Fall Reading Break – News Update:

Written By SUS Team

Last term, SUS began advocacy for a Fall Reading Break under the Vice President External portfolio as a way of supporting students’ mental health. Fall Reading Breaks are common at most major Canadian universities and are effective at relieving stress and anxiety for students. We have submitted a report recommending the implementation of a Fall Reading Break to the Undergraduate Education Committee of UFV’s senate, where Vice President External, Ashley McDougall will present this recommendation this Friday, May 20th.

The results of SUS’s recent Student Priorities Survey have displayed overwhelming support for a Fall Break, with a large majority of students indicating that a break in the Fall semester would greatly benefit their mental health. We have been strongly advocating for the implementation of a Fall break, which would provide a vital reprieve for students at a time of the year when stress and anxiety are at an all time high. We are hopeful to see the advancement of this important advocacy project on Friday in order to support the mental wellbeing of students at UFV in the Fall semesters.

We look forward to updating you soon.

If you have any questions about student advocacy please contact Ashley, SUS VP External at vpexternal@ufvsus.ca

SUS Team

The University of the Fraser Valley Student Union Society (SUS) is a BC Not-For-Profit Society representing and serving UFV students. As the official representative body of UFV students, our mission is to be an inclusive community that provides high-quality, accessible programs and services. We are the unified voice advocating on behalf of student interests in the UFV community, ensuring each student has opportunities to thrive.

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