Board

The board carries out the operational activities of the student union in accordance with the law, regulations, and decisions of the representative council.

The board engages in advocacy and representation work within Kaakko, Xamk, the campus cities, and nationally. Nationally, Kaakko influences particularly through SAMOK. Board members have their own areas of responsibility to ensure diverse representation in decision-making that considers all student groups and aspects of student life. Additionally, collaboration is maintained with other student unions.

Among the tasks of the board are:

  • Organizing meetings
  • Preparing and implementing matters outlined by the representative council
  • Issuing statements and opinions on matters concerning students, across all campus locations
  • Informing Kaakko members about its activities
  • Establishing communication with the National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (SAMOK) and other Student Unions
  • Reporting their tasks to the representative council and the members during representative council meetings.

Moreover, the board meets with Xamk’s leadership and other stakeholders crucial to student life. The purpose of these meetings is to represent the student perspective in discussions and decision-making.

Duties of the Board

Enforcement of decisions, student representation, coordination and development, event organization etc.

The Representative Council elects the members of the Board at its organizational meeting every year. The Board of Directors will run from 1.1. – 31.12.

The Board works on education policy, social policy, tutoring, international affairs, sports, events and communication. The Board has the responsibility of these tasks together with the employees.

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Board 2024

In this picture is Nelli-Noora Kortelainen

Nelli-Noora Kortelainen

President of the board

In this picture is Laura Laakso

Laura Laakso

1.st vice president of the board, Advocacy

In this picture is Anne Halinen

Anne Halinen

2.nd vice president of the board, Communication

In this picture is Mira Kuutschin

Kia Keränen

3.rd vice president of the board, Events and services

In this picture is Taneli Arosara

Taneli Arosara

Member of the board, Advocacy

In this picture is Jasmin Salmi

Jasmin Salmi

Member of the board, Events and services

In this picture is Oona Yhtiö

Oona Yhtiö

Member of the board, Advocacy

In this picture is Aurora Garcia

Aurora Garcia

Member of the board, Events and services

In this picture is Joona Räty

Joona Räty

Member of the board, Events and services

In this picture is Antti Nyrkkö

Antti Nyrkkö

Member of the board, Advocacy