Fonds 027 - Scarborough Campus Students' Union fonds

Scarborough Campus Students’ Union (SCSU) (formerly Scarborough Campus Students’ Council SCSC) was established in 1966, and is an elected student body that represents the undergraduate student body of the University of Toronto Scarborough. The union consists of an executive team that oversee the main activities and a board of directors composed of students from different disciplines to represent a larger student interest. Yearly elections are held to vote in student members for the school year. The SCSU also operates different committees that allow students to have a forum to be able to drive the work done by the union. Throughout its time there have been changed to the structure of the union to better support students.

Through campaigns and advocacy, cost-saving services, and events and programming, the SCSU aims to support students’ needs, interests, and overall experience while at UTSC. Campaigns and advocacy by the SCSU led to the development of the UTSC residences, creating of a library and the student center, and working to reduce fees for students. There are also a range of bursaries, a health and dental plan and other savings that are offered for students. Events such as cultural and spirit days, and first year frosh are organized by SCSU to promote student interactions and unity within the student body. Currently, the SCSU also operates and manages the Student Centre and a restaurant 1265 Bistro, to aid in providing services and support for students.