CBS – where student votes count
Every autumn the halls and auditoriums of Copenhagen Business School are busy with study board elections
Every autumn the halls and auditoriums of Copenhagen Business School are busy with study board elections. This is quite an experience for students, especially the new ones. The question is whether you should vote for someone or whether you should try for election yourself?
“I applied to become a member of the International Business study board because I wanted to contribute to the quality of student life at CBS,” says Ingrid Sårheim, a candidate in the last election. “Though I wasn’t appointed, running the campaign was a great experience and a chance to present myself to fellow students.”
A new board each year
Study boards are refreshed with new people every year, giving them a boost of new energy and initiative. Each study board consists of CBS staff members and students from that study programme. This is where most of the decisions about studies, learning environment and business school’s daily life are taken.
The International Business study board work with an advisory board formed by representatives from leading companies. They offer their skills and knowledge to improve the quality of education and provide business insights at CBS.
Active IB students
During the elections, CBS encourages everyone to vote and choose the best candidates. International Business students are among the most active participants in the elections. This November more than half of them voted for their favourite candidates.
“I really like this election. It is a test of democracy at CBS which has succeeded so far and a chance for every student to shape their university,” says Ingrid, and doesn't reject the idea that she might participate again next year.
Laurynas Dailide
Last updated by Andrew Arnold 12/02/2010
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CBS – where student votes count
Every autumn the halls and auditoriums of Copenhagen Business School are busy with study board elections. This is quite an experience for students, especially the new ones.
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