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► You Said... We Did...

Find out more about the Students' Association campaigns by clicking here.

2011-12

You said... you wanted a water fountain installed on Level 1 of the Students' Association Building.
We did... The Students' Association installed one in December 2011.

You said... you felt the 24 Hour Computer Lab should not be used for classes.
We did... We have sought assurances from the academic schools that from Trimester 2 this will stop happening.

2010-11

You said... You wanted a Study Week in Trimester 1 before your exams.
We did... The Students' Association campaigned and got a Study Week re-introduced into the Trimester 1 timetable.

You said... You wanted the Radio Station within the Students' Association Building.
We did... The Students' Association moved Radio Caley into a brand new studio within the Students' Association Building and plays out in the cafe.

2009-10

You said... Through Student Summit, Caledonian Conference and Caledonian Student Parliament students were telling us that they wanted exams moved from January to before Christmas.
We did... The Students' Association campaigned for this and Senate (highest academic committee in the University) approved this change. This causes the academic year to shift and become three trimesters. The Students' Association at the same time campaigned for Wednesday afternoon free for student engagement. This was also passed for most courses by Senate. This means students can use Wednesday afternoons to play sport, get involved in societies or volunteering or use this time to work or study. The new academic structure started in 2010/11. Download the Senate Highlights from the Senate Meeting on 11th December 2009.

You said... In the 2009 Students' Association Survey you asked for more social space on campus and a 24 hour computer lab.
We did... The Students' Association installed a Games Room, Student Social Space, 24 hour Computer Lab, Group Study Rooms and a Basketball Court. Find out more about the Students' Association Building.

You said... Students also told us that they missed not having a 'Union' (Bar).
We did... The Students' Association built on a relationship with an external bar/club. Find out more.

Students' Association Survey

The Students' Association annually carries out a survey of all GCU students to find out what they think about our facilities, services and activities.

Students' Association Survey 2010 Results
Students' Association Survey Action Plan 2010

Students' Association Survey 2009 Results
Students' Association Survey Action Plan 2009