Secretariat
The TYY secretaries are payed emplyees whose job is to give counselling services to Student Union members, prepare proposals, be authorities in their areas of responsibility and assist the Executive Board in the execution of decisions. There are seven secretaries. Three of them see to the special interests of students. Other secretaries work in the fields of member services, media, administration and finances.
An important part of the secretaries’ duties is student counselling in matters in specific fields. For example, the Secretary for Social Affairs can help in matters concerning problems in livelihood, the Secretary for Academic Affairs deals with questions concerning studies and students’ legal rights, the Secretary for International Affairs is an authority in matters concerning internationalism and the Secretary for Student Organisations and PR is responsible for internal and external media and communications and services for TYY sub-organisations. The Financial Secretary sees to TYY finances and the TYY Office Secretary works at the TYY service desk.
Secretary General Tomi Nyström
tel. (02) 276 9612
gsm 040 055 1931
tyy-paasihteeri@utu.fi
The Secretary General is the chief-of-staff of the Secretariat and manages the organisational affairs of the Student Union. She also makes sure that Student Union matters are dealt with in a timely fashion. The Secretary General also works as the secretary at Executive Board and Student Union Council meetings as well as oversees the operation of the entire TYY structure.
Secretary for Student Organisations and PR Aapo Rantanen
tel. (02) 276 9618
tyy-jarjestosihteeri@utu.fi
The Secretary for Student Organisations and PR coordinates internal and external media and communications and handles matters pertaining to sub-organisations.
Students can turn to the Secretary for Student Organisations and PR in any question concerning sub-organisations including all kinds of legal and financial matters. He can also help in filling out, for example, applications for activity and project support. In addition to these duties, the Secretary for Student Organisations and PR arranges training sessions for student organisation actors.
Secretary for International Affairs Anna Kahra
tel. (02) 276 9615
tyy-kvsihteeri@utu.fi
The Secretary for International Affairs is an authority in matters concerning student exchange, internationalisation and development cooperation. She organises international tutor training, oversees the coordination of the Starting Package Storage service for incoming exchange students and coordinates the TYY cooperation development project in Mexico. Students can always turn to the Secretary for International Affairs in question on these issues.
Secretary for Academic Affairs Jukka Vornanen
tel. (02) 276 9613
tyy-koposihteer@utu.fi
The Secretary for Academic Affairs takes care of questions dealing with the special interests of student rights. If you feel that you have been unfairly treated in matters concerning your studies, the Secretary for Academic Affairs is the right person that can help you. This includes, for example, your grades or the evaluation of your thesis, or possible issues with your supervisor. He is also able to assist in student impact at the departments, having an abundance of useful tips for actors in the subject associations who are responsible for study and academic affairs.
Secretary for Social Affairs Minttu Naarminen
tel. (02) 276 9614
tyy-soposihteeri@utu.fi
The Secretary for Social Affairs works as a contact to action groups in her field and takes care of the distribution of information on current affairs in social policy. When you don’t know who to turn to, the Secretary for Social Affairs can advise you in questions concerning, for example, livelihood. She will be able to give you information on how to make an impact as a student and take action in the areas of social policy and well-being.
The Secretary for Social Affairs is also the person to contact in cases of harassment. You can contact her if you encounter sexual harassment at the University of Turku. All discussions on these difficult circumstances are kept in absolute confidence.
Financial Secretary Tuulikki Grönholm
tel. (02) 276 9616
tyy-taloussihteeri@utu.fi
The Financial Secretary manages the finances of the Student Union: bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, invoice payments and payroll. Her responsibilities also include notices, accounts, certificates and collections pertaining to these financial affairs.
TYY Office Secretary Pirjo Saarni
tel. (02) 276 9610
tyy-kanslia@utu.fi
TYY Office Secretary manages the TYY Service desk (Student House A, 1st floor, open Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri 10.00-11.00 and 12.00-14.00, Thu 12.00-15.00) where student cards, special TYY items and other services are available.
Secretary for Student Affairs in Rauma Irene Niinikoski
tel. 045 356 4510
tyy-opiskelijasihteeri@utu.fi
Secretary for Student Affairs in Rauma takes care of TYY's services in Rauma in the University of Turku's Department of Teacher Education. You can contact the secretary for student affairs if you have any questions concerning for example student cards or stickers in Rauma. The secretary of student affairs also acts as a intermediate between Rauma and Turku and you can always contact the secretary if you want to know anything about studying in Rauma.