Participate in LÍS committee work!
The National Union of Icelandic Students (LÍS) is looking for people interested in joining the Union’s committees. The committees are: the Quality Assurance Committee, Legislative Committee, Finance Committee, International Committee, Marketing Committee and Equal Rights Committee
The National Union of Icelandic Students, or LÍS, was founded November 3rd, 2013, and is an union for students of higher education in Iceland and for Icelandic students abroad. LÍS is an umbrella organization within which there are eight member unions that represent the students of the University of Akureyri, Bifröst University, the Agricultural University of Iceland, Hólar University College, University of Iceland, Reykjavík University, the Art Academy of Iceland, and SÍNE (Icelandic students that study abroad).
HOW DO I APPLY?
Applications are open from August 24th until September 10th. Let us know which committee you are interested in, your name, education, experience of social activities and/or other relevant experience and a few sentences describing your motivation for applying. We encourage individuals of any gender to apply for the available positions. Please send your application to lis@studentar.is
More information on the committees
QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE
Are you passionate about improving the Icelandic system of higher education? Then the Quality Assurance Committee is something for you. The Committee is responsible for the engagement of students in quality assurance nationwide and works closely with other units and institutions that work on the improvement of the quality of higher education. E.g. the Icelandic Centre for Research (RANNÍS) and the Quality Council of Icelandic Universities. All projects have a goal of promoting knowledge of quality matters among Icelandic students and inspire their participation. This is a unique opportunity to improve the quality of higher education in Iceland. There are three available seats in the Committee.
If you wish for further information you can contact Björgvin Ægir Elisson, the Quality Officer of LÍS. Email: bjorgvin@studentar.is
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
The Legislative Committee reviews LÍS´s standing orders and procedures each year. It must be ensured that the standing orders are in line with the work of the organization and also that the organization follows them to the fullest. The Legislative Committee prepares amendments to the standing orders and proposes them to the Representative board. If they approve of the amendments, they get sent to the General Assembly for confirmation. Therefore the Legislative committee provides a great opportunity to improve the efficiency and general work of the association. The Legislative Committee wishes for applicants interested in law and legal amendments. Knowledge of law is not necessary, but beneficial. There are four available seats in the committee.
For further information you can contact Kolbrún Lára Kjartansdóttir, the Vice-President of LÍS. Email: kolbrun@studentar.is
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee provides financial oversight for LÍS as well as funding for the Union and its biggest events. It works closely with the Marketing Committee in organising and executing Union´s events. The Committee takes care of building up and maintaining cooperation between LÍS and companies through service contracts or grants as well as working on grant applications within bigger institutions. Apart from gaining grant application skills, it is also a great opportunity to meet other people and work together as a team. There are three available seats in the committee.
If you wish for further information you can contact Agnar Logi Kristinsson, the Executive Director of LÍS. Email: agnar@studentar.is
THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE
The International Committee is responsible for the international obligations of LÍS. It gathers knowledge from foreign student unions and brings that knowledge back to Iceland. The Committee prepares and processes international events attended by LÍS representatives, primarily under the European Student Union (ESU). They will also work on updating LÍS’s international policy. Through participation in the committee, members will gain insight into the work of LÍS, as well as the work of international student movements. The Committee is responsible for shedding light on opportunities regarding student participation in any kind of international student co-operation. The committee will, under the guidance of the International Officer, collectively shape the committee’s activities for the upcoming academic year. There are four available seats in the committee.
If you wish for further information you can contact Erla Guðbjörg Hallgrímsdóttir, the International Officer of LÍS. Email: erla@studentar.is
MARKETING COMMITTEE
The Marketing Committee aims to promote the union within the Icelandic community and especially the university community. The committee manages the union’s website, social media and podcast, in collaboration with other officers and committees with regard to content. The committee plans and executes two marketing campaigns each year, that highlight specific issues concerning students’ rights and is also responsible for planning the union’s events along with the Finance Committee. Experience and/or knowledge of graphic design, writing and/or social media is an advantage. There are three available seats in the committee.
If you wish for further information you can contact Nhung Hong Thi Ngo, the Marketing Officer of LÍS. Email: nhung@studentar.is
THE EQUAL RIGHTS COMMITTEE
The Equal Rights Committee is involved in and responsible for tasks and events that LÍS undertakes that involve social justice-related affairs. The committee is responsible for overseeing that everyone is equal in all of LÍS’ affairs and shall guide and advise the Executive Committee of LÍS in matters of equality and equal rights. The committee will be working with the equal rights committees and officers of member unions as well as participating in other projects. There are three available seats in the committee.
If you would like further information, you can contact Jonathan Wood, the Equal Rights Officer of LÍS. Email: jonathan@studentar.is