Presenting: The Student Advice Service by Oxford SU
Spilling the Beans on Oxford SU's Student Advice Team
Get a glimpse into the world of Oxford SU's Student Advice service with Hannah Winslade, a dedicated Student Adviser. This service is all about offering students independent, confidential support as they navigate the complexities of collegiate University processes. From responding to misconduct allegations to submitting mitigating circumstances applications, the team's got you covered—via email, appointments, and even attending meetings with students.
Introducing Hannah
Hannah has been part of this team since July 2024, switching from part-time to full-time in October of the same year. With a focus on helping students, her roles have been as varied as Students' Union training, student-led democracy, and even interim capacity support for SU Advice Services at a consultancy company. Currently, she's studying for her MSc in Mental Health.
Projects in Motion
The team is currently revamping the Oxford SU website to make more advice and information accessible for students to 'self-serve', allowing them to focus on providing more tailored guidance to those with complex circumstances or specific needs.
Life as a Student Adviser
For Hannah, there's nothing more rewarding than knowing she's made a difference for a student dealing with a challenging situation. Whether it's making the process less daunting or helping a student successfully advocate for themselves, it's all about making an impact.
A Surprising Side
What might surprise people is the wide range of policies the team advises on. With over 400 different policies, they're well-versed in all aspects of the collegiate University environment.
A Word on Support
If you're going through a collegiate University process, don't hesitate to reach out to the Student Advice team. They're friendly, professional, and confidential, providing a reassuring and supportive system for students. Simply fill out our online form.
[1] Oxford SU’s Student Advice service prioritizes independence, confidentiality, and providing tailored guidance to students as they navigate the university's diverse processes. They work collaboratively with pastoral support services and encourage peer involvement. [2] The service offers advice, guidance, and advocacy on a wide range of university processes, from academic matters to disciplinary procedures, and advocates for students at University and Conference of Colleges committees. [3] By offering these services, the team helps students understand their rights and responsibilities, supports them through various situations, and promotes a more inclusive academic community. [4] The Student Advice service believes in empowering students and encourages student involvement through roles such as triage and peer support.
[1] Pursuing education-and-self-development, students can benefit from the guidance offered by Oxford SU's Student Advice service, which champions personal-growth by offering tailored advice on a wide range of university processes, fostering an inclusive academic community.
[2] As a student embarks on their learning journey, they can rely on this service for support, advocacy, and education, as the team navigates complex university processes, such as academic matters and disciplinary procedures, and advocates for students at University and Conference of Colleges committees.
