DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a member of the SAAC, you will:
- Represent student concerns from your faculty
- Provide feedback on advocacy priorities set by OTSU
- Advise executives on student-relevant issues and help shape student-focused policies
- Review and recommend changes to the OTSU’s advocacy policy library
- Consult on new programs, services, and campaigns under development
- Promote open communication between students and the OTSU
- Attend monthly meetings and additional sessions as needed
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re seeking 5 Students-at-Large, ideally one from each faculty, who:
- Are passionate about student voice, equity, and institutional change
- Can communicate respectfully and represent peer concerns effectively
- Want to collaborate, listen, and contribute to collective decision-making
- Are committed to showing up and making a difference
TIME COMMITMENT
- Term: One academic year (volunteer basis)
- Meetings: At least twice per term (1–2 hours), with potential for more based on priorities or need
COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
You’ll work alongside:
- OTSU President or their designate
- VP Student Affairs (chair of the committee)
- 2 OTSU Board Members
- 4 other Students-at-Large
- A Vice-Chair (elected from within the committee)
EXPECTATIONS
- Engage constructively in meetings and discussions
- Follow all OTSU and university policies
- Commit to representing your faculty in a respectful and responsible manner
- Collaborate in a way that respects the confidentiality and integrity of the committee’s work