As a student representative on the Department Board, you participate in the body's meetings where decisions are made regarding, for example, course syllabi and reading lists, and where other matters are discussed. You may also be consulted on matters concerning quality development, and be invited to pedagogical discussions and planning meetings. The last spring meeting is held after the end of the semester, due to the admission of doctoral students. The Board meets three times per semester, normally on Wednesday mornings. The meetings are 1-1 ½ hours long with no more than the same amount of preparation time (usually much less).