Written by Akash Mehta, former member of LSE Court of Governors
I feel the biggest challenge before the LSESU is to get the opinion of the majority of students as to what do they expect and how they want their union to work. A lot of good things have been done in the past and many are in the pipeline. For that, I really want to congratulate the LSESU. But I feel the population size currently taken to base many of the Union’s decisions in the interest of students is still too small. The union must seek more suggestions from students to make their stay worthwhile.
I propose that the union should have a regular update committee to update/inform students about queries in a time bound manner. This way an accountability mechanism could be put in place, essential for any democratically elected body.
I also think the union should organise a fortnightly conversation about the utilisation of union funds and seek students’ suggestions. With greater transparency and a participation driven process, we can expect a much more enriching experience for students. I hope the concerned authorities will look into my suggestions and will act upon it.
