Faculty Rep (Social Sciences)

Faculty Reps work behind the scenes, sitting on University-level committees such as Faculty Boards and Senate, representing all students within their Faculty. They champion student feedback and create large scale positive changes.

The Candidates

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Francesca De Michele

(she/her)
1st Year | Sociology with Social Psychology
Striving for a better experience for all students across the Social Sciences.
  • Provide comprehensive information for first year students upon arrival at uni.
  • Expand outreach regarding career opportunities for all students.
  • Create standardised feedback requirements on assignments.

What made you decide to run? I wanted to see a positive change within the Social Sciences departments and give a voice to students.

Why do you think you're the best person for the job? Having been involved in leadership roles both here at York and my previous university, I know what it takes to get things done. I love working with other people towards a common goal and really listening to what students have to say.

How are you going to ensure that students engage with and provide helpful feedback to make positive, department-level decisions for students? Establishing weekly drop-in sessions where students can come and meet with me to discuss anything that is on their minds (also giving the option of alternative hours if we have conflicting schedules). Additionally, I would like to ensure that students are always able to get in contact with me by providing an email where they can reach me and an anonymous feedback form that each department will share with students.

What should the University’s next merch line be? A cross word kind of pattern with all the different names of the colleges embroidered on the back of a sweatshirt would look really cool!