Unitu - The Student Voice Platform

🔄 Closing the Feedback Loop: Building Trust and Engagement in the New Academic Year As we settle into the new academic year, one key focus with student reps is the practice of closing the feedback loop. This step is crucial for maintaining student trust and driving continued engagement. 👉Here’s why it’s so important: 🔸Transparency: Students need to see the results of their feedback. Training reps on how to effectively communicate outcomes can strengthen student trust in the process. 🔸Sustained Engagement: When students see that their input leads to tangible change, they are more likely to stay involved. Let’s encourage reps to share updates regularly. 🔸Demonstrating Impact: Reps should be equipped to showcase the positive outcomes of student feedback, reinforcing the value of student voices within the university. 🔸Accountability: By closing the loop, student reps and university staff can show they are actively listening and acting on feedback. This reinforces a culture of responsibility, ensuring that concerns are addressed and solutions are implemented, which further strengthens trust and confidence in the feedback process. As professionals, guiding reps to ensure timely communication is key. To help with that, grab our free Student Rep Guide: https://bit.ly/40fBYqH

🔍Case study highlight: How Arden University improved distance learners’ experiences with Unitu 🌎The Challenge: As a leading distance learning provider, Arden University struggled to gain consistent feedback and build a connected student community. Without regular, real-time insights, student leaders and staff found it difficult to address concerns efficiently. 🚀 The Solution: Unitu provided a seamless platform for gathering feedback from students and engaging student reps. It enabled staff to resolve issues faster, fostering a stronger connection between students and the university. ✨ The Result: Improved online course content, boosted engagement, and a supportive online student community. Students and staff alike now feel more connected, with increased retention and satisfaction. Curious to know more? Read the full case study: https://bit.ly/48hjA2C

How effective is your student rep system? 🤔 🎯Over 50+ Students' Unions have already used our free Student Rep System Audit to assess their system's performance. In just 10 minutes, you’ll receive a detailed report evaluating six key areas: 🔸Rep Recruitment 🔸Rep Support 🔸Rep Engagement 🔸Rep Recognition & Reward 🔸University-SU Partnerships 🔸Impact & Evaluation Built using the NUS Student Rep Benchmarking framework, this research-backed tool empowers you to identify strengths and opportunities for growth. Ready to take the first step towards a more effective rep system? Start the audit today: https://bit.ly/40cNItN

❓Did You Know? Unitu Boards offer a structured way for students to share feedback, while ensuring staff can respond efficiently. With the ability to track progress and resolution, Unitu Boards help you close the loop on feedback quickly and transparently! 📣Empower your student voice today! Discover more at: https://bit.ly/4eU47bg

✨ Empowering students with timely solutions is key to a great learning experience! ✳️When students have a platform to raise issues and ideas and receive timely responses, it makes a world of difference. Timely feedback isn't just about solving problems – it’s about building trust and improving student satisfaction. At Unitu, we're proud to provide a space where student concerns are not only heard but resolved quickly – like this case where a student at Arden University saw their issue addressed within hours! 🕒 Is your student feedback loop as efficient as it could be? 💻 Discover how timely resolutions can enhance the student experience. Contact us today and book a demo: https://bit.ly/48hQe3X

☑️Did You Know? Unitu's Touch Points boost meeting productivity by providing pre-analysed feedback, allowing for focused discussions on key issues and more efficient meetings💡 Katie Taffinder from Wrexham University noted that it gives staff and students a "clearer understanding" before meetings even start. 🔍Read our full Pilot Report to learn how Unitu’s Touch Point tool transformed Student-Staff Liaison Committee meetings, driving more efficient discussions and enhancing student engagement in 11 universities: https://bit.ly/3YkMDh0

Are your Student Reps effective gatekeepers? 🗣️ Between 2017 and 2020, a pilot project at the University of Chester uncovered a significant issue: student reps sometimes acted as "gatekeepers." This meant that not all feedback was reaching the appropriate decision-makers, and students weren’t always kept informed about how their input was being used. 🔴As a result, gaps in the feedback loop emerged, leading to missed opportunities for improvement and, ultimately, disengaged students. 👨🎓The role of student reps is vital, but when they become the sole point of communication between students and decision-makers, there’s a risk that important insights could be lost or delayed. Ensuring that feedback is shared effectively, both up to leadership and back down to the students, is essential for creating a culture of transparency and accountability. 🔸So, how can institutions ensure that every voice is heard? 🔸How can we close the feedback loop to avoid disengagement and promote continuous improvement? Addressing these challenges is crucial for creating a more transparent and responsive system, one where every student voice is not only heard but acted upon. To dive deeper into this research, watch the full webinar here: https://bit.ly/3Yh0zIV

⭐ Unitu Empowers Student Reps ⭐ 📈 With Unitu, student reps like Imran Ali Khalifa are seeing a huge shift in engagement. Before, it was a challenge to gather feedback from students, but now Unitu makes it easier than ever. Students are sharing their thoughts, and reps can bring these concerns directly to the table, ensuring their voices are heard. 💬 Unitu has empowered students to connect and actively contribute to the university experience, fostering a stronger, more inclusive community. 🤝

❓👩🎓What is Essential vs. Optional in Rep Training? Striking the right balance between core training and optional opportunities can make all the difference for student reps. In our webinar on Rep Training, Jeffrey Wiltshire shared insights on how to support reps throughout their training journey: 🔹 Focus on the Essentials: Many reps thrive when they have a clear understanding of what’s expected. By providing core training that covers the basics—like understanding their role, attending meetings, and effective communication—they can feel confident and equipped without feeling overwhelmed. 🔹 Offer Optional Development: For those looking to go further, creating clear pathways for additional leadership growth can be incredibly valuable. Think advanced training in areas like public speaking, mental health first aid, or facilitating group discussions. This approach offers reps the chance to build new skills without adding pressure to those who are content with the basics. 🔹 Understand Their Needs: Using brief training needs assessments helps tailor extra support to each rep’s specific interests and areas for improvement. This way, reps can indicate whether they’d benefit from sessions on particular skills or want to dive deeper into areas like engaging with societies or supporting diverse student communities. 🔹 Be Transparent About Expectations: Clearly distinguishing between what training is required and what is optional ensures reps know what’s needed to succeed, while still having the freedom to take on more if they choose. This transparency can help them feel empowered, knowing they can pursue growth opportunities on their own terms. By providing this clarity and flexibility, you can ensure reps feel supported and empowered to excel in their roles. 📽️ To watch the full webinar, follow the link: https://bit.ly/3UbblPz

🎉New partnership announcement! 🤝We are excited to announce that Unitu has partnered with Notre Dame Student Association, marking the beginning of Unitu’s journey in the Australian Higher Education sector! Notre Dame Student Association is dedicated to representing and supporting students across a diverse range of academic disciplines. With their commitment to fostering a vibrant student community, this partnership aligns perfectly with Unitu’s mission to amplify student voices and enhance the student experience. 📊By using Unitu’s student voice platform, Notre Dame Student Association can now centralise and streamline feedback, providing real-time insights and empowering their students to shape their university experience. This collaboration represents an important step for Unitu as we expand into the Australian HE sector, supporting institutions in creating more responsive, inclusive, and engaging environments for their students. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to innovate and grow globally! 🌏