York St John Students' Union
York St John Students' Union (formerly known as College of Ripon & York St John Students' Union, University College of Ripon and York St John Students' Union, and Ripon & York Union) is the Students' Union of York St John University.
The Students' Union exists to provide representation and support services to all students at the University.
[edit] Presidential Officers (or Sabbatical Officers)
The first President of York St John Students' Union was elected in 1964. Since that point there have been over 100 Presidents, Deputy Presidents and Vice Presidents elected to hold office within the Students' Union.
Officer History
| Year | President | Vice President Education & Welfare | Vice President Student Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | Leigh Hankinson | Daniel Ridsdale | David Findlay |
| 2010-11 | Leigh Hankinson | Katie Knowles | Jason Chappelhow |
| 2009-10 | Jason Wallis | Katie Knowles | Gary Milner |
| 2008-09 | Peter Gorbert | Victoria Blakey | Gary Pidgeon |
| 2007-08 | Luke Hogarth | Donna Harrison | Grey Key |
| 2006-07 | David Stockton | Donna Harrison | Anjuli Patrick |
| 2005-06 | Jack Woodhams | Anna Johnson | James Johnston |
| 2004-05 | Jack Woodhams | Kathryn Ward | Nathan Ashman |
| 2003-04 | Jess Chapman | Nikera McDonald | Amy Spencer |
| 2002-03 | George Brichieri | Jo Gibson | Nat Thomas |
| 2001-02 | Tracy Rea | Jo Gibson | Nat Thomas |
| 2000-01 | Victoria Brown | Andy Winter | Graham Atkinson |
| 1999–2000 | Simon Emery | James Wainwright | Paul Hiorns |
Prior to 1999-2000, the role of Vice President Student Activities was known as Vice President Student Services
| Year | President | Vice President Education & Welfare | Vice President Student Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–1999 | Bill Freeman | Abi Cutts* | Alice Langton |
- Whilst she was elected to the post of Vice President Education & Welfare, Abi Cutts resigned six weeks after taking up office. The post was left vacant for the year. Instead, an internship post was created to support the workload associated with Education & Welfare.
| Year | President | Vice President Education & Welfare | Vice President Student Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–1998 | Sasha Bedding | Bill Freeman | Luke Stretton |
[edit] Lead Staff Members
In addition to the Officer team, there have been key staff members who have had responsibility for the support of officers and the management of staff.
General Managers
| Period in post | General Manager |
|---|---|
| June 2009 – Present Day | Andy Winter |
| 2005–2009 | Nicky Goldthorpe |
| May 2002-August 2005 | Des Minton |
| 1998–2001 | Aidan Grills |
| March 1995-October 1998 | Phil Benton |
