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.

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Apply for the Representation Executive Council

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 began on March 12, 2023, at 12:00 PM with voting commencing shortly thereafter on March 13, 2023, at 10:00 am. Campaigning and voting ended on March 16, 2023, at 5:00 pm.

Results

TURNOUT:
805 or 12,109 electors voted (6.6%)

REC President:
Joseph Nguyen (500 votes)
Andrea Ciaramella (293 votes)
Abstain (12 votes)

VP Academic (uncontested):
Yes (643 votes)
No (98 votes)
Abstain (64 votes)

VP Student Affairs (uncontested): 
Yes (597 votes)
No (139 votes)
Abstain (69 votes)

Before you apply…
Successful candidates of the Representation Executive Council (REC) are provided the training they need in order to be successful in their position but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared! We highly recommend candidates interested in this opportunity check out the resources listed here before you apply.

Applications

Applications for the Representation Executive Council (REC) are now being accepted for the following positions:
  • REC President
  • REC VP Academic
  • REC VP External
  • REC VP Student Affairs

The deadline to apply for a position on the REC team is February 22, 2023, at 4:30 pm.

Questions? Contact the Chief Returning Officer, Shauna Hunter, at elections@samru.ca.

Candidates for the Representation Executive Council

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Andrea Ciaramella

REC President Candidate
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Joseph Nguyen

REC President Candidate -
RE-ELECTED!
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Tala Abu Hayyaneh

VP Academic Candidate - ELECTED!
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Anisa Tilston

VP Student Affairs Candidate - ELECTED!

Run for the Student Governing Board

Student Governing Board Elections

Candidates for the Student Governing Board

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Leah Hart
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Tristalyn GiVogue
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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.

Before you apply…
Successful candidates of the Student Governing Board (SGB) are provided the training they need in order to be successful in their position as a Student Governor but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared! We highly recommend candidates interested in this opportunity check out the resources listed here before you apply.

Nominations

The Student Governing Board of the Students’ Association of Mount Royal University (SAMRU) is seeking passionate individuals of diverse backgrounds to run in the Student Governing Board elections and join the Board in providing governance, oversight, and direction for SAMRU on behalf of the organization’s 12,000 Mount Royal University student members.

The deadline to apply is January 19, 2023 at 4:30 pm.

Questions? Contact the Chief Returning Officer, Shauna Hunter, at elections@samru.ca.

Elections

The campaigning period for candidates began on February 7, 2023, at 12:00 pm. Campaigning continued until the vote at SAMRU’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on February 8, 2023. All candidates were introduced and had the opportunity to speak briefly at the virtual AGM at approximately 7:30 pm. Election results were announced at the AGM after voting occurred.

Candidates were strongly encouraged to invite attendees to the AGM to support their candidacy. Mount Royal credit students received an email directly to their mtroyal address to register to attend the virtual AGM.

Candidates for the Student Governing Board

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Angel Castillo

Student Governing Board Candidate - ELECTED!
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Angela Faye Galeos

Student Governing Board Candidate
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Brittany Fraser

Student Governing Board Candidate
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Gregory Gaves

Student Governing Board Candidate
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James Borecki

Student Governing Board Candidate
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Kento Ammond

Student Governing Board Candidate
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Kyle Joseph

Student Governing Board Candidate - ELECTED!
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Nancy Tran

Student Governing Board Candidate - RE-ELECTED!
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Orion Tigley

Student Governing Board Candidate - ELECTED!
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Parker Galesloot

Student Governing Board Candidate
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Taylor Amy

Student Governing Board Candidate - RE-ELECTED!
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Tyler MacDougall

Student Governing Board Candidate
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Vienna Kamis

Student Governing Board Candidate

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