SESSION OVERVIEW
International students bring vital perspectives to governance but often face unique barriers. This session gives attendees an inside look at the challenges, supports, and opportunities for strengthening international student participation in student union leadership. It will also introduce a pre-election training module designed to better prepare international students for governance roles.
Session Outcomes
Identify barriers to international student participation and strategies to address them.
Learn how tailored training and support can build diverse leadership pipelines.
Explore a practical course model that equips international students to run for election with confidence
PRESENTER
Michael Connelly, Managing Director of CPR Group, is a student governance specialist with 28 years’ experience. He supports unions and guilds with constitutions, elections, SSAF and HESA compliance, board inductions board training, risk management and operating models that differentiate governance and operations. Creator of Out of the Boardinary, tailored governance training for student leaders, Michael focuses on accessing the student voice and turning decisions into impact.