Once annually, during the early Fall term, the standing members of GSS will elect the team of Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors is formed of “departmental” representatives and “at-large” representatives.
Departmental representatives for each faculty department within Graduate Studies at the University of Windsor. In some circumstances, due mainly to size, multiple facilities are represented by a single representative. The departmental representative positions are:
Departmental Board of Director Positions:
At Large Board of Director Positions:
This is the high-level process for GSS Board of Director Elections. Read more about each step below.
ELECTION DATES:
Nomination Period: Thursday, October 15, 2026 – Thursday, October 22, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
All Candidates Meeting (Online): Friday, October 23, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Campaign Prep: Saturday, October 24 - Sunday, October 25, 2026
Campaign Period: Monday, October 26, 2026 @ 12:01 AM – Tuesday, November 3, 2026 @ 11:59 PM
Voting Days: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 @ 9:00 AM – Thursday, November 5 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Appeal Period: Thursday, November 5, 2026 @ 7:00 PM – Sunday, November 8, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
GSS Ratification Meeting: TBD
NOTE: Elected candidates are required to attend the monthly online GSS Meetings. The first meeting is the ratification meeting referenced in the Election Dates.
Voting Link: www.uwindsorgss.ca/vote
Elections are completed electronically, which means each eligible voting member must cast their vote using the official secure online elections portal.
Members may vote by using their UWindsor credentials (UWin ID not student number), and only between the official elections/voting period:
Voting Days: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 @ 9:00 AM – Thursday, November 5 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Download the Nomination Form to get started
The electoral process is under the purview of the Chief Returning Officer (CRO), who acts as an independent third-party to the GSS, mandated to coordinate all elections activities, publish elections communications, handle appeals, and respond to member and public inquiries regarding the process.