History
What year was the SU established?
1945
What is one reason we have committees?
- Do work delegated by the board
- Provide oversight to a particular area
- Operational tasks
What are the three parts of the Strategic Plan?
1. Values
2. Mission
3. Vision
What is one example of how you can best represent your faculty?
- Voice student perspective on University Committees
- Attend faculty events
- General Faculties Council (GFC)
- Interact with students in your faculty
Who is your staff lead?
Marcus Plottel!
When was the first BSD held?
1961
Which committee does the VP External chair?
None!
What is the SU's mission?
To advance and support the needs/interests of undergraduate students at UofC
What is a third party affiliation?
Relationship or work with third-party groups that are not part of your role or responsibility as an EO!
Can Execs or EOs fire staff?
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) love you guys
What was the original name of The Den?
Dinnie's Den
What (who) is a committee composed of?
- A chair
-staff lead
-SU elected official
-some have students-at-large
What are three out of eight values within the strategic plan?
Honesty, adaptability, exclusivity, courage, empowerment, kindness, professionalism, forward-thinking
What are three things you should do before/during a meeting?
- Read Meeting Documents prior to meeting
- Dress professionally
- Contribute to discussion
What does PEAs stand for and what is their role?
PEAs: Program and Events Assistants
These part time staff members help coordinate and hold events!
What colors and symbol were on the old SU flag? What words were on the flag?
- Skull and cross bones, pink and black
- Serve and Represent
What are three things that Terms of Reference (ToR) tell us?
- Membership, Mandate, and Meeting Frequency
-Why the committee exists/how authority is derived
- What the committee's duties and responsibilities are
Give an example of how the SU Strategic Plan is used!
Policy Development
Program creation and development
Advocacy
Communications and marketing
Budgeting
What are three incentives given to EOs?
- EO of the month
- SLC award
-Bonuses
Who is the CSO and what does the title stand for?
Tanya Bondareva!
Coordinator, Student Organizations (aka Clubs Coordinator)
What was the original name of the Q Centre?
Qmunity!
Which executive position chairs the most committees? What are they?
Kevin (VP OpFi)
Operations and Finance, Refugee Student Board, Policy Development Review Committee, Nominations Committee
What is the difference between governance and operations?
Operations: Working towards goals that bring the SU closer to the vision of our future.
The Board of Governors oversees the management and operation of the University's business and affairs. Including these 3 things:
- strategic direction
- policy
- financial and human resources
If you get a media request what do you do?
Contact Whitney or Jason! Forward all requests to them!