Q: The VPSS sit on conduct committees, seeing students at the worst stage of their studies, how do you feel you are the best suited candidate to deal with this?
BA: Thinks it is important to introduce a universal standardised system across all departments. BA wants the disciplinary code for all students to be very strong. We need to provide ongoing pastoral care to students going through misconduct cases #GUSRCelections
EM: You need to balance your capacity for empathy with your emotional strength. Cites experiencing difficult and draining situations on HIVE nights. Has also dealt with internal misconduct cases and would be up for tackling this side of the role #GUSRCElections
A (RS): Understands this is a difficult part of the job. However, the cases are divvied up between the sabbs and having a good relationship between sabbs will help. Thinks they can really empathise with the students in those positions #GUSRCelections
A (MM): The biggest thing is to be able to empathise with the students. Many students breakdown when no one can relate to them. Being objective is also key, as is working the Schools to make sure everyone gets a fair hearing. #GUSRCElections
A (MM): Ensuring that students have a strong support network - pastoral care is key for students in these situations #GUSRCElections
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