You Said, We Did

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You said: “There is poor representation of mature students with families”

We did: There is now a position on the Student Officer Committee for a Mature Students’ Officer who will start in April 2010.

You said: “We don’t want marks from the first year to count to towards our final grade.”

We did: We passed your views on to the University and they’ve agreed that it wouldn’t be sensible to include first year marks.

You said: “I find it difficult getting involved in the Union because of transport or child care costs.”

We did: The Union can now reimburse students’ caring responsibilities or travel expenses for attending Union events. Click here for more details.

You said: “I want the library to open early enough in a morning so I can pick up and drop off books and use other services before classes start at 9am.”

We did: Student officers passed this on to Library staff who have agreed to open the library from 8am.

You said: “I don’t know what food is suitable for a gluten-free diet in the University catering outlets."

We did: We took your concern to the University Catering Manager and gluten-free meals are now specified as such on the menus.

You said: “Undergraduate students with dyslexia were frustrated with the quality of feedback on coursework and projects.”

We did: Secured University agreement for students with specific learning difficulties (including dyslexia) to alert markers to their needs on the front of coursework scripts.

You said: “We don’t like queuing for hours to get LCR and gig tickets.”

We did: There are now extra staff working in the Union Box Office during peak times to ensure you get your tickets quicker

You said: “We want a greener UEA!”

We did: The University has already agreed to sign up to two out of the three Go Green Campaign aims for 09/10.