What is the Students' Association? |
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The Students’ Association of Mount Royal University (SAMRU) is the student government body that represents and serves Mount Royal University students. The SAMRU is a charitable organization that owns and operates the student centre, Wyckham House. The Students’ Association and student executive offices are located on the second floor of Wyckham House.
Our Purpose
The Students’ Association of Mount Royal University exists to:
- Act as the sole representative body for all Mount Royal University students;
- Oversee all student-owned or student-operated facilities on campus, including the Wyckham House Student Centre;
- Provide a wide variety of excellent student services;
- Enhance students’ overall University experience;
- Provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for students;
- Coordinate special events and activities;
- Provide leadership development designed to complement students’ academic pursuits;
- Act as the official medium of communication between the students and the University’s Board of Governors;
- Develop and manage student clubs and organizations;
- Liaise between the students, the University, and various levels of government;
- Help interpret University policies with and for students;
- Promote the general welfare of students consistent with the purposes of the University;
- Administer student funds and affairs; and
- Provide a social centre (Wyckham House)
Click here to read our mission, vision and values
History
A students’ council has existed at Mount Royal for almost 100 years now, since the time the institution opened its doors in 1910. This makes us the second oldest student government in Alberta. In the 1960s, Mount Royal Junior College became a public post-secondary institution. The students decided to officially incorporate under the Alberta Societies Act and, in 1967, the Students’ Association of Mount Royal College (SAMRC) was born.
In September 2009 Mount Royal College officially became Mount Royal University, and following that the Students’ Association of Mount Royal College became the Students’ Association of Mount Royal University (SAMRU)
We remain as committed to student life today as we were at our humble beginnings. Today, we have over 12,000 members, 18 Student Councillors (including 14 non-executive and 4 executive positions), 26 full-time staff, roughly 75 part-time staff, almost 300 volunteers each year, and an annual operating budget of $6.3 million.
The SAMRU is now one of the leading student governments in Canada. This reputation has been earned through our long-standing and active commitment to improving the quality of life of Mount Royal students as well as advocating for all students.
CONTACT
Reception, Room Z222
Wyckham House Student Centre
4825 Mount Royal Gate S.W.
Calgary, AB T3E 6K6
Phone: (403) 440-6401
Fax: 403-440-8909
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