Author
Steve Coole
Steve Coole is a consultant working in SUs
5 pieces
Newest first, since September 2017
· SUs
Structural change is on the university’s agenda – is it on the SU’s?
As universities cut, consolidate, and talk merger, Steve Coole finds more than half of SUs in a new consultation haven’t put structural change on their risk register
· SUs
We are merging. What do the students think?
As universities face growing pressure to merge, Steve Coole argues that student voice, clarity, and continuity must be non-negotiables in any transition.
· SUs
What do we even mean by “officer support”?
Student leaders have high expectations of themselves – and feel the weight of responsibility as a role model and representative of thousands of students, as a member of university decision-making bodies, and as an SU col
With Gareth Hughes
· SUs
Why are we seeing comms conflict between staff and officers?
It is generally accepted that communication is key to resolving conflict. It is also well known that during any team development days the notion that “we need to communicate better” will have featured at regular interval
· SUs
SU managers and mental health- strictly private & confidential?
Steve Coole reflects on the mental health challenges facing managers in the student movement