Learn more about the USC and your Arts Councillor!

What is the USC?

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Stands for University Students’ Council, represents all Western students
The executive team is made up of 6 students
A non-profit with a budget of over 30 million dollars
Primarily responsible for improving student experience, whereas the Senate is more about academic policy — though the two may often overlap
Advocates for student interests to the university

arts councillor

Elected position with voting rights that sits on the USC (University Students' Council) and AHSC (Arts and Humanities Students' Council)
Responsible for advocating on behalf of all arts students — acting on behalf of constituents, not solely personal convictions

Works towards achieving platform goals outlined during the elections process (ex. keeping you informed on relevant motions)
Speaks and votes for arts students’ interests at meetings and during motion debates

Additionally sits on a USC standing committee (currently sitting on the University Affairs Standing Committee) and an AHSC committee (Constitution Review Committee)
One of two Arts representatives on the USC (along with the Arts President)

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get involved

Become a volunteer for a USC program (ex. Food Support Services - Food Bank Volunteer)
Join an affiliated focus group or committee, as they come up during the year
Sit in on USC meetings and participate during motion debates
Apply for a CIA (coordinator, intern, associate) position, near the end of every school year
Join a faculty council first, as a hired or elected position (ex. AHSC)
Become an employee at The Wave, The Spoke, The Purple Store, etc.
Check out this link for all current opportunities:

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Checkout this infographic filled will many mental heath resources available for all Western Students:

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