Student Voice Advocates

What is a SVA?

• A Student Voice Advocate (SVA) is an Aston student that represents the student voice on various Aston University panels.
• You assist in decision making processes, whilst remaining impartial through consulting evidence and other relevant materials provided to you.
• It is highly important as a SVA that the meeting and all information discussed remains confidential. Meaning, you cannot share any information about decisions made, personal information about the student, the case itself, etc.
• Please note that you cannot be the SVA for your college.

• Fun incentives (like free meals at the lounge)
• End of Year Certificate of Achievement
• Available to add on to your Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR)

• Unique insight into University disciplinary procedures
• Chance to network with senior university staff
• Work closely with the Students’ Union
• Employability skills

• Critical thinking
• Objective thinking
• Communication
• Positive challenging
• Time management
• Understanding the information