Ange Storms Welfare
Spiky red-haired Ange Cheyne emerged triumphant in the race for the Education and Welfare sabbatical post. Responsible for Ed. Campaigns within YUSU since the start of this year, Ange is no stranger to welfare issues either, having been on Welfare Committee for three years. Cheyne fought a strong campaign to see off stiff competition from experienced Nightliner and current Training Officer, Cam Shiell.
Despite both candidates standing on similar promises to prioritise issues such as 24 hour portering and actively working to promote liberation campaigns, Cheyne believed her appeal to the voters hinged on her policies. "They like this approach to welfare," she told nouse, reflecting on her college-focused proposals shortly after being elected. "I really pinned ideas down in specific policy areas in my publicity" she added. A key project for her next year will be JCRC welfare weeks. "People in colleges want welfare specific to them and their needs," Cheyne stressed. A major concern for Cheyne is the issue of noisy disruptive builders on campus, stating that "the Considerate Constructors scheme is in place, but no one's acting on it, we really need to push this up the agenda."
On the education side of her remit, Cheyne has her "favourite topic", the Board of Studies in her sights, believing the current system is not democratic enough. "The University needs to look at the way they regulate representation, so that all departments can work more effectively for their students," she said. Regarding free education, she remained adament that a compromise position was unacceptable. "We need to stand together on this entirely. This is the most relevant, most approachable student issue at the moment."
Looking forward to next year, Cheyne believes the presence of a full liberation team will be a major advantage, noting: "This is something Gary Loke hasn't had the benefit of the whole time." However regarding the prospect of working with the new occupant of the Educational Campaigns post, Chris Payne, Cheyne gave nothing away. "We'll see how it goes," she remarked, but quickly acknowleged her successor's experience.
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