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
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. 17 to 28
- Campaigning: Jan. 31 to Feb. 11
- Voting: Feb. 15 to 17
For more information, please visit the student portal for Barrie, Orillia, or Owen Sound.
Questions? Please contact your campus representative.
- Barrie Campus: Email Sheona
- Orillia Campus: Email Mike
- Owen Sound Campus: Email Terri
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.
2021/2022 elected council
Barrie Campus
President
Ishaan Sachdeva
705.728.1968, ext. 5286
Email Ishaan
VP Administration
Simranjot Kaur
705.728.1968, ext. 5338
Email Simranjot
VP Health and Fitness
Aakarshit Malhotra
705.728.1968, ext. 5296
Email Aakarshit
VP Student Engagement
Yaad Kaur
705.728.1968, ext. 5289
Email Yaad
VP Changemaking
Ridhish Kanara
705.728.1968, ext. 5298
Email Ridhish
VP Student Sustainability
Alex Aiken
705.728.1968, ext. 5257
Email Alex
Orillia Campus
President
Koray Ozkan
705.325.2740, ext. 3008
Email Koray
VP Student Engagement
Mia Melchoirre
705.325.2740, ext. 3089
Email Mia
VP Equity and Inclusion
Sarah Ortiz
705.325.2740, ext. 3018
Email Sarah
VP Health and Well-being
Mya Borges
705.325.2740, ext. 3038
Email Mya
Owen Sound Campus
President
Ashley Schlorff
519.376.0840, ext. 2050
Email Ashley
VP Internal Relations
Jessaden Badoria
Email Jessaden
VP Public Relations
Madeline Collins
Email Madeline
VP Health and Wellness
Jonathan Rodriguez Cortes
Email Joanthan
Board of Governors representative
The term for the student representative on the Board of Governors is Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022. 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: March 8 to 22 at 2 p.m.
- Campaigning: March 22 to April 2 at 4 p.m.
- Voting: April 6 to 8 at 4 p.m.
*Please note: there is one position available; the Board of Governors Representative is college-wide.
For more information, email Sheona Morrison, Manager, Student Leadership and Transition Programs.
