March, 23, 2023
Be it resolved Amend OTP2.4.c to add another sentence and subsection as outlined: ” Other Orientation sessions must include a workshop on ‘Past and Continuing SFSS Advocacy and campaigns ‘, ‘Upholding Indigenous Inclusion and Reconciliation ‘, ‘Intersectional climate justice and activism’, and...
March, 23, 2023
Whereas it is important for the governance committee to have a makeup and representation that is reflective of the perspectives of diverse equity seeking communities and groups that typically not included on governance and policy making tables; Whereas the VP Equity and Sustainability role is one role that enables equity perspectives in the SFSS...
March, 23, 2023
Whereas it is important to have Constituency representatives at the table for matters that may impact their constituents directly on the various committees; Whereas the SFSS has an accessibility committee that must be formed that deals with matters of accessibility and approve grant requests; Whereas DNA is the recognized constituency group that...
March, 15, 2023
Whereas the current Volunteer Orientation Policies are filled with numbering and grammar mistakes; Whereas the policy is out of date with current practice; Be it resolved to strike 3.2(d) and replace with “review job descriptions with volunteers,” Be it further resolved to add a new section 3.3(c) review SUB emergency procedures, when...
March, 15, 2023
Whereas the appeals process for inappropriate advertisement is unclear under CMP-2; Whereas relevant staff are not defined in the appeal process; Whereas appeals of determination seem to be escalated immediately to Council according to CMP-2.2(a); Be it resolved to strike CMP-2.2(a) and replace it with: 2.2 (a) All appeals to any such...
March, 13, 2023
This past month your executive committee was hard at working preparing for future projects and bringing food to campus through the SFSS breakfast program. See below for a recap of February’s...
March, 6, 2023
The BC government has recently unveiled the 2023 BC Provincial Budget. We are happy to see a Budget that reflects some current immediate needs of communities across BC, including access to free prescription contraceptives for BC residents. A few wins from this budget for our members also include: However, student voices and issues are...
February, 17, 2023
PRESIDENT VP INTERNAL & ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT VP FINANCE & SERVICES VP UNIVERSITY & ACADEMIC AFFAIRS VP EXTERNAL & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS VP EQUITY & SUSTAINABILITY VP EVENTS & STUDENT AFFAIRS REFERENDUM RESULTS: QUESTION 1: SFSS HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN FEE INCREASE QUESTION 2: GRAMMAR, TYPOGRAPHICAL, AND REFERENCE...
February, 9, 2023
Your executive committee was hard at work this new year bringing you events like the Lunar New Year Celebration, First Year Orientations, and also tabled at this semester’s Clubs Day. The following is a recap of this past months...
February, 9, 2023
The SFSS is hosting a Free Breakfast Program for all SFU Undergraduate Students! Come and enjoy a free, nutritious and healthy breakfast in the SUB (Level 3000)! Open to all Undergrads. Students are encouraged to bring their own containers and water bottles to put their food and beverages in. The breakfast will include toast, fruits,...
February, 1, 2023
The SFSS Executives represent you and play a determining role in advancing the wellbeing and rights of all SFU undergraduates, lobbying and advocating for their interests at all levels. Voting for your Student Union next Executives will happen between February 14 and 16, 2023 and we are hosting a Candidates Debate to help you make...
February, 1, 2023
President VP Equity & Sustainability VP Events & Student Affairs VP External & Community Affairs VP Finance & Services VP Internal & Organizational Development VP University & Academic...