Update on the UTSU Health and Dental Plan
We’re working with the university to develop a new, ACORN-based opt-out system for the UTSU health and dental plan. The goal is for students to opt out through ACORN, and to have their refunds deposited directly into their student accounts. This is a long-term project, and the new system would be in place by fall […]
Introducing the UTSU Ombudsperson
Starting next year, the UTSU will have an ombudsperson. If you’re familiar with the U of T ombudsperson, you’ll know that the role of an ombudsperson is to investigate and propose solutions to systemic problems. The UTSU’s ombudsperson will be appointed by the Board of Directors, serve a two-year term, and act independently of the […]
Financial Projections and Analysis: 2018-2027
Mathias Memmel | president@utsu.ca Thursday March 15h, 2018 Full Report: Financial Projections and Analysis: 2018-2027 Executive Summary The Student Commons will open in September 2018. Last year, the Student Commons was projected to run a deficit of $500,000 in its first year of operation. As a result, the UTSU was projected to have an accumulated […]
UTSU to Introduce Eyeglasses Coverage! (2018-2019 Health and Dental Plan changes)
The UTSU is expanding its vision coverage! As of September 2018, the UTSU Health and Dental Plan will cover eyeglasses 🤓! You’ll be able to claim up to $150 for vision care in any two-year period. There will also be no premium increase beyond inflation 💰 for the first time in many years! Here’s the […]
Online Voting Review 2018
Joshua Grondin | joshua.grondin@utsu.ca Anne Boucher | vpexternal@utsu.ca Thursday March 5th, 2018 Full Report: Online Voting Report Preface This is an overview of online voting as it pertains to various elections at the organizational and municipal levels. Based on extensive research and case studies, the University of Toronto Students’ Union (UTSU) recommends the widespread implementation […]
U-Commute: Survey Results Released
The U-Commute campaign set to release a survey in mid-August 2017, through to mid-September 2017. The survey received over 16 000 responses, with 9946 responses from full-time undergraduate University of Toronto St. George students. Overall, the U-Commute survey saw a 23% response rate from full-time undergraduate University of Toronto St. George students. Read the Report here. […]
End-Of-Term Report
We started the year with a Statement of Priorities laying out our goals for the year. The End-Of-Term Report tracks our progress toward those goals. It will also be an important accountability mechanism going forward. Read the Report here. Questions may be sent to president@utsu.ca.
U4Consent Graphics Assets
We’ve developed a social media kit for the U4Consent Campaign. Feel free to print posters and use the graphics on social media. Please contact campaigns@utsu.ca if you’d like custom U4Consent graphics made for your group or for an event! Downloads: U4Consent Posters Downloads: U4Consent Social Media
