Join the Graduate Student Association and play a pivotal role in enhancing the University of Lethbridge graduate student community
Current GSA Position Openings
Total Available Council Positions (5)
Available Position Titles:
- Disability & Accommodated Learning Representative
- Indigenous Representative
- Education Representative
- Calgary Campus Representative
- Student Parent Representative
- Independent Representatives
To apply, contact gsa@uleth.ca
COUNCIL MEMBER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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All Graduate Representatives are required to represent the GSA on a minimum of two (2) committees, internal or external.
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Attend monthly GSAC meetings to discuss and vote on graduate student issues.
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Update the GSAC regarding the committees which you sit on (i.e. council reports).
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Assist with the operations of the GSA as instructed by GSA executive members
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All Graduate Representatives are encouraged to attend events held by the GSAC, and to encourage other students to participate.
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Represent graduate students in your area and voice concerns and issues at council.
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Please note that the time commitment is approximately 2-3 hours of meetings each month (one monthly GSA council meeting and any committees that you serve on), plus additional time (whenever you choose) to complete any initiatives you are interested in.
This statement will be made available to students on our website. Other students have one week to express their interest in the same position. If there is other interest, a formal by-election will occur. In most cases, this is not the case, and the GSA council will then vote to appoint you to council.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (Application) PROCESS
To apply for a GSAC role, please send a short statement of intent introducing yourself and why you would like to serve in this role to gsa@uleth.ca. This may include your background, initiatives you would like to take, etc.
The process for appointment is as follows:
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Your statement of intent will be posted to the GSAC elections page, along with the role you are applying for. There will be a one-week period for others to express interest in the position you are applying for.
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If, after one week, there is no other interest from other students, the GSA council will make a motion to appoint you to the role and will vote.
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If there is other interest for the same position, a formal by-election will be called and students will vote.
CURRENT EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Name: Carisa McGale
Position: Independent Representative
Statement of Interest:
My name is Carisa McGale and I am a Master of Science student in Biological Sciences here at the University of Lethbridge. As an independent representative, I hope to create initiatives that engage our graduate student community in outreach and volunteer opportunities around the city. Above all, I am excited about getting more involved within our community and advocating for meaningful change!
Deadline for Additional Expressions of Interest for this Position:
Thursday November 20th by 11:59pm MT
Name: Rayen Morales Urrutia
Position: Independent Representative
Statement of Interest:
To Whom It May Concern:
I am graduate student completing my MSc in ecotoxicology out of the Wiseman lab. I am interested in joining the GSA council as an independent representative to advocate and express the interests of our student community. I am particularly passionate about communicating to my peers the resources available to them and promoting a sense of community within the diverse graduate student body. I commit to actively listen and represent the concerns of my peers in discussions with the GSA and university administration to enhance the graduate experience.
Sincerely,
Rayen Morales Urrutia
Deadline for Additional Expressions of Interest for this Position:
Thursday November 20th by 11:59pm MT
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