GCSA elections
If you want to represent Georgian College students, help decide what events and activities should run, and have a say in how student fees are spent, then consider running for a position on the Georgian College Students’ Association (GCSA).
GCSA executive elections
About positions and elections
GCSA executive elections run every year in January and February.
Position term is from May 1 to April 30.
All positions are paid an honorarium.
Being a part of GCSA allows you to:
- act as an advocate for all students
- get to know other student leaders
- spruce up your resumé for graduation
- put some extra money in your pocket
Important dates
Nominations
- Jan. 23 to Feb. 3 at noon
Campaigning
- Feb. 6 to Feb. 20 at midnight
Voting
- Feb. 21 to 23
Learn more about how you can join GCSA on the student portal
Questions? Contact your campus representative
Constitution
The GCSA Constitution is the document put together by the Students’ Executive Council at the Barrie, Orillia, Owen Sound and regional campuses to provide guidelines for all student governance at Georgian.
2022/2023 elected council
Barrie Campus
President
Ishaan Sachdeva
Email Ishaan
VP Administration
Mohit Kumar
Email Mohit
VP Health and Fitness
Neh Thakkar
Email Neh
VP Student Engagement
Nikita Sachdeva
Email Nikita
VP Changemaking
Arjav Patel
Email Arjav
VP Student Sustainability
Shivang Khamar
Email Shivang
Orillia Campus
President
Sarah Ortiz
Email Sarah
VP Student Engagement
Brooke Corner
Email Brooke
VP Equity and Inclusion
Jessica Snoddon
Email Jessica
VP Community Engagement
Jermaine James
Email Jermaine
VP Internal Relations
Angel Powers
Email Angel
Owen Sound Campus
President
Madison Lindsay
Email Madison
VP Internal Relations
Nirav Desai
Email Nirav
VP Public Relations
Hemchandra Khandhar
Email Hemchandra
VP Health and Wellness
Mathew Chacko
Email Mathew
VP Administration
Darcie Lind
Email Darcie
VP Student Engagement
Kushal Ka Patel
Email Kushal
Board of Governors representative
The term for the student representative on the Board of Governors is Sept. 1, 2022 to Aug. 31, 2023. This is a volunteer position; the student governor provides a link to the board for the student body and participates on Board committees as well as attends a variety of college functions (e.g. opening ceremonies, awards, etc.). Governors are reimbursed for expenses such as travel, meals and accommodations for board-approved business. The student governor is encouraged to attend the Higher Education Summit that is held annually in Toronto at the end of November.
- Nominations: Feb. 21 at 8 a.m. to March 18 at 2 p.m.
- Campaigning: March 21 to April 1 at 4 p.m.
- Voting: April 5 at 9 a.m. to April 7 at 4 p.m.
*Please note, there is one position available; the Board of Governors Representative is college-wide.
Questions?
For more information, email Sheona Morrison, Manager, Student Leadership and Transition Programs.