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Executive Committee Elections 2024

It’s not too late to lead! There are open positions on the Executive Committee and Students’ Council.

Are you interested in joining an incredible team of dedicated individuals advocating for a better student experience? Learn more about each of the open positions and download the nomination package below!

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Open Positions

Vice President External
The purpose of the Vice President External (VPE) is to provide oversight of SAMU’s role in government relations. The Vice President External oversees the development of the external advocacy priorities for SAMU while engaging with relevant external stakeholders, including government officials, on matters concerning SAMU and its memberships. The VPE also serves as the SAMU representative for all external advocacy organisations SAMU is a member of and works to champion SAMU’s priorities through these organisations.
The VPE reports to SAMU’s Students’ Council and the Executive Committee while serving on both bodies. The VPE is knowledgeable about and advises the Students’ Council and SAMU membership on the external affairs of SAMU, including external student advocacy and government lobbying.
Vice President Student Life
The purpose of the Vice President Student Life (VPSL) is to oversee SAMU’s programs and services and SAMU’s role in the non-academic affairs at MacEwan. The Vice President Student Life is the direct contact for non-academic matters of SAMU, including its programs, services, student groups and events. The VPSL coordinates SAMU’s involvement in MacEwan University’s non-academic affairs, including student affairs, campus activities, and acts as the liaison regarding the student experience.
The VPSL reports to SAMU’s Students’ Council and the Executive Committee while serving on both bodies. The VPSL is knowledgeable about and advises the Students’ Council and SAMU membership of SAMU programs, services, student groups, events, and MacEwan’s non-academic affairs.

Your 2024 Executive Committee – Successful Candidates

Gabriel Ambutong - Successful Candidate for President

I’m the current President of the Students’ Association of MacEwan University. I’m running for Re-Election because the work’s not over. Students are struggling now, more than ever, and I intend to fight even harder. We know that affordability continues to be a top priority for students, and I hear you. It’s our job to advocate to MacEwan and the government to support students. During my term, the changes we made led to REAL advocacy wins for students.

  1. $102 Sports and Wellness fee waived for Winter 2024
  2. No increases in SAMU fees for 2024-2025
  3. Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries increased by $2M
  4. Ponoka Campus students FINALLY getting access to free drinking water
  5. NO increases to Mandatory Non-Instructional Fees (MNIFs) and ONLY a 2% increase in intuition (compared to last year’s 5.5% increase)

To see some of my advocacy work or get in touch, please reach out here!

Joseph La Torre - Successful Candidate for Vice President Governance and Finance

Hello everyone!

I am campaigning this year to be re-elected for the Vice President Governance and Finance role. Although the role is more internal facing, there are a few initiatives that I would like to focus on and complete. For example, removing barriers to governance involvement, ensuring any student who allocates their time to sit on any committee is compensated adequately, and giving them the necessary support and training. Also, shifting to advocacy being a larger focus in this role, initiatives such as further communication to the university on current student issues and the transparency of the allocation of funds to support students will be a focus if re-elected. Lastly, this year, I, along with the Executive Committee team, was able to waive the Sport & Wellness fee for the winter semester to address student affordability because of our continual advocacy.

Please email me for feedback or questions: latorrej3@mymacewan.ca

Darcy Hoogers - Successful Candidate for Vice President Academic

Hi!

I’m Darcy Hoogers, a second-year Bachelor of Communications Studies student and Peer Tutor at our Writing Centre. However, I’m no stranger to higher education; I completed a Bachelor of Arts in English at the University of Alberta in 2021.

I’m running to be your VPA because I see and experience the struggles that we—students—must overcome. Tuition, textbook costs, and academic fees continue to rise; we’re expected to accept these costs.

The active, supportive student community at MacEwan and SAMU sets us apart from other institutions. I cherish this community and want to see it thrive.

I aim to implement academic policies that address the current needs of students. These policies range from lowering academic fees to ensuring instructors provide clear expectations for assignments within classes.

As your VPA, I will apply my comprehensive academic experience to work for you. Together, we will develop a stronger community in MacEwan.