They work on a specific portfolio at the same time as studying, and also sit on the CUSU Executive with responsibility for the implementation of CUSU policy and broad strategic decisions. Most people who stand for the part-time Exec do so with very little direct experience, usually having a more general wish to get involved, or being strongly committed to a particular campaign. It varies hugely, and is quite flexible. Individual posts are usually variable, with people putting in the time they can manage. Obviously it's possible to spend an awful lot of time on a campaign or service, but most manage to juggle a moderate commitment with their other academic and social demands.
Council take place about every two weeks, less in third term.
They are elected by all students, and are there to represent both graduates and undergraduates. The aim of this post is, as the title suggests, to raise awareness about welfare issues across the university student population. There are a number of elements to this. Firstly, running university wide campaigns to inform people about various things such as sexual health, security and stress. Secondly, to liase with college welfare officers to find out what is happening at a college level and to respond to it.