Student Services

Student Association (VCSA)

NAME

Vanier College Students' Association/ L'Association des Étudiants du College Vanier

MEMBERS

All currently registered full-time Day Division (DEC) students.

PURPOSE

• Officially represents the members
• Promotes, supports and protects the status, interests and well being of members, usually material, cultural, educational, recreational and social nature issues but also any items or issues which affect members
• Fosters understanding and fellowship among all sectors of the Vanier community

FUNDING

All members pay a mandatory VSCA Fee as part of their Semester Fees.

ORGANIZATION

• 9-member Executive Council, elected by members between April15 and May 1 each year. Office runs June 1 to May 31 of the following year.
• 10 Student Representatives, elected by members on or immediately preceding September 30 of each year.
• The Executive and the Representatives together form the 19 member Student Council.
• 4 Standing Committees (Communication, Socio-Cultural Activities, Academic, and Club) plus other Committees and Sub-Committees as required.

MEETINGS

• Executive Council: At least twice per month.
• Student Council: At least twice per month, One of which is an open meeting: any member of the VCSA may attend.
• Semester General Assembly: One per semester (between December 1 and 15; May 1 and 15). Any member of the VCSA may attend.
• Special General Assembly: On occasion. Any member of the VCSA may attend.