Our 5-step Action Plan
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OSAP & Bill 33
Address OSAP:
* Fight against the OSAP cuts by rallying with students and work with student unions across Ontario.
* Create and expand more free services and student affordability programs.
Address Bill 33:
* Prevent Ford government from meddling in our education and threatening our student union’s autonomy.
* Fight against over-policing our campus.
Keep up the fight:
* Host events and initiatives that allow students to participate in voicing their concerns.
* Continue working with advocacy groups to pressure legislators to reverse Ford’s overreach in our school.
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Fight Corruption
Create guardrails against corruption:
* Implement guidelines, rules, and procedures to ensure TMSU is being run ethically.
* Amendments to the election code and bylaws to create a more equitable environment. (Amendments to Election Code 11.5 to not allow disqualified teams AND non-arms-length party associates to participate in the election process).
* Assist MNP Accounting Firm with their investigation.
* Dismantle years of Institutionalized corruption.
* Address election misconduct by previous executives.
* Address the mismanagement of TMSU funds by previous executives.
* Work with MNP to release the whistleblower hotline.
* Ensure these guardrails provide a lasting and permanent solution for the future.
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Operational Efficiency
Improve slow response times to students like:
* Slow reimbursement process
* Improve the website by keeping it updated with relevant and useful information for students
* Address lost access to Student Group and Course Union TMSU emails and ensure it’s not a recurring issue.
Address vacancies for required roles:
* Operations Manager and Financial Manager, to ensure TMSU funds are spent towards achieving goals for continuous improvements for students.
Better funding and infrastructure for student groups:
* Allow larger budgets for bigger student groups and easier access to grants for smaller student groups.
* Strengthen budgetary planning for programs & initiatives.
* Clean up our campus!
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Transparency
* Create a program to showcase TMSU funds and encourage students to make decisions about funding allocation.
* Publish annual financial reports on TMSU spending.
* Create TMSU Student Charter of Rights and Freedoms to ensure students are aware of their rights and responsibilities as members of TMSU and that these rights are being protected.
* Add a centralized events calendar to the TMSU website for easy access to campus activities.
* Community engagement programs to increase awareness of existing resources and opportunities.
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New Programs & Initiatives
TMSU Message Board:
* Students voice their concerns with the TMSU on what types of programs, initiatives, policies, and ideas they would like to see done by the union.
Revitalize Street Team:
* A platform for Student Groups and Course Unions to promote their events and initiatives.
* Use word-of-mouth marketing, social media marketing, and networking events to increase student engagement to spread awareness of TMSU services and resources.
Student-led Event Proposal Program:
* Students have the opportunity to work with VP Student Life & Events and are encouraged to vote on what major events are done by the union.
Create more free services:
* A napping area for TMU students.
* Job portal for TMU students.
* TMSU app (view what is happening on campus, vote on events/trips).
* Bring back affordable TMSU Field Trip deals for students.