Arts and Divinity Faculty President

Emily directs School Presidents' efforts and serves on high level committees.

Emily directs School Presidents' efforts and serves on high level committees.

About the Position

Emily Bannister, as Faculty President, represents undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts & Divinity on academic matters at a University-wide level and to provide support for the Director of Education and School Presidents. They serve as one of the undergraduate representatives on the Academic Council and Executive Education Committee.

Specifically, the Arts and Divinity Faculty President:

  • Serves as a full, voting member on the University’s Academic Senate
  • Serves on the Students’ Representative Council
  • Cochairs the Education Committee meetings and attends Undergraduate Academic Forum Meetings
  • Supports and oversees the Arts and Divinity School Presidents and related system of academic representatives
  • Serves on the University’s Learning and Teaching Committee
  • Performs other duties as necessary to support the Director of Education and Academic Representation System

Note on Eligibility: Only matriculated undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts & Divinity may hold this position.

Role holders take office July 1 and end their term on 30 June of each year. On average, the Arts & Divinity Faculty President spends between 15 and 20 hours per week on their role.

Previous Holders

Year Name Resources
2022/23 Francesca Lavelle Page
2021/22 Lucia Guercio

Manifesto

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2020/21 Joe Horsnell

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2019/20 Sophia Rommel

 

2018/19 Gianluca Giammei

 

2017/18 Nicola Simonetti

 

2016/17 Sally Allmark

 

2015/16 Eleanor Mullin

 

2014/15 Charlotte Potter