Star Grading

Star status means Clubs and Societies have gone above and beyond to create an accessible, collaborative and engaging community for their members. Members joining a 3/4/5* club or society can expect a high level of service with regular activities, giving them real experiences and opportunities to aid their personal and professional development.

See the Clubs and Societies requirements for gaining 3, 4 & 5* status below!

How it works...

Complete activities!

Below, we have a list of activities your Society can get involved, each activity is worth 25 points. Each completed branch (themed group of activities) is worth 150 points total. 

Send us evidence!

To complete an activity and have your points counted, you must fill in this form with information and evidence on your completed activity:

Star Grading Point submission form

Earn Points!

To become a 3* Society you need 100 Points, 4* is 200 Points, 5* is 300 Points.

But you don't have to stop there!

 

🏆 Star Grading Leaderboard

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Your Activities

The activities eligible for points under the SUBU Star Grading programme are grouped thematically, any Society who completes a specific branch are demonstrating a commitment and interest to that theme. This can be used to advertise to new members what you care about as a group.

Sustainability - 150pts

Utilise group transport over individual drivers e.g. hire a coach through DrivenConnect, get the bus to a social etc.

Use an Amazon-alternative when ordering items for your society in line with .

Organise a beach clean/litter pick or alternative activity that contributes to conservation of the local areas.

Purchase club merchandise in line with .

Engage in one BU/SUBU sustainability campaign e.g. Fairtrade Week, Green Week.

Choose 3 Sustainable Development Goals for the society to focus on for the year.
Sustainability

Community Impact - 150pts

Have the committee register on the Volunteering Hub.

Use the 'SumUp' machines for a society fundraiser.

Organise and deliver a volunteering event independently with support from SUBU.

Society votes on a charity to support for the academic year and organise 2 fundraisers.

Log volunteering hours on the Volunteering Hub - this can include hours you have spent volunteering for the society e.g. committee admin tasks, sending emails, running social events.

Fundraise £150 for your chosen charity and/or your society.
Community Impact

Trips and Events - 150pts

Host a collaboration with one or more society.

Host a sober social.

Host an event at Lansdowne (includes TOFS).

Utilise group transport options over individual drivers e.g. hire a coach through DrivenConnect.

Organise a community activity e.g. a litter pick at Slades Farm or volunteer at SUBU's Community Garden.

Host a society activity-relevant trip e.g. Baking Society goes to York Chocolate Stories.
Trips and Events

Liberation - 150pts

Fundraise for a charity that supports/empowers underrepresented communities or educates allies.

Committee to ensure that pronoun badges are made readily available to their members during regular activity for those who wish to wear them.

Mark a national History Month/Awareness Week on your society social media channels e.g. shouting about people related to your society who are from the community the month/week/day is marking, sharing ways people could be allies to that community.

Make your online content accessible - add alt text and caption your videos.

Add Access Statements to your event listings and advertising.

Run an event as part of SUBU's History Month/Awareness Week plans throughout the year: for example, organise an event related to a liberation network community, invite a guest speaker to talk on their lived experiences in the community.
Liberation

Bonus Branch - New Club (for those who start after Christmas break) - 150pts

Get a logo designed for the society.

Customise your webpage.

Organise your first event/social.

Set up a social media page for the society.

Reach 15 members - committee members must buy their memberships to the society too!

Have a stand at Refreshers Fair.
New Club

FAQ's

How are the points allocated?

One Branch = 150 Points

One activity = 25 Points

Complete full branches of activities or pick the activities that seem the most relevant to you!

How do I get Five Star?

Complete activities to earn points! There are three tiers of star grading: Three Star = 100 Points, Four Star = 200 Points, and Five Star = Two Branches OR 300 Points

How do I record and submit the tasks our society has completed?

We recommend keeping a document to hand with the list of activities you have completed to keep you on track. However, once you have submitted the form linked above to let us know your progress, the Student Opportunities Team have a record so you can always check with us.

What counts as ‘evidence’ for completing a task?

Usually, committees will submit photographs to support as evidence for a completed task. If unsure, feel free to get in touch with the team!

Why get involved?

Taking part in the Star Grading scheme highlights to potential members that the quality of the activity you are organising is of a higher standard, leading to potential increase in engagement and new members for the society. All societies that reach 3, 4 or 5 Star will receive a certificate that can be shared via LinkedIn and club social media accounts. For 5 Star societies, they will receive priority placement at Freshers and Refreshers fair and will also receive a cash prize directly into their club account at the end of the academic year..

 

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