Here are links for further information about academic quality standards and student representation. All useful for being an effective representative...
For students and staff:
The Student Reps Group in the University Learning Network
For course reps:
NUS Course Reps Network (The National Union of Students)
For all:
Academic Affairs webpages (Winchester Student Union)
Portal Personal Development Planning information (University)
University Quality Provision Information (Portal) (University)
Information on quality standards in HE:
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) (Agency overseeing Higher Education)
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Student Resources area
Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education (OIA) - The external agency for appeals / complaints. Important: it's a requirement to follow the university's academic appeals/complaints procedures first. Issues are usually resolved effectively within universities - we offer experienced support for you as a student and advice if there is a dispute. In case of problems students should contact University Student Services or your SU Officers. This agency is the later step if you still feel unfairly treated.
See also:
Winchester Student Union's website pages on this site:
Policies and Documents section - with links to 'Student Written Submission' documents for the University of Winchester's audits, and University Guideliens for Student Representation.
Winchester Student Union Contacts - Union Executive officers and staff contacts for academic issues/support.