#LetsShuaaChange
Running For UASU VPSL
My name is Shuaa Rizvi and I am running to be your Students’ Union Vice-President Student Life. With my diverse experiences on campus and my ongoing commitment to working with a variety of people I hope to take this position and make it as approachable as possible. Campus should be a welcoming place for all people, and we need to strive together to make it happen. I will work hard to tackle issues on campus such as inaccessibility to mental health services, residence/campus safety and security for all students and fostering a more positive campus culture.
Improving Mental and Physical Health and Wellness efforts on Campus
Mental health is more than just about life being stressful, it is a crucial issue and will be a priority for me as your next VPSL. Even with the many campaigns to reduce the stigma around mental health, there are various issue that make mental health services inaccessible. Whether it be language barriers, the high demand of these resources on campus, or a lack of awareness we need to hold ourselves accountable to be able to adequately provide supports for our peers. With the following steps I hope that I can improve current efforts in promoting mental and physical health.
Striving to make the campus a welcoming place for all people to support positive campus community building
As your VPSL I will strive to make the campus a welcoming place for all peoples. Although there are existing services, the lack of a collaborative approach deters students involvement. As a Students’ Union, we need to consider the various perspectives and situations to ensure that all students get the most out of their university experience. The following are some concrete ways I hope to engage our campus community
Improving students' experiences on campus while ensuring their safety and security
Everyone’s university experience is different. Whether you live in residence or if you live at home it is your right to feel safe when studying or living on campus. Safety and security on campus have been a big issue, with strides being made we need to continue collaborative efforts to ensure that we don’t end up excluding vulnerable groups from the conversation.
Furthermore, the plethora of events offered on campus through a variety of groups, residence associations or student organization/clubs give students an outlet to find friends and make memories. As VPSL I will give supports to clubs and associations to build participation and plan for future sustainability.
