Introduction

The Christian Student Faction (CSF) is one of the three parties in the wageningen student council (SC) working together to improve Wageningen University for students. To get a better understanding of CSF, it’s good to first understand what the Student Council does.

The Student Council (SC) is a representative body for students (BSc and MSc) in Wageningen University. According to the Higher Education and Scientific Research Act (WHW in Dutch), the Student Council has diverse rights (advice, approval, initiative, and information) in the development and implementation of policies on campus. In practical terms, this means that the decisions within the university are agreed upon by both the Student Council and the Executive Board. At present (2023), the Executive Board currently consists of Arthur Mol, Sjoukje Heimovaara, and Rens Buchwaldt, but Authur Mol will soon be succeeded by Carolien Kroeze

The student council of Wageningen University consists of different parties which as of 2023 include CSF, S&I, and VeSte. Together, these parties represent the interests of all students. However, through CSF mission, vision, and values, we strive for adequate representation of the interests of all students of Wageningen University. Ofcourse, we are Christians, this mainly determines the background through which individuals join the CSF board which is extremely important for representation in the student council. 

 

vision

To foster an inclusive university where every students’ need is acknowledged and catered in policies and practices. By so doing, our vision is to contribute to making WUR an authentic and inclusive space where the existing differences in terms of belief and nationality are recognized, respected and catered for across WUR policies and practices. This vision is guided by our core values.

MISSION

To engage in meaningful dialogue, ensuring progress through thoughtful critique and collaboration. We strive to make a positive contribution in the policy making process of the university. We are critical and do not hesitate to speak out when we do not agree with the decisions of the university. At the same time, only giving critique is not the way to go. That is why we make sure to give concrete adjustments, contribution and recommendations which could be made to enhance the proposals made by the university.

VALUES

At CSF, we are committed to creating a university environment where every student thrives. Guided by our Christian faith, our mission and vision are brought to life through our core values, we call “PRRIST”, Personal development, Responsibility, Representation, Integrity and  SustainabiliTy

We believe that God has created this world and given us (humans) the responsibility to own and take care of all within it. Therefore, we are responsible for each other and the world we live in. CSF wants to make a difference in the Student Council by focusing on the bigger story, the relationship between humans and the world, goals and ideals, and money and values. With lessons from our Christian beliefs, we want to strive for a university where students are not marginalized because of their beliefs or nationality in her policies and practices.