KSA reopens club proposals after pause earlier this year
The association wrote that it paused club intake due to the ministerial investigation and a backlog of expense reports
KSA reopens club proposals after pause earlier this year
The Kwantlen Student Association reopened new club proposals last month after pausing applications about six months ago.
In the 2025-26 school year, 28 clubs were active with the KSA, the association’s clubs and outreach coordinator Vanshika Jain wrote in a statement to The Runner.
Some clubs include the KPU Japan Club, Sustainable Agriculture Student Association, and Kwantlen Gaming Guild.
“We are currently expecting approximately 10 new clubs to join our community as the recognition process continues,” Jain wrote, adding that the KSA has started contacting students who submitted a club intent request.
The KSA budgeted $70,000 for club support funding in 2026, and as of its most recent finance update from February, $47 has been used.
She wrote that club intakes were paused to ensure the KSA could continue supporting existing clubs.
“[In the past year], we were working through a significant backlog of expense reports, updating and drafting club policies to create more consistent and transparent operations, managing budget and financial processes, and cooperate with the ministry investigation alongside our regular club services,” Jain wrote, adding that many of these changes have been made.
The B.C. government launched an investigation of the KSA for alleged misuse of funds or other problematic conduct on March 13.
Jain wrote that to start a KSA-recognized club, students need at least 10 general members, a completed club intent form, and a constitution outlining the club’s mission, objectives, membership structure, and governance.
“Take time to clearly define your club’s goals, recruit interested members and prepare a thoughtful constitution,” she wrote.
As of publication, the KSA’s website still states that new club proposals are not being accepted, but Jain wrote that it will be updated soon.
“Clubs have always played an important role in creating community, providing leadership opportunities, and helping students connect with others who share similar interests, cultures, academic goals, and hobbies.”
