USC Councilor Monthly Updates: September
Here is the September USC meeting recap provided by our USC Councillor Celine! Swipe to see what the USC met to discuss last month, and...
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
Responsible for on-campus services like The Spoke, The Wave, The Purple Store
Hosts events like Rick McGhie nights and O-Week
Manages Peer Programs (ex. Public Arts Commission)
Works with LTC to organize bus passes
Meets regularly to discuss updates and bring up motions
Made up of executives, faculty presidents, and councillors
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)
Fun fact: I love to bullet journal! (Currently on my 5th one)
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:
Checkout this infographic filled will many mental heath resources available for all Western Students: