Plebiscites & Referenda

2023 Plebiscites & Referenda

Campus Recreation Enhancement Fund (CREF) Dedicated Fee

Purpose The Campus Recreation Enhancement Fund (CREF) was created to help ensure that the high quality of Campus and Community Recreation programs, equipment, and facilities remains diverse, convenient, accessible, equitable, and affordable to all University of Alberta Students' Union members. Conditions If renewed, the Campus Recreation Enhancement Fund will continue for another five (5) year term beginning September 1, 2023 and expiring on August 31, 2028 subject to the following conditions:

  1. All eligible Students’ Union members shall pay $4.70 per term; with
    a. The amount increasing annually to match CPI,
    b. The amount remaining the same for the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer terms;
    c. The amount remaining the same for Part-Time and Full-Time students; and
    d. The amount remaining the same for in-person, online and off-campus students.
  2. Eligible members assessed the fee may not opt out; and
  3. Students registered at Augustana are exempt.
  4. The Campus Recreation Enhancement Fund Committee (CREFC) will be composed of; a. Seven (7) voting members as follows;
    i. The Chair of the Recreation Advisory Council (RAC), who will serve as Chair of CREFC;
    ii. The Vice-Chair of RAC; iii. One (1) member-at-large from the RAC;
    iv. The University of Alberta Students’ Union Vice-President Operations & Finance; or delegate from the UASU Executive Committee;
    v. One (1) voting member of Students’ Council; and
    vi. Two (2) students-at-large selected by the UASU Nominating Committee and ratified by Students’ Council serving as voting members; as well as
    b. Two (2) non-voting members as follows; i. The Director of Campus & Community Recreation or delegate; and
    ii. The Director of Operations for the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation or delegate.
  5. Any Students' Union member or student group can apply to CREFC for funding. Requests must demonstrate a positive impact on student life at the University of Alberta.

Plebiscite Question Do you support the five (5) year renewal of the Campus Recreation Enhancement Fund subject to the preceding conditions?

Alberta Public Interest Research Group (APIRG) Dedicated Fee

Purpose The Alberta Public Interest Research Group (APIRG) seeks to foster positive social change and empower students with the tools to become active, engaged citizens.

Conditions If successful, the APIRG Dedicated Fee will continue for a four (4) year term beginning September 1, 2023 and expiring August 31, 2027 subject to the following conditions:

  1. All eligible Students’ Union members - including in-person, online and off-campus students - will be assessed the fee only in the Fall and Winter terms; with a. The amount increasing annually to match CPI; b. Full-time students being assessed $3.50 per term; and c. Part-Time students being assessed $1.75 per term.
  2. The fee will not be assessed in the Spring or Summer terms.
  3. Students registered at Augustana are exempt.
  4. Students shall have the option to opt-out subject to opt-out deadlines.
  5. The APIRG Board of Directors shall consist of at least 9 appointed members and one voting member of Students’ Council

Referendum Question Do you support the four (4) year renewal of the Alberta Public Interest Research Group (APIRG) Dedicated Fee subject to the preceding conditions?

Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation Student Society (KSRSS) Student Representative Association (SRA) Fee

Purpose The Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation Student Society (KSRSS) are an undergraduate run student representative association serving to represent and support all students in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation by acting as a facilitator between the students and the faculty members. It provides essential academic, social and general information, and serves to enrich the student experience through various social events and student services.

Conditions If approved, the Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation Student Society (KSRSS) Student Representative Association (SRA) Fee will be created subject to the following conditions;

  1. All on-campus undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation will be assessed the $3.00 fee; with a. The amount increasing annually to match CPI; b. The amount remaining the same for full-time and part-time students; c. The fee only assessed during the Fall and Winter semesters, and d. Not during the Spring or Summer semesters.
  2. Online and Off-Campus students are exempt.
  3. Augustana Students are exempt.
  4. Students assessed the fee shall have the option to opt-out subject to opt-out deadlines.
  5. This fee will commence on September 1, 2023 and expire on August 31, 2027.

Referendum Question Do you support the creation of a Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation Student Society (KSRSS) Student Representative Association (SRA) Fee subject to the preceding conditions?

Business Students’ Association (BSA) Student Representative Association (SRA) Fee

Purpose The Business Students’ Association seeks to create an inclusive and engaging environment for undergraduate business students and to advocate for student resources and opportunities in preparing its members for the utmost success upon graduation from the University of Alberta. Our FAMF will continue to fund these 4 main categories that directly benefit business students including club funding, student wellness, conference funding, projects of public good, and additional student event funding.

Conditions If approved, the Business Students’ Association’s (BSA) Student Representative Association (SRA) Fee will be created subject to the following conditions;

  1. All on-campus undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Business will be assessed the $10.00 fee per semester; with a. The amount increasing annually to match CPI; b. The amount remaining the same for full-time and part-time students; c. The fee only assessed during the Fall and Winter semesters, and d. Not during the Spring or Summer semesters.
  2. Online and Off-Campus students are exempt.
  3. Augustana Students are exempt.
  4. Students assessed the fee shall have the option to opt-out subject to opt-out deadlines.
  5. This fee will commence on September 1, 2023 and expire on August 31, 2027.

Referendum Question Do you support the four (4) year renewal of the Business Students’ Association’s (BSA) SRA fee subject to the preceding conditions?

Lister Hall Students’ Association (LHSA) Student Representative Association (SRA) Fee

Purpose The Lister Hall Students’ Association is the residence association representing the students of Lister Hall. We have been around in various iterations since Henday Hall and Kelsey Hall were originally built in the early 1960s. Most recently, we were reinstated in 2017 and have since continued to provide for students in Lister Hall alongside Residence Services. The LHSA exists to enhance the experiences of students living in Lister Hall. We run programs, host support services, practice advocacy, and maintain relationships with other organizations in the community - all to the benefit of Lister’s residents.

The $75 FAMF that we collect from students helps fund an array of things. It covers simple things like operational costs and support services, while also allowing us to connect with students more directly. The funds also go to meaningful experiences like allowing us to place a student leader on every floor to mentor and bond with students, and large scale programming like tower or Lister wide events for students to have fun and connect with one another. These activities are jointly funded by our fundraising, grant, and investment initiatives. However, our FAMF is essential to our organization being able to operate so extensively for students. Without the revenue generated from our membership fee, the LHSA would have to drastically overhaul how it operates and the services it offers students. The LHSA is a responsible organization dedicated to using our fee to improve the lives of students. We have a number of accountability measures in place in our constitution (see appendix IV) to ensure the responsible allocation of funds. All 60 officers that serve on our Joint and Executive Councils are elected by students and have checks on their authority. We impose strict term limits and frequently cycle our membership to remain innovative and ‘in touch with student needs.

Conditions If approved, the List Hall Students’ Association’s (LHSA) Student Representative Association (SRA) Fee will be created subject to the following conditions;

  1. All on-campus undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Business will be assessed the $75.00 fee; with a. The amount increasing annually to match CPI; b. The fee shall be a one time payment of $75.00, assessed in full in the semester that the resident moves into Lister Hall.
  2. Students assessed the fee shall have the option to opt-out subject to opt-out deadlines.
  3. This fee will commence on September 1, 2023 and expire on August 31, 2026.

Referendum Question Do you support the three (3) year renewal of the Lister Hall Students’ Association’s (LHSA) SRA fee subject to the preceding conditions?

Law Students’ Association (LSA) Student Representative Association (SRA) Fee

Purpose The LSA is responsible for coordinating and maintaining the numerous academic, professional, athletic, social, and extracurricular activities in the Faculty of Law. This includes organizing social events, arranging student Intramurals, publishing a student directory, providing lockers, maintaining a database of academic resources, providing support to student groups, and advocating on behalf of student interests. The Law Students’ Association at the University of Alberta supports this atmosphere by creating community events, providing grants to student groups, and working with the Faculty to create a more inclusive academic and professional community. The purpose of the fee is to ensure a steady and consistent stream of revenue, which the Executive can continue to use to plan membership benefits and the year’s activities in advance.

Conditions If approved, the Law Students’ Association’s (LSA) Student Representative Association (SRA) Fee will be created subject to the following conditions;

  1. All on-campus undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Law will be assessed the $25.00 fee per semester; with a. The amount increasing annually to match CPI; b. The amount remaining the same for full-time and part-time students; c. The fee only assessed during the Fall and Winter semesters, and d. Not during the Spring or Summer semesters.
  2. Online and Off-Campus students are exempt.
  3. Augustana Students are exempt.
  4. Students assessed the fee shall have the option to opt-out subject to opt-out deadlines.
  5. This fee will commence on September 1, 2023 and expire on June 1, 2027.

Referendum Question Do you support the four (4) year renewal of the Law Students’ Association’s (LSA) SRA fee subject to the preceding conditions?

Education Students’ Association (ESA) Student Representative Association (SRA) Fee

Purpose The Education Students’ Association, by collecting the SRA fee, provides students within the Faculty of education with professional membership in the ATA further providing them access to the ATA library and databases, membership in ATA specialist councils, and attendance to Teachers Convention. This fee also allows access to ESA programming including Professional Development (PD) sessions and certificates, social events, mentorship programs, volunteer opportunities, and the annual graduation banquet. Additionally the fee provides continued funding of several scholarship awards and bursaries

Conditions If approved, the Education Students’ Association’s (ESA) Student Representative Association (SRA) Fee will be created subject to the following conditions;

  1. All on-campus undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Law will be assessed the $8.00 fee; with a. The amount increasing annually to match CPI; b. The amount remaining the same for full-time and part-time students; c. The fee only assessed once during the fall semester for the full academic year, and d. Not during the Spring or Summer semesters.
  2. Online and Off-Campus students are exempt.
  3. Augustana Students are exempt.
  4. Students assessed the fee shall have the option to opt-out subject to opt-out deadlines.
  5. This fee will commence on September 1, 2023 and expire on August 31, 2026.

Referendum Question Do you support the three (3) year renewal of the Education Students’ Association’s (ESA) SRA fee subject to the preceding conditions?

Nursing Undergraduate Association (NUA) Student Representative Association (SRA) Fee

Purpose The NUA has greatly progressed as a Faculty Association in accordance with the Canadian Nursing Student Association as a devoted chapter member, offering significant academic support and growth opportunities as well as development in terms of personal leadership potential and social engagement within the University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing and through opportunities with the CNSA. Our current FAMF fee is divided between paying the CNSA Fee as well as NUA Fee. The annual fee is described in the table below.

Conditions If approved, the Nursing Undergraduate Association’s (NUA) Student Representative Association (SRA) Fee will be created subject to the following conditions;

  1. 1.All on-campus undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Nursing will be assessed the once annually; with a. The amount increasing annually to match CPI;
    b. The fee assessed for Full time students will be $13.50 once per year to cover the CNSA’s fee of $7.50 and the NUA fee of $2.50 c. The fee assessed for Part time students will be $10.00 once per year to cover the CNSA’s fee of $11.00 and the NUA fee of $2.50
    d. The fee only assessed during the Fall and Winter semesters, and e. Not during the Spring or Summer semesters.
  2. Online and Off-Campus students are exempt.
  3. Augustana Students are exempt.
  4. Students assessed the fee shall have the option to opt-out subject to opt-out deadlines.
  5. This fee will commence on September 1, 2023 and expire on June 1, 2027.

Referendum Question Do you support the four (4) year renewal of the Nursing Undergraduate Association’s (NUA) SRA fee subject to the preceding conditions?

HUB Community Association (HCA) Student Representative Association (SRA) Fee

Purpose The HUB Community Association (HCA) is a Residence Association that represents students living in HUB Mall. With their Student Representative Association (SRA) fee, the HCA provides students with services that include The HUB Vault, advocacy for their residents, and many events and programming in order to enhance the experience of students living within HUB mall including a self care event and road trip.

Conditions If approved, the HUB Community Association’s Student Representative Association Fee will be created subject to the following conditions;

  1. All on-campus undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Business will be assessed the $45.00 fee; with a. The amount increasing annually to match CPI; b. The fee shall be a one time payment of $45.00, assessed in full at the beginning of the academic year.
  2. Students assessed the fee shall have the option to opt-out subject to opt-out deadlines.
  3. This fee will commence on September 1, 2023 and expire on August 31, 2027.

Referendum Question Do you support the four (4) year renewal of the HUB Community Association’s (HCA) SRA fee subject to the preceding conditions?

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