Hello & Welcome to the Monaghan Institute Student Union (MISU) Clubs and Societies - Making Life better for Students

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Hello & Welcome to the Monaghan Institute Student Union (MISU) Clubs and Societies - Making Life better for Students
Hello & Welcome to the
                                Monaghan Institute
     Making Life               Student Union (MISU)
      better for
      Students
                                Clubs and Societies

MISU Coordinator:
Dr Sinead Corrigan Room F04                                Let YOUR VOICE be
                                                                 HEARD
sineadcorrigan@monaghaninstitute.ie   Monaghan Institute                       1
Hello & Welcome to the Monaghan Institute Student Union (MISU) Clubs and Societies - Making Life better for Students
What is in it for YOU and for OTHERS
This is YOUR WAY of
communicating and                         College
                                        Management
getting YOUR voice to

The Students’ Union is    Our Local &
involved in promoting      National                  Other Learners
                          Community
and improving the
college experience and
quality of life of each
learner attending
                                          Tutors
Monaghan Institute.
Hello & Welcome to the Monaghan Institute Student Union (MISU) Clubs and Societies - Making Life better for Students
Why should I join the MISU Team as a Rep?
What is in it for me?
• Opportunity to network - meet new people, share ideas
  and understand different viewpoints
• Have Fun and Laughter as a team together
• Sense of responsibility to bring your class views forward
• Giving back to our community and having a sense of
  achievement
• Improving your leadership & teamworking skills for your
  industry sector
• Enhance your CV
• Have great moments & memories you will never forget!
Hello & Welcome to the Monaghan Institute Student Union (MISU) Clubs and Societies - Making Life better for Students
Student Union Representatives – are made
                    up of one Rep from each course who will act
                    as the voice for their course area.
                    - bring forward ideas from their course to
                      the SU team
                    - bring back to their fellow classmates
                      events and activities that will be organised
                      by the SU

                    At the end of September an online election
                    will take place for 2 Student Representative
                    who will act as elected representatives for
                    the MI Board of Management (bringing the
                    MI learner voice & issues to Senior
                    Management)

Getting involved?
Hello & Welcome to the Monaghan Institute Student Union (MISU) Clubs and Societies - Making Life better for Students
President
                                              Vice-President

                                                                 Secretary
                       Entertainment
                        committee                                  Vice-
                                                                 Secretary
What are the Roles?
The MISU team is
made up of the                                     Team
following roles and   Welfare & Safety                           Treasurer
sub-committees        sub-committee                            Vice-Treasurer
                                                    Public
                                                   Relations
                                                    Sub -
                                                  committee
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Hello & Welcome to the Monaghan Institute Student Union (MISU) Clubs and Societies - Making Life better for Students
Election of Board of Governors Representatives

 One male rep
 One female rep

 • Election & voting will take place online
 • The individuals elected will act as the voice of the Students at Senior Management meetings – to highlight
   Students Positive experiences and also areas for improvement to be considered

 • The BOG Reps elected must be able to attend TEAMS meeting when called on by the College Director.
   (approx. 1-2 meetings per term)
Hello & Welcome to the Monaghan Institute Student Union (MISU) Clubs and Societies - Making Life better for Students
Anti-bullying policy
• MI Follow STRICT anti-bullying policy – zero
  tolerance policy
• Encourage a safe learning environment where
  everyone present has the right to feel safe
• Bullying comes in many different forms and can
  include:
•        -LGBT related issues – gender
         identity and expression policy
•        Race related
•        Sectarian
•        Cultural
•        Disability

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Hello & Welcome to the Monaghan Institute Student Union (MISU) Clubs and Societies - Making Life better for Students
Inclusive and Equal

 • In college you should be free to

 • Be yourself and feel free to
 express your true identity
 • Be treated equally and not be
 discriminated against
 • Be visible and represented by
 LGBTQ+ symbols i.e. rainbow flag
Hello & Welcome to the Monaghan Institute Student Union (MISU) Clubs and Societies - Making Life better for Students
Inclusive & Equal
Disability – Equal Acts
Hello & Welcome to the Monaghan Institute Student Union (MISU) Clubs and Societies - Making Life better for Students
MISU members - Compliance with Procedures for Attending
                   College Safely

 • Compliance with all Covid19 Public   • Hand sanitising
   Health Advice

                                        • Social distancing
 • Health & Safety measures
                                        • Face coverings

 • Hygiene & Respiratory etiquette
                                        • Cleaning Routines

 • Covid-19 Tracker App
EACH Month will have a new theme for
promotion

October - Fundraiser

Goal Jersey Day collection
WHAT OUR Amazing
 MISU teams have
 helped to organise
for MI over the past
     few years
Promoting
Health and
Wellbeing
at MI
Engaging in the Local Community
at Drumbear Nursing Home

• MI’s Students Union spent a morning with
  residents at Drumbear Lodge Nursing
  Home in Monaghan

• The Student Union members and the
  Advanced Level 6 Sports group welcomed
  students from RehabCare
Virtual Care
 Package for
Students and
 Staff during
  Lockdown
Online Activities with
Community Organisers
• Online Sports Activities - In conjunction
  with Monaghan Sports Partnership

• Innovation Recovery Project – Mental
  Health Workshop

• Dochas - Online events and training
programmes
Virtual option via Teams
FUN and LAUGHTER over lunchtime!

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SU Members
fundraised for FOCUS   • Last year Goal Jersey Day raised
Ireland raised €670    € 300
From the MISU team
Enjoy Tuesday 14 February 2021
                th

    MISU Virtual Valentine’s Day
     Being Kind To Eachother

           This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-
           NC-ND
Promoting Awareness
Students making a stand against Racism
             Human Chain against Racism
Rover Doggy Day Care for Charity

        Pup Cakes for The Dogs Trust
Halloween Events – (Virtual Option)
Virtual Winter
   Warmer
Afternoon Tea
Charity Santa Fun Run/Walk (Virtual Option)
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Rotary tree of remembrance (charity event in December)

• Ribbons will be available from your Student Union REP or from
  Sinead Corrigan
• The local charities that will benefit from this donation are:

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St Vincent De Paul Christmas
Food Appeal in the Canteen
from 1st- 18th December
• Non-perishable items
• Tinned food
• Pasta
• Beans
• Packet soup
• Jars of sauce etc.
Lollipop Day – Bag Pack
MISU members Helping out at MI Open Day/Evening

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Virtual Messages of
Thanks to MI Staff
     From the MI Learners of 2020-2021
Music club (Virtual option via Teams)
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Photography              Book and Creative Writing Club
                                    (Virtual Option via Teams)

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This year we need to be creative in light of
Covid 19 and social distancing. We need
your creativity to think outside the box!

Any Suggestions?
Any Questions?

MISU coordinator Dr Sinead Corrigan Room F04
sineadcorrigan@monaghaninstitute.ie
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