Chairs of The Board Of Directors
BRENDAN ROBERTS
CHAIR OF The Board Of Directors
Office: 412 Bloomfield
Contact:
P: 902-867-2411
E: su_chair@stfx.ca
OFFICE HOURS
- MondayTBD
- TuesdayTBD
- WednesdayTBD
- ThursdayTBD
- FridayTBD
Responsibilities
- The Chair has three main reasonabilities: Upholding the By-Laws, managing elections, and running the Board of Directors.
- The Chair acts as a liaison between the executive and the directors and an accountability measure for the organization.
OFFICE HOURS
- MondayTBD
- TuesdayTBD
- WednesdayTBD
- ThursdayTBD
- FridayTBD
Responsibilities
- The Deputy Chair is the Chair's number one. The Deputy Chair is the acting chair if the Chair is missing, assists in the execution of the Chair's duties, and does the preparation and groundwork for board meetings.
Directors
WHAT DOES A Director DO?
The duty of a student representative is to represent the opinions, values, and concerns of their constituents to both our council and to other applicable governing bodies university wide. These members will also act as a liaison between their constituents and these governing bodies, and will keep you informed of any important matters. Make sure to reach out to these individuals about issues in your program or your community group to see them brought to our monthly board of directors meetings!
The Directors Office is located on the 4th floor of Bloomfield in office 413.
Julia Schmitt
GRADUATE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
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OFFICE HOURS
N/A
Responsibilities
- The Graduate Student Representative represents the opinions, values, and concerns of the graduate student body to both our Council and Senate.
- They will also act as a liaison between the graduate students and these bodies, and will keep you informed of any important matters.
RAE MacLEAN
EDUCATION STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
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OFFICE HOURS
- N/A
Responsibilities
- As Education Representative, I will be involved in the Student Council, Senate, and will be sitting on various committees.
- My position serves to help you make the most out of your time here at StFX! I will strive to hear any concerns, questions, and suggestions you may have about how to make your student experience the very best.
- I will serve as your support, your ally, and your voice here at the Students' Union.
Committees
- Organizational Review Committee
- Xavierian Publication Committee
- Library Strategic Planning Committee
Josh Kroker
BOARD OF GOVERNORS’ REPRESENTATIVE
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OFFICE HOURS
- N/A
Responsibilities
- The Student Representative on the Board of Governors works for every StFX student to ensure that everyone has the best year possible.
- As one of the three students who sit on the Board this year, their focus is on advocating to the top leadership here for students, and the issues that they care about.
- As a Student Councillor, they also work directly with the other Councillors and Executives within the Union to help things run smoothly and efficiently on your behalf.
Committees
- Health and Dental Plan Committee
- External Affairs Committee
- Building and Grounds Committee
- Sexualized Violence Prevention Committee
Violet Silva
BOARD OF GOVERNORS’ REPRESENTATIVE
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OFFICE HOURS
- N/A
Responsibilities
- The Board of Governors Representative is responsible for sitting on StFX boards and committees to represent students' best interests.
- As one of three Board of Governors representatives, I am responsible for collaborating with students and board members to improve life at StFX.
- Working directly with TheU and StFX board members, my goal is to address and act upon topics and concerns in our campus community.
Committees
- Emergency Grants Committee
- Governance Review
- Governance and Nominating Committee
FRANCISCO CHANG
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
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OFFICE HOURS
- N/A
Responsibilities
- International students are very valuable for StFX for diversification and cultural richness which I am very proud to represent them at the Students' Council.
- To enhance their experience at StFX, I will be working with the International Student Society and the Office of Internalization.
- From first year to last I was always satisfied with the efforts of previous International Student Representatives, and I promise to make every effort to ensure they will have no concerns and well pleased throughout the year.
Committees
- Equity Committee
- Health and Dental Plan Committee
- External Affairs Committee
Sierra Julian
INDIGENOUS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
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OFFICE HOURS
N/A
Responsibilities
- Information coming soon.
Committees
- Truth and Reconciliation Committee
- Food Resource Centre Committee
- Performance Review Committee
- Equity Committee
Harmony Bright- Doucette
INDIGENOUS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
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OFFICE HOURS
N/A
Responsibilities
- Information coming soon.
Committees
- Truth and Reconciliation Committee
- Food Resource Centre Committee
- Performance Review Committee
- Equity Committee
Caspian Tohidian
Equity REPRESENTATIVE
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OFFICE HOURS
- N/A
Responsibilities
- As an Equity Representative, my duty is to promote the importance of inclusivity and diversity. I lobby the university administration regarding equity concerns, such as campus accessibility, discrimination and harassment protocols.
- I work to maintain positive working relationships with equity-focused societies including, but not limited to, the B.L.A.C.C Student Society, X-Pride, and International Student Society.
- Through the organization of equity awareness campaigns and equity advocacy, I aspire to create a respectful and supportive environment for all StFX students to feel safe, empowered, and represented.
Committees
- Equity Committee
- External Affairs Committee
- Quality of Life Committee
- Student Mental Health and Wellness Micro-team
Christian Lejeune
First year REPRESENTATIVE
Year: 1st
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OFFICE HOURS
N/A
Responsibilities
- Information coming soon.
Jack Harding
Faculty of Arts REPRESENTATIVE
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OFFICE HOURS
- N/A
Responsibilities
- As Arts Rep, it is my role to advocate on behalf of BA students on student council, senate, and on committees alongside peers and faculty.
- To give students the best academic experience as possible, councillors must address the challenges that our constituents face.
- By working closely with my constituents and peers, I want to help you have the best year at StFX ever! So if you ever have a question, concern, or just want to say hi, don't hesitate to reach out!
Committees
- Joint Committee on Studies
- Committee on Studies (Faculty of Arts)
- Governance Review
- Performance Review Committee
- Quality of Life Committee
- Quality of Life Experiential Learning Committee
Dylan Clark
Faculty of Business REPRESENTATIVE
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OFFICE HOURS
- N/A
Responsibilities
- In my role as Business Student Representative, I advocate for Schwartz School of Business students by representing their values, opinions and concerns on Council.
- I also represent the whole student body on Senate!
- These two governing bodies have a lot of say in what happens at StFX, so I love to learn more about what is important to Business students. Feel free to reach out to me any time, even just to say hi!
Committees
- Student Mental Health and Wellness Micro-team
- Emergency Grants Committee
- Academic Priorities Committee
- Academic Integrity Policy Planning Committee
- Quality of Life Committee
- Joint Committee on Studies
- Budget and Finance Committee
Meredith Cudmore-Keating
Faculty of Science REPRESENTATIVE
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OFFICE HOURS
- N/A
Responsibilities
- As Science Student Representative, I get to represent all undergrad science students at StFX on TheU’s primary governing body; Council.
- Through this position, I also get to represent StFX students on the University Senate as a Student Senator.
- I am eager to reach out to my constituents to gain insight on the struggles and successes we face as science students, and use that info to guide my time as councillor and senator. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or just to say hi!
Committees
- Organizational Review Committee
- Society Review Committee
- Academic Priorities Committee
- Academic Integrity Policy Planning Committee
- Joint Committee on Studies
- Committee on Studies (Faculty of Science)