GAPSA Executive Officer Elections Process for 2023 – 2024
GAPSA is pleased to announce the election process for 2023-2024 Executive Officer positions. All GAPSA officer positions are open for election, and they are as follows:
- President
- Executive Vice President
- Vice Presidents of Regional Campuses
- Vice President of Arlington Campus
- Vice President of Fairfax
- Vice President of SciTech
- Director of Communications
Graduate and professional students interested in running for any of executive offices should review the Executive Officer Candidacy Information Packet for important information about the positions, election process, election timeline, and how to apply. Additional responsibilities are outlined in the GAPSA Constitution and Bylaws.
To be considered for election for any of the Executive Officer positions, graduate and professional students must submit a complete GAPSA Executive Officer Candidacy Application online by Sunday, April 2, 2023, at 11:55 PM (DEADLINE EXTENDED) Thursday, March 23 at 11:55 PM.
Key Elections Information:
- GAPSA Executive Officer Candidacy Information Packet 2023-2024
- GAPSA Constitution
- GAPSA Bylaws
- GAPSA Executive Officer Candidacy Application (online form): Due Sunday, April 2 at 11:55 PM (DEADLINE EXTENDED)
Thursday, March 23, 2023, 11:55 PM
Elections Timeline:
- Applications Available: Monday, February 27, 2023
- Applications Due: Sunday, April 2, 11:55 PM (DEADLINE EXTENDED)
Thursday, March 23, 2023 - Review of Applications and Qualifications: Monday, April 3 – Friday, April 7, 2023
Friday, March 24 – Friday, March 31, 2023 - Announcement of Candidates and General Campaigning: Saturday, April 8
Wednesday, April 5– Sunday, April 21, 2023 - Meet the Candidates: To be determined (Monday, April 10 – Friday, April 14, 2023)
- Election/Voting Opens: Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 12:00 AM
- Election/Voting Closes: Friday, April 21, 2023, 11:55 PM
- Election Results Announced: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
- Transition Meeting/Retreat: Friday, May 12, 2023 (tentative)
Why You Should Run for GAPSA Executive Office
Hear directly from current Executive Officers about why you should consider running for a GAPSA position and learn more about each role!
View GAPSA 2022-2023 Election Videos
Questions
If you have questions, please contact Bernard Atieme, Graduate Professional Assistant for Graduate Student Leadership and Advising and co-advisor to GAPSA, at batieme@gmu.edu.