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What is The MSA Board of Directors?

The MSA Board of Directors (BOD) consists of students who have applied and been voted in by their peers to advocate for all Mohawk College students to college administration and the local, provincial, and federal government. The MSA BOD is also a part of the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA), which advocates for more than 365,000 students across Canada to the Federal Government.

Who can run for The MSA Board of Directors?

Full-time Mohawk College students from the Fennell, Stoney Creek, IAHS, Aviation, and Six Nations Polytechnic Campuses can apply to run for one of the eight positions on The BOD during the nomination period from Mon., Jan. 20, to Fri., Jan. 31.

What do I need to apply?

The BOD is split into four officer roles and four Director at Large roles. Please submit a completed nomination package, resume, and cover letter, including your statement of intent (the reason you want to run) to msa.elections@mohawkcollege.ca during the nomination period to apply. If your stellar skills match the role you are applying for, The Nomination Committee will reach out for an interview during the candidate vetting period from Fri., Jan. 31, to Tues., Feb. 11.

Something to note

We know how challenging it can be to juggle class, assignments, exams, work, and your social life while in college. There is only so much time in the day, and we know that your studies must come first, so we want to outline some of the role expectations in advance to help your schedule. The BOD may require you to attend overnight retreats, conferences, and training workshops, and all members are needed in person at meetings unless otherwise stated (accommodation is available upon request).

What roles do I apply for?

Icons of the Board of Director roles sitting around a table.

Director, External Affairs

Are you passionate about engaging with government bodies to bring awareness to the issues affecting Mohawk College students? Then this role is for you!

Primary Accountabilities and Work Requirements

  • Leads, along with the President, the facilitation and collaboration of external MSA Advocacy Priorities  

  • Builds and fosters relationships with external collaborators to represent the advocacy needs of students, as per BOD directives  

  • You must be available to work 10-15 hours per week in this role, including evenings and weekends when required. During May, July, August, November, and January, commitments may reach up to 40 hours in the week to attend mandatory overnight retreats, conferences, and training workshops

Director, College Affairs

Are you passionate about engaging with your Mohawk College community more and representing student issues to administrators? Then this role is for you!

Primary Accountabilities and Work Requirements

  • Leads, along with the President, the facilitation and collaboration of Mohawk College-related MSA Advocacy Priorities

  • Builds and fosters relationships with Mohawk College collaborators to represent the advocacy needs of students, as per BOD directives 

  • You must be available to work 10-15 hours per week in this role, including evenings and weekends when required, and travel between campuses. During May, August and January, commitments may reach up to 40 hours in the week to attend mandatory overnight retreats, conferences, and training workshops

Treasurer

Are you passionate about financial literacy, organized, and want to make an impact in the Mohawk Community? Then this role is for you!

Primary Accountabilities and Work Requirements

  • Ensures accuracy and compliance with all financial regulations

  • Monitors and reports that the organization’s financial policies and procedures are followed, ensuring all students are aware and understand where their MSA fees are spent and how  

  • Chairs MSA Finance Committee

  • Drives fee-setting processes

  • You must be available to work 20 hours per month in this role, including evenings and weekends when required, and travel between campuses. During May, August and January, commitments may reach up to 40 hours per week to attend mandatory overnight retreats, conferences, training workshops, and audit and budget creation.

Secretary

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and have a keen interest in policy and making complex items easy to understand? Then this role is for you!

Primary Accountabilities and Work Requirements

  • Ensure the integrity of BOD documents through executive administration and facilitation of governing documents   

  • Ensures the Association is compliant with all internal and external legislative  policies  

  • Co-Chairs the Governance Committee

  • You must be available to work 20 hours per month in this role, including evenings and weekends when required, and travel between campuses. During May, August and January, commitments may reach up to 40 hours per week to attend mandatory overnight retreats, conferences, training workshops, and audit and budget creation

Director at Large Roles: Four Positions Available

Are you looking for a way to give back to your peers but don’t know exactly how? Then this role is for you!

Primary Accountabilities and Work Requirements

  • Determines the benefits that The MSA will provide for students as customers, keeping a long-term, strategic perspective

  • Leads and directs the Executive Director, ensuring that the operating organization accomplishes what it should, as outlined in the Strategic Priorities and Risk Management policies

  • Leads and directs The MSA President regarding Advocacy Priorities and MSA Board representation to external stakeholders to advocate for the interests of students as owners of the MSA

  • Uses a sound governance system as outlined in the Board Mandate of The MSA Governance Policy

  • You must be available to work 10-15 hours per week in this role, including evenings and weekends when required, and travel between campuses. During May, August and January, commitments may reach up to 40 hours in the week to attend mandatory overnight retreats, conferences, and training workshops

Elections Schedule

Election Period Date
Nomination Period January 20 to January 31
Candidate Vetting Period January 31 to February 11
All Candidates Meeting Thursday, February 13 and Friday, February 14
Campaign Videos and Headshots February 18 to February 21
Candidates Go Live Monday, February 24
Meet The Candidates in The Cellar Thursday, February 27
Voting March 4 to March 6
Results Friday, March 7

 

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