Then we are looking for you! For the academic year 2024-2025, we are looking for student members for the bachelor and master Programme Committees (OLCs) of the Faculty of Social Sciences.
You can apply here.
Who are you?
You are an enthusiastic, proactive and independent person. You are communicative and flexible. You are enrolled in a programme at the Faculty of Social Sciences and would like to talk to your fellow students about what could be improved; You are able to collect and present their experiences and opinions. You care about safeguarding and promoting the educational quality of your program and prioritize good cooperation.
What position are you applying for?
As a student member of the Programme Committee, you represent the interests of all students in your programme. Together with your fellow Programme Committee members, you provide unsolicited and solicited advice on organizational and education-related topics. You participate in the Programme Committee meetings, on average about 6 per year. In addition, you are also present at the bi-annual meetings for Programme Committee members of the Faculty, and you will partake in the Programme Committee training courses. As a member of a Programme Committee, you can dive into a specific topic to make a good proposal for innovation. You consult with partners within and outside your programme to keep up with the latest within your programme: the Programme Director and Coordinator, members of other Programme Committees, the Faculty Student Council (FSR), faculty association EOS, the student assessor and the Faculty Board.
Would you like to learn more about what it means to be a member of a Programme Committee?
As a member of the Programme Committee, you gain relevant work experience and learn to apply new knowledge and skills. That looks good on your CV. As a student member of a Programme Committee, you will also receive a one-time compensation of €500 gross. Visit www.opleidingscommissies.nl and view the online platform where Programme Committees from all over the Netherlands share their best practices. Find out what topics Programme Committees deal with through-out the year!
How do you apply?
Send us your CV and a cover letter, in which you explain why are applying and what makes you a suitable candidate via the web form. We would like to receive your application no later than Wednesday 18 September 2024. If you are selected, you will start on 1 October 2024 as a member of the Programme Committee.
Do you have questions or need more information?
Feel free to mail the Taskforce Programme Committees via opleidingscommissies.fsw@vu.nl