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| name = University of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU)
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| established = 1967
| institution = [[University of Lethbridge]]
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| location = [[Lethbridge]], [[Edmonton]], [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]]
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| established = 1967
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| members = ~ 8000 Undergraduate students
| institution = [[University of Lethbridge]]
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| affiliated = [[Canadian Alliance of Students Associations|CASA]], [[Council of Alberta University Students|CAUS]]
| president = Maleeka Thomas
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| homepage = [http://www.ulsu.ca/ www.ulsu.ca]|
| vice presidents = Annie Ebenmelu (Academic), Lulya Michael (External), Yash Dixit (Operations & Finance), Yewoe Sackey Forson (Student Affairs)
| location = 4401 University Drive<br />Room SU180<br />[[Lethbridge]], [[Alberta]]<br />T1K 3M8
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| members = ~ 8000 Undergraduate students
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| affiliated = [[Canadian Alliance of Students Associations|CASA]], [[Council of Alberta University Students|CAUS]]
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| homepage = {{URL|www.ulsu.ca}}
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The '''University of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU)''' is a non-profit organization that represents the interests of undergraduate students studying at the [[University of Lethbridge]].
The '''University of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU)''' is a [[non-profit]] organization representing interests of undergraduate students studying at the [[University of Lethbridge]].


With 7000 students on the main Lethbridge Campus, as well as 500 students in each of the Calgary and Edmonton campuses, the ULSU is tasked with providing for the administration of student affairs; including, but not limited to: advocacy, committee representation, student services, and events.
With approximately 7800 students on the main Lethbridge campus and 500 students in the Calgary campus,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uleth.ca/analysis|title=Welcome - Institutional Analysis|website=Uleth.ca|access-date=26 June 2017}}</ref> the ULSU administers student affairs, including advocacy, committee representation, student services, and events.


==Authority==
==Authority==
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The ULSU is not a university department; it is an independent organization, established in 1967 by the [[Lieutenant Governor in Council]], of Alberta. It reports to the provincial government rather than university administration.


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The ULSU receives authority to conduct business through the ''Post-Secondary Learning Act of Alberta(PSLA)''.<ref>[http://www.canlii.net/ab/laws/sta/p-19.5/20040623/whole.html] {{dead link|date=June 2017}}</ref> The Act establishes all student associations in Alberta as a corporation, whose members are the students of the public post-secondary institution.
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The University of Lethbridge Students' Union is not a department of the University of Lethbridge. It is an independent organization, established in 1967 by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, of Alberta. As such, it does not report the administration of the University of Lethbridge, but to the provincial government of Alberta.


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The PSLA allows student associations to administer student affairs, promote general student welfare, create governing documents, acquire property, and maintain the organization through the levy of mandatory fees.
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The University of Lethbridge Students' Union is given authority to conduct business through the ''Post-Secondary Learning Act of Alberta(PSLA)<ref>http://www.canlii.net/ab/laws/sta/p-19.5/20040623/whole.html</ref>''. The Act establishes all student associations in Alberta as a corporation, whose members consist of the students of the public post-secondary institution.

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In addition to administering student affairs and promoting general student welfare, the PSLA allows student associations to create governing documents, acquire property, and maintain the organization through the levy of mandatory fees.

==Governance==

The business and affairs of the ULSU are managed by a council of students who are annually elected from the student body at the University of Lethbridge. Any student who is a member in good standing of the ULSU may submit themselves as candidates for office.

The elected representatives take office for one (1) year; terms beginning on May 1st, and expiring on April 30th.


=== The General Assembly of the University of Lethbridge Students' Union ===

The General Assembly (GA) of the ULSU is the organization's highest governing body, parallel to a Board of Governors. It is composed of student members, specially elected by faculty, on an annual basis. The General Assembly serves as the primary decision making body, judicial branch, and are charged with ensuring the ULSU is following its mandate.

The General Assembly is currently composed of fourteen (14) members from the faculties at the University of Lethbridge, as well as one (1) representative from each of the satellite campuses for a total of sixteen (16) members.

The members of the General Assembly must perform a minimum of ten (10) hours ULSU-related work per month, submit monthly reports, as well as attend meetings of the General Assembly. There is a $50.00/ month honoraria for all members of the General Assembly.


===The Executive Council of the University of Lethbridge Students' Union===

The Executive Council of the ULSU is composed of four (4) students, elected by all undergraduate students at the University of Lethbridge. The four positions, President, Vice President Academic, Vice President Internal Affairs, and Vice President Administration, serve as the management board of the ULSU, ensuring the smooth operation of the organization.

The Executive positions are full-time occupations. During this time, members must take a reduced course load, effectively taking a year off from their studies. They may not hold outside jobs, and are expected to prioritize the objectives of the ULSU for the duration of their terms. The members of the Executive Council receive an honoraria of $1600.00/month during their terms.


==Representation==
==Representation==
Federally, the University of Lethbridge Students' Union participates in the [[Canadian Alliance of Students Associations]] and provincially, they are a member of the [[Council of Alberta University Students]].
Federally, the University of Lethbridge Students' Union participates in the [[Canadian Alliance of Students Associations]], and provincially, they are a member of the [[Council of Alberta University Students]]. Council members sit on the Social Housing and Action Committee and the Plan-Your-City Advisory Committee through the City of Lethbridge. Councils in the past have held seats on other municipal committees. Council members sit on numerous committees within the University of Lethbridge itself as well.

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==References==
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of Alberta students' associations]]
*List of Alberta students' associations
*[[University of Lethbridge]]
*[[University of Lethbridge]]
*[[Lethbridge, Alberta]]
*[[Lethbridge]]

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==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.ulsu.ca/ Official website]
*{{Official website|www.ulsu.ca}}
*[http://www.uleth.ca University of Lethbridge website]
*[http://www.uleth.ca University of Lethbridge website]
*[https://www.ulethmss.ca/calgarymss Calgary Management Students' Society]
*[http://www.canlii.net/ab/laws/sta/p-19.5/20040623/whole.html Post-Secondary Learning Act of Alberta]
*[http://www.canlii.net/ab/laws/sta/p-19.5/20040623/whole.html Post-Secondary Learning Act of Alberta]{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*[http://www.uleth.ca/analysis University of Lethbridge Institutional Analysis]


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Latest revision as of 05:30, 31 December 2024

University of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU)
InstitutionUniversity of Lethbridge
Location4401 University Drive
Room SU180
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1K 3M8
Established1967
PresidentMaleeka Thomas
Vice presidentsAnnie Ebenmelu (Academic), Lulya Michael (External), Yash Dixit (Operations & Finance), Yewoe Sackey Forson (Student Affairs)
Members~ 8000 Undergraduate students
AffiliationsCASA, CAUS
Websitewww.ulsu.ca

The University of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU) is a non-profit organization representing interests of undergraduate students studying at the University of Lethbridge.

With approximately 7800 students on the main Lethbridge campus and 500 students in the Calgary campus,[1] the ULSU administers student affairs, including advocacy, committee representation, student services, and events.

Authority

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The ULSU is not a university department; it is an independent organization, established in 1967 by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, of Alberta. It reports to the provincial government rather than university administration.

The ULSU receives authority to conduct business through the Post-Secondary Learning Act of Alberta(PSLA).[2] The Act establishes all student associations in Alberta as a corporation, whose members are the students of the public post-secondary institution.

The PSLA allows student associations to administer student affairs, promote general student welfare, create governing documents, acquire property, and maintain the organization through the levy of mandatory fees.

Representation

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Federally, the University of Lethbridge Students' Union participates in the Canadian Alliance of Students Associations, and provincially, they are a member of the Council of Alberta University Students. Council members sit on the Social Housing and Action Committee and the Plan-Your-City Advisory Committee through the City of Lethbridge. Councils in the past have held seats on other municipal committees. Council members sit on numerous committees within the University of Lethbridge itself as well.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Welcome - Institutional Analysis". Uleth.ca. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  2. ^ [1] [dead link‍]
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