This has been discussed in the Associated Discussion Forum
There are 2 parts to this:
1. What is the Association current view on this?
We used to be able to quote the Association view using research carried out by OUSA, where students were surveyed using the OU formal survey systems.. However, I feel this is out-of-date, being about 10 years ago. Should the Association seek to repeat this?
2. Lack of consultation
I understand there was little consultation on this. Indeed there seems to have been little consultation with anyone before the edict was passed from above.
The Association is the official student body, by Charter, and the Student Charter commits to working together. I hope the Association will pursue this in the strongest terms. It is vital that we continue to have a Student Voice, and as a former President has said in the Forum there is a danger of the slippery slope in the current financial restraints.