Learn all about Vic’s student government!
The Victoria University Students’ Administrative Council, known commonly as VUSAC, is Victoria College’s student government. VUSAC is run by twenty-seven students, nineteen elected and eight hired, and provides Vic students with a number of wonderful services.
At its core, VUSAC is responsible for using student fees to pay for events, services, and support clubs. Full-time students pay VUSAC $29.82 per semester, which is allocated to various clubs, commissions, and other services by the council.
VUSAC also offers a number of services to Victoria College students including five cent printing (some of the cheapest on campus!), free contraceptive and menstrual products; free coffee or tea, and a recharging station for your electronics! Additionally, you can go to the VUSAC office to buy Victoria College merchandise (designed by VUSAC!).You can even book VUSAC’s board room or backroom for meetings, or just as a quiet space to study.
VUSAC is headed by four executives. The President is in charge of executing VUSAC’s overall vision, leading the budgeting process, and liaising with organizations outside of VUSAC. The Vice-President External communicates what VUSAC is doing to outside bodies, including students at caucus, which is a chance for VUSAC and all of Vic’s levies (organizations that students pay into directly). Additionally, the Vice-President Internal is in charge of VUSAC’s internal workings and the office space, and the Vice-President Student Organizations which ensures all clubs and levies are running smoothly.
VUSAC is made up of seven commissions that plan events around their mandates and portfolios: Academic, Arts & Culture, Commuter, Equity, Mental Wellness, Scarlet & Gold (formal events), and Sustainability. These commissions are led by an elected commissioner and, in some cases, a hired co-chair. They also include students who assist in planning events such as Doc’n’Talks, Highball (Vic’s annual formal), The Bob Comedy Revue and more! Applications to join these commissions will be released on a rolling basis – be sure to check VUSAC’s social media or website for more information.
VUSAC also has eight councilors who serve as jack-of-all-trade voting members of council. They serve on different commissions and portfolios to ensure the smooth operation of council. These are the only positions elected in the fall, with nominations opening during Orientation Week. Of the eight councilor positions, three spots are guaranteed to be first years and three spots are guaranteed to be upper years. This position is a great way to get involved in VUSAC and learn more about your student government!
This September VUSAC will be electing eight councilors, holding a by-election for its Sustainability Commissioner (note that this position is for upper years only), and filling the remaining seats on the Victoria College Council and Victoria University Senate. For more information on elections, be sure to email the VUSAC Chief Returning Officer at [email protected].
