What is SMUSA and What is their Role?

Written by Neema Mazonge

@neemamazonge

Photo by @smusahfx on instagram

As we fast approach election time, you may be wondering what SMUSA is and what is their role in the university. In this article, I will give a brief history and overview of the organization and its duties over the past years. The Saint Mary’s University Students Association (SMUSA) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1966 to provide services, support, advocacy and representation to all students of Saint Mary’s University.

SMUSA’s mission is to “maximize the positive experience for all students and provide assistance in overcoming challenges they may face.” Because the association is run by students working for students, it maintains an ongoing commitment of open communication with its members while providing valued services, representation and advocacy. SMUSA’s vision is to ensure the highest quality of life for each and every student at Saint Mary’s University.

Their office is located on the 5th floor of the O’Donnell Hennessey Student Centre at Saint Mary’s University. They are open Monday to Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM. Students can stay informed and interact with SMUSA through their different platforms on Facebook, twitter, Instagram and YouTube and their main website. Their website contains all the information about the services they offer, the SMUSA leadership team and board of directors, documents outlining their policies, minutes, and budget, an up-to-date calendar of events, and advice on how to get involved on campus.

The SMU Journal will have the latest coverage for the elections so be sure to head over to our website to read about candidates and for campaign coverage.