Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) and Camosun College elections are fast approaching! College and student society boards offer a wide range of positions to become involved in, and all positions will be up for election at the beginning of April for the 2013-2014 year.
The college elects students to two separate boards: the board of governors and the education council. Two students have votes on the board of governors each year (one student from Lansdowne and one from Interurban) and experience what it’s like to oversee the running of a college, including the passing of the annual budget.
Two more students from each of the campuses can represent students on the education council, working on education issues such as class and program cancellations and creations. All students elected to college boards have the option of sitting on the board of the CCSS, as well.
The CCSS is a great way for students to become involved in advocacy work in a variety of capacities. Eight seats are reserved for four directors from each campus to be elected. Running as a campus director is a great way to get involved if you’re inexperienced or timid, as you’re required to attend council meetings but have the freedom to decide for yourself how much more involved you will be.
Constituency directors and executives have more responsibilities, but the jobs are rewarding and exciting. There are directors responsible for the First Nations Student Association, the Women’s Collective, Pride, Students with (dis)Abilities, and International students. As well, four executives oversee finances, external affairs, and the two campuses.
Nominations for college and student society elections run from March 4Đ13, with the elections taking place on April 2Đ4. All CCSS positions begin May first, and college positions on August first. Forms will be made available at Fisher 101B, Lansdowne and at camosunstudent.org.