Meetings

UVSS approves AGM draft agenda, accepts resignation in Oct. 5 meeting

The UVSS has called a second meeting on Friday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. to accept a second board member's resignation.

Senate kicks off the academic year with housekeeping items, largest cohort of first-years in UVic history

In her opening remarks, Acting President and Senate Chair Dr. Elizabeth Croft said the incoming cohort is 5 255 people, the “largest” in UVic’s history. 

UVSS board of directors table motion to receive 2025/2026 draft audit at Sept. 21 meeting.

The draft audit is an annual process in which a third party examines UVSS financial records from the previous year.

UVSS Board appoints interim SSD representative, approves bylaw change for AGM agenda at Sept. 14 meeting

Management reported breaking records at this year's Movie on the Quad, and some vacant spots on committees were filled.

UVSS board approves budget for AGM, accepts SSD representative’s resignation at Aug. 24 meeting

The board also voted to accept the 2026–2027 directors' strategic plan and filled some committee vacancies, though others remain.

UVSS elects new Equity Diversity and Inclusion Council representative and reinstates dormant committee in August 10 meeting

The student society also approved a Special Projects Grant for the UVIC Fashion Society.

UVSS discusses re-establishing University Relations Committee, lobbying to expand hormone replacement therapy coverage at July 20 meeting

In this meeting, the board discussed lobbying for expanded hormone replacement therapy coverage under the Health Care Plan, re-establish the University Relations Committee, and expenditures from the Major Capital Fund

UVSS approves funding transfers, discusses new Campus Security uniforms at July 13 meeting

Tam Aljundi, campaigns director, said that to his knowledge, the new uniforms are coming in August along with a name change.

Board of Governors approves five-year capital plan and increase to international undergrad tuition

In a short fifteen minute meeting, the Board voted to approve their accountability plan, policy updates, and to increase international undergrad tuition.