This Winter 2023 Election
Positions Available
Elected
USC President
The President and CEO of the University Students’ Council is the primary spokesperson for 35,000 undergraduate and professional students on campus. We like to describe them as the person you can always tap on the shoulder to chat about whatever issue may be on your mind. They oversee the complex responsibilities of the executive team and the organization at large — and work, year over year, to ensure that students at Western have the best student experience possible! The USC President is elected at-large by the student body during the USC election period.
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VP Gov and Finance
The Vice President Governance and Finance is responsible for managing a $30 million budget while ensuring that the USC’s expansive policies continue serving the student community. Additionally, they oversee the USC’s complex clubs system, totalling over 200 student organizations. A USC hiring panel selects the Vice President Governance and Finance.
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VP Communications
The Vice President Communications and Public Affairs keeps students in the know about all things Western. They oversee the organization’s corporate communications strategy, including digital engagement, branding and campaigns, while managing the organization’s political strategies through media engagements, community relations, and crisis management. A USC hiring panel selects the Vice President Communications and Public Affairs.
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VP University Affairs
The Vice President University Affairs is the expert on all things related to campus life. They conduct research, develop evidence-informed policies, and advocate to the university’s senior administrators on issues including academics, campus safety, sexual and gender-based violence, and equity and inclusion. The USC Council elects the Vice President University Affairs during the USC’s Annual General Meeting in March.
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VP External Affairs
The Vice President External Affairs knows the ins and outs of all levels of government: municipal, provincial, and federal. Much like the Vice President University Affairs, they focus on researching, writing, and lobbying for policies that will improve student life, including student financial aid, work-integrated learning, housing, and transit. The USC Council elects the Vice President External Affairs during the USC’s Annual General Meeting in March.
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VP Peer Support and Programing
The Vice President Student Support and Programming is focused on improving your student experience. They oversee large-scale events, such as Orientation Week and PurpleFest, while managing student support networks like Food Support Services and the Peer Support Centre. A USC hiring panel selects the Vice President Student Support and Programming.
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Faculty President
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Faculty Councillors
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UWO Board of Governor
The Board of Governors is responsible for the overall governance of the university, including strategic matters, policymaking, and all financial and property matters. Members meet five times annually and act with the best interests of the university as a whole in mind. For more details, please visit https://www.uwo.ca/univsec/board/board_members/index.html.
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UWO Student Senator
The University Senate oversees the academic governance of the university, including curriculum and academic policy matters, admissions standards, scholarships, convocation, and honorary degrees. Student senators are elected during the Spring elections and provide a voice for the student body on Senate. For more details, please refer to https://www.uwo.ca/univsec/pdf/senate/responsibilities.pdf.