Xamk has about 30 working groups with student representatives. Student Union Kaakko selects a student representative for each group, who acts as an equal member of the group. Student representatives are elected in the autumn, and their terms of office usually last for the calendar year. If necessary, there will also be a call for replacements.

The role of student representatives is to make students’ views heard and to represent all students in the decision-making process of the university of applied sciences. They are the voice of the students and the main channel for communicating directly with Xamk’s decision-makers.

Xamk has 1-2 student representatives in its working groups, who act as full members of the working group, just like staff members. In addition to themselves, the student representatives represent all students in the decision-making process of the UAS. The student representatives are supported by the Kaakko advocacy team throughout their term of office.

Before meetings, student representatives must familiarize themselves with the meeting materials, and after the meetings, they must prepare a brief report to inform other student representatives about the discussed topics. Student representatives are expected to commit to the group’s activities for the entire calendar year.