The GSA regularly offers a number of opportunities both within and outside of our organization. These can include paid positions as well as volunteering positions and scholarships. This page is dedicated to sharing these opportunities and relevant details with any interested members of our community.
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Volunteering Opportunities
The GSA is looking for 3 graduate students in our community to act as GSA Senators on Concordia University’s Senate and protect graduate student interests.
This position is for the full 2023-2024 academic year and can be added to your Co-Curricular Record
The role of Senator focuses on representing the GSA and graduate students on Concordia University’s Senate. Furthermore, the senator participates in establishing academic standards, including standards for admission and evaluation standards of student performance at all levels of the university.
Responsibilities:
- Represents GSA on the University Senate;
- Represent the collective interests and promote the general welfare of the graduate students of Concordia University;
- Enforce the General By-Laws and Special By-Laws of the GSA along with aiding the Executives in the execution of their assigned duties;
- Senators meet monthly from September through May to discuss academic pertaining affairs and programs at the University;
- Senators may also present ideas during Standing Committee meetings which will then be brought forward and voted upon at Senate meetings;
- Recommend to the Board of Governors the conferment of honorary degrees and Faculty awards of Distinction along with the establishment of new University-wide awards to be granted at convocations;
- Initiate the consideration of any matter about the academic program of the University along with the establishment of the appropriate committees, boards or other bodies, appointing their membership and delegate any of its responsibilities to them;
- Establish academic standards, including the standards for admission and the evaluation of student performance at all levels of the University;
- To amend changes, additions, or deletions in the curriculum for degrees, diplomas, or certificates, whether graduate or undergraduate.
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MAY 28th
The GSA is looking for 1 graduate student in our community to act as GSA Governor on Concordia University’s Board of Directors and protect graduate student interests.
This position is for the full 2023-2024 academic year and can be added to your Co-Curricular Record
The role of Governor involves representing the GSA and graduate students on Concordia University’s Board of Governors. Moreover, responsibilities related to the position include the adoption of the University’s mission and strategic directions, the approval of the budget, the appointment of senior administrators, the establishment of policies, procedures and regulations in connection with the University’s governance, the adoption of tuition fees, and the conferment of honorary degrees
Responsibilities:
- Represents GSA on the University Board of Governors;
- Represent the collective interests and promote the general welfare of the graduate students of Concordia University, Enforcing the General By-Laws, and Special By-Laws of the GSA along with aiding the executives in the execution of their assigned duties;
- Part of the Board and help the board in general oversight and policymaking, responsible for establishing the legal and administrative framework for the University;
- Governor’s responsibility includes the adoption of the University’s mission and strategic directions, the approval of the budget, the appointment of senior administrators, the establishment of policies, procedures and regulations in connection with the University’s governance, the adoption of tuition fees, and the conferment of honorary degrees;
- To approve the code of ethics applicable to its members and to the members of the University’s personnel;
- To ensure the effective and efficient management of the University’s human, physical, financial, and information resources;
- to regularly monitor the University’s financial situation and make sure the appropriate controls are in place to preserve the University’s short-, medium- and long-term financial health;
- To establish the Committees of the Board of Governors, appoint their membership and ensure that they exercise their functions properly;
- To establish the Senate, the Faculties, the Faculty Councils, and other similar bodies;
- Support the mission of the University and advocate its interests and help enhance the public image of the University and the Board;
- Governor is expected to make a significant contribution to the life and development of the University, to support the University’s fundraising activities, and to participate in scheduled activities and events.
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MAY 28th
Check out our fee-levy groups to see if they’re looking for new volunteers for more opportunities!
External Academic Bursaries & Scholarships
Storwell is offering an annual bursary of $2,000 in support of foster children to help them attend post-secondary schools and to offer a hand up as they make their way forward in life. The award is non-renewable, but candidates are welcome to apply for it once a year.
The successful candidate is an active member of their community, has excellent grades and displays financial need.
Eligibility:
- Applicant must have been a foster child with either CCAS or CAS or similar official Canadian foster care program and agrees to having the above organization verify the same;
- Will be enrolled as a full-time student at a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada as of Sept 2022;
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident;
- Applicant must be 24 years of age or less at the time of application;
- Winner agrees to having his/her name, photo and post secondary institution displayed on our website.