the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 2 degrees, government policies are not commensurate with the reductions in carbon emissions as required by this legally binding agreement. In fact scientific analysis of our fair carbon budget reveals that we have only 6-9 years of current emissions before the 1.5degree climate warming threshold is reached. Meanwhile there is a low awareness among the general population of the large scale impacts this will have on our lives and changes we need to make to mitigate climate change. This is especially true in Aberdeen where analysis shows that the transition to renewable energy needs to happen much faster.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

Current government policy puts the UK and Scotland on track for 3 to 4 degrees of warming and scientific predictions show that this could lead to rising sea levels, flooding, biodiversity loss, food chain disruption and more. Without properly informed students we cannot hope to change our tomorrow and transition to net zero in time. And we may end up chasing the wrong solutions, or solution that won't be ready in time.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

Part of the solution is informing the student population and allowing them to have their say in the policies of governments and universities. To that end the Scottish Government this year conducted The Scottish Climate Assembly. 100 randomly selected members of the public were presented with independent science and information about the facts relating to climate change and government policy and allowed to draw their own conclusions about the information presented. This audience were then asked to make recommendations on their findings that would inform government policy. We propose that RGU conduct its own Climate Assembly, picking 100 students and staff at random, to take part. Then listen to the recommendations of those who take part. GoGreen can actively help to facilitate this.

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Climate Emergency” was passed, with no amendments, at the Union’s AGM 2021.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

Scientific studies have shown that Scotland has 6-9 years due to their current emission rates. To respond to that crisis the Scottish Government have declared a climate emergency. We believe the university should follow the Scottish government footsteps and declare climate emergency. We won’t have a future if we don’t face this reality and make the changes that are needed.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

Climate change isn’t going to go away even if we don’t talk about it. We have less than 10 years before it’s too late to limit warming to 1.5 degrees. Without declaring a climate emergency, there will be doubt that the university take the matters about a just transition to renewable energy seriously.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

With the other solutions we proposed you, we believe that declaring a state of climate emergency is necessary to make more people aware of this situation and start working on it. It would also send a clear signal to all that RGU take the climate emergency seriously.

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Equal Resources and Additional Support for Students” was passed, with no amendments, at the Union’s AGM 2021.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way that we learn. We have become an online student community meaning most students are studying in their accommodation. This comes at an additional cost to many students, at a time when lots of students have lost their jobs due to the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Working from our accommodation means bigger heating bills and an increased amount spent of study resources, such as laptops, broadband and other study resources, including books, notepads and pens. Currently, whilst there are developments in terms of supporting students with the provision of food and hygiene products, there does not seem to be any acknowledgement that students can struggle to afford study resources.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

These issues are having a major effect on students’ physical and mental health. In addition to this, the lack of a safe and comfortable environment or adequate resources makes it harder for students to concentrate on their studies, impacting their grades and therefore their long-term employment prospects. We should be closing the gap of this inequality by ensuring every student has the environment and resources they need.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

In the short term, the Students’ Union should investigate the possibility of investing in resources that students need – such as blankets and study materials – making these available through the union’s website, like the free sanitary products. Longer term, the Students’ Union should work with the University to investigate how student hardship funds can be increased and widely publicised, to ensure that no RGU student has to study and learn in these conditions

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “International Students Hardship Support” was passed, with no amendments, at the Union’s AGM 2021.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

As a result of the pandemic that shook everyone in the UK and all over the world, students have been struggling to make ends meet in the UK. Almost a year after the first lockdown and some students have not been able to cope with the hurdles of daily living and self sponsorship in the UK.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

The pandemic caused a massive shift in everyday lives. Jobs were lost, and the overall decline in employment have hit international students and particularly the Black and minority ethnic members harder. This has caused a decline in student motivation and overall success rates in academic performance

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

A hardship fund accessible to international students studying at RGU to assist and support with the aftermath and continuing effects of surviving during a pandemic, losing jobs, not being able to secure jobs because of the rigors of academic and financial sustainability

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Transgender and Non-Binary Rights” was passed, with no amendments, at the Union’s AGM 2021.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

Robert Gordon University does not provide enough for the LGBTQIA+ committee. We seek signs that could welcome our Trans+ community however none appear. For example, the matter with pronouns stems from trans activism, which promotes the notion of gender identity. The idea that you are a man, or a woman is not based on biological sex but a subjective feeling of self-perception. Therefore, it is important that people use it in day-to-day life and have the opportunity to select correct pronouns. Additionally, the university can deliver much more for the community to create a safer space for the most marginalized of our society.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

As members of the LGBTQ+ community, we observe the improvements universities, companies and organizations across the world are doing in regards to supporting the trans and non-binary community. We have heard heart-breaking testimonies of trans+ students here at RGU whose experiences are worsened by the inactivity of our university. Therefore, we call the university to action to lessen the gender dysphoria caused to so many. In our country alone, there are up to 500 000 trans and non-binary people so why are we minimizing this community? It is not just the fact that our inaction can lead to depression and suicide, but if change would happen it could attract more trans+ folx who could feel safe at RGU and give our university a better image in the public’s eye.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

The LGBTQIA+ Network Committee expect the university to provide the opportunity for students to select pronouns while enrolling at the University, provide training to staff on trans and non-binary rights (provided by Trans+ folx), and arrange for gender inclusive bathrooms / changing rooms across the campus

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Student IT Feedback Framework” was passed, with no amendments, at the Union’s AGM 2021.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

IT systems affect both students and staff, and a framework does not currently exist to help support students give this feedback, and therefore it may be lost or not acted on

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

Utilising general student feedback along with the hidden network of student subject matter experts has value to both RGU and the wider community. We are all missing out on the value that this brings.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

Create a framework to provide an approachable no judgemental feedback channel for the student voice and considerations towards a subcommittee or committee position(s) to support this.

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Bus Stop Accessibility Problem” was passed, with no amendments, at the Union’s AGM 2020.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

The bus stop at RGU is in a location which makes it difficult for people going between buildings to walk on the pavement, especially when people are coming off or going on the bus.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

It makes the University look inaccessible. People who are in wheelchairs or have to use a cane to get places are especially affected by this. If it’s difficult for an able-bodied student to move past the queue of students then imagine how difficult it is for someone who isn’t able-bodied.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

Reassess where the bus stop could go on campus OR try and figure out a way to make this area of campus more accessible for students.

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Eliminate Student Hunger and by extension Anxiety, Stress and Shame.” was amended to “Eliminate Student Hunger and by extension Anxiety, Stress and Shame and for the RGU:Union fruit bowl to be available all year-round”. Members voted in favour of the fruit bowl, which is normally available during exam periods, being made available year-round.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

RGU: Union should take action against hunger, so students can focus on their coursework to obtain their degrees. There’s a good chance that several people at RGU are dealing with this issue. This is the time to end the issue for the students at RGU.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

It is an issue that should not exist in 2020 on RGU campus. Students have enough to worry about (exams, papers, tuition, rent, etc…) so let this issue end and let it be one less worry for students.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

A Foodbank to provide free food items to students so that they can take them home and prepare a meal.

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Install Reverse Vending Machines on Campus” was passed, with no amendments, at the Union’s AGM 2020.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

Recycling bins are a good idea but they rely on a student’s good conscience for them to be used to their maximum potential. Many students discard their rubbish, recyclable or not, into the general waste bins and, as a result, those bins often fill up quite quickly with waste that ought to be recycled.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

With green policy becoming a more pressing issue by the day, it is time to - at least partially - rethink how to incentivise students to recycle.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

Installing Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) on campus will incentivise students to recycle their empty beverage containers (plastic/glass bottles and cans). For example, every container put into an RVM could reimburses the user 10-15p. This will encourage students to recycle more as they will be able to save money. Installing them near food and drink outlets would help promote their use.

Many supermarkets and universities across the U.K. have already installed RVMs - It is time for RGU to do the same!

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Take Action on Road Infrastructure” was passed, with no amendments, at the Union’s AGM 2020.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

Aberdeen’s street layout is designed to favour vehicles over cyclists and pedestrian. Cycle lanes do not continually run in a seamless, uninterrupted manor. There is substantial congestion in and around Union Street with air pollution close to the legal limit. Union Street has also seen a footfall reduction leading to a 1/5 of business premises being left empty.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

Commuting by car has a 32% higher chance of death compared to cycling or walking. In Scotland, 2/3 people are overweight/obese at a cost of £600 million pa to the NHS, and air pollution costs the lives of 2500 people and the economy £1.1 billion pa.

Aberdeen’s street layout has led to a disconnect between citizens and the streets on which they inhabit. Union Street is divided by a 4-lane street which results in a social disconnection. This is a leading factor in store closures on Union street as people avoid the divided city-centre. Additionally, as evidenced by the reduction in footfall, the multi-store car parks have not brought economic success to the centre, and now high-street bosses are calling for the pedestrianization of Union street.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

RGU should commit to the aiding of development of pedestrianization, cycling and road infrastructure within Aberdeen. Contact and links with the main authorities controlling and influencing city planning need to be developed. We should aim to accumulate and use data to help influence city planning and assist in determining road layout.

Road layout should aim to segregate the three groups (bike lanes protecting cyclist from vehicles and cyclists from pedestrians) to solve the problem of differential speed. We should aim to produce detailed plans on the changes needing to be implemented to increase footfall in the centre and the number of people commuting by walking/cycling.

RGU should commit itself to producing a presentation for the public to be shown to via an open evening at RGU so that feedback and subsequent alterations can be made before presenting to the council with the goal of influencing the next transport strategy, which begins 2021.

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Prayer Room in the Sir Ian Wood Building” was amended to “Multi-Faith Prayer Room in the Sir Ian Wood Building”. Members voted in favour of making any prayer facility accessible to people of all faiths.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

Students, staff, lectures, and guests of the Islam faith should have a convenient space available especially when students are studying or writing papers. Taking the time to go to the Chaplain’s building/Kaim is not suitable when the weather is bad or when people are unable to walk that far. Prayer mats should also be available.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

Some Muslims are currently seen praying in stairwells or hallways. This does not create a sense of inclusivity. The act of not having a prayer room, gives the message that we know you are here and you are tolerated, but you are not fully accepted.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

A dedicated prayer-room. Perhaps, next to the mail room if space is not available or one of the breakout rooms could be converted.

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Society Productivity Suite Upgrade” was passed, with no amendments, at the Union’s AGM 2020.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

Societies struggle with signing into devices and using G-Suite. All committee members use one account per society; this one account system is due to the limitations of the Union’s G-Suite system, where there is a restriction on the number of users. An alternative, Microsoft Office suite, is more popular and more widely used.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

Due to the single account implementation of G-Suite, Google’s security mechanisms fight against societies. It detects multiple devices and people simultaneously using one account, this can lead to: messaging verification request codes around; auto-signed out of devices; auto-sign out, when two people use the web app; emails being marked as read for everyone, after one member read the email.

Other notable issues are: limited storage; insufficient tracking of changes in documents; account freezing.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

Office 365 and Teams are office apps and services people use every day. Teams is the central hub where all the apps work together, allowing presentations, meeting minutes, communication, plans and more to exist together in an easy to use app.

G-Suite can’t compare to the ease of use and familiarity that Office 365 provides. RGU students use Office 365 at university and at home already, and these are the same tools used by industry professionals. A society with better tools can spend less time managing tasks and more time running events and giving better experiences to students. This will also help new committees as they should easily be able to work with the documents and plans after a hand over.

RGU will need to install Microsoft Teams on PCs across university so you don’t have to use the web or phone app (including RGU MyApps). The Microsoft default storage limit for Teams is 2TB or Unlimited; if RGU has changed it, a reasonable amount should be agreed between the Union and RGU.

WHAT IS THE MOTION?

The original motion “Bring Back RGU’s Social Spaces” was amended to “Bring Back RGU’s Social Spaces and a Bar”. Members voted in favour of including a bar as part of social space development plans.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

RGU social spaces on Campus and in Aberdeen for students to socialise and relax no longer exist.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

These spaces were for students to do what they wanted with them, being students! Meeting friends, new people and even people from a different school or university. These interactions are now far from common. This is a key part of student life and should be brought back.

If you aren’t in student accommodation, you may not have experienced meeting people at all, apart from in classes. This disconnect with the community of students needs to be resolved.

Aberdeen and universities across the U.K. already have their own, and this may also help RGU to maintain its student satisfaction rating.

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

RGU will work with the Union to reinstate equivalent or improved social spaces through, but not limited to: Provisioning of new, existing or reconfigured premises; Setting out a timetable for the planning and executing of this project that is ratified by the Union; Publication of plans and timetables to ensure accountability of the University to the will of its students; Actively promote these spaces as part of student life; Publication of quarterly progress reports on the project until completion (as ratified by the Union).