GPSC Elections

Some of the GPSC executive board positions are appointed as Graduate Assistants by the Graduate College whereas other members of the executive board and general council are provided an annual stipend. These compensations are annually being reviewed by the Graduate College.

All Graduate Assistants receive an annualized compensation (stipend) and all GA benefits based on their date of appointment including prorated health insurance. The benefits for GA's can be found on the Graduate College’s website. A GA's stipend amount is determined by the respective college.

*Stipends change year to year, 2024-2025 stipends will be confirmed when GPSC 2024-2025 budget is confirmed*

1. President: The GPSC President acts as the Chair of the EB. In that capacity, the President shall schedule, organize, and lead all EB meetings, meet regularly with UA administration officials, (including the University President, Provost, Vice Provost for Graduate and Undergraduate Education, Dean of Students, SVP Business Affairs, SVP University Initiatives, SVP Research, Innovation and Impact, Associate Vice - Provost DEI, Director of Student Union, Campus Rec, and Health and other VPs and Directors on campus), ensure GPSC officers and committee chairs fulfill their duties and work with the GPSC Faculty Advisor to oversee GPSC directors and staff. 
   Time Commitment: 10 hours/week.

2. Executive Vice President: The GPSC Executive Vice-President acts as the Chair of an internal committee, as assigned by the President, coordinates visits with graduate program coordinators and directors of graduate studies in academic units on campus, reviews the activities of the Director of Legislative Affairs, GPSC Institute Director, and Development Coordinator (in cooperation with the GPSC President) and serves on two external university-wide committees of significance. In the event, the President is unable to fulfill the duties outlined above, the Executive and Administrative Vice-Presidents shall jointly fulfill those duties. 
   Time Commitment: 10 hours/week.

3. Administrative Vice President: The GPSC Administrative Vice-President shall act as the Chair of an internal committee, as assigned by the President; serve as the point of contact for all GPSC representatives, organize and facilitate representative orientation, team-building exercises, and community service projects; review the activities of the GPSC representatives (in cooperation with the GPSC President); in cooperation with GPSC President, appoint GPSC officers and representatives to serve on university-wide external committees, GPSC internal committees and external advocacy groups as deemed necessary; serve on two external university-wide committees of significance; collect and compile representative reports. In the event, the President is unable to fulfill the duties outlined above, the Executive and Administrative Vice-Presidents shall jointly fulfill those duties. 
   Time Commitment: 10 hours/week.​

4. Assembly Chair: The GPSC Assembly Chair shall act as the Chair of an internal committee, as assigned by the President; Include EB decisions on the agenda of upcoming GC meetings; Distribute the preliminary version of the agenda to the General Council at least 5 days before each GC meeting; Prior to scheduling meetings for the upcoming semester, give GC representatives at least 1 week to report on their availability to attend GC meetings during the semester; Conduct council meetings according to Arizona Open Meeting Laws and Robert’s Rules of Order; Organize General Council meeting space. 
   Time Commitment: 5-7 hours/week.  

5. Treasurer: The GPSC Treasurer shall hold a minimum of one office hour per week; Act as the Chair of an internal committee, as assigned by the President; Make monthly reports to the EB on the GPSC budget and appropriations committee activities; Assist with grant applications and reports, especially with the Student Services Fee Advisory Board (SSFAB); Meet regularly with the GPSC Program Coordinator, Club/POD Administrator, and other budget holders; Determine and disburse officer and representative stipends on time according to the GPSC Bylaws. 
   Time Commitment: 5-7 hours/week.

6. Secretary: The GPSC Secretary shall hold a minimum of one office hour per week; Act as the Chair of an internal committee, as assigned by the President; Take detailed minutes of all GC and EB meetings, including attendance and all decisions; Distribute minutes to the General Council within the ten (10) days immediately following each meeting. 
   Time Commitment: 5-7 hours/week.

1. What do I need to do in order to run?

Complete a nominating petition! Petitions will be available here. 

2.  Can I use an electronic petition to get signatures?

We have created an electronic petition form through Qualtrics. For instructions on how to access the GPSC Elections Petition template on Qualtrics, see this video.

3. Can I campaign?

Absolutely! Please be sure to follow the guidelines outlined it the GPSC Elections Code. 

4.  I have an issue with the elections. What should I do?

If you believe there has been a violation of the GPSC Elections Code, you may appeal by submitting an Elections Complaint form. Elections Complaint forms can be found here. Please email the completed form to GPSCElections@arizona.edu. The deadline for submission of a complaint is 24 hours after voting has closed.

Have more questions about GPSC elections? 

Please email the Elections Director at: mailto:gpscelections@email.arizona.edu