Have you ever wanted to get more involved on campus? Meet other students with similar interests? Or make a difference in your community? We are looking for students to join TRUSU Committees to help plan and implement our activities for the upcoming year! This is a great opportunity to get more involved on campus and gain experience.
We are looking for 15 students to fill Member-at-Large positions on the Campaigns Committee, the Entertainment Committee, the Equity Committee, the Services Committee and the University Affairs Committee. For more information on the work of each committee see below. Member at Large positions run from May 1, 2024 until April 30, 2025. These are paid positions with a maximum of 5 hours per week.
Applicants must be available to attend an in person orientation from May 1-3, 2024 in order to be eligible for the position. Applications must be submitted by April 14, 2014 at midnight. Successful applicants will be notified via email. If you have any questions about the application or appointment process please contact us via email at n.lane@trusu.ca
Apply Now!Committee Descriptions
Each TRUSU Committee has a different area of responsibility with a number of ongoing programs that they manage as well as one-off projects they work on related to their scope of work. To find out which committee might be the best fit for you please read the descriptions below.
Campaigns Committee
Members at Large on the Campaigns Committee assist the elected representatives with the implementation of their annual plan. The Campaigns Committee is responsible for planning and implementing campaign initiatives to target the municipal, provincial, and federal governments to make positive changes in the interests of students.
Ongoing programs managed by the Campaigns Committee include:
- Breaking Bread Discussions
- Students for Sustainability
- Academocracy
- Election Outreach (Federal/Provincial/Municipal)
Entertainment Committee
Members at Large on the Entertainment Committee assist the elected representatives with the implementation of their annual plan. The Entertainment Committee is responsible for planning and implementing events and activities for students to connect socially outside of the classroom.
Ongoing programs managed by this committee include:
- Back-to-School BBQ
- Welcome Back Breakfast
- Outdoor Movie Night
- Common Voices Lecture Series
- Adventure Movie Nights
- Last Class Bash
- Winterfest
- Bingo Night
Equity Committee
Members at Large on the Equity Committee assist the elected representatives with the implementation of their annual plan. The Equity Committee is responsible for planning and implementing equity initiatives to end systems and structures of oppression on campus and in the community.
Ongoing programs managed by this committee include:
- Campus Equity Trainings
- ReconciliACTION
- Clothing Exchange
- TRUSU Pride Parade
- Women of TRU
- EDI Lecture Series
- Indigenous Priorities
- Solidarity in Action
- Amnesty Urgent Actions
Services Committee
Members at Large on the Services Committee assist the elected representatives with the implementation of their annual plan. The Services Committee is responsible for the management and promotion of TRUSU Services
Ongoing programs managed by this committee include:
- TRUSU Grants
- Community Meals
- Chef’s Packages
- UPASS
- Health and Dental Plan
- Clubs and Campus Groups
- Deals Discount Program
- Housing Registry
- Emergency Food Security Program
- Common Grounds Coffee Shop
- Financial Aid
- Students’ Union Building
- On Campus Legal Clinics
- Awards of Excellence
- TRUSU Wellness Series
University Affairs Committee
Members at Large on the University Affairs Committee assist the elected representatives with the implementation of their annual plan. The University Affairs Committee is responsible for supporting the Student Caucus and implementing initiatives to create positive changes for students on campus.
Ongoing programs managed by this committee include:
- Student Caucus