Students submit proposals to Make a Change and the top three are presented to Student Forum.
If a proposal is passed at Forum, the details are added to this page as a track record of what students want to work on.
If a proposal is passed as a union priority, there is funding available to support a campaign to make the actions outlined in the proposal happen.
The Executive Committee (made up of sabbatical officers and student volunteers) is responsible for enacting the proposals.
Proposals passed in 2024/25
The percentage of online events, clubs and societies should match the percentage of online students
There are currently no online events for students listed in the welcome week calendar and there are no virtual clubs or societies. There is also not an option to filter to search for online events/clubs only. Yet Falmouth has a number of online distance courses. Whatever percentage there are of online students this should be reflected in making that percentage of events, clubs and societies accessible to distance learners.
Why is it relevant to Falmouth & Exeter students?
Distance learners are students too and deserve the full uni experience including being able to attend virtual events and join virtual clubs and societies.
What positive impact would it have?
It will make distance learners feel more included and improve their experience.
14/20 on Make a Change. Voted as important on 22 October 2024.
Gender Neutral/Inclusive bathrooms - Union Priority
Gender neutral bathrooms should be available across campuses. These provide a safe space, are accessible for non-binary students, and also support child care.
Why is it relevant to Falmouth & Exeter students?
It is important to make sure that all students have the same experience on campus and feel welcome. Gender neutral bathrooms would support this by removing barriers to access.
What positive impact would it have?
Non-binary students would be able to use the bathroom without having to misgender ourselves. All parents and guardians would have access to baby changing facilities.
18/22 on Make a Change. Voted as a Union Priority on 22 October 2024.
Proposals passed in 2023/24
Better bike shelters and storage on Penryn Campus
First focus is providing shelter for the main pedestrian/bike path into campus then look at creating additional shelters.
Cash on Campus - Union Priority
Highlighted the importance of being able to pay by cash for all students, especially international students and those with accessibility needs.
Voted as a union Priority.
SU to endorse Plant-based Universities campaign and all SU events to be plant based
It is a national student-led campaign implemented at other universities calling for institutional change to reduce carbon emissions. The goal of campaign is for FXPlus to commit to having only plant-based food on campus and not to affect individual’s diets.
150/156 on Make a Change.
Declaring a Climate and Nature Emergency
The SU to commit to Mature Student Enrichment
SU endorsement for Ecosia to be used as default search engine
No to occupation! No to imperialism! Solidarity with Palestinian youth and workers!
Sleeping pods and rest places on university campuses