Elections

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).

Elections are held in January and February each year for students to run for terms from May 1 to April 30 for the Barrie, Orillia and Owen Sound campuses.

Being part of the GCSA executive allows you to:

  • Get to know other student leaders.
  • Spruce up your resumé for graduation.
  • Put some extra money in your pocket.

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.

  • Nominations: Jan. 14 to 25, 2019
  • Campaigning: Jan. 28 to Feb. 8, 2019
  • Election voting days: Feb. 12 to 14, 2019

Please contact your campus representative for election questions:

Board of Governors Representative

The term for the student representative on the Board of Governors is Sept. 1, 2019 to Aug. 31, 2020. 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. For further information, please call email the Board of Governors’ Office or call 705.728.1968, ext. 1252.