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Portfolio holder Finance, Accommodation and Business Management

Finance

Jonathan is responsible for the Student Union’s financial policy and keeps the organisation financially healthy. Therefore, he plays a large role in taking strategic decisions. Quarterly reports and budgets are important, but his say in the university's services such as Strategy & Policy, Financial and Economical Affairs or negotiations with the Executive Board are at least as important. He investigates the financial feasibility of new projects. However, he is not a treasurer, as the Student Union has an accountant at its disposal for those tasks who manages the finances. Furthermore, he has insight and control over the finances of the sectors sports and performing arts.

Accommodation

The Student Union is responsible for managing several student buildings (The Pakkerij, The Bastille and the Water Sports Complex). The fact that the Bastille was occupied only a few years ago certainly does not mean that nothing needs to be done! There are more projects which can contribute to turning the Bastille into the ultimate student building on campus. The Water Sports Complex and the Pakkerij also deserve attention. Jonathan is therefore the contact person for the occupants of these buildings so that its users can have a say in their own building. He is also involved in the renovation of the Bastille and its surroundings.

Business Management

Jonathan's main duty is to manage the Atrium and any new parts of the Student Union’s business that may emerge. Business Management increases the level of facilities at the University of Twente. This means that there will be more opportunities for everyone at the University.

Jonathan Slik

Study: Technical Medicine
Active at: DSCC/DJCR 'Audentis et Virtutis' and SBK Enschede
From: Utrecht
Email: j.f.slik@utwente.nl 

Three years ago, I moved to the east of the country to study technical medicine. After moving into Huize Cook, I became a member at Audentis et Virtutis. In my first year, I also joined my fraternity Yunophiat. I made have friends whom I see every week and I have created friendships that will last a lifetime. 

After settling in Enschede, it was time to take on something alongside my studies. In my second year, I had the opportunity to organise TedxTwenteU together with four others. This was my first introduction to active student life, which I couldn't get enough of. Last year, I was involved in the student party De Ambitieuze Student (The Ambitious Student) and, together with three others, I set up my own board: Student Board for the Fight Against Cancer. 

Over the past three years, I have been able to develop myself both professionally and personally through all the extra-curricular activities I have undertaken. Before continuing with my master's degree, I wanted to develop myself further and give something back to the UT student community. The Student Union seems like the perfect opportunity to do this. I am looking forward to everything the coming year will bring!