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samu & Macewan COMMITTEEs

SAMU and MacEwan both offer committees for students to get involved in governance and decision-making. SAMU committees focus on budgeting, strategy, and representation, while MacEwan committees support academic matters, research ethics, and community engagement.

GET ON BOARD with COMMITTEEs

INFLUENCE GROWTH | GAIN EXPERIENCE | BUILD CONNECTIONS | GET PAID

Join a committee to influence key decisions that impact your university experience, earn some extra cash, build valuable relationships and access networking opportunities.

No experience? No problem. SAMU’s governance team can support you when requested. All it takes is up to 3–4 hours per month to attend meetings, engage in meaningful discussions, and share your student perspective. Be an influencer of growth and apply for open committee seats today!

    MACEWAN COMMITTEES

    APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW

    Play a role in university decision making.

    apply now

    SAMU COMMITTEES

    APPLICATIONS OPEN FALL 2026

    Share your voice in SAMU’s strategy and processes.

    apply now

    GENERAL FACULTIES COUNCIL

    APPLICATIONS CLOSED

    Join MacEwan’s highest academic governing body.

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    WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

    Noticeable leadership experience for your resume
    Connect and network with MacEwan faculty and administration
    Get a seat at the table – have a voice in the decision making process
    Get paid for your time – amount varies per committee

    WHAT’S THE COMMITTMENT?

    Up to 3-4 hours per month of meetings and preparation*
    1 year term on each committee. Appointment times may vary

    * commitment level varies between committees. See notice below for details.

    Check out our FAQs

    Who can I expect to work with as a student committee member?
    As a student member on committees you work with a variety of people. For SAMU committees you work with other students to help shape the organization, while with MacEwan committees you can expect to work with a variety of people, from MacEwan staff and faculty members to other students too.
    When do you usually recruit for different types of committees?
    Committee recruitment is a year long process! Applications for the General Faculties Council typically open around the beginning of the Winter term and close at the start of the Spring term. MacEwan Committees recruitment opens in the Winter term and remains open until the seats are filled. SAMU committees begin their recruitment in the Fall term and remain open until all seats are filled.
    How long is a term on a committee?
    Committee terms vary. They are typically a year long unless you are appointed in the middle of a term. MacEwan Committees are typically appointed from July 1st to June 30, while SAMU committees are from November 1st to October 31st.
    What sort of work can you expect as a committee member?
    Being a student member on a committee requires you to read the agendas that get sent out prior to the meetings, ensuring you come prepared to the meetings, and sharing your student perspective at the meetings.

    STILL NOT SURE? GET IN TOUCH

    IMPORTANT NOTICE:

    These committees meet on different schedules. Some committees meet only several times per year, and some will meet once per month. Each committee offers experience in decision-making, leadership, networking, analytical thinking and attention to detail.

    FOR SAMU COMMITTEES CONTACT

    Governance Advisor
    Alan Honey
    honeya@macewan.ca

    FOR MACEWAN COMMITTEES CONTACT

    Internal Advocacy Advisor
    Larissa Williams
    williamsl87@macewan.ca