One of the things that I as a West Midlands officer am most proud of, is the way we unite to support one another. Within the Midlands, there are little over 100,000 HE students to one NUS Regional Organiser, and yet over 1.1 million FE students to one NUS development worker. I stand for an empowering approach to engaging our FE members that evens the balance,
and ensure we have a fit and fighting, campaigning organisation for FE.
Fairer funding for FE students – from EMA and ALG, to level 3
course funding running out at 25. Course funding is a major issue for
students in FE, and I will make it my priority FE campaign to lobby institutions for
fairer bursaries and grants for those adult learners that wish to return to study,
and for more financial support for our 16-19 members.
The west midlands, is by its nature as a rural area, extremely expensive to travel around. The EMA grant of a maximum of £30 a week, is simply not enough to cover the hidden course costs such as £15-20 per week travel cards, books and materials. I will lobby travel companies for reduced travel for students, and continue to fight for better financial support for FE students.
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“After seeing the turnaround of Staffs Union under her presidency, you can only imagine the impact Fee will have on WMANUS!”
Chris MilneExecutive Officer
Staffordshire University
Student’s Union
“WMANUS needs a strong and experienced Convenor to lead it in the direction it sees best.
We can no longer hide our heads in the sand and ignore that we need change. I believe in WMANUS. I believe it can be saved. I believe Fee is the ONLY candidate to do this!”
Hollie WilliamsNUS NEC
West Midlands Officer 05-09
“Students need to get a degree that is worth more than the paper it’s written on. We have huge battles ahead of us, and in order to win we need a strong convenor to unite us in the fight to stop the raising of the cap. Fee is the ONLY choice.”
Fabian Neuner President (elect)
Birmingham Guild of Students
“Fee has been a vital link between Keele and Staffs, showing she has excellent skills in bringing Unions together. She is a strong campaigning force to be reckoned with. I can think of nobody more suited to revitalising WMANUS than Fee."
Adam MasonVice President (Education & Welfare) and President-elect
Keele University Students Union.
“I am really excited that a convenor manifesto has finally committed to engaging our entire membership, from student parents, to part time students, matures students and students from across the liberation groups. I know Fee is the candidate with the experience, vision and the passion to take WMANUS forward and make it a movement that we are all proud to be part
Hollie JonesWomen’s Officer
West Midlands Area NUS
“Fiona has really put Staffs on the map this year. Her work on higher education funding has been a really impressive: using a number of channels to communicate the message of the campaign, which was engaging and innovative. Fiona would make an excellent area convenor and do wonders for the West Midlands, which is why she has 120% of my support in this election.”
Hannah NewlandCampaigns Officer
Birmingham City University Union
“WMANUS is at a critical juncture in its history with serious questions hanging over its purpose and future. In the face of these challenges, you need an experienced students' union president with the ability to show real leadership and empower unions to shape the kind of regional coordination they want to see. Fiona is that candidate."
Wes Streeting National President
National Union of Students
Hey Fee! You have been amazing this year and I wish you the best of luck in your coming election.I have my fingers crossed for you! xxxx
Ama Uzowuru Vice-President (Welfare)
National Union of Students
Chris MilneExecutive Officer
Staffordshire University
Student’s Union
“WMANUS needs a strong and experienced Convenor to lead it in the direction it sees best.
We can no longer hide our heads in the sand and ignore that we need change. I believe in WMANUS. I believe it can be saved. I believe Fee is the ONLY candidate to do this!”
Hollie WilliamsNUS NEC
West Midlands Officer 05-09
“Students need to get a degree that is worth more than the paper it’s written on. We have huge battles ahead of us, and in order to win we need a strong convenor to unite us in the fight to stop the raising of the cap. Fee is the ONLY choice.”
Fabian Neuner President (elect)
Birmingham Guild of Students
“Fee has been a vital link between Keele and Staffs, showing she has excellent skills in bringing Unions together. She is a strong campaigning force to be reckoned with. I can think of nobody more suited to revitalising WMANUS than Fee."
Adam MasonVice President (Education & Welfare) and President-elect
Keele University Students Union.
“I am really excited that a convenor manifesto has finally committed to engaging our entire membership, from student parents, to part time students, matures students and students from across the liberation groups. I know Fee is the candidate with the experience, vision and the passion to take WMANUS forward and make it a movement that we are all proud to be part
Hollie JonesWomen’s Officer
West Midlands Area NUS
“Fiona has really put Staffs on the map this year. Her work on higher education funding has been a really impressive: using a number of channels to communicate the message of the campaign, which was engaging and innovative. Fiona would make an excellent area convenor and do wonders for the West Midlands, which is why she has 120% of my support in this election.”
Hannah NewlandCampaigns Officer
Birmingham City University Union
“WMANUS is at a critical juncture in its history with serious questions hanging over its purpose and future. In the face of these challenges, you need an experienced students' union president with the ability to show real leadership and empower unions to shape the kind of regional coordination they want to see. Fiona is that candidate."
Wes Streeting National President
National Union of Students
Hey Fee! You have been amazing this year and I wish you the best of luck in your coming election.I have my fingers crossed for you! xxxx
Ama Uzowuru Vice-President (Welfare)
National Union of Students
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