Student Activities Committee
What is the Student Activities Committee?
The Student Activities Committee (SAC) is a vital component of the student governance structure within a Students' Union. As the acronym suggests, SAC stands for Student Activities Committee and its primary responsibility is to oversee and manage the various clubs, societies and activities on campus. SAC plays a crucial role in approving, supporting and coordinating a wide range of student-led organisations that contribute to our vibrant and diverse student life across both campuses.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Approving new Clubs and Societies – supporting potential new groups to be founded and to equip them for long-term sustainable futures to benefit the experience of our students
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Supporting student leaders – giving help, resources and guidance to Committee members so that our Clubs and Societies can thrive in putting on value-adding experiences for their members
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Promoting student representation in Student Activities – ensuring that students genuinely shape our Student Activities offer through active involvement in decision making, planning and gathering student insight
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Encouraging sustainability – embedding sustainable practices across the SU Student Activities space, including supporting and advising Club and Society leaders on these
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Devising events programmes – supporting with the planning and delivery of key events for Clubs and Societies such as reward and recognition events and Varsity alongside introducing new event ideas to benefit our members
In summary the SAC serves as a central hub for student-led initiatives and student groups within a Students' Union. By overseeing the new group approval process, providing support and promoting a wide range of activities, SAC contributes significantly to the overall student experience and the development of a dynamic and inclusive Leeds Trinity community.
For more information about SAC please visit: Student Activities Committee
How do the Student Activities Committee Election work?
The election runs based upon the below stages:
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Nominations Period - This is when candidates can put themselves forward for a role on the Committee - Monday 12th January 12pm – Monday 19th January 12pm
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Voting Period - this is when Club and Society members can cast their votes for their preferred candidates – Tuesday 20th January 12pm – Friday 23rd January 12pm
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Election Results Announced – Monday 26th January
Who can vote and run in the Student Activities Committee Election?
To be able to either vote or run in the SAC elections you need to be a fully paid and / or registered (if your Society has free memberships) member of your respective Club or Society.
What posts are available?
There are six posts available in total, three belonging to Club Committee members and three belonging to Society Committee members to hold office between January to June 2026.
Election Complaints
If you wish to make a complaint regarding the elections, please refer to our Complaints Procedure
Complaints must be submitted to ltsuactivities@leedstrinity.ac.uk