About Us

What is the ULSU?

The University of Lethbridge Students’ Union (ULSU) is an organization that is in place to help make your experience at the U of L as rewarding and enriching as possible.

With nine permanent staff, the Zoo part-time staff members, Convenience store part-time staff, five Executive Council members, and sixteen General Assembly members, we work within the University community, but we are not part of the administration.

Vision & Mission

Vision

The Students’ Union, the University of Lethbridge will deliver extraordinary service, facilities, programs and opportunities that exceed the expectations of our students.

The Students’ Union will be recognized locally, provincially and nationally as a dynamic and innovative leader in the Canadian University Community.

Mission

The mission of the Students’ Union is to provide our students, as well as faculty, staff and alumni a portal to the unique University of Lethbridge experience.

The University of Lethbridge Students’ Union is unlike most non-profit organizations.

While werepresent a clear vision, are a self-governed body, and represent a key public interest; we are separatedthrough our turnover with respect to our governing board.

This makes continued initiatives and long-termgoals challenging, however; it also gives us the unique advantage of having fresh ideas and inputs into ourorganization every few years.

This document is, in part, our attempt to bridge the disadvantages of the aforementioned high turnover ofthe governing composition.

Operations Manual

The Students’ Union Operation Manual - Constitution, Bylaws, Policies

The Students’ Union operates by following its’ Constitution, Bylaws and Policies as explained in the Operation Manual.  This document is revisited by the Legislative Review Committee annually, and recommendations for change, deletions, or additions are presented to the General Assembly in the Spring Semester.

It is within the mandate of all Students’ Union elected officials and staff members to adhere to its’ precepts.

Employment

Now Hiring: Student Ambassador - Student Support.

Part Time, for September 2025 - April 2026.

JOB DESCRIPTION: STUDENT AMBASSADOR – STUDENT SUPPORTPosition Title: Student Ambassador – Student Support App

Location: University of Lethbridge Department: Students’ Union

Supervisor: General Manager of Students’ Union/Student Support

Employment Type: Part-Time Hourly Wage: $21.26

Position Term: September 2025 – April 2026Overview: The Student Ambassador will play a crucial role in promoting access to educational resources available through Student Support which includes Udemy, Calm, ProWriting Aid, Nimbus and Aaptiv.

Explanation of your Students’ Union Fees

Not only do Student Unions exist to provide services and scholarships but they are also a network of representation and lobbying spread right across the country.

All students enjoy or realize a real and tangible benefit from them on a regular basis.

As individuals, students may not realize that their income tax benefits and increases in monthly living allowances came from years of federal committee work by student interest groups.

General Assembly Minutes

Executive Council and General Assembly meetings are open to all U of L students to attend.

Minutes are recorded at both of these meetings and are archived as far back as 1986.

If you are interested in viewing the current year’s minutes from the Students’ Union General Assembly meetings please click on the appropriate links below.

Once the General Assembly minutes are ratified at the following meeting they become public and will be uploaded to the website.

Past Referenda

ULSU Year in Review

The “Year in Review” is created on an annual basis which documents the initiatives of each Student Council member and the Students’ Union as a whole, throughout the year.

The book is designed and created by the Executive Assistant - Susan Curtis, and edited by office staff members.

Articles in the book are written by your student representatives and Students’ Union staff members.

Only a small amount of editing of these articles are done for the purpose of keeping the integrity of the submission intact.