Student Elections
Looking for a meaningful leadership position and the opportunity to make a difference on- and off-campus?
Consider applying for a one-year, full-time Representation Executive Council (REC) member to advocate for students' best interests to MRU and to all levels of government. Or maybe you'd like to volunteer for a couple of evenings a month on SAMRU's Student Governing Board — the highest decision-making body of the organization — to help oversee the strategic direction of SAMRU and govern the organization on behalf of members (MRU credit students).
Elections are happening right now. Learn more below about the benefits, pay, available positions, and how to apply.
Representation Executive Council Elections
What is REC?
Representation Executive Council (REC) elected members are full-time, salaried employees of SAMRU, reporting to the Student Governing Board, and earning a starting salary of $43,500 plus health and dental benefits.
Representatives are elected by their peers to be the student voice by representing the interests of students to Mount Royal University and all three levels of government.
Once elected, representatives are hired by the Student Governing Board for a 1-year, full-time term and are delegated the authority to act in accordance with the Board's wishes.
Elections
Campaigning will begin on March 25, 2024, at 9:00 am, with voting commencing on March 27, 2024, at 7:30 pm at the Annual General Meeting.
Candidates for the Representation Executive Council
Tala Abu Hayyaneh
REC President Candidate- ELECTED!
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Jorgen Fisk
REC President CandidateRead Personal Statement
Fiona Chetty
REC VP Academic Candidate- ELECTED!
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Zafir Nagji
REC VP Academic CandidateRead Personal Statement
Malaadh Baadel
REC VP External CandidateRead Personal Statement
Genri Liclican
REC VP External Candidate- ELECTED!
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Anisa Tilston
REC VP Student Affairs Candidate- RE-ELECTED!
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Final Vote Results
President:
Tala ABU HAYANNEH 253
Jorgen FISK 73
Total votes cast: 326
VP Academic:
Fiona CHETTY 179
Zafir NAGJI 144
Total votes cast: 323
VP External:
Malaadh BAADEL 141
Genri LICLICAN 185
Total votes cast: 326
VP Student Affairs:
Anisa TILSTON
Yes 277
No 51
Total votes cast: 328
Student Governing Board Elections
What is a Student Governor?
A Student Governor, along with other members of the SAMRU Student Governing Board (SGB), helps oversee the strategic direction of SAMRU and governs the organization on behalf of members (MRU credit students). The SGB is the highest decision-making body of the organization.
The SGB meets monthly during the fall and winter semesters and every other month during the spring and summer semesters. Being a member of the board is an important responsibility; successful candidates will be provided with all the training needed to succeed. You'll also receive tuition and fees paid for one course per semester!
This experience is transformative for many students, with past members of the SGB describing their experiences as successful, beneficial, professional, and an overall excellent opportunity where their skills were utilized and valued, as well as enhanced through the experience of serving on the board.
Elections
Nominations for Governor positions will open on February 1, 2024. Campaigning will begin on March 25, 2024, at 9:00 am, with voting commencing on March 27, 2024, at 7:30 pm at the Annual General Meeting.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to invite attendees to the AGM to support their candidacy. Mount Royal credit students will receive an email directly to their mtroyal address to register to attend the virtual AGM.
Candidates for the Student Governing Board
Jay Baldonado
Student Governing Board Candidate - ELECTED!Read Personal Statement
Tera Cardinal
Student Governing Board CandidateRead Personal Statement
Abiola Famakinwa
Student Governing Board Candidate - ELECTED!Read Personal Statement
Andre Gardiner
Student Governing Board CandidateRead Personal Statement
Tristalyn GiVogue
Student Governing Board CandidateRead Personal Statement
Gordy Ha
Student Governing Board Candidate - ELECTED!Read Personal Statement
Rafael Hernandez Alarcon
Student Governing Board Candidate - RE-ELECTED!Read Personal Statement
Alexander Khan
Student Governing Board Candidate - ELECTED!Read Personal Statement
Rodney Omoku
Student Governing Board Candidate - ELECTED!Read Personal Statement
Reggie San Jose
Student Governing Board Candidate - ELECTED!Read Personal Statement
Jessica Tran
Student Governing Board CandidateRead Personal Statement
Final Vote Results
- Jayden BALDONADO 158
- Tera CARDINAL 88
- Abiola FAMAKINWA 171
- Andre GARDINER 95
- Tristalyn GIVOGUE 118
- Gordy HA 125
- Rafael HERNANDEZ ALARCON 176
- Alexander KHAN 130
- Rodney OMOKU 183
- Reggie SAN JOSE 144
- Jessica TRAN 104
- Total number of voters: 287
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