Guild Elections 2019 this Thursday
 Students of The UWI St Augustine Campus may still be in Carnival mode but this coming Thursday, the day after Ash Wednesday, they have a pressing matter to decide. On March 7 the Guild of Students’ General Elections 2019 will be held. The election will determine who will comprise this very important (and influential) association representing all registered students on the campus.
The Guild and what it does
The Guild acts on behalf of students when communicating with The UWI and gives them a voice in many areas of concern such as safety and security. They also have authority over several committees responsible for student activities and host a wide range of events throughout the year. The Guild is headed by a Guild Council made up of as many as or more than 17 members. Its role is laid out in Article 12 (2) of the Constitution of the Guild of Students:
"The Guild Council shall promote, foster and develop the educational, social, cultural and economic interests of Guild members and represent such interests in the University community and on the national, regional and international level.”
The council itself is headed by the Guild Executive, made up of the president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer.
Some students, taken up with their studies, individual concerns and social lives, don’t pay too much attention to the Guild and its activities. They should. Chances are the decisions taken by the Guild of Students are impacting their experience at UWI St Augustine and they most certainly could enhance their time on campus. The Guild’s committees include the Games Committee, Inter-Clubs Committee, Student Activities Committee, Student Faculty Committee, Part-time and Evening Committee and the Post Graduate Association, among others.
Voting
Guild council elections are held every year between March 1 and 15. On voting day polls are open from 8am to 8pm. A valid ID card is required to vote. Election results will be posted on campus notice boards within 24 hours of the closing of the polls.
The General Forum for all students to hear from the 2019 candidates is this Wednesday, March 6 at the Student Activity Centre (SAC). All students should come out, listen and make your voices heard. Most importantly, vote for your chosen candidates. |
