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If there is an issue on your campus that you feel strongly about, the NUT can help you plan a campaign.
When planning a campaign you need to decide if the issue is:
- Widely felt, affecting a lot of members
- Deeply felt, there is a significant strength of feeling about the issue amongst members.
- Winnable, will see a success with the right action; and
- Visible, can be run in a way that is inclusive and high profile to inspire confidence in your members and other students.
Examples of campaigns you could run are:
- The NUT/NUS Hidden Costs Campaign
- Improving conditions for students on placement
- Campaigning for free parking for students on campus
- More core text books in the Faculty library
- Longer hours of availability with your course leader each week
Once you have done this think about the following:
- Needs - what is the need for change;
- Aims - what actually are you trying to change;
- Objectives - what are your indications so that you know you are on track;
- Method - what activities will achieve change and get your members involved;
- Implementation - how will you make this happen practically;
- Evaluation - did it all work?
Again, if the issue is something that your course-mates or NUT Society feels strongly about, contact your NUT Student Officer or regional office immediately for help with planning a course of action.
Working with the Students Union and student reps on campus
Each department will have student/academic reps who will be linked in with the union and should be key allies in your campaigns. Most students unions have an education officer and a welfare officer (often the same role) who will be key to the success of your campaigns.
