Carleton University Students' Association
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The Carleton University Students' Association (or CUSA) is a non-profit corporation that represents the undergraduate students at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. It is Local 1 of the Canadian Federation of Students.
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[edit] Executive 2006/2007
Executive members of CUSA are elected by the undergraduate student body of Carleton University and are full-time employees of the corporation.
President - Shawn Menard
VP Finance - Shelly Melanson
VP Internal Affairs - Lyndon George
VP External Affairs - Blake Brooks
VP Student Issues - Isaac Cockburn
VP Student Services - Katy McIntyre
[edit] Council
Council is the highest power within CUSA, as it represents the voice of the student body in the decision-making process of the Association. CUSA Council members are voted in and are accountable to undergraduate students of Carleton University. Council acts as the board of directors for the corporation.
[edit] Businesses
Several businesses are provided by CUSA which increase purchasing options for students as well as generate profit to fund other services they provide.
- Oliver's Pub And Patio
- Roosters Coffee House
- Unicenter Store
[edit] Service Centres
The student union offers free services to students through its service centres.
- Bill Ellis Centre for Mature and Part-time Students (BECAMPS)
- Carleton Disability Awareness Centre (CDAC)
- The Food Centre
- Foot Patrol
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Centre (GLBTQ)
- International Students' Centre (ISC)
- Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Hall (REC HALL)
- Womyn's Centre
[edit] Clubs & Societies
CUSA officially recognizes and offers funding to student interest groups at Carleton University which benefit the student body.
[edit] "Anti-Choice" Controversy
On December 5, 2006, CUSA voted 26-6-1 (26 in favour, 6 against, 1 abstaining) of becoming offcially a "pro-choice" body, and banning all groups it claimed were "anti-choice", drawing critical reactions not only from anti-abortion groups, but from free speech groups that claimed CUSA was stifling open debate.[1]
[edit] External links
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