Students’ union deserves high marks for its constructive role in university restructuring

THERE is ongoing debate among academics and students as to the effectiveness and influence of students’ unions.

One of the main functions of students’ unions, as stated by Dr Danny O’Hare, president emeritus of DCU, that of “influencing the behaviour and strategy of the educational institutions,” is interesting and worthy of analysis.

The restructuring of UCC, and the student involvement in shaping that process, showed students are indeed capable of grappling with the nuances of change management for the betterment of the student lot.