Accreditation

The Tîm Aber All Stars Accreditation Scheme is Undeb Aberystwyth's way of recognising the development of our Sports Clubs and Societies, alongside celebrating the brilliant things that they achieve. Our scheme helps you benchmark your progress, ensure that you are offering the best possible experience for your members, boost your reputation and gain access to a number of group perks!

If you have any questions about the accreditation scheme feel free to get in touch with your Student Opportunities Officer on suopportunities@aber.ac.uk 

How does it work?

Each student group affiliated to AberSU is enrolled in the scheme. Your group can be recognised as:

Level 1: Started Level 2: Developing Level 3: Good Level 4: Excellent

 

To progress to the next level, you will need to:

  • Check the All Stars criteria, which can be found below or on your student groups Microsoft Teams page
  • Submit relevant evidence into the accompanying folder on your student groups Microsoft Teams page

 

Staff will review the submitted evidence termly and update accordingly. Alternatively, email your Student Opportunities Officer when you think you have reached a new level of accreditation

  • You can track your progress in the accompanying file on your group's MS Team

Whilst the biggest benefit of taking part in the scheme is a highly effective student group, rewards are offered to those who gain accreditation.

 

REWARDS

4-star Rewards

 

  • 4-star e-badge on SU website
  • Shortlisted for All Stars Award at the Sports and Societies Awards
  • Dedicated posts on our social media channels
  • Celebrated during AberSU Celebrates
  • Three groups drawn to receive a £50 grant to spend on improving the student group, e.g. promotional materials, equipment, etc.

 

3-star Rewards

 

  • 3-star e-badge on SU website
  • Dedicated posts on our social media channels
  • Celebrated during AberSU Celebrates
  • Five groups drawn to receive a £35 grant to spend on improving the student group, e.g. promotional materials, equipment, etc.
2-star Rewards

 

  • 2-star e-badge on SU website
  • Celebrated during AberSU Celebrates
  • Ten groups drawn to receive a £25 grant to spend on improving the student group, e.g. promotional materials, equipment, etc.

 

1-star Rewards

 

  • 1-star e-badge on SU website
  • Celebrated during AberSU Celebrates

 

 

CRITERIA

SU Participation

 

Excellent (Level 4): 50% of whole Club/Society registered members vote in SU Annual Elections

Very Good (Level 3): At least 2 committee members present at the BIG Meeting (AGM)

Good (Level 2): At least 2 committee members present in at least TWO Opportunities Forums

Developing (Level 1): Participates in Freshers Fair OR Refreshers Fair

 

Membership

 

Excellent (Level 4): Club/Society membership increased 20% from previous academic year

Very Good (Level 3): Club/Society membership increased at least 10% from previous academic year

Good (Level 2): Club/Society maintains same membership number as previous academic year

Developing (Level 1): Demonstrates attempts to gain members e.g. through stalls, utilising mailing lists, social media, events or get involved with Give it a Go

 

Activity

 

Excellent (Level 4): Club/Society organises a one-off big event/campaign targeted at their members (e.g. RAG, event, annual trip, competition, tour)

Very Good (Level 3):Club/Society offers or engages with personal development (e.g. CPD courses, workshops, first aid, networking, and any other training/development opportunities)

Good (Level 2): Club/Society hosts regular activities for their members directly linked to their outlined mission

Developing (Level 1): Mission of the Club/Society is outlined on the groups webpage

 

Community

 

Excellent (Level 4): Club/Society collaborates with community groups/charities to run a partnered event or fundraiser

Very Good (Level 3): Club/Society collaborated with other Club/Societies to run a partnered activity, event, or fundraiser

Good (Level 2): Club/Society members participated in volunteering opportunities (e.g. action days, community volunteering, etc.)

Developing (Level 1): Club/Society fundraises for RAG (e.g. for their chosen charity, SU Wellbeing Fund, etc.)

 

Committee

 

Excellent (Level 4):At least THREE committee receive the Silver Award at minimum from logging their volunteer hours/skills on the SU Volunteering Hub

Very Good (Level 3): Over 50% of committee registered as a volunteer AND begun logging hours towards the Aber Award

Good (Level 2): Each committee member has watched the Welcome Session AND core committee attend their relevant mandatory committee training

Developing (Level 1):Up-to-date committee details and core documents on website and MS Teams

 

Communication

 

Excellent (Level 4): Club/Society has a creative online presence AND Club/Society effectively engages with the SU social media (e.g. tagging SU channels, sharing SU content, etc.)

Very Good (Level 3): Club/Society has their webpage bilingual

Good (Level 2): Club/Society effectively uses at least one social media platform to promote their activities

Developing (Level 1): Club/Society keeps webpage up-to-date with all elements of the website checklist included

 

Finance

 

Excellent (Level 4):Club/Society produces and consistently updates a finance tracking sheet on Microsoft Teams AND can demonstrate membership income is put towards resources that benefit their members

Very Good (Level 3): Club/Society generates income from external funding following SU procedures (e.g. fundraising, sponsorship, grants, etc.)

Good (Level 2): Club/Society produces a forecasted budget sheet for the year ahead

Developing (Level 1): Club/Society President and Treasurer have attended and passed the 'Finance, Budgeting & Fundraising' committee training

 

Inclusivity

 

Excellent (Level 4):Club/Society attempts to reasonably manage one or more potential barriers faced by students joining, and staying a part of, your group

Very Good (Level 3): Club/Society organises or plays a key role in organising an event around diversity and inclusion (e.g. hosting a stall at LGBTQ+ History Month, sharing members' experiences, etc.)

Good (Level 2): Club/Society participates or engages in events or training around diversity and inclusion by sharing SU events, attending key liberation celebrations (e.g. Black History Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, Trans Day of Remembrance, etc.)

Developing (Level 1): Club/Society displays an inclusivity statement on their webpage

 

Wellbeing

 

Excellent (Level 4): Club/Society can demonstrate a positive wellbeing impact on members with member quotes/testimonies/articles

Very Good (Level 3): Club/Society organises or plays a key role in organising an event around positive wellbeing

Good (Level 2): Club/Society hosts at least 4 positive wellbeing socials/events throughout the year (e.g. non-alcohol)

Developing (Level 1): Engagement in activities that promote positive wellbeing

 

 

If you have any questions about the accreditation scheme, feel free to get in touch with your Student Opportunities Officer on suopportunities@aber.ac.uk