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    MRU Coalition Committee

    Mandate

    The MRU Coalition shall facilitate open and ongoing communication among its three constituent groups. This will be done through the:

    • sharing or priorities within each group, and; 
    • identification or mallcrs or common interest within the MRU community, and; 
    • the development and initiation of strategies with the goal to influence internal and public policy on post-secondary education.

    Furthermore, the MRU Coalition shall encourage the creation of similar groups at other post- secondary institutions in Alberta with the goal to create a provincial network actively engaged in advocacy for post-secondary education in Alberta.

    Authority

    The MRU Coalition is an independent alliance of students, staff and faculty at MRU that reports out to its respective membership. The Coalition seeks to understand each group’s interests and where possible, find consensus regarding common goals and activities. Where consensus cannot be found, each group will respect the position of each member group.

    Membership

    The MRU Coalition shall consist of:

    • the Presidents of SAMRU, MRSA and MRFA;
    • one student currently enrolled inMRU IvTRtJ credit courses and appointed by SAMRU;
    • one staff member currently employed by MRU and appointed by MRSA;
    • one faculty members currently employed by MRU and appointed by MRFA, and
    • additional members as deemed appropriate by the groups, (such as Labour Relations Officers).

    Meetings

    The MRU Coalition shall normally meet on a monthly basis during the academic year. Additional meetings may be called as necessary by the chair. Each President shall co- chair meetings on a rotational basis.

    Expected Activities

    The MRU Coalition shall:

    work within a broad advocacy mandate to propose strategies for affecting internal and public policy, including various forms Of public education and political action intended to influence the public or government.

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