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The university has officially reversed their decision to cut our Student Advisors. This win belongs to every one of you who signed and stood firm for our community. Keep a close watch on the administration to ensure these positions are fully funded and protected moving forward.

February 26, 2010

Stop the Cuts! Sussex Needs Student Advisors

Stop the Cuts! Sussex Needs Student Advisors

🏆 Won — 222 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 16 years, 8 months ago
This is a petition initiated by the Student Law Body in relation to the university wide cuts proposed by the governance of the University of Sussex: namely, those of our Student Advisors. The Body is hereby expressing the extreme discontent and concern of the whole student community. While until this time, we have refrained from protest and have acknowledged the budgetary and administrative reforms of the University, this is an aspect we are not prepared to accept. The reasons for this are simple: without Student Advisors a large number of students will find themselves without the necessary aid and support in cases related to illness, financial troubles and academic difficulties. It is known to us that there are numerous forms of support at the University; including, Residential Advisors, the Career and Employability Centre and the Health Centre. Nevertheless, they are already optimally if not maximally subscribed and cannot be an effective replacement or substitute for the Advisors assistance, which experience has shown to be invaluable to a great number of students. Finally, it is also suggested that without their support the consequences will be critical, with the effect that the university dropout rate increase and its overall reputation will suffer. This petition will be sent to as many students and employees as possible at the University within the next two weeks.

Updates

December 2, 2009

The administration remains silent despite the clear consensus growing among the student body. Email the Dean of Students today to insist that these vital support roles stay in place. We are organizing a direct meeting with the governance board and your pressure is the only reason they are keeping the door cracked open.

December 2, 2009

The administration is finally feeling the weight of our collective resolve. Send this petition link to three classmates right now and email our department heads to demand they keep our advisors.

Reached 100 supporters

December 2, 2009

6 Comments

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Rebecca Osei
16 years ago Featured

My advisor helped me sort out my housing stuff when I had no clue what to do. Keep them.

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Mark Edwards
16 years ago Featured

WHAT ARE THEY THINKING?? talk about shooting themselves in the foot

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Tom May
16 years ago Featured

This is ridiculous. Sussex is going downhill fast.

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Chloe Beck
16 years ago Featured

dont cut them!! they actually help when you have no idea who else to turn to at this uni

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James Crawford
16 years ago Featured

university management at its finest. lets cut the people who actually keep students from dropping out. genius.

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Sarah Coleman
16 years ago Featured

The advisors were the only reason I made it through my first year. This is a huge mistake.

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