Simon Fraser Student Society

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Simon Fraser Student Society

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        The Simon Fraser University Society (SFUSS) was established on October 5, 1965. "University" was later dropped and it is now known as the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS). The SFSS still maintains its original constitutional objectives: "to promote, direct, administer, coordinate all student activities of, by and for the students of Simon Fraser University, and to promote cooperation amongst the students of Simon Fraser University and cooperation between the members of the Society and students within the Province and elsewhere." Its mandate has come to include advocating for students rights and providing services to graduate and undergraduate members. These include advocacy services, such as Legal Aid and Women's Centre, and retail services, such as Quad Books, the Print Shop and the Pub.

        In its first year, the Society organized social events, co-sponsored Vietnam teach-ins, started a co-op bookstore, and protested against the poor quality food offered on campus. In the 1970s, the Society organized against tuition fee increases, lobbied for improved on-campus housing, started a women's centre, and opened a student-run pub. The 1980s saw the development of plans for a student union building and a continuation in the struggle for affordable education. In the 1990s the Society has constructed the Maggie Benston Centre, expanded its services and continues to advocate on behalf of students for accessible, affordable education.

        The Executive Council originally consisted of 14 elected officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Ombudsman, Clubs Director, Public Relations Officer, Arts, Science and Education Presidents, Athletics Coordinator, Social Convenor, Cultural Director, and Housing coordinator. This remained until 1977 when changes to constitutional by laws established five at large positions: President, Treasurer, External and Internal Relations Officers, Secretary, and Public Relations Officer and the Ombuds Office. Currently, six elected Executive officers and 36 Student Union representatives elected by students from each academic department sit on the Forum, the student representative body responsible for all major Student Society decisions. The Departmental Student Unions and Standing Committees supply information and recommendations to the Forum. Student Society Standing Committees deal with every aspect of the Society's operations.

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        Simon Fraser Student Society. Ombuds Office (1965 - )

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        hierarchical

        Dates of relationship

        1984 - 2002

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        Simon Fraser Student Society. Ombuds Office reports to Simon Fraser Student Society

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        Simon Fraser University Women's Centre (1974 -)

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        hierarchical

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        1974 -

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        Simon Fraser University Women's Centre reports to Simon Fraser Student Society

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        Out On Campus (1972-)

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        hierarchical

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        1972 -

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        Out On Campus reports to Simon Fraser Student Society

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        Buzan, Tony

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        associative

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        September 1965 - April 1966

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        Simon Fraser Student Society officer Tony Buzan: President

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        Clift, Robert

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        associative

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        May 1986 - April 1987

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        Simon Fraser Student Society officer Robert Clift: President

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        Crawley, Jim

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        associative

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        January 1981 - December 1981

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        Simon Fraser Student Society officer Jim Crawley: President

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        Timberlake, Alan

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        associative

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        September 1978 - December 1978

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        Simon Fraser Student Society officer Alan Timberlake: President

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        Rice, David

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        associative

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        May 1973 - August 1973

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        Simon Fraser Student Society officer David Rice: President

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        Hollibaugh, Ace

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        associative

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        January 1972 - August 1972

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        Simon Fraser Student Society officer Ace Hollibaugh: President

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        Wickstrom, Norman

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        associative

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        September 1970 - August 1971

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        Simon Fraser Student Society officer Norman Wickstrom: President

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        Doherty, Peter

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        associative

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        May 1970 - August 1970

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        Simon Fraser Student Society officer Peter Doherty: President

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        Walsh, Robert R.

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        associative

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        September 1968 - April 1969

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        Simon Fraser Student Society officer Rob Walsh: President

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        Loney, Martin

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        associative

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        May 1968 - August 1968

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        Simon Fraser Student Society officer Martin Loney: President

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        Weeks, Arthur

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        associative

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        September [after 1967] - April 1968

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        Simon Fraser Student Society officer Arthur Weeks: President

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        Hicks, Greg

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        associative

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        September 1967 - December [before 1967]

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        Simon Fraser Student Society officer Greg Hicks: President

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        Rudelier, Nelson

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        associative

        Dates of relationship

        May 1967 - December 1967

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        Simon Fraser Student Society officer Nelson Rudelier: President

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        Wong, Stan

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        associative

        Dates of relationship

        January 1967 - April 1967

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        Simon Fraser Student Society officer Stan Wong: President

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        Mynott, John

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        associative

        Dates of relationship

        September 1966 - December 1966

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        Simon Fraser Student Society officer John Mynott: President

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        Wickstrom, Norman

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        associative

        Dates of relationship

        September 1969 - April 1970

        Description of relationship

        Simon Fraser Student Society officer Norman Wickstrom: President

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        Turner, Alex

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        associative

        Dates of relationship

        May 1966 - August 1966

        Description of relationship

        Simon Fraser Student Society officer Alex Turner: President

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        Howard, Stephen

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        associative

        Dates of relationship

        January 1984 - December 1984

        Description of relationship

        Simon Fraser Student Society officer Stephen Howard: President

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