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The Educational Committee (Opleidingscommissie in Dutch or OLC) gives advice and feedback to the faculty regarding the quality of education . Each period the committee meets at least one time to discuss course evaluations, (structural) form and contents of the programmes. During a meeting the Committee responds to issues and/or requests of students and can vote for/against changes in the programmes. Hence, the committee not only advises the faculty-board but also has a say in changes in the programmes.
You will meet with a group of employees and students. The size differs per program. Studentmembers represent a certain group within the OLC. For example a year or a track.
Be present at all meetings
Prepare meetings
Have a pro-active attitude regarding collecting (extra) quality feedback from students
Participate in F.S.O.G.B. meetings
Give (un)sollicited advice about education (-processes)
You get a look behind the scenes of the faculty
You get to know members of the faculty on a personal level
You get a thourough understanding of the process of improving a continues project such as education.
One meeting every period of 2-3 hours. And the time needed to prepare meetings by reading materials.
You get € 500,- for the whole year
Every academic year there are two times you can apply. At the end of the year there will be targeted promotion for vacant spots. At the beginning of the year all the interviews for the 1st year students will take place. If you are interested in applying outside these times, mail fsogb.fgb@vu.nl so we can keep you informed!
Ac. Period of 2017-2019
Tips
It is important to prepare the meetings in detail
If you mention a problem it is the best to give very detailed suggestions how this problem could be changed (step-by-step approach)
This increases the likelihood that people start working on the problem
Be prepared for contra arguments
Remember to also give positive feedback
Be in contact with various people of your program and stimulate discussions
Organize events for the program (e.g. Christmas meetings/party). We talked to as much students as possible to get an overview of the opinions of all students.
Be in close contact with the year representatives: organize meetings with them to be up-to-date
Do not be scared to mention problems but mention them in a nice way (try to phrase problems in a positive way)
How you communicate the problems/concerns is the key
The workshop was very helpful to set specific goals and plan how to achieve the
Write down the concerns of others during the course(s). Our meetings were once each 2-3 months when you write them down you will remember the problems in detail