November, 12, 2021
RE: UBC STUDENTS FOR FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION: LAUREN SOUTHERN T/W: Anti-Indigenous Semantics, Denial of Genocide, Indian Residential Schools, Unmarked/ Mass Graves of Children Dear Alma Mater Society (AMS) of University of British Columbia (UBC), The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) does not support the UBC Students for Freedom of...
November, 12, 2021
The SFSS is hiring an Accessibility Coordinator responsible for working closely with both the Disability & Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA) and the Accessibility Committee to implement student projects, with help from the Accessibility Assistant. They will also oversee, coordinate and assist in the delivery of programs and services in the DNA...
November, 12, 2021
Whereas, past Council Policies included a reduction in expected hours without a reduction in stipend for the last month of each term to accommodate final exams and projects for Council members; Whereas these policies were removed from the Policy Manual in 2015 along with the expected hours; Whereas in 2020 the Board of Directors brought...
November, 12, 2021
Whereas on October 13th, 2021 Council approved motion “COUNCIL 2021-11-10:07” requiring club and student union executives, constituency groups, councilors, and Society staff to take mandatory Sexual violence prevention and respond to disclosure training; Whereas one step in developing this training is to amend relevant policies to reflect...
November, 12, 2021
Whereas in October 26th, 2020 and October 27th, 2021 members at the SFSS Annual General Meetings passed bylaw changes that set base democratic governance requirements for non-executive Council seats; Whereas these base requirements are that Council representative position to be elected, open to their members, and at least 1-week notice was given...
November, 8, 2021
Whereas the Student Union Building is scheduled to fully open in the fall term; Whereas the SFSS has other spaces on Burnaby, Surrey, and Vancouver Campuses that need oversight; Whereas the VP Internal and Organizational Development Corbett Gildersleve has drafted terms of reference for the Space Oversight Committee; Be it resolved that Council...
November, 8, 2021
Whereas R-6 Resignation, Leave of Absence, and Regrets has policies around leaves for Council members that are very basic; Whereas the policy doesn’t allow for flexibility in different forms of leaves, reduced working hours, or other options forcing a councilor to either work through their challenges or go without their stipend; Whereas...
November, 8, 2021
Whereas the SFSS has previously approved a development plan to create more SFSS Issues Policies on a variety of social, economic and political issues, Whereas SFSS Issues Policies serve to clarify the stance of the society on social, political and economic issues relating to student life and post-secondary education, Whereas the SFSS currently has...
November, 5, 2021
Whereas SO-17.2 states the composition of the committee;Whereas SO-17.2.3 states: “At least 4 and up to 6 Non-Executive Councilors, including the Chairperson” Whereas this is inconsistent with other committee composition policies and has caused confusion on the total available seats as the chairperson is listed in SO-17.2.1; Be it...
November, 2, 2021
Burnaby, B.C. (Nov 2nd, 2021) – As of yesterday, Simon Fraser University (SFU) announced its commitment to a full divestment of fossil fuels by the year 2025. The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Executive Committee is thrilled to see the recognition of student activists’ labor and want to bring attention to and celebrate this...
November, 1, 2021
Do you have questions about elections and SFSS? The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Office is here to help. All SFU students are welcome to drop by during the office hours, available both online and in person: In person at the Student Union Building, room 4001: Wednesday, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Online via Zoom: Monday,...
October, 28, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Gabe Liosis, President • mediainquiries@sfss.ca Burnaby, B.C., (Oct 28th, 2021) — The Simon Fraser Student Society Annual General Meeting took place on October 27th, where over 300 students gathered virtually to continue its practice of divestment and to prohibit future Boards from investments in fossil fuels....