April, 12, 2022
Be it resolved to amend SO-1 of Council Policy by striking SO-1.7 and replacing it with 1.7 Composition of committee membership is specified by the committee’s Standing Order. Unless otherwise specified by the standing order establishing the committee, only members in good standing may be appointed to a voting seat on a committee. (a)...
April, 7, 2022
Whereas the Member Services and Group Policies need to be clear and outline the requirements established in the Letter of Agreement of the Constituency Groups that have letters of agreement; Whereas this would help Council and Staff understand the process under which Constituency Groups operate and outline funding, space, staff support, and...
April, 5, 2022
Whereas, SFSS bylaws allow for the creation of Council seats for affiliate student groups who has affiliation with members and have indicated interests to be a part of the Council, all of whom share membership with the SFSS, to be added to Council alongside current Affiliated Student groups such as SAAC and RHA, Whereas, SFPIRG...
April, 5, 2022
Whereas, the SFSS creates SFSS Issues Policies on a variety of stances on social, economic, and political issues that impact our membership; Whereas, it is typical for student societies to employ Issues Policies to establish stances; Whereas on May 19th, 2021, the SFSS Council voted unanimously to condemn the State of Israel’s Colonisation of...
April, 5, 2022
The SFSS, SFUFA and TSSU are adding their voices to the growing chorus of students, faculty, staff and various students’ groups urging SFU to provide more support and resources for accessible course practices. A joint statement released on February 22nd, and signed by the SFSS along with the SFU Faculty Association and Teaching Support...
April, 4, 2022
SFU addressed a letter to SFSS Executive Committee regarding the past Student Union Building (SUB) closure that took place from January 24 to February 18, 2022 and access to the public areas of the building, advancing a possible breach of the SUB lease contract by the SFSS. The SFSS would like to share its response letter to...
April, 4, 2022
December 2021 was another busy month for the SFSS Council. The Community Fridge in the SUB finally opened, SFSS Council approved funding for the Stormhacks hackathon, food packages for students on SFU Residence were delivered, and donations for those affected by the BC Floods were delivered. Full summary of what happened in December 2021 below:...
March, 30, 2022
Whereas, the SFSS creates SFSS Issues Policies on a variety of stances on social, economic, and political issues that impact our membership; Whereas, it is typical for student societies to employ Issues Policies to establish stances; Whereas on May 19th, 2021, the SFSS Council voted unanimously to condemn the State of Israel’s Colonisation...
March, 29, 2022
The Building Coordinator will be responsible for the day to day operations of the SUB. The Building Coordinator will also be tasked with requesting and monitoring custodial and facilities work. This is a full-time (up to 35 hours) permanent position and is included in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 3338-5 at a...
March, 25, 2022
For its summer edition, SFSS Clubs Day is planned to happen in person on May 17, 18 and 19 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the SFU Burnaby Convocation Mall. Sign-up for tables will open on Friday, April 1 at 12:00 pm through the SFSS Club/Student Union Portals and will close on Tuesday, May 10 at...
March, 23, 2022
November 2021 was a very busy month for the SFSS Council – from events, policy work, and advocacy, a lot was accomplished on behalf of students and our members. Examples include more SFU Gondola advocacy, donating to those affected by the BC Floods, and an open letter campaign for more accessible course practices. Full summary...
March, 21, 2022
In October 2021, the SFSS had a virtual Annual General Meeting with over 700+ members attending and speaking up on issues that mattered to them. SFSS members voted to prohibit fossil fuel investments within the SFSS and to call on SFU to implement more accessible course practices. In terms of events, SFSS hosted a Halloween...