sTUDENT GOVERNANCE
THE CONSTITUTION
NAME: The organization shall be known as the “Society of Arts and Social Sciences”, a faculty student union of the Simon Fraser Student Society at Simon Fraser University.
THE SOCIETY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES EXIST TO:
- Provide a structure to unite undergraduate students from the departments of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences [FASS], while working in collaboration with the Simon Fraser Student Society [SFSS].
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Represent the diverse needs of students and to advocate for student interests within FASS to the SFSS, FASS Administration, the University administration, the government, and other organizations.
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Establish a framework where students can share experiences, skills and ideas, and where they can communicate, exchange information, and debate, thereby building a sense of community among the students in FASS.
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Explore opportunities for collaboration with other Arts and Social Sciences Societies with other societies across faculties.
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Advocate for a system of post-secondary education, which recognizes and appreciates the unique contributions of the Arts and Social Sciences to the academic community and society at large.
MEMBERSHIP:
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The membership of SASS shall be the aggregate of all SFSS members of FASS as defined by the SFSS.
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The voting membership of SASS shall be defined as individuals fulfilling all of the following criteria:
​ - Registered and Active undergraduate students as defined by the University;
- Individuals pursuing a major or minor program within the FASS as defined by the SFU Registrar.