YGSE Elections

YGSE COUNCIL ELECTIONS -

2025/2026 Academic Year

It’s that time of year again, YGSE elections are upon us!

Are you looking to make your graduate experience more rewarding? Want to add to your CV? Want to build community and learn more about university and student governance? Nominate yourself for a YGSE position!

The York Graduate Students in Education (YGSE) is the Faculty of Education graduate student association. Below you will find a detailed description of how to nominate yourself, election rules, and other important information.

Important Dates

Nomination period deadline: March 10-22, 2025

Campaign Period: March 23-29, 2025

Election Dates: March 30-31, 2025

The following positions will be open for election at the end of March. See position descriptions here!
  • Co-Chairs (2 positions)
  • Elections Officer (1 position)
  • Secretary (1 position)
  • Treasurer (1 position)
  • Equity & Communications Coordinator (2 positions)
  • YU-Write Journal Managing Editor (1 position)
  • Graduate Conference Coordinators (up to 2 positions)
  • Graduate Mentorship Program Coordinator (up to 2 positions)
  • Coordinating and Planning (C & P) Representative (1 position)
  • Faculty Council Representative (up to 2 positions – PhD only)
  • Social and Professional Development Coordinator (1 position)
Details about each position can be found on the YGSE website and constitution. If you would like to take on a more active role in graduate student life, we invite you to nominate yourself for one of these positions by filling out this form. For any questions, feel free to email me at moon2023@yorku.ca or the co-chairs at ygsechair@edu.yorku.ca.