I’m John, the Reps co-ordinator on CUSU LGBT. My job is to make sure that College reps, the first point of contact for the majority of LGBT+ people in Cambridge, are well-placed to support the community in their colleges; both socially and from a welfare perspective. It’s important that LGBT+ people are well-represented at a College level, and have someone they can talk to in person about any welfare issues. By organising training sessions for reps, and working to increase participation, I aim to improve the welfare provision for LGBT+ people. I hope that running social events to help the reps get to know each other a bit better will help facilitate the organisation of inter-college socials, and increase further the diversity of the LGBT+ presence at CUSU LGBT’s socials. My aim is to strengthen the network of reps, helping to create a supportive and enthusiastic group of people who can provide the best experience for LGBT+ people in Colleges.
