SU President Manifestos

This year, the Students' Union has received nine nominations from students who would like to lead the SU as President for the 22/23 academic year. Voting opens on Monday 23 May, so take a look through the candidates manifestos to help you decide who to vote for.

AMBER PARADINE, MEDIA

"I want to help people.

I pledge to:

Give a voice to everyone who feels unheard - especially those with additional learning needs like me.
Listen and fight for the goals and wishes of my fellow students.
Strive to improve the quality and reliability of the internet."

ARCHIE PHELAN, PUBLIC SERVICES

"I believe I will be a good president because I am very sociable and love to talk to people. I'm not afraid to tell people in College the changes that I will make."

I pledge to:

Bring the students' vision to College,
Create different schemes to make Canterbury College a top College,
Help students that are having a hard time in College."

BETHANY LACEY, HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

"I am currently the Welfare Officer for the SU and promote welfare, mental health, wellbeing and spread kindness. I spend a lot of my free time helping and volunteering. I know how to organise and run successful events for students. I am incredibly passionate about mental health and wellbeing.

Promote equality and diversity, allowing students to be able to express themselves and their identity without fear of judgement and criticism.
Spread kindness around College and recognise and promote random acts of kindness.
Promote mental health and wellbeing through awareness of the services available at College."

JAMES GEORGE, MEDIA

I pledge to:

Create a place for students where they can go to relax for clubs and activities.
Hold representation events to celebrate different cultures and sexualities.
Organise departmental celebrations for students to show off the work they have done throughout the year.

DANIEL HANAK, BUSINESS

"I would be a great president because I'm kind and understanding and I feel like I can make students feel comfortable to ask for help or advice. I am joyful person - I want to bring the joy and positivity to students.

I pledge to:

Make College a safe environment so students feel welcome and free to express themselves.
Give support to students, such as mental health support, revision tips and time management skills.
Make students feel included and represented by hearing their voices and needs to make College a better place."

PARIS AUSTIN, PERFORMING ARTS

"I care about everyone and everything. I take time with what I do and I make sure it gets done. I love taking part in activities and promoting events!

I pledge to:

Lead the SU with diversity at the heart of what I do and be inclusive of all students in clubs, societies, trips and classes.
Make College a safe and fair place to study at, and help students who feel like they are not being listened to.
Make College fun to experience - College should be the best years of your life, no matter what you study."

RIN CROCKER, BEAUTY

I pledge to:

Create a comfortable and safe environment for students to come and talk openly.
Offer help and support to neurodivergent students.
Help with queries and concerns and set up events and groups to help students embrace hidden talents.