GAPSA Executive Officers Special Elections 2022-2023 Results
Congratulations to the newly elected GAPSA President and Director of Communications for 2022-2023!
President:
Ayondela McDole
Director of Communications:
Ashish Hingle
GAPSA Executive Officers Elections 2022-2023 Results
Congratulations to the newly elected GAPSA Executive Officers for 2022-2023!
Executive Vice President:
Hsien-Tien Shen
Vice President of Fairfax:
Xiaorong (Sherry) Shan
Vice President of Arlington:
Emily Crawford
Vice President of Science and Technology:
Ninon Nelson
GAPSA is holding a special election to fill the positions of President and Director of Communications for the 2022-2023 year. Because no candidates submitted applications for these two positions for the GAPSA general election, the current GAPSA Executive Board will appoint officers to fill the positions. Learn about the special election process and timeline.
GAPSA Executive Officer Election Results (total number of voters: 171)
Executive Vice President | ||
Candidate | Count | Percentage |
Hsien-Tien Shen | 139 | 81.29% |
Write-In | 4 | 2.34% |
Abstain | 13 | 7.60% |
No Vote | 15 | 8.77% |
Vice President of Fairfax | ||
Candidate | Count | Percentage |
Xiaorong (Sherry) Shan | 134 | 78.36% |
Write-In | 2 | 1.17% |
Abstain | 21 | 12.28% |
No Vote | 14 | 8.19% |
Vice President of Arlington | ||
Candidate | Count | Percentage |
Emily Crawford | 141 | 82.46% |
Write-In | 1 | 0.58% |
Abstain | 15 | 8.77% |
No Vote | 14 | 8.19% |
Vice President of SciTech | ||
Candidate | Count | Percentage |
Ninon Nelson | 137 | 80.12% |
Write-In | 1 | 0.58% |
Abstain | 18 | 10.53% |
No Vote | 15 | 8.77% |
GAPSA Executive Officer Elections for 2022-2023
Voting Instructions
Currently enrolled degree-seeking graduate and professional students are eligible to vote in GAPSA Elections. Voting will be conducted online using Mason 360 beginning Wednesday, April 27, 2022, 12:00am and ending Friday, April 29, 2022, 11:55pm. You will be prompted to log in with your Mason Net ID and password in order to access the ballot.
Election results will be announced on this page on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.
If you have any questions about GAPSA elections, please contact Dr. Julie Choe Kim, advisor to GAPSA.
Vote now.
Candidates for GAPSA Executive Office for 2022-2023
Please click on the candidate’s name for additional information, including their degree program, expected date of graduation, full-time/part-time status, candidacy and biography statement, and description of availability.
GAPSA Elections will be held April 27-29, 2022. Voting will take place via Mason 360. More information to come.
For more information about the expectations and duties of the Executive Officer positions and the elections process, see the Executive Officer Candidacy Information Packet and the GAPSA Constitution and Bylaws.
President
No candidates running*
Executive Vice President
Hsien-Tien Shen
Vice President of Fairfax Campus
Nashid Kouser (candidacy withdrawn)
Xiaorong (Sherry) Shan
Vice President of Arlington Campus
Emily Crawford
Vice President of Science and Technology Campus
Ninon Nelson
Director of Communications
No candidates running*
Meet the Candidates Session
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 4:15-5:00PM
Meet the candidates running for GAPSA Executive Office for the 2022-2023 academic year! During this information session, you will have the opportunity to meet and hear from the candidates and ask questions about their candidacy and goals. Register for this online session here.
View the recording of the Meet the Candidates Session. (Passcode: 4pS=6%wk)
Order of speakers from the recording:
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- Steven Zhou, President of GAPSA and host/moderator
- Emily Crawford, Candidate for VP of Arlington
- Ninon Nelson, Candidate for VP of SciTech
- Xiaorong (Sherry) Shan, Candidate for VP Fairfax
- Hsien Shen, Candidate for Executive Vice President
Special Election for President and Director of Communications for 2022-2023
* GAPSA is holding a special election to fill the positions of President and Director of Communications for the 2022-2023 year. Because no candidates submitted applications for these two positions for the GAPSA general election, the current GAPSA Executive Board will appoint officers to fill the positions.
Graduate and professional students interested in running for an Executive Officer position should review the Special Election Executive Officer Candidacy Information Packet for important information about the positions, elections process and timeline, and the application. Additional responsibilities are outlined in the GAPSA Constitution and Bylaws.
To run for an Executive Officer position, graduate and professional students must submit a complete GAPSA Executive Officer Candidacy Application online by Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 5:00PM, in order to be considered.
Key Special Elections Information:
- GAPSA Special Election Executive Officer Candidacy Information Packet 2022-2023 (PDF)
- GAPSA Constitution
- GAPSA Bylaws
- GAPSA Executive Officer Candidacy Application (online form): Due Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 5:00PM
Special Elections Timeline:
- Applications Available: Wednesday, April 27, 2022
- Applications Due: Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 5:00PM
- Review of Applications and Qualifications: Thursday, May 12, 2022 through Friday, May 13, 2022
- Election Results Announced:
Friday, May 20, 2022Tuesday, May 31, 2022
View the list of candidates for President and Director of Communications in the special election.
GAPSA Executive Officer Elections Process for 2022 – 2023
GAPSA is pleased to announce the election process for 2022-2023 Executive Officer positions. All GAPSA officer positions are open for election:
- 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 an Executive Officer position should review the Executive Officer Candidacy Information Packet for important information about the positions, elections process and timeline, and the application. Additional responsibilities are outlined in the GAPSA Constitution and Bylaws.
To run for an Executive Officer position, graduate and professional students must submit a complete GAPSA Executive Officer Candidacy Application online by Friday, April 8, 2022 at 5pm Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 11:55PM (note: deadline extended), in order to be considered.
Key Elections Information:
- GAPSA Executive Officer Candidacy Information Packet 2022-2023 (PDF)
- GAPSA Constitution
- GAPSA Bylaws
- GAPSA Executive Officer Candidacy Application (online form): Due
Friday, April 8, 2022 at 5pmWednesday, April 13, 2022, at 11:55PM (note: deadline extended)
Elections Timeline:
- Applications Available: Friday, March 11, 2022
- Applications Due:
Friday, April 8, 2022 at 5pmMonday, April 11, 2022, at 11:55PM (note: deadline extended) - Review of Applications and Qualifications: Monday, April 11, 2022 through Wednesday, April 13, 2022
- Announcement of Candidates and General Campaigning: Monday, April 18, 2021, through Friday, April 29, 2022, 11:59pm
- Meet the Candidates: To be determined (April 18-29)
- Election Voting Opens: Wednesday, April 27, 2022, 12:00am
- Election Voting Closes: Friday, April 29, 2022, 11:55pm
- Election Results Announced: Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Why Should You 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 Dr. Julie Choe Kim, Director of Graduate Student Life and advisor to GAPSA, at ychoekim@gmu.edu or 703-993-4031.