COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS
Beyond attending Students’ Legislative Council (SLC), your elected representatives participate in SLC committees. SLC appoints these committees and delegates specific authority and responsibilities to them. SLC committees help the SU develop policy, administer programs, and engage with the needs of the student body.
AVAILABLE COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS
We are now accepting Committee Applications for the committees listed below.
Please note that the Refugee Student Program Committee and the Programs and Services Committee require their own application form. Read the sections for those committees below.
AVAILABLE COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS
| COMMITTEE NAME | APPLICATION START | APPLICATION END | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refugee Student Program Committee | 9:00AM - August 2, 2024 | 4:30PM - August 19, 2024 | CLOSED |
| Programs and Services Committee | 9:00AM - April 7, 2025 | 4:30PM - April 30, 2025 | OPEN |
| Teaching Excellence Awards Committee | 9:00AM - August 19, 2024 | 4:30PM - September 13, 2024 | CLOSED |
| Governance and Oversight Committee | 9:00AM - January 29, 2025 | 12:00PM - February 14, 2025 | CLOSED |
| Quality Money Committee | 9:00AM - October 1, 2024 | 4:30PM - October 16, 2024 | CLOSED |
Each SU Committee has a Terms of Reference, a policy that details the mandate (or purpose) of the committee, its size, membership qualifications, and reporting requirements.
Positions on SU Committees remain open until filled.
Opportunities for Students
SLC committees require the leadership and participation of SU executive members. However, many committees offer opportunities for current SLC members and non-elected students (students-at-large) to participate in committee work.
Representing the student voice on an SU committee is a rewarding experience. From influencing the direction of policy or financial decisions to gaining valuable professional and work experience – membership on an SU committee comes with a number of professional and personal opportunities.
The SU often looks for volunteers to sit on committees. Ideal candidates have a sincere concern for student interests and should be comfortable speaking in a committee or professional meeting setting. Diplomacy, organization, and level-headedness are qualities that would be of benefit to an SU committee.
All student-at-large committee members serve on the committee from the time they are appointed until April 30th.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying to become a committee representative, please use the downloadable version of the application form. It’s important your application be as complete as possible, as applicants are selected solely based on the information provided.
Application forms for available committees will appear here.
The SU is looking for students-at-large and elected officials to serve on standing committees of the Students’ Legislative Council.
To apply for:
- Governance and Oversight Committee
- Teaching Excellence Awards Committee
Please use this form:
The Refugee Student Program Committee and Programs and Services Committee have their own application forms. Please check below for those committee applications and information.
QUALITY MONEY COMMITTEE APPLICATION
The Quality Money Committee will meet once a week during the 2024 Winter term every Monday from 10:00AM to 12:00PM. An orientation session will take place on November 25 from 10:00AM until 11:00AM.
Please familiarize yourself with the Quality Money Committee Position Description before applying.
Please address your submission and any questions or comments to:
Jonathan Ezeumeh, Policy Analyst
Students’ Union, University of Calgary
MSC 251, 2500 University Drive N.W.
Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4REFUGEE STUDENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE APPLICATION (RSP)
The Refugee Student Program is looking for a student-at-large or elected official to sit on the Refugee Student Program Committee. Download this document to begin your application. Application deadline is Monday, August 19 at 4:30 PM
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES COMMITTEE APPLICATION (PSC)
The Programs and Services Committee is looking for a student-at-large or elected official to sit on this committee. Download this document to begin your application. Application deadline is January 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS AND CONTACT
Please use for all committee applications, unless otherwise instructed.
Please address your submission and any questions or comments to:
Jonathan Ezeumeh, Policy Analyst
Students’ Union, University of Calgary
MSC 251, 2500 University Drive N.W.
Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4
IMPORTANT COMMITTEE DATES
Committees of the SLC
Committees of the SLC can consist of various SU Government officials, Student Legislative Council member, UCalgary professionals, and student-at-large undergraduates.
Position descriptions for these committees are below:
- Governance and Oversight Committee – [ Position Description ]
- Program and Services Committee – [ Position Description ]
- Quality Money Committee – [ Position Description ]
- Refugee Student Program Committee – [ Position Description ]
- Teaching Excellence Awards Committee – [ Position Description ]
OTHER COMMITTEES OF THE SLC
Operations and Finance Committee
Terms of Reference (ToR) can be found on the SU Policies page.
Members: VP Internal as Chair, all Executive and up to three (3) SLC members
Description: This committee supports the Students’ Legislative Council by overseeing the Students’ Union’s finances and operations. Its tasks include reviewing and recommending approval for items like the budget, auditing statements, and borrowing plans. It supervises expenditures beyond the budget, ensures financial compliance, and evaluates executive decisions. Furthermore, this committee serves as the final approving authority for appointments to Committees of the SLC. This committee’s responsibilities ensure financial stability, transparency, and effective operations.
University and Government Relations Committee
Terms of Reference (ToR) can be found on the SU Policies page.
Members: President as Chair, all Executives
Description: The University and Government Relations Committee’s main purpose is to share relevant information among elected officials on to the relationship between the Students’ Union, Graduate Students’ Association, the University of Calgary, and government. This body meets monthly to review and develop a response to issues that affect undergraduate students.