The Vice President Finance is in charge of the financial operations of the organization, including the budget. The VPF also make decisions relating to CUSA’s businesses, the health insurance plan and the collective agreement with CUSA’s employees.
Name: Luke Taylor
Winter Office Hours
Monday: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am-5:00pm
If you’re in International Business at Carleton, you probably know Luke. Our new VP Finance has a concentration on Global Finacial Management and Systems, and he’s excited to put these skills into practice this year at CUSA. Interestingly, he’s also studied abroad in Santiago, Chile and is a great hockey player. Hit him up for Chile anecdotes, a hockey game, or to talk about VP Finance related issues.
Check out some of the policies Luke is working on below:
Fix Clubs Funding: Better Money Allocation that also Includes Eng and Busi Clubs
CUSA Clubs & Societies are at the core of Carleton’s vibrant student community. We know that extracurriculars are what make your student experience truly memorable. Whether tabling in the
atrium, or hosting amazing events, CUSA’s Clubs & Societies bring our Carleton community together. This year we’re is proposing streamlining and expanding funding to more clubs than ever before. We will do this by including Engineering and Business clubs in the funding process. In addition, CUSA is committing to a more efficient and transparent funding process for Clubs & Societies. This is just one more way we are making it easier for organizations on campus to get the money they need to succeed.
Simplify Sponsorship for Clubs & Societies
Utilizing sponsorship resources can be a great way for CUSA Clubs & Societies to acquire additional funding opportunities that they otherwise would not have. CUSA has already introduced a Sponsorship Coordinator who has the knowledge and know-how to get the organization more funding opportunities. This year, CUSA will make sponsorship more accessible by providing Clubs & Societies with access to the Sponsorship Coordinator to help them receive more resources. We will make sponsorship easier for campus groups by offering sponsorship resources, sharing
best-practices, and hosting training sessions. This is just one more way that we are pledging to put more money in your pockets and improve the student experience at Carleton.
Modernize Havens: Introduce a Bookstore Cafe
We have all used Havens to buy and sell our textbooks. But have you ever imagined Havens as a place where you could also grab a coffee, study and hangout with your friends? This year, we’re proposing to modernize our bookstore with the redesigned Havens: Cafe and Books. With this plan, half of the space will now also serve as a coffee shop where you can hangout and study with your friends. But don’t worry, this new expansion won’t impact your ability to get your textbooks when you need them. We plan to revitalize Havens space during slower months, while still offering optimal service in peak months by taking advantage of the storage space available on-site. With our plan, students will have a cafe close to campus.
Strengthen Student Scholarship Success
Did you know that more than $15 million in scholarship money goes unclaimed each year by Canadian students? Every year these scholarships go unclaimed simply because nobody applies for them. This year we’re committed to expanding CUSA’s scholarship services to support students in financial need. Domestic and international students can benefit from accessing scholarships that make their university life that much more affordable. In addition to expanding our scholarship services, we will host information sessions, how-to workshops, and lobby on behalf of affordable education initiatives.
Reimagine Henry's Convenience Store: A Space that Works for Students
We know that Henry’s, CUSA’s convenience store, could be so much more. It’s clear that currently the space is not being utilized to its fullest potential. That’s why this year we have plans to reinvent this space to better serve students. But our team does not want to choose for you what the Henry’s Convenience store space should be. Instead, we want to open this up to public consultations with students at Carleton. We want to hear from you what services and businesses are missing on campus. Maybe Carleton needs a salad bar or a fresh food market Once we complete these consultations, we’ll create a space that caters to students’ needs.
Enhance Residence Moveouts: More Availability, Better Service
One of the biggest challenges residence students face is the burden of having to balance a busy exam schedule while also getting ready to move out of their dorms. We understand how stressful this can be and that is why CUSA plans on expanding the Residence Move-Out program. Our plan is to hire and pay even more students to help with residence move outs. This is just ONE more way we will put money in the pockets of students who
need a job and provide residence students with a fast and convenient move out experience.
