AUArts Students’ Association supports the growth of an empowered and creative community. Become a leader and represent your fellow students.
AUArts Students’ Association elections take place between February-March of every academic year, with By-Elections taking place in between September-October. Everything you need to run for a position will be available here during nomination periods.
Want to know more about our elected leadership?
Please visit the Executive Committee
and the Student Leadership Council pages
in our About section for position and contact information.
Election Nomination Package
Want to know more about our elected leadership?
Please visit the Executive Committee
and the Student Leadership Council pages
in our About section for position and contact information.
Important Dates:
For 2019/20 Term
- Notice of Elections: Aug 30 – Sept 8
- Nominations Open: Sept 9
- Nominations Due: Sept 17th 4pm
- Campaign Regulations Meeting: Sept 18 1-2pm (Boardroom)
- Campaign Period: Sept 17 – 26
- Candidates Info Session: Sept 25 (1-2pm)
- Voting Period: Sept 25-26
- SLC Orientation: Sept 28-29
Available Positions:
Remaining available positions will be eligible for candidates in the 2019/20 by-election which takes place in September 2019.
Click Job Title For Job Descriptions
Executive Committee
(May. 2019-April 2020: approx. 20-25 Hrs/Week)
Pay Rate: $2,200-2,400/Month
(May. 2019-April 2020: approx. 20-25 Hrs/Week)
Pay Rate: $2,000-2,400/Month
Vice-President Student Life(Position Filled)Vice-President Academic Affairs(Position Filled)Vice-President External Relations(Position Filled)
Student Leadership Council
(Sept. 2019-April 2020: 1-3 Hr Meetings, Every 2 Weeks)
Pay Rate: $50/SLC Meeting
School of Craft + Emerging Media
Ceramics Representative(Position Filled)- Fibre Representative
- Glass Representative
Jewelry + Metals Representative(Position Filled)Media Arts + Digital Technologies Representative(Position Filled)
School of Critical + Creative Studies
- BFA General Studies Representative
- (2) First Year Studies Representative
- International Students Representative
MFA Graduate Studies Representative(Position Filled)
School of Communications Design
- Advertising Representative
Character Design Representative(Position Filled)Graphic Design Representative(Position Filled)- Illustration Representative
- Photography Representative
School of Visual Arts
- Drawing Representative
- Painting Representative
Print Media Representative(Position Filled)- Sculpture Representative
Other Representatives
(Sept. 2019-June 2020: ~3 Hr Meeting, Once per month)
Pay Rate: $25/Meeting
General Faculties Council (GFC) Student Representative(Position Filled)Board of Governors (BoG) Student Representative(Position Filled)
Current Committee and Council Members:
For position and contact information please visit Executive Committee and Student Leadership Council pages in the ABOUT section.
Interested in Running?
How To:
1. Read through + familiarize yourself with the Job Description of your intended position, Election Policies, Election By-Laws and Election Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest (available on this page)
*Candidates can be nominated for Student Leadership Council positions and Board of Governors (BoG) and/or General Faculties Council (GFC) concurrently.
2. Print, fill in, and get signatures on the Nomination Form.
3. Write a campaign/platform statement (max 300 words)
SUGGESTED COMPONENTS:
- Description of interest in specific position
- Expertise related to specific position
- History of leadership experiences
- Initiatives or goals you would advance
4. Save a copy or Print your Unofficial Transcript from Webservice or Registrars’ Office (not required for first year students).
5. Hand in election documentation (unofficial transcript, signed nomination form, printed copy of campaign statement) and $20 returnable bond to the AUArts SA office.
6. Email copy of campaign statement to Elections Officer at advocacy.acadsa@acad.ca.
7. Attend the campaign regulations meeting in the Students’ Association office
8. Campaign! (all posters need to be stamped for approval by AUArts SA)
Questions? Email advocacy.acadsa@acad.ca
Students’ Association Election News
REMINDER Election Nominations Packages due March 6
REMINDER: It’s time for the AUArts Students’ Association (AUArts SA) Annual Election, our first as a university, and we have plenty of positions to fill for the 2019-2020 school year! As a member of the Executive Committee (EC) or Student Leadership Council (SLC), you will be provided many exciting opportunities that will drive your professional growth and experience here at AUArts, become more involved in the AUArts community, and get paid!
Election package/nominations are due March 6 no later than 4:00pm
Interested in Running? For more information visit www.auarts-sa.ca/elections
A bit more about each position:
Executive Committee
The President is the recognizable leader and representative of the Alberta University of the Arts Students’ Association (AUArts SA). The President acts as the liaison between the student body and the Executive Committee and works closely with the Executive Director to ensure the Association is working towards accomplishing the goals and objectives as set out in the strategic plan. Key Areas of Focus: Governance, Administration, Management, Finance, Human Resources
The Vice-President Academic Affairs serves as the official advocate for student concerns in all areas of institutional academic affairs. Key Areas of Focus: Advocacy, Student Voice, Institutional Development, Governance, Campus Engagement
The Vice-President External Relations serves as a representative of the Executive Committee and promotes the mandate and objectives of the organization to the external community. Key Areas of Focus: Networking, Advocacy, Strategic Partnerships, Fundraising
The Vice-President Student Life develops the culture of the AUArts community by advocating for quality student experience and encourages student engagement with campus programming initiatives. Key Areas of Focus: Communications, Internal Relationships, Student Experience, Event Planning
Student Leadership Council
The Student Leadership Council Representatives serve their department area by acting as voting members of the AUArts Students’ Association governing Board. Key Areas of Focus: Advocacy, Institutional Development, Student Voice, Governance, Campus Engagement
More information about the nomination process and requirements, elections policies, representative position descriptions and terms of reference can be found on our website by visiting www.auarts-sa.ca/elections.
If you have any questions please email the official elections officer at advocacy.acadsa@acad.ca. Thank you!
Fiona Couillard
Director of Advocacy & Representation
Alberta University of the Arts Students’ Association
advocacy.acadsa@acad.ca
AUArts Students’ Association Elections Package Available
Hello AUArts students.
It’s time for the AUArts Students’ Association (AUArts SA) Annual Election, our first as a university, and we have plenty of positions to fill for the 2019-2020 school year! We have completed updating our policies and position descriptions so make sure to take a look through our website (www.auarts-sa.ca/elections) for more information!
Elections schedule:
| Notice of Elections | February 14-26 |
| Election package available | February 27 – March 6 |
| Election package/nominations due | March 6 no later than 4:00pm |
| Campaign Regulations Meeting | March 6 @ 4:00pm (AUArts SA office) |
| Candidate Forum | TBD |
| Voting Days | March 20-21 |
| Winners announced | March 22 |
| Last day to inquire for ballot recount | March 27 |
Positions Available:
| Positions Available | Remuneration | Time Commitment |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Committee | ||
| President | $2,200-2,400/Month | 20-25 Hrs/Week May-April |
| Vice-President Academic Affairs | $2,000-$2,400/Month | |
| Vice-President External Relations | ||
| Vice-President Student Life | ||
| Student Leadership Council | ||
| School of Craft + Emerging Media | ||
| SLC Ceramics Representative | $50/Meeting | 1-3 Hr Meetings Every 2 Weeks Sept-April |
| SLC Fibre Representative | ||
| SLC Glass Representative | ||
| SLC Jewelry Representative | ||
| SLC MADT Representative | ||
| School of Critical + Creative Studies | ||
| SLC BFA General Representative | $50/Meeting | 1-3 Hr Meetings Every 2 Weeks Sept-April |
| SLC First Year Studies Representative | ||
| SLC First Year Studies Representative | ||
| SLC International Student Representative | ||
| SLC MFA Representative | ||
| School of Communications Design | ||
| SLC Advertising Representative | $50/Meeting | 1-3 Hr Meetings Every 2 Weeks Sept-April |
| SLC Character Design Representative | ||
| SLC Graphic Design Representative | ||
| SLC Illustration Representative | ||
| SLC Photography Representative | ||
| School of Visual Arts | ||
| SLC Drawing Representative | $50/Meeting | 1-3 Hr Meetings Every 2 Weeks Sept-April |
| SLC Painting Representative | ||
| SLC Print Media Representative | ||
| SLC Sculpture Representative | ||
| Other Representatives | ||
| Board of Governors Student Representative | $25/Meeting | ~3hr Meeting Once/Month Sept-June |
| Board of Governors Student Representative | ||
Add valuable experience to your resume/CV, become more involved in the AUArts community, and get paid!
How to Run in the Election:
- Read through + Familiarize yourself with the Job Description of your intended position, Election Policies, and Bylaws (available at www.acadsa.ca/elections)
- Print, fill out, secure signatures + hand in election documentation to the AUArts SA office, which includes $20 returnable campaign bond, unofficial transcript (not applicable for first year students), campaign platform statement, and signed election nomination form (available at www.acadsa.ca/elections or in the SA Office)
- Attend the campaign regulations meeting
- Campaign!
More information about the nomination process and requirements, elections policies, representative position descriptions and terms of reference can be found on our website by visiting www.auarts-sa.ca/elections.
If you have any questions please email the official elections officer at advocacy.acadsa@acad.ca. Thank you!
Fiona Couillard
Director of Advocacy & Representation
Alberta University of the Arts Students’ Association
advocacy.acadsa@acad.ca
Notice of AUArts SA Elections
Hello AUArts students.
It’s time for the AUArts Students’ Association (AUArts SA) Annual Elections, our first as a university, and we have plenty of positions to fill for the 2019-2020 school year! We are in the final stages of updating our policies and position descriptions so keep an eye open in the next few weeks for more information!
Elections schedule:
| Notice of Elections | February 14-26 |
| Election package available | February 27 – March 6 |
| Election package/nominations due | March 6 no later than 4:00pm |
| Campaign Regulations Meeting | March 6 @ 4:00pm (AUArts SA office) |
| Candidate Forum | TBD |
| Voting Days | March 20-21 |
| Winners announced | March 22 |
| Last day to inquire for ballot recount | March 27 |
Watch your student emails for more information in the coming weeks about how you can participate in the AUArts SA Elections or visit www.auarts-sa.ca/elections.
If you have any questions please email the official elections officer at advocacy.acadsa@acad.ca. Thank you!
Fiona Couillard
Director of Advocacy & Representation
Alberta University of the Arts Students’ Association
advocacy.acadsa@acad.ca
Annual General Meeting (AGM): Nov 29
WHEN: Thursday, November 29, 1-2PM
WHERE: Stanford Perrott Lecture Theatre, Alberta College of Art + Design
“What does ACADSA do anyway?” Attend our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, November 29 to find out! Get an introduction to our programming and responsibilities, our advocacy focuses and efforts, our operating finances and our governing structure. If you’re interested in having a say in future programming initiatives, join us for a discussion period at the end!
If you have questions about the meeting, please email Simone Saunders, Director of Leadership and Governance, at leadership.acadsa@acad.ca.
ACADSA By-Election Results Are In
Good Evening Everyone,
Thank you to all the students who came to our polling stations to vote. The ballots have been counted! We are pleased to announce the new 2018/2019 representatives for the Student Leadership Council. Congratulations to the following students:
First Year Studies Representative: Willow Addiscott
Graduate/MFA Representative: Jessie Fraser
Graphic Design Representative: Kendra Davidson
MADT Representative: Julian Zwack
Print Representative: Ekaterina Vopiyashina
Sculpture Representative: Megan Ivany
We are excited to welcome you to the team! Thank you to everyone who participated!
For a full list of your Executive Committee or Student Leadership Council representatives, please visit www.acadsa.ca. If your department still lacks representation and you are interested in a position, please contact ACADSA’s Director of Advocacy and Representation, at advocacy.acadsa@acad.ca.
Thank you!
Fiona Couillard
Director of Advocacy & Representation
Alberta College of Art + Design Students’ Association
advocacy.acadsa@acad.ca
ACADSA By-Elections: VOTE October 9-10
Hey ACAD Students!
It is time to vote in the 2018/2019 By-Elections! A list of candidates and their platform statements can be found on the ACADSA website (www.acadsa.ca/elections).
Voting takes place on October 9th + 10th. Polling stations will be located in the Main Mall from 8:30AM – 5:30PM on both days. This is your opportunity to have a say on who represents you for the 2018/19 academic year.
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Important Dates:
For 2019/20 Term
Elections
Notice of Elections
February 14-26
Call for Elections &
Nomination Package Available
February 27 – March 11
First Nomination Period: Nomination Packages Due
March 6 no later than 4:00pm
Second Nomination Period: Nomination Packages Due
March 11 no later than 2:00pm
Mandatory Campaign Regulations Meeting
March 6 @ 4:00pm (AUArts SA office)
Campaign Forum
March 18 @ 1pm (AUArts Cafeteria)
Voting Days
March 20-21 (8:30AM – 5:30PM)
in Main Mall
Winners Announced
March 22
Last day to inquire for ballot recount
March 27
Mandatory Orientation for Elected Officials
TBD
Questions? Email advocacy.acadsa@acad.ca