Call for Elections Committee 2026–2027
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) Election Committee is tasked with ensuring the integrity, transparency, and fairness of GSA elections. The committee will consist of five (5) members who represent diverse perspectives, maintain impartiality, and collaboratively conduct the election process in accordance with university policies and the GSA Election Manual.
The committee plays a vital role in student governance by overseeing candidate registration, enforcing campaign regulations, organizing candidate forums, managing election day operations, addressing complaints and violations, and supervising vote counting and result announcements. Graduate students committed to integrity, impartiality, and leadership in student governance are encouraged to apply by March 5th at 11:59 pm.
- Open to all eligible graduate students at The University of Alabama; must reflect diversity, with current GSA Executive Council members ineligible.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA and good academic standing must be maintained throughout the term.
- Demonstrated commitment to neutrality, with no endorsement or support of any candidates.
- Prior experience or interest in student governance is preferred.
- Strong integrity, availability for all election activities, and adherence to ethical standards are required.
Timeline
- Announcement of committee application: February 26 at 12:00 pm
- Application submission deadline: March 5 at 11:59 pm
- Committee member notification: March 16 at 12:00 pm
- Election committee training: March 23 at 6:30 pm
Information on Elections:
https://gsa.ua.edu/elections/