MEC Committee

The Member Engagement and Communications Committee provides suggestions and feedback on AUSU communications, social media content, and events to help grow the AU student community and encourage a stronger connection with our members. The committee is chaired by the Vice-President Community and Wellness (VPCW) and has up to five (5) additional members appointed by Council.

2024-2025 MEC Committee

Committee Chair

Olivia Shepherd, VPCW

Councillors on Committee

Faustina Arsenault
Annette Karien
Aiza Nazarmatova


Members-at-Large

Desmond Devnich
Deidra Mahabal

“MECC worked hard in 2021 to expand AUSU’s Virtual Food Assistance Program, with increased support for AU students facing food insecurity. We also reviewed services including VMock Resume Review, LinkedIn Learning, Peer Course Reviews, and the 2021 Annual Student Survey.”

Natalia Iwanek, VPCW
Committee Chair

Joining the Member Engagement and Communications Committee

Up to two (2) AU undergraduates can sit on the MEC Committee as members-at-large.

Current seats available:Committee Full

If you are interested in joining the MEC Committee as a member-at-large or getting involved with AUSU committees, please email ausu@ausu.org for information. AUSU committees run on annual terms that change over each April.

More information on the MEC Committee can be found in Policy 8.04.