Learning objectives
Students will be able to understand the functions of student’s council.
- Develop leadership and teamwork skills.
- Improve communication and public speaking.
- Practice responsibility and accountability.
- Understand democratic processes and student governance.
- Represent student interests and promote student voice.
- Plan and organize events and activities.
- Manage time, resources, and budgets effectively.
- Foster inclusivity and respect for diversity.
- Promote a positive and supportive school environment.
- Make ethical decisions and lead by example.
Introduction
Functions of student council
· The students council officially representing all the students in the institute.
· To identify and help solve problems encountered by students opinion to the institute administration.
· To Communicate students opinion to the institute administration
· To inform students about any subject that concern them
Members of student council
· President
· Vice president
· Secretary
Duties of each members
1. President
· The President leads the meeting. With the assistance of the students, council advisors he or she will help plan and lead special activities and events.
· To chair the meeting of the Council
· To call meetings of the council and to prepare the agenda
· To supervise the tasks of the council members
· To represent the students on the official occasions
2. Vice president
· The vice president works very closely with the President and assist in many duties
· He stands in for the president when necessary
· Ensure the involvement of students in various programs
3. Secretary
· The secretary is responsible for recording minutes and keeping records of meetings, activities and fundraisers done by the Council
· Student interested in becoming secretary should be organised and like to write
Students council
· It is the union of democratically elected members of students
· Students council can help teachers and school administrators in conducting literary activities, cultural functions and sports
· By actively participating in the activities of students council, students will get training to be a democratic citizen of the country
Aims/Purpose of student council
- To share teachers burden
- Cultivate leadership qualities
- Inculcation of civic sense
- Development of democratic values
- Personality development of students
- Make students actively participate in curricular and co-curricular activities
- To enhance the communication between students, management and staff
- To promote friendship and respect among pupils
A student council will identify activities that it would like to be involved in organising, although the final decision on the activities of a student council should be agreed with the college management. A student council should not through its activities, inference with all detract from, the authority of college management or the teaching staff of the college. It is therefore not a function of a student council to discuss or comment on matters relating to the employment or professional affairs of the principal, teachers and other staff of the college or to become involved in any issues that fall within their professional competence.
There is a wide range of activities of benefit to the college community, which a student council may wish to undertake , some of which are outlined below:
· Representing the views of the student body to the college management:
This should be one of the fundamental aim of every council. It involves talking and listening to the student body considering their views and concerns and discussing this with the college management on behalf of the students.
· Assisting with the induction or mentoring for new first-year students:
Starting college life is a challenging new experience for first year students during the mentoring program. Senior students help new students to find their feet and can help their integration in to the college community.
· Contributing to the development of college policy:
Student council can actively contribute to the development of college policy in a wide range of areas such as bullying, uniform requirements, behaviour code and extra curricular activities. The council could form subcommittees to consider individual policy issues.
· Assisting in college sporting and cultural activity
Student Council can assist in organising and developing sports and cultural activities within the college, including for example, sports days and drama or musical events.
· Assisting with or organising fundraising events for charity;
Student council can organise events both within the college and involving the wider community for the purpose of raising money for designated charities
· Bridging with student councils in other colleges;
It may be useful for a student council to bridge with student councils in other colleges, particularly in the organisation of sporting and cultural activities and when fundraising for charity and existing student council could have a useful role in helping and advising a newly formed student council in another college.
MCQs on Student’s Council
1. What is the primary purpose of a Student’s Council in an educational institution?
A) To increase competition among students
B) To raise funds for teachers
C) To promote student participation in institutional affairs
D) To conduct examinations
Answer: C) To promote student participation in institutional affairs
2. Which of the following is NOT typically a function of a Student’s Council?
A) Organizing extracurricular activities
B) Representing student opinions
C) Disciplining staff members
D) Supporting student welfare programs
Answer: C) Disciplining staff members
3. Who usually acts as the advisor or in-charge of a Student’s Council?
A) The school principal
B) A student volunteer
C) A parent representative
D) A teacher/faculty member
Answer: D) A teacher/faculty member
4. What is the democratic principle promoted by the formation of a Student’s Council?
A) Dictatorship
B) Representation
C) Anarchy
D) Individualism
Answer: B) Representation
5. Which of the following is typically a post in the Student’s Council?
A) Assistant Professor
B) General Secretary
C) Lab Assistant
D) Curriculum Designer
Answer: B) General Secretary
6. How are members of a Student’s Council usually selected?
A) Appointment by management
B) Selection by external agencies
C) Election by students
D) Selection based on attendance
Answer: C) Election by students
7. What role does the Student’s Council play in academic planning?
A) Decides the curriculum
B) Monitors classroom teaching
C) Gives feedback and suggestions from students’ perspective
D) Prepares exam questions
Answer: C) Gives feedback and suggestions from students’ perspective
8. Which of these qualities is most essential for a Student Council member
A) Wealth
B) Popularity
C) Leadership
D) Physical strength
Answer: C) Leadership
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