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Meet your 2024-2025 IGNITE Board of Directors

Take control of the on-campus student experience with IGNITE.

Students know themselves best. That’s why IGNITE wants your voice to be the one that’s heard and help make a lasting impact at Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber. By running for the upcoming IGNITE Election yourself or voting for another student who shares your values, you can determine the ten seats that will shape our next Board of Directors.

Every voice matters and IGNITE needs students just like you to help shape our campuses together, either as a candidate or voter.

Run

If you’re not afraid to speak your mind, frequently find yourself taking leadership roles in different aspects of your life and have fresh ideas about how we can elevate the student experience together, you’ve found the right place. In addition, you will have to meet these requirements:

  • be a full-time student
  • be in good standing (not on academic probation)
  • have completed at least one semester in a post-secondary program (either at Humber or another school)

Consider running for a seat on the board of directors and help us change current and future students’ experiences on campus. To learn how to apply, follow the “How to get involved” section.

Vote

Even if running for the board isn’t your thing, you still have a big role to play: learn all about your campus candidates during the campaigning period February 20, 2024 – March 3, 2024, and vote for the person who best reflects your values during Voting Week, Monday, March 4 – Friday, March 8, 2024. Remember, all fee-paying students can vote in the election but you’ll have to choose your candidate based on what campus you attend.

How can I run for a position? What do I need?

To participate in the upcoming IGNITE Election, you can follow these steps:

  1. Download and fill out the nomination package
  2. Read the election policy
  3. Collect nomination signatures from students from your campus.
  4. Submit your candidate package 

Once you’ve been confirmed as a candidate, campaigning begins on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. This is your chance to connect with other students who share your values, goals and ideas for shaping a better campus. Let your leadership and ideas shine!

Take control of your student experience

Winning a seat on IGNITE’s Board of Directors has so many benefits:

  • sharpen your leadership, decision-making, and communication skills;
  • grow your professional network and personal social circles;
  • ensure that the student voice is heard when major decisions are made by IGNITE, Humber and UofGH;
  • all while being part of a team of like-minded people who are working together to improve student life.

Meet Your Candidates

What is the election for?

Seize control and drive campus change with IGNITE. Run in the upcoming election, or help us decide the next Board of Directors by supporting a candidate who shares your values

What does the board do?

As a board member, you lead and champion continuous positive change on campus. This involves strategic planning, budgeting, and actively seeking feedback to enhance future projects.

I attend IGS. Can I run? Who do I vote for?

Yes, you can vote and run to represent your campus! Starting this year, students from Humber’s International Graduate School can run and vote for their own seat on IGNITE’s Board of Directors.

What is the time commitment to run in the election?

Candidates have two weeks (Jan. 15 – Feb. 9) to submit their nomination. Within one week of submission, candidates can expect to be verified, after which Candidate Information Sessions will be held on Feb. 13 and 14. From Feb. 20 - March 1, candidates will begin campaigning, which is the majority of their time commitment.

What is the time commitment to sit on the Board of Directors?

The term of office is one year, commencing May 1 and ending April 30. Directors must commit to approximately ten evening Board meetings annually, and a weeklong Board Orientation and Training in May. Participation is mandatory on any one of the three Board sub-committees.

Do board members receive compensation?

As an honourarium, directors may receive up to CAD $3,500. The Board Chair may receive up to CAD $4,500.

Important Dates

  • Nominations open – Monday, January 15, 2024 at 9 a.m.
  • Nominations close – Friday, February 9, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
  • Candidate information sessions – February 13-14, 2024
  • Campaigning begins – Tuesday, February 20, 2024
  • Voting – Monday, March 4 – Friday, March 8, 2024
  • Winners announced – Friday, March 8, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

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