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How we're run

We exist to make a positive difference for all OU students – find out how we operate here.

Our organisation has three main bodies:

  • The Board of Trustees
  • The Student Leadership Team (SLT)
  • The staff team

They are supported by student representatives and volunteers to enable them to make a positive difference for ALL OU students.

We are one team, working together to achieve the best results for students, all day, every day.

We aim to lead inclusively, and expect our leadership teams to put the wellbeing and success of our members first. 

We expect everyone to question actions which are inconsistent with our values. We need teams who are not passive bystanders, but willing to stand up to what needs to change and help make it happen.  

Support, passion, inclusion and enthusiasm are contagious, and we want it! Our teams are made up of amazing individuals with a range of talents, experience, knowledge and ideas. We want to get the most from our people, to provide our members with the best we can, so if you have an idea, we want to hear it!

  • Your student leaders Your elected student leaders come together to create the Student Leadership Team.
  • Trustees The Board of Trustees work to ensure the health of the Open SU finances, governance and strategy.
  • Staff team Our dedicated staff team work closely with elected student representatives and other student volunteers, helping them to deliver Open SU's many services, activities and projects.
  • Conference Taking place every two years, our Conference is an incredibly important opportunity for students to have a say in how we are run – and to have their voices heard.
  • FAQs Here to answer your frequently asked questions to help you understand your Open SU (and how you can be involved).
  • Honorary life members Honorary Life Membership is given in recognition of services rendered to Open SU – discover who has been awarded this honour over the last 50 years.
  • Important documents In this section, you can find all of our governing documents, policies and important information.
  • Data protection We take data protection very seriously – this page explains some of the ways we look after your personal data.
 
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Charity number: 1183837/SC049546
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Address: PO Box 397, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6BE
Email: ousa@open.ac.uk

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