 The NUS-USI was involved in the Student Housing Association (founded by Ray Cashell in 1977), and the promotion of a wider range of services.It also campaigned against sectarianism on campus allowing Students’ Unions to promote initiatives such as the "Peace Jobs Progress" campaign in 1978 (modeled on Trade Union/Workers Party influences) and the Peace People for example.Another feature during this period was the development of Students’ Union commercial services, stimulated by the National Student Unions.