A Three Part Series from the coordinators at the USC – Part 3
Part 3: Exploring Opportunity in the Role of USC Coordinator
Student Advocacy
Escaping the Mental Health Stigma with USC
A nationwide study of Canadian students utilizing mental health services on campuses reported 95% of students expressed feelings of exhaustion, 83.7% experienced anxiety, 86% indicated feelings of depression, and 81% reported instances of loneliness. In a world where the nuances of mental health are often overlooked, the USC is gearing up to host an event […]
CASA: Amplifying Student Voices in Federal Advocacy
By Eshpreet Aneja Advocacy lies at the very heart of the USC. As an organization committed to empowering students to change the world, we prioritize enhancing the student experience to ensure students reach their full potential. Much of that vision lies in our advocacy efforts, including local, municipal and provincial lobbying. Vice President of External Affairs […]
USC Spotlight: Ethnocultural Support Services
An invaluable resource for BIPOC students on campus, Ethnocultural Support Services (ESS) is a USC-funded student team, dedicated to highlighting issues surrounding ethno-cultural equity, diversity, and inclusion. ESS’ goal is to empower students through community enhancement, education and programing, as well as by celebrating the myriad of racial, cultural, ethnic, and religious minorities being represented […]
OUSA: An INSIDER Edition on Student Advocacy
By Eshpreet AnejaThis past October, OUSA held their bi-annual general assembly. Hosted by Laurier University on their Waterloo campus, university student unions across the province sent delegations of student leaders to discuss policy papers to lobby the municipal government on student-centric issues. Sound intimidating yet? That’s exactly how I felt walking into my first OUSA general […]
The BTS of USC’s External Advocacy
By Muskaan Dadlani You might have come across a few headlines detailing Canada’s Minister of Housing, Sean Fraser, visiting our campus earlier this semester. Fraser’s visit with the University Students’ Council concerned the ongoing student housing crisis in the country – an area of advocacy led by the USC’s Vice President of External Affairs, Emily […]
Behind the Scenes of Policy Writing: A Focus on Student Mental Health
By Sara Paulo In recognition of World Mental Health Day this past October, the USC would like to showcase the dedicated efforts of the University Affairs portfolio. This team has worked tirelessly to highlight the importance of student mental health and overall well-being, emphasizing the significance of these critical issues through policy work and initiatives. […]
Why Council Matters: A Lookback on the 2022-2023 Council
By Light Naing As we’re reaching the end of the school year, the USC would like to highlight the amazing efforts your student council has made this year. The Council is the governing body of the USC, made up of student representatives from your respective faculties. It is responsible for drafting policies or initiatives and […]
USC Response to Western’s 2023-2024 Budget
To the Undergraduate and Professional students of Western University, University Senate, and Western Administration, University-facing advocacy for the 2022-2023 academic year focused mainly on one key issue: returning to campus. After 3 years of hybrid and virtual learning, approximately 35,000 students were welcomed back to campus, with a renewed focus on community building and student experience. The […]