GSAÉD has many different bodies that work together to benefit all uOttawa graduate students. Here are the different structures of the associations, and different ways to get involved.

Committees are a great way for students to volunteer directly with GSAÉD and have their say. Committees work directly with the Executive Officers, and touch all aspects of the Association, such as social events; academic projects; the grad house; campaigns; bylaws and constitution; and finances. Committee descriptions and meeting times are posted in GSAÉD’s weekly bulletin.

Each department can create a departmental graduate students’ association. These associations organize events like socials and conferences; as well as representing their department on the GSAÉD Council.

Council is responsible for all matters of policy and for governing and regulating the Association. It is mainly composed of elected representatives from each departmental association. Council meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Even if you don’t represent a departmental association, all students are welcome to observe the meetings.

The Board of Directors is responsible for the financial affairs and properties of the Association. It is composed the Executive Officer positions, Directors without portfolios, and the Director General of Elections (DGE). Directors are elected at the Semi-Annual General Assembly on October 28th.

The Executive committee is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Association. The general elections for the five Executive Officer positions are held every year in March. You can find the contact information for our current Executive committee here.

Our Semi-Annual General Assemblies happen twice a year. It’s where the important GSAÉD decisions are taken. All graduate students can submit motions, contribute, speak and vote at the SAGM.

Elections happen every year. GSAÉD is looking for representatives to fill the following positions for the 2016-2017 academic year: seven GSAÉD Executive; one GSAÉD Board of Directors member per department; and two uOttawa Senate Graduate Student Representatives. Think you have what it takes? Submit your name in February. The Elections are in March 2016! Information and forms will be available online.