DoWell

Wellbeing and welfare

Within my role, I work on student wellbeing and welfare, mental, sexual and physical health, security, and personal safety. I chair the Wellbeing Subcommittee, which promotes all areas of student wellbeing through events and themed weeks, as well as running safety campaigns linked to Raisin and May Dip. I also work closely with multiple student groups including StAnd Together, Nightline and Saints LGBT+, and work with Student Services and the University, representing students on issues related to student wellbeing.

Equal opportunities

I line manage a number of SRC councillors, helping them to represent students on equal opportunities issues including racial equality, gender equality, age equality, disabilities, widening access and participation, and LGBT+. As part of this, I chair the Equal Opportunities subcommittee. I also work on interfaith issues, and represent students to the University on equality and diversity issues by sitting on a range of committees and working groups.

Elections

As Director of Wellbeing, I organise the yearly Students' Association Elections. Councils is a great way to get involved in the Students' Association and make a difference in the student community. For more information about the student elections and how to run, visit the elections page.

Manifesto pledges

1. Wellbeing

Create events with the Careers Centre to help alleviate job anxiety
Increase the Union’s environmental action
Run more collaborative wellbeing events with an array of societies
Create more streamlined process to defer exams if needed
Advocate for “Ask for Angela” to be implemented in town bars

2. Equal opportunities

Continue support and inclusion of mature students among student life
Run workshops during Freshers' Week to help international students adjust
Make information about Student Services available to those living out of halls
Encourage societies to host events in accessible venues

3. Democracy

Continue to provide elections support prior to the nominations period
Enforce an eco-friendlier election season
Create wellbeing office hours

Previous holders

Note that the role became a sabbatical position in 2017, when DoRep split into DoWell and DoEd. Past DoReps (Director of Representation) are included here for reference.

Year	Name	Resources
2021/22	Anna-Ruth Cockerham	Manifesto Page @AnnaRuthForDoWell Linktree
2020/21	Emma Walsh	Manifesto Page
2019/20	Flora Smith
2018/19	Nick Farrer
2017/18	Claire Shirey
2016/17	Jack Carr
2015/16	Joe Tantillo
2014/15	Ondrej Hajda
2013/14	Teddy Woodhouse
2012/13	Amanda Litherland
2011/12	Sam Fowles