of twelve, including three full-time officer trustees and nine chairs of schools representing each of the university schools. The current president of York St John Students' Union is Tim Holmes. The current president of education is Jenny Marchant. The current president of wellbeing and diversity is Kirsten Jolley.
The executive all hold seats on the Student Council (previously Senate) and the other seats are filled by elected members of each of the six Students' Union 'Zones' (student forums).
Any student can submit a motion to the Student Council on any issue regarding life at university. The motion is then debated by members of Senate and either passed or not passed as policy.
== Community links ==
=== York St John Communities Centre ===
Founded in 2016 and based on the university campus, the Communities Centre offers counselling, support groups and drop-in sessions for local residents. It also conducts research into mental health issues. Specialist areas are bereavement and domestic abuse. The Centre regularly collaborates with the Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS).
Converge
Converge provides courses for adults who use mental health services in the York area. Their courses include visual arts, creative writing, music, theatre, and study skills. They are taught by staff, students and people with experience of mental ill health.
== Notable alumni ==
Alasdair Beckett-King, stand-up comedian
Paul Blomfield, Labour Member of Parliament for Sheffield Central
Geoff Cooke, former England Rugby International Manager
Tom Danby, double Rugby Union and Rugby League International
Peter Davies, Professor of Economic History and maritime historian
Julia Davis, comedy writer and actress best known for writing and starring in the BBC Three sitcom Nighty Night and for her role as Dawn Sutcliffe in popular BBC comedy Gavin & Stacey.
Eileen Fenton, first woman to swim the English Channel
Harry Gration, television presenter, best known as one of the main presenters for the BBC Yorkshire regional magazine programme …
