GSA Elections Committee Co-Chair Nominations Open!

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:49:27 -0400

GSA is looking for two dedicated graduate students to co-chair the Elections Committee and oversee the 2026–2027 GSA elections. This is a great leadership opportunity—especially for those graduating in 2026!

Eligibility:

One co-chair must be a current GSA Senator or Executive Council member.

One co-chair must be a graduate student not currently serving as a GSA officer, senator, or committee chair.
Note: Serving on this committee means you cannot run for any other GSA positions in Spring 2026.

Responsibilities:

Oversee all aspects of the election process.

Establish and review election policies and eligibility criteria.

Vet candidates and resolve election-related concerns.

Ensure transparent publication of results.

Commitment:

Start: November 15, 2025 | End: April 2026

~5 hours/week, including meetings every Tuesday (11 AM–12 PM, Commons 229) and 2nd Wednesday of each month (1–3 PM).

Includes a stipend for your service.

Timeline:

Q&A of Shortlisted Candidates: November 11, 2025

Senate Vote Results: November 12, 2025

Committee Formation: November 25, 2025

Elections for GSA 2026-2027 Begin: February 2, 2026

GSA 2026-2027 Election Results: First week of April 2026

How to Nominate Yourself: SELF NOMINATIONS ONLY
Submit your name, student ID, headshot, short bio (250 words), and statement of interest (500 words) by Wednesday, November 5, 2025, using the link below:
Nomination Form

You must be logged into your UMBC account to access the form.

For any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out at gsapresident@umbc.edu