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UCC Students’ Union is the chief representative body for students in UCC. UCCSU is a democratic organisation run by 6 full time officers elected by the student body. The SU’s main functions are to provide academic assistance to students, to provide support to students in need, to lobby the University and the government on issues affecting students, and to provide entertainment on campus.
There are six officers working full time, the President, the Education Officer, the Welfare Officer, the Communications and Engagement Officer, the Commercial and Fundraising Officer and Entertainments Officer. Each of these officers has responsibility for their own brief and work to provide the best possible service and representation to students.
The SU is located at 54 College Road, just behind the O’Rahilly Building, next to the common room. The SU is established in accordance with the charter, statutes and regulations of the Governing Body of the college as the sole representative body for UCC students. Each student is automatically a member by virtue of a student levy.
The SU have a representative that sits on autonomous committees (Societies Guild Executive and the Clubs Executive) that oversee the running of nearly all of the extracurricular activities for students in UCC. The Student Council of the Union also acts as the Student Parliament for UCC, and represents students on a number of committees including UCC’s Governing Authority, Academic Council, and externally at national bodies such as the Union of Students’ in Ireland (USI).
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The UCCSU Executive is a team of elected officers dedicated to representing and advocating for the student body at University College Cork. Comprising various roles including the full times roles of President, Communications and Engagement Officer, Education Officer, Welfare Officer, Entertainments Officer, and Commercial and Fundraising Officer, this team works tirelessly to ensure student needs and interests are addressed. Their responsibilities span from academic support to welfare, and organizing campus entertainment, highlighting the diverse skill sets and commitment of each member to enhance student life at UCC.
The UCC Students’ Union Constitution, ratified by a student referendum in 2020, serves as the fundamental guiding document for the Union's operations and governance. This constitution outlines the structure, roles, and responsibilities of the Union, ensuring democratic representation and efficient management in serving the interests of the student body. The full text of the Constitution, providing detailed insights into the Union's principles and procedures, is available for students to read, offering transparency and accessibility in understanding how the Union functions and represents their interests.
SU Council is where SU Officers give updates on their achievements since the previous council and where class reps can debate and mandate officers to complete a task through motions.
Class Council is open to all Students and if you wish to get involved or find out more feel free to email councilchair@uccsu.ie.
As mandated in the UCCSU Constitution (passed in March 2020), the SU Executive will be publishing the minutes to their fortnightly meetings here.
UCCSU Election material from years gone by can be found here, whether you're interested in running for a position or simply curious to see what your elected representatives set out to do in their campaigns, you can access it all here!
