Agenda for Guild Council, 03/11/2015

1. Buffer

2. Guild Council
Agenda: 3 November 15
IAIS LT1 – 2:30pm to 3:30pm

3. Agenda
• 5 minutes (arrival buffer)
• Governance
– Introductions / Apologies
– Information
• Student Ideas - Council
– Neutral (2 pass of 3)
– Neutral (1 pass of 3)
• 5 minute break
• Student Ideas – Lists
– Change Agents
– Automatic Passes
– Automatic Fails
• Reports
– Reports – 60 Seconds
– Guild President,
– VP Activities,
– VP Education,
– VP Welfare & Diversity
• Any Other Business

4. System Information
• Confused…
– Ideas which change the system and which (all things
considered) have:
• Negligible impact
• No affect on Council decision-making
• Do not change the tone of the voting mechanic
– Will be actioned at the earliest possible opportunity
• The mean averages…
– Have been calculated removing the Confused… numbers
from the calculation
– Confused will be shown separately where a significant
proportion of votes cast are Confused…

5. Block Vote - Marketplace
• Neutral (one of three failed)
– Challenge the Monopoly the Marketplace has…
– Replace the Marketplace…

6. Student Ideas
63
14
6
4
7 1
A shop to challenge the monopoly The
Marketplace has on campus to provide a fairly
priced source for necessary groceries
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Confused
 Votes: 95
 Positive: 81.05%
 Mean Rating: 4.30
Pass / Fail Ratings
Notes:
Fits alongside the other
Idea to change the
Marketplace to a
Supermarket chain.
The pricing in the
Marketplace is definitely
an issue.

7. Student Ideas
85
27
10
12
17 0
Replace the forum market place with a chain
supermarket - like Sainsbury's Asda or
Tesco's...
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Confused
 Votes: 151
 Positive: 74.17%
 Mean Rating: 4.00
Pass / Fail Ratings
Notes:
Broad agreement, with
ethical problems with
main Supermarkets.
Student job concern.
Price concern.

8. Block Vote - Marketplace
• Neutral (one of three failed)
– Challenge the Monopoly the Marketplace has…
– Replace the Marketplace…
• 250 votes in total, cast by
• 191 students across both Ideas
• 74.17% positive agreement on 155 vote (lowest)
• Both Mean Ratings above 4.0 (agree mark)
Votes:
RED: Fail Idea – Neutral (2 of 3 passed)
AMBER: Pass to Guild President/VP Activities to work with University on
a ‘value’ range or some price renegotiation in order to lower prices.

9. Neutral (1 out of 3)
• Neutral (one of three failed)
– Swings and Trampolines on Campus
– More gluten free options
– Recycling bin for paper in each flat
– Vegan / Vegetarian labelling in Guild Outlets
– Condemn and Refuse compliance with Prevent
– Gym use indicator on iExeter app
– Print Rooms in Halls
– Intramural football without gender segregation

10. Student Ideas
32
18
4
1
14
3
Placing swings (and perhaps trampolines) on
campus
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Confused
Votes:
RED: Fail Idea – Neutral (2 of 3 passed)
AMBER: Pass to VP Activities to look at the mix of
activities on campus.
GREEN: Pass to Fun & Recreation Working Party
 Votes: 78
 Positive: 64.1%
 Mean Rating: 3.63
Pass / Fail Ratings
Notes:
Trampolines as sport
training.
Health & Safety concerns.
Balance of lifestyles.
“University not a
playschool”

11. Student Ideas
33
8
2
1
6 0
More gluten free options
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Confused
Votes:
RED: Fail Idea – Neutral (2 of 3 passed)
AMBER: Pass to Guild President to continue working with
Guild catering to expand ranges and potential.
 Votes: 53
 Positive: 77.36%
 Mean Rating: 4.09
Pass / Fail Ratings
Notes:
No Comments.
It is generally recognised
that (for whatever
reason) it is hard for
those on restricted diets
to find products safe to
consume.

12. Student Ideas
27
7
201 2
There should be a recycling bin for paper in
each flat.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Confused
Votes:
RED: Fail Idea – Neutral (2 of 3 passed)
GREEN: Pass to VP Activities to add in to current work
from Idea 245 (All the Bins)
 Votes: 39
 Positive: 87.18%
 Mean Rating: 4.59
Pass / Fail Ratings
Notes:
No Comments
Refers to Rowancroft,
may also apply to other
University self-catered
accommodation

13. Student Ideas
83
16
60
12 0
All Guild food outlets to specify if each item is
vegetarian or vegan
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Confused
Votes:
RED: Fail Idea – Neutral (2 of 3 passed)
AMBER: Pass to Guild President for action
GREEN: Pass to Guild President to take action, adding
Gluten-Free to the label range.
 Votes: 117
 Positive: 84.62%
 Mean Rating: 4.35
Pass / Fail Ratings
Notes:
Ethical product ranges
popular.
Broadly popular with a
few strongly disagree.
Vegan/Vegetarian is not
only lifestyle – there are
dairy allergies.

14. Student Ideas
13411
6
4
43
7
The Guild should condemn and refuse to
comply with Prevent
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Confused
Votes:
RED: Fail Idea – Neutral (2 of 3 passed)
AMBER: Pass to VP Welfare & Diversity for action.
GREEN: Pass to Liberation Campaigns Council to work with
affected groups and present a plan of action.
 Votes: 205
 Positive: 70.73%
 Mean Rating: 3.95
Pass / Fail Ratings
Notes:
Muslim students here at
Exeter state that they feel
less safe, and pushed out
of ‘belonging’ by Prevent.
This is a Liberation issue.
The Guild has no legal
responsibility – it is not a
public body.

15. Student Ideas
45
13
40 5 0
Have an indicator of how busy the gym is on
the iExeter app
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Confused
Votes:
RED: Fail Idea – Neutral (2 of 3 passed)
AMBER: Pass to VP Activities to work with AU President to
take action
 Votes: 67
 Positive: 86.57%
 Mean Rating: 4.68
Pass / Fail Ratings
Notes:
No Comments.
There’s a few ‘space’
issues as well as
timetable/calendar
suggestions coming
through.

16. Student Ideas
30
17
4
4
3 2
Printer room in each of the halls of residence,
especially those off-campus
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Confused
Votes:
RED: Fail Idea – Neutral (2 of 3 passed)
AMBER: Pass to VP Welfare & Diversity to take action
 Votes: 60
 Positive: 78.33%
 Mean Rating: 4.68
Pass / Fail Ratings
Notes:
No comments.
Many ‘business travel’
oriented Hotels have
similar facilities.
“Ownership” may be a
problem, as is cost in
University accommodation.

17. Student Ideas
51
7
3
3
5 1
Intramural football teams should be open to
both boys and girls who want to play the sport
rather than only allowing boys.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Confused
Votes:
RED: Fail Idea – Neutral (2 of 3 passed)
AMBER: Pass to VP Activities to attempt to create a non-
affiliated intramural league.
 Votes: 70
 Positive: 82.86%
 Mean Rating: 4.68
Pass / Fail Ratings
Notes:
Absolutely prohibited
under FA Rules over the
age of 18.
No Referee qualified by
the FA could take part.
The AU are prevented
from breaching FA Rules.
Insurance – no cover.

18. Student Ideas
31
16
3 101
Coin Machine!
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Confused
Votes:
RED: Fail Idea – Neutral (2 of 3 passed)
AMBER: Pass to Guild President to investigate and take action
 Votes: 52
 Positive: 90.38%
 Mean Rating: 4.51
Pass / Fail Ratings
Notes:
No Comments
“There should be on
campus some coin
machines that change
notes in to coins and £1
or £2 coins into smaller
ones.”

19. Neutral (2 out of 3)
• Neutral (two of three failed)
– Ketchup bottles in the Ram
– Standing water for bin area hygiene
– Recorded Delivery from the Guild Info Point
– Ale suggestion box in the Ram
– Dyson Airblades in the Toilets
– Pharmacy on Campus
– Post-box in Forum
– More Washing Machines
– All Society publicity in English

20. Student Ideas
36
15
8
8
30
Ketchup bottles in the Ram rather than
sachets
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Confused
Votes:
RED: Fail Idea – Neutral (1 of 3 passed)
AMBER: Pass to Guild President to find out if there’s
potential to implement.
 Votes: 70
 Positive: 72.86%
 Mean Rating: 4.04
Pass / Fail Ratings
Notes:
Additional request for
mayonnaise too.
Standard bottles have
hygiene issues – as do
domestic squirty bottles.

21. Student Ideas
5
13
1
3
4
1
Placing standing water and hygiene supplies in
bin areas
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Confused
Votes:
RED: Fail Idea – Neutral (1 of 3 passed)
AMBER: Pass to VP Welfare & Diversity
GREEN: Pass to Environment & Ethics Working Group
 Votes: 27
 Positive: 66.67%
 Mean Rating: 3.46
Pass / Fail Ratings
Notes:
Suggested alternatives –
sanitiser instead of
plumbing and
maintenance
requirements for standing
water.

22. Student Ideas
15
5
1
5
3
1
The Guild services post office to offer
recorded delivery
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Confused
Votes:
RED: Fail Idea – Neutral (1 of 3 passed)
AMBER: Pass to Guild President – another issue of
perception/communication.
 Votes: 30
 Positive: 66.67%
 Mean Rating: 3.83
Pass / Fail Ratings
Notes:
The Guild info point
cannot offer proof of
posting. It can do
recorded, signed for and
special next-day
deliveries.

23. Student Ideas
21
17
2
4
4
2
An ale suggestion box in the Ram
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Confused
Votes:
RED: Fail Idea – Neutral (1 of 3 passed)
AMBER: Pass to Guild President to work with the Ram on
a solution.
 Votes: 50
 Positive: 76%
 Mean Rating: 3.98
Pass / Fail Ratings
Notes:
Cost per Firkin.
Local breweries more
likely to be able to supply.
Price per pint would vary
if costs increased.

24. Student Ideas
32
14
3
6
9
2
Dyson hand dryers in library toilets
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Confused
Votes:
RED: Fail Idea – Neutral (1 of 3 passed)
AMBER: Pass to Guild President to work with University on
timetable for replacement.
GREEN: Pass to E&E Working Group to campaign on facts.
 Votes: 66
 Positive: 69.70%
 Mean Rating: 3.84
Pass / Fail Ratings
Notes:
Cost of drying is 50%
lower using an Airblade or
similar dryer.
We estimate (at average
use of 100/hour) 284 days
to cover unit price.
After this time, power
saving is 50% over now.

25. Student Ideas
36
15
7
7
3 2
Pharmacy on Campus
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Confused
Votes:
RED: Fail Idea – Neutral (1 of 3 passed)
AMBER: Pass to VP Welfare & Diversity to work with the
Health Centre
 Votes: 70
 Positive: 72.86%
 Mean Rating: 4.09
Pass / Fail Ratings
Notes:
Student Health Centre
acts as a Pharmacy
Marketplace stocks basic
non-prescription drugs
Critical illness is not
currently covered – no
supply of antibiotics

26. Student Ideas
33
12
6
4
3 3
Post-box in Forum
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Confused
Votes:
RED: Fail Idea – Neutral (1 of 3 passed)
AMBER: Pass to Guild President for advertising/marketing
planning
 Votes: 61
 Positive: 73.77%
 Mean Rating: 4.17
Pass / Fail Ratings
Notes:
All services offered by
Info Point
Postal sales also made by
Marketplace
Not on a standard
collection route (under
Royal Mail control)

27. Student Ideas
15
6
4
4
3 0
More washing machines and dryers for the
Lafrowda/Cornwall House area
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Confused
Votes:
RED: Fail Idea – Neutral (1 of 3 passed)
AMBER: Pass to VP Welfare & Diversity to merge in with
existing work on laundry in Halls
 Votes: 32
 Positive: 65.63%
 Mean Rating: 3.81
Pass / Fail Ratings
Notes:
No Comments

28. Student Ideas
30
15
14
21
33
2
All societies' publicity should be in English
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Confused
Votes:
RED: Fail Idea – Neutral (1 of 3 passed) but less than 50%
positive
AMBER: Pass to Societies Executive to decide if action
should be taken.
 Votes: 115
 Positive: 39.13%
 Mean Rating: 2.89
Pass / Fail Ratings
Notes:
Dual-language suggested
as an alternative.
UK has no official
languages.
There is a legal difference
between publicity solely
for members and for all
students.

29. Break

30. Change Agents
• Change Agent “Data” projects
– Digital Invoices

31. Automatic Passes
• Automatic Passes (all three passed)
– Change machines in all Laundry Rooms

32. Automatic Fails
• Automatic Fails (all three failed)
– Skateboard Racks
– Water Jugs on cafeteria tables
– AIESEC Society
– Coat stands or coat hooks in study spaces

33. System Report
• Student Ideas (2 November figures)
– 174 Ideas in total
– 10,026 votes cast
– 1,038 unique students have voted
– 170 students directly engaged (sign-ups or
proposers)
– 21 Ideas over 100 votes
– 2 Ideas over 1% of the student body

34. Sabb Reports
• 60 second Sabb Reports
– VP Activities
– Guild President
– VP Welfare & Diversity
– VP Education

35. Working Groups Reports
• 60 second Officer Reports
– Environment & Ethics Officer – Alec James
• Will be next week 11/11/2015
– Employability & Careers Officer – Shamus
Lee
– Campaigns Officer – Alisa Valpola-Walker
– Intersectionality Officer – Ess Ma

36. Working Party Reports
• 60 second Party Chair Reports
– Fun and Recreation Working Party – Charlie
Evans

37. Additional Reports
• 60 second Liberation Campaigns
– We’ve had problems getting started, due to late
applications from several students – and other students
who hadn’t realised there was a Liberation Campaigns
Council.
– We’ve also had problems with membership from the March
elections, with at least one student actually being abroad
this year and another simply not replying to emails.
– As such, the first free date for a full meeting is 12
November and no ‘work’ can be progressed until that time.
– Individual Liberation Campaigns Officers are free to add
personal statements on their individual work if they wish to
do so at this point.

38. Any Other Business
• Correcting failure
– No current failing Ideas or projects which
require Council votes.
• Guild Budget Seminar
– 11 November Laver 825 between 12:30 and
13:30 – before Guild Council in LT6
• Anything else from the floor?