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• You are the Students Association
• Aims and objectives
• OUSA complaints procedures

You are the Students Association

All students registered to study with the O U are automatically members* of the Students Association (commonly referred to as OUSA). Our organisation is run by students for students. We have a network of local Assemblies and representatives throughout the O U regions, as well as operating centrally.

With our widespread membership we aim to represent the views of Open University students whatever they study and wherever they live. In order to survive in such an ever changing, demanding environment we need to ensure that we stay ahead in terms of issues coming through the University (as a brief example, fees and the new Student Support Strategy) as well as continuing to work to represent the diverse student body of the O U.

We can’t address issues that we’re unaware of, so we need you to let us know what’s on your mind. Whether you’re on the move, at home, work, or on Facebook; we’re here for you and listening!

• Join the discussion on one of our Student Community Forums
• Like us on Facebook and post to our wall
• Tweet us – we’re @OUstudents
  

* You can opt-out of the Students Association (by emailing ousa@open.ac.uk) but why would you? Your membership is free and gives you access to some great sources of support.

Aims and Objectives

These are the Aims and Objectives contained in the Association's constitution:

• to foster a corporate identity for its members and all students of the Open University
• to defend the principles of equal opportunity and open access to the University regardless of academic qualifications or financial circumstances
• to co-ordinate the organisation of social and welfare activities for its members and all students
• to promote and represent the educational interests of all students as members of the University
• to promote the influence of students upon the operation and development of the University
• to enable students to participate fully in their Association

General Complaints Procedure

The OUSA general complaints procedure can be accessed by clicking the link below.

• OUSA General Complaints Procedure