New Graduate representative on Senate

We’re delighted to announce that alumnus Chris Goscomb has been appointed as the Graduate representative on Senate, for the next four years. Chris, who completed his BSc Psychology in 2000, has expressed his excitement at taking on this role.

"The Open University has given my life a real boost – and it is time to give something back. I am really looking forward to harnessing the power and passion of the Graduates to make a difference on the Senate."

Chris has been working in Organisational Development for the last twenty years leading and facilitating change in London Underground, Eurotunnel, easyJet, Shell and currently Arriva. His experience also reaches into recruitment and he hopes to use this perspective to further opportunities for the OU graduate.

Chris is available at alumni@open.ac.uk, and we would encourage you to voice your opinions to Chris regarding matters raised at Senate. Whilst Chris has only been on board since mid-January he attended his first Senate meeting in February. He is looking forward to gathering views and opinions in the coming weeks.

We’d also like to thank all of those who applied to be considered for this position, and to alumni Loretta Smith, Steve Garratt and Anne Jelfs who shortlisted and interviewed candidates. To all of you we offer our thanks and appreciation for your passionate support of the OU.