SSMU is seeking students to sit as undergraduate representatives on various committees of the McGill Senate, working groups and advisory boards.
Have you ever wanted to see how McGill works behind the scenes and get involved in its governance? Passionate about campus issues like student services, academic planning, or equity? Have a great idea to positively impact students? Then this is a fantastic opportunity for you to get involved on campus and work with both the McGill administration and SSMU!
Information about each committee can be found on the SSMU website or on the McGill Senate website. Any questions or concerns should be directed to the University Affairs Secretary General. Interested students should have a desire to learn more about policy making and implementation; possess strong communication and negotiation skills; be committed to advancing students’ interests; and show an engagement with student life. Experience in student politics and an understanding of issues facing McGill students is an asset, but we encourage all those interested to apply. Only students who are returning to McGill as an undergraduate student for both the Fall 2016 and Winter 2017 semesters are eligible.
Commitment Required
Commitment level varies considerably depending on the committee, anywhere from once per term to once per month. On average, however, committees meet 4-6 times throughout the year for between 1-2 hours at a time. Members are expected to come prepared having read the meeting documents and any background materials as necessary. Some students might choose to conduct advocacy or consultation outside of regular meetings. In addition, all undergraduate representatives are required to attend a short training at the beginning of the year and submit mid- and end-of-year committee reports to SSMU.
How to Apply
To apply, please fill out this form. You will be required to write a short paragraph (100-200 words) outlining how your interest and experience makes you a suitable committee representative, as well as to attach a recent copy of your CV (2 pages maximum). Anyone interested may apply to more than one committee.
Deadline: 18 April 2016 at 11:59 PM. Please fill out this form before the deadline.
Vacancies Available
Academic Policy and Student Affairs
Subcommittee on Teaching and Learning (2)
Teaching & Learning Spaces Working Group (1)
University Teaching Labs Working Group (1)
Sustainable Labs Working Group (2)
Course Evaluations Advisory Group (1)
Subcommittee on Courses and Teaching Programs (1)
Subcommittee on Undergraduate Student Advising (2)
Student Services
Committee on Student Services (1)
Student Health Service Advisory Board (3)
Mental Health Service Advisory Board (2)
Counselling Service Advisory Board (1)
Career Planning Service (CaPS) Advisory Board (2)
Advisory Committee on Students with Disabilities (OSD Advisory Board) (2) – preference for students registered with the OSD
McGill Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (MORSL) Advisory Board (1)
Scholarship and Student Aid Office (SSAO) Advisory Board (2)
Advisory Committee on International Students (ISS Advisory Board) (1) – preference for international students
McGill Athletics and Recreation Advisory Board (1 male & 1 female)
Student Co-Curricular Involvement (myInvolvement) Advisory Group (1)
Equity and Accessibility
Equity Subcommittee on Women (1)
Equity Subcommittee on Persons with Disabilities (1)
Equity Subcommittee on Family Care (1)
Equity Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples (1)
Equity Subcommittee on Racialized and Ethnic Persons (1)
Equity Subcommittee on Queer People (1)
Aboriginal Affairs Work Group (1)
Universal Access Capital Projects Working Group (1)
Advisory Committee for the Social Equity & Diversity Education (SEDE) Office (3)
Discipline and Grievances
Committee on Student Discipline (2)
Committee on Student Grievances (1)
Appeal Committee for Student Discipline and Grievances (1)
Intellectual Property Appeals Committee (1) – must have some experience in Intellectual Property Law
