New Students Union body at Dundalk IT
Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) say they are delighted to welcome the new Students Union Team for the academic year 2023/2024.
The office this year will be led by elected President Eoin Clarke from Ballyhaise, Co Cavan. Eoin has just completed his Degree in Accounting and Finance in DkIT and is eager to action his tight manifesto which include the four main points, to progress student experience, improve communication, advance student representation and to support the Institute to achieve university status.
Eoin will be capably accompanied by Holly Lambe Sally who will fill the role as Vice-President for Welfare and Equality. Holly is a Dundalk native and has also just completed her Degree in the Institute in Health and Physical Activity.
Holly’s key focuses this year will be to address matters of diversity and Inclusion, support student’s financial issues, support mental and sexual health and further evolve the events and campaigns the Union offers its students.
Last, but not least is Mark Lee, also from Dundalk, Mark is the veteran of the team as this is his second term in office, this year he has been elected as Vice President for Student Engagement, last year Mark held the position of Student Welfare and Equality officer.
Mark who is completing a Degree in Youth Work in the Institute will be responsible in this new term for engaging students within the academic and the social aspects of their time in DkIT. Part of his role will include sitting on academic council, this is the council where every policy, guideline and module/course change is approved.
Mark will make sure that the student voice is fundamental in any discussion around the issues affecting studies.
A spokesperson for DkIT said:
"The Student’s Union in DkIT is an integral part of the Institute and is the office that supports the student’s voice and represents all students.
"The Union not only organises social & entertainment events but offers support on everything from accommodation, to finances, mental health to offering everyday solutions for issues that may arise for students.
"All of the Institute wish this team the very best for the next academic year and look forward to supporting them in their new roles."