Committee List
This is a list of the current Committee members of the UNISON University of Glasgow and Glasgow School of Art branch.
Please feel free to contact any member of the Committee- we can be contacted by email at unison@glasgow.ac.uk
Interested in joining the branch committee? Get in touch! The Branch Secretary will be happy to give you more information about any post you might be interested in. The committee needs your support and any contribution you can offer is welcome.
University of Glasgow committee members
Position |
Name |
Department |
| Chairperson | Sophie Watson | Adam Smith Business School |
| Branch Secretary/LGBT Officer | Barbara Welsh | CS- Sport |
| Treasurer | Samuel Harrison | School of Humanities |
| Communications Officer | Allan Johnstone | Adam Smith Business School |
| Communications Officer | Joseph Summerton | Adam Smith Business School |
| Young Member's Rep | Lee Maclauchlan | Adam Smith Business School |
| International Officer | Kirsteen Fraser | School of Education |
| Welfare Officer | Mersene Pappas | School of Law |
| Health & Safety Rep/Women's Officer | Paula McKerrow | IS- Library |
| Membership Officer | Niamh Stolvoort | External Relations |
| Education Coordinator | Sara Robertson | School of Humanities |
| Area Steward | Stacey Wallace | Research Services |
| Area Steward | Joey O’Neill | School of Modern Languages & Cultures |
| Ordinary Member | Joanne McFadden | College of Arts |
| Ordinary Member | Liz Turner | College of Arts |
Glasgow School of Art committee members
Position |
Name |
Department |
| Chairperson | Jacquie Dow | Professional Support |
| Health & Safety Rep | Elaine Boyle | Administrator |
| Young Member's Rep | Jen McAlpine | Library Services |
| Area Steward | Kathy Molloy | Library Services |
Committee Positions
Interested in joining the Committee? Find out more about the available positions:
Branch Secretary
This is the lead officer and negotiator of the branch. Main duties would be major negotiations with management as well as dealing with all the correspondence/e-mail for the branch, deciding whether to file, bin, action or raise the matter at the Executive Committee.
Assistant Secretary
Acts as deputy to the Secretary when required, particularly with regard to administration and correspondence. Negotiating with management would not necessarily be required. This position can be combined with that of Minutes Secretary.
Chairperson
Chairs all branch meetings (Executive Committee meets at least once a month), Annual General Meeting and any other General Meetings that may be called.
Vice-Chairperson
Acts as deputy for the Chair, standing in when Chair is unavailable.
Treasurer
Looks after all the financial affairs of the branch, which are audited once a year by the Branch Auditor. The majority of financial decisions are taken by the Executive Committee, although in emergencies the Treasurer has the authority to liaise with the Chair and Secretary to purchase something, which is approved later by the Executive Committee.
Minutes Secretary
Records the meetings of the Executive Committee and General Meetings. This position can be combined with that of Assistant Secretary.
Membership Secretary
Provides and processes all applications for membership. This requires updating the UNISON RMS membership database, for which training is given and assistance is available. Also required to recruit new members from a list of new staff provided by Human Resources
Communications Officer
Maintains the branch's web site and manages the branch mailing list.
Education Co-ordinator
Circulates details of training provided by Unison, and maintains records of training undertaken by committee members. Also responsible for organising induction course for new members of Committee after AGM.
Equality Officer
Responsible for receiving all equal opportunities related material and for ensuring those on the Committee are kept up-to-date with developments.
Health & Safety Officer
Attends the University Safety Committee and will be required to familiarise themselves with current H&S legislation in order to address members' concerns regarding working environment.
Young Members Officer
Responsible for keeping in touch with all members under the age of 26.
International Officer
Will keep abreast of international affairs concerning UNISON members, reporting to the Executive Committee where appropriate.
Ordinary Member
Represents the general membership rather than a specific area like that of an Area Rep, and is a member of the Executive Committee.
Area Steward
Local representatives (in College/Service/School/Department/Building) to act as a liaison between members and the Committee.
Helper
Helpers are needed to assist with mailings and other general duties as and when required.