A brief introduction to the new executives and constitutional changes
The Central Student Association (CSA) hosted a press conference on Sept. 22 in the University Centre to discuss their new hierarchical structure and introduce the new team.
The CSA have a new executive this year, and have changed their structure from five positions to four:
- President
- Vice president external
- Vice president student experience
- Vice president academic
This year, the CSA is focused on amplifying student voices by increasing student membership on committees as well as building on initiatives from previous years.
President: Chelsea Mulvale
Email: csapresident@uoguelph.ca
Extension: 55408
Responsible for:
- Overseeing the operations of the CSA, which includes:
- Acting as the public relations liaison
- Overseeing the budget
- Acting as the signing authority
- Sitting on policy review, budget, and PDR committees
Vice president external: Kayla Weiler
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Email: csavpexternal@uoguelph.ca
Extension: 56376
Responsible for:
Acting as the liaison between the government and the student body. Luckily for Guelph, Weiler is also on the Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario Executive Board as the representative for Local 54 (CSA). Ontario’s president of the Canadian Federation of Students, a national organization that represents the rights of students.
This year, Weiler is leading three campaigns:
- United for Equity
- Fight the Fees
- TapIn!
If you are passionate about an issue, Weiler will work with you to launch a campaign.
Vice president academic: Becca Cheskes
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Email: csavpacademic@uoguelph.ca
Extension: 56742
Responsible for:
Defending and protecting the academic rights of all students. This includes but is not limited to:
- Accessibility
- Affordable education
- Collaborating with the student senate caucus
- Answering questions regarding scholarships
- OSAP
You can find Cheskes at any committee meeting pertaining to accessibility on campus or collaborating with student leaders.
Vice president student experience: Emily Vance
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Email: csavpexperience@uoguelph.ca
Extension: 58328
Responsible for:
Did somebody say free tampons?
You’ve probably heard that dispense machines for menstruation products are going to be installed in some of the UC’s washrooms. This isn’t the only change Vance has introduced in her time on the CSA. Vance will be organizing events and activities to enhance student life and promote volunteer opportunities.
- Vance also sits as a student representative on two committees:
- Student mental health and wellness
- Sexual assault prevention
Contact Vance to get involved with a committee or promote an event.
Photos by Alora Griffiths/The Ontarion