We both advise and monitor the Executive Board as well as support them through our Buddy system. We help them design policy and track their progress throughout the year, where our focus lies on the long term perspective and strategic issues. For example, rather than discussing one event such as a Ski trip, we would ask the Executive Board to reflect on all the trips ECU organises and what value they bring for the members. Other topics that could arise at meetings with the Board are the relations with important ECU stakeholders, such as USE, business partners or alumni. This year, we have helped the Board with designing the new Strategic Plan, which consists of 4 focus points the association will have in the upcoming 5 years.