UWSA Board and Senate Applications

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, November 30, 2020 at 9:00AM. The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association is seeking UWinnipeg students to fill vacant Director of the Board and UWinnipeg Senate positions beginning Dec 2, 2020, and ending April 30, 2021. Getting involved with the board and the senate is a great way to learn more about how the University and UWSA operate, connect with other students, and become a student leader.

UWSA SENATORS represent all UWinnipeg students to the University of Winnipeg Senate and Senate Committees. The Senate makes decisions on all academic matters of the university, including curriculum development, academic appeals, and the setting of academic standards. Senate meets monthly and Senate Committees meet bi-weekly to monthly, depending on the committee.

DIRECTORS OF THE UWSA represent constituencies of students to UWSA committees and the Board. Directors help the union make decisions at every level, including managing finances, setting governance rules, and planning events and political campaigns. The Board of Directors meets monthly and UWSA Committees meet bi-weekly to monthly, depending on the committee. Vacant positions include that of an Arts Director, Education Director, Environmental Ethics Director, Part-time/Mature Students’ Director, Racialized Students’ Director, and Student Living Director.

Please contact j.black@theuwsa.ca or pres@theuwsa.ca with any questions and concerns.