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Complete nomination packages are received by the GSA office and verified by the GSA Chief Returning Officer (GSA CRO) prior to being listed on the GSA website. Candidates were given the opportunity to submit their photo and bio as part of their nomination.

Nomination packages were to be submitted in advance of the deadline of Tuesday, 3 September 2024.

Candidates

VP External

Bio

I am Ajibola Adigun (Jibs), Mandela-Rhodes Scholar (UKZN-Nigeria) and Governance
Specialist born in Lagos, Nigeria. I attended the University of Ibadan and studied Political
Science while leading and founding different student organizations. I moved on to the
United States of America to work as an African Associate for several Think-Tanks. I took
my Master’s degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa. I
returned to Nigeria to work with the Policy Innovation Center of the Nigerian Economic
Summit Group as the in-house Governance Specialist. I am currently doing my PhD in
Educational Policy because I believe that the destinies of countries are tied to the
quality of their education systems.

Resume

I am running for the position of GSA VP External because I believe I can leverage my
professional experience as a Governance Specialist and experience in Non-Profit
Management, Public Relations and Advocacy and my scholarly interest in educational
policies. I have been involved with the GSA as a regular attendee of GSA Council, and I
have volunteered in several university-wide initiatives such as the review of strategic
plans. I believe my experiences would help me in the role as an advocate of GSA
members to external stakeholders both on campus, nationally and internationally.
Winter is coming, and we should be prepared.

Bio

I am Parman Mojir Shaibani, a third-year Ph.D. student in the Chemical and Materials Engineering Department. My research focuses on advanced thin film deposition using the Atomic Layer Deposition method. During my previous studies in Iran, I held two marketing positions at different branding companies, significantly boosting my socialization and problem-solving skills. I also gained valuable leadership qualities as an English Discussion Class head. As I was a victim of unfair circumstances before in my years of study, I completely understand the problems that students face. These problems include but are not limited to, financial difficulties, accommodation challenges, high tuition fees, cultural adjustment, language barriers, and access to essential resources. Rest assured, I am deeply committed to supporting my peers and will listen to their concerns, offering my help to those in need.

2024 GSA Election of VP Student Life Re-Election Timeline

The 2024 GSA Election of VP Student Life Re-Election Timeline was approved by the GSA Chief Returning Officer (CRO) in consultation with the GSA Elections and Referenda Committee (GSA ERC). This timeline has been developed in accord with GSA Bylaw and Policy, Section I: Elections, which can be found here

2024 List of Candidates

Below you may find the timeline of events for the 2024 GSA Election of VP Student Life Re-Election Timeline.

All times listed are in Mountain Time.

Monday, 11 March 2024 at 2:00 PM (MST)

********************** MANDATORY MEETING FOR

ALL CANDIDATES

GSA Re-Election of the Vice-President Student Life All-Candidates Meeting • Attendance at the All-Candidates Meeting is mandatory, as well as associated meeting materials, will be sent to all candidates following the close of the nomination period.

• Failure to attend without adequate prior notification of at least one (1) hour to the CRO is grounds for disqualification.

• A scribe will be present at the All-Candidates Meeting and, shortly after the meeting, notes will be distributed to all candidates.

Tuesday, 12 March 2024 at 12:00 AM (MST)

GSA Re-Election of the Vice-President Student Life Campaign Period Begins • The campaign period will last at least seven (7) calendar days and will begin no earlier than the day following the All-Candidates Meeting

• The campaign period will run from 12 March 2024 to 21 March 2024. This includes the two (2) day voting period.

Monday, 18 March 2024 at 11:00 AM (MST)

GSA Re-Election of the Vice-President Student Life Forum

• A GSA Re-Election of the VP Student Life candidates’ forum will be hosted, open to all graduate students to attend. A recording of the forum will be posted on the GSA website.

Tuesday, 19 March 2024 at 10:00 AM (MST)

GSA Re-Election of the Vice-President Student Life Voting Period Opens • The voting period will last forty-eight (48) hours from 10 AM on Tuesday, 19 March to 10 AM on Thursday, 21 March 2024.

• Campaigning is allowed during the voting period.

Thursday, 21 March 2024 at 10:00 AM (MST)

GSA Re-Election of the Vice-President Student Life Campaigning and Voting Periods Close

• Voting and campaigning close at 10:00 AM (MST).

Thursday, 21 March 2024 at 12:00 PM (MST)

Deadline for GSA Re-Election of the Vice-President Student Life Campaign-Related Expenses and Receipts Submission

• Following the campaign period, candidates will be asked to submit to the CRO a report of all campaign-related expenses and associated receipts no later than two (2) hours after the close of the voting period (to be submitted electronically to the CRO via gsa.frontdesk@ualberta.ca; photos of receipts must also be submitted and a form will be provided to all candidates at the All-Candidates Meeting).

Thursday, 21 March 2024 – Tentative, Pending Release of Provisional Results

GSA Re-Election of the Vice-President Student Life Announcement of Provisional Results

• Provisional results are results subject to change due to possible outstanding complaints to the CRO and appeals of CRO decisions.

Friday, 22 March 2024 – Tentative, Pending Release of Provisional Results

Deadline to Lodge a Breaches Discerned or Alleged Breach Associated with the GSA Re-Election of the Vice-President Student Life with the CRO

• This deadline is set at twenty-four (24) hours after the announcement of provisional results.

Friday, 22 March 2024 – Tentative, Pending Release of Provisional Results

GSA Re-Election of the Vice-President Student Life Announcement of Official Results

• Official results will be announced once the deadline to lodge an alleged breach or complaint about alleged breaches has passed.

As per GSA Bylaw and Policy I.POL.11.5, all CRO Decisions made regarding complaints and alleged breaches will be posted on the GSA website. Please see below the CRO Decisions issued for the 2024 GSA General Election and Election of the Associate Vice-President Labour:

The following decisions are relating to the Re-Election of the Vice President Student Life.

As per GSA Bylaw and Policy H.POL.15.7.c, the GSA ACB Chair will ensure that, subject to privacy legislation, decisions on appeals of CRO decisions are posted on the GSA website. Please see below the ACB Decisions issued for the 2024 GSA General Election and Election of the Associate Vice-President Labour:

The following decisions are relating to the Re-Election of the Vice President Student Life.

The following ACB decision relates to a complaint against a GSA officer, governed by GSA Bylaw and Policy H.POL.14. These decisions are generally confidential and only presented to GSA Council; however, all parties have consented to sharing it publicly due to the importance of the matter.

ACB Decision regarding formal complaint between F Khalid and A Adigun- Mar 13, 2024

GSA Bylaw and Policy governs the Election and Referenda. If you have any questions, please contact the GSA Chief Returning Officer at gsa.elections@ualberta.ca

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