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).

Being part of the GCSA executive 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

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.

Barrie Campus:

  • Nominations: Jan. 18 to 29, 2021
  • Campaigning: Feb. 1 to Feb. 12, 2021
  • Voting: Feb. 16 to 18, 2021

*For more information please visit the student portal.

Questions? Please 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 College.

2019/2020 constitution

Board of Governors representative

The term for the student representative on the Board of Governors is Sept. 1, 2020 to Aug. 31, 2021. 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. 18 to March 6
  • Campaigning: March 9 to 20
  • Voting: March 23 to 27, 4 p.m.
  • Results: March 27, 4:30 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.