Secondary Elections(In Progress):
We’re glad to announce that the GradGov Senate has additional openings for various Senator positions! The nomination form will be available on Campus Groups on October 5th at 12:00 PM EST.
We’re glad to announce that the GradGov Senate has additional openings for various Senator positions! The nomination form will be available on Campus Groups on October 5th at 12:00 PM EST.
*You will be directed to the form on CG by using the link above or scanning the QR code*
We strongly encourage nominations from the programs listed on this sheet to increase their representation in the Senate. However, if your program is not listed on the sheet and you would still like to run for a Senate position, you may apply to be a Surrogate Senator. If nobody from said program applies, then you will be considered for one of the Surrogate Senate positions if:
SECONDARY ELECTION TIMELINE:
FAQ
We strongly encourage nominations from the programs listed on this sheet to increase their representation in the Senate. However, if your program is not listed on the sheet and you would still like to run for a Senate position, you may apply to be a Surrogate Senator. If nobody from said program applies, then you will be considered for one of the Surrogate Senate positions if:
- You are studying in a similar program to the program that does not currently have representation.
- You are studying in the same school as the program that does not currently have representation.
- You have relevant study or work experience to help you advocate for the program you wish to represent, but that does not currently have representation.
SECONDARY ELECTION TIMELINE:
- Wed, 10/5 at 12:00 PM EST/EDT: Nomination forms open.
- Tue, 10/11 at 11:59 PM: Nomination forms close.
- Wed, 10/12 at 12:00 PM: Polls for voting for Senators open.
- Tue, 10/18 at 11:59 PM: Polls close.
- Thu, 10/20 at 12:00 PM: Results from elections applications released.
- Fri, 10/21 at 5:30-6:45 PM: October Senate Meeting.
FAQ
- Who can apply?
- All graduate students enrolled for AY 2022-23, whether part-time or full-time, including online, evening, dual degree, and professional students, currently matriculated in university-sanctioned programs may nominate themselves to run for a seat in the GradGov Senate. *With the exception of law and medical students (we partner with their student governments!)
- What should I prepare for the application?
- Statement of Interest (250-500 words)
- Resume/CV
- Headshot to upload
- Your amazing energy and ideas to help us succeed!
- How do I apply?
- Sign in to Campus Groups, select ‘Georgetown University’, create your profile
- Search & join the GradGov Group
- On GradGov’s group page → click ‘Surveys’ tab OR follow this link
- Under ‘Surveys & Forms’, you will see various Senate Nomination forms – find which Senate seat name matches with your program, or the program of the individual you wish to nominate on this spreadsheet.
- Follow the instructions for application & voting. Please fill out the form as thoroughly as possible. If you have questions, please reach out to:
- Micaila Curtis & Hannah Avdoulos regarding Senate Nominations
- Do you have a date/time/location selected for the Senate meetings?
- September 16th
- October 21st
- November 11th
- December 2nd
- January 20th
- February 10th
- March 24th
- April 14th
Primary Elections(Complete):
Without further ado, we are pleased to announce the elected GradGov Senate. ( See a full list with the Senators respective Senate Seat Name Titles here.)
If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to me or our Senate Secretary, Hannah Avdoulos, and remember to vote!!
Senator Nominations instructions for 22-23:
Follow the instructions as follows:
Eligibility
Our application this year will be through Georgetown Campus Groups.
What is Campus Groups? It's a centralized platform that connects all students and groups across Georgetown. You can join different groups and check all events coming up!
Follow these steps:
Election’s Timeline
Wednesday, August 24th
Senate and appointed position applications open at 8 am EST and will close on Tuesday Aug 30 at 11:59 pm EST.
Wednesday, August 31st
Polls for people to vote for their Senators opens at 12 pm EST and will close on Tuesday Sept 6 at 11:59 pm EST.
Thursday, September 8th
Release results from elections & leadership applications at 12 pm EST.
**If you are interested in learning more about our Elections please review Article VII: Elections of our GradGov’s Constitution located under “Governing Documents and Records.”
Frequent Asked Questions
Can you share any GradGov Senator information for selecting new Senators for this school year?
We are running centralized elections, so all students will submit a program-specific Senator application, which will then be accessible to all other members of their program/ students they would represent. Then, the students from each program will vote on who their representatives will be.
a. Some programs may run their own elections. In this case, only the representatives voted by their program should submit a formal application for Senator to GradGov. Please be mindful of this by checking in with your program!
I am an online student, can I still join GradGov?
Yes! Being an online student is not a limitation, you can join from all over the world! Our meetings are all hybrid, and we love to have leaders that represent our student body to help us engage everyone equally.
What if I want to join in but I can’t attend all Senate meetings?
No worries. Under our Constitution, if you cannot attend a meeting you can send a representative of your program. Your colleague is your proxy!
I would love to join, but I can’t commit to too many hours.
Same! We are students first, so we are committed to ensure all our Senators and Directors to spend up to five hours per week.
I want to join, but I’m already leading another student government, can I still join?
Of course! Many our leaders are leading other groups, in fact, this helps to increase communication and collaboration across schools and student groups.
Campaigning Rules:
1. Campaigning is permitted at the discretion of the nominee, but must be respectful
of other candidates.
a. A campaign “speech” is highly encouraged and can range anywhere between one sentence to two pages.
2. Campaigning materials should not exceed a cost of $80.
3. Campaigning should be targeted only at voters in your program, or if you are running for an at-large seat, only those graduate students eligible to vote for that
specific at-large seat.
4. Any nominee who wishes to terminate their candidacy prior to the election may do so by submitting a formal notice of withdrawal in an email to Gradgov@georgetown.edu with the subject: Withdrawal, Candidate Name, Program.
Without further ado, we are pleased to announce the elected GradGov Senate. ( See a full list with the Senators respective Senate Seat Name Titles here.)
If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to me or our Senate Secretary, Hannah Avdoulos, and remember to vote!!
Senator Nominations instructions for 22-23:
Follow the instructions as follows:
- Sign into Campus Groups then go to the GradGov groups page
- Under Surveys & Forms, you will see various Senate Nomination forms - please find which Senate seat name matches with your program, or the program of the individual you wish to nominate on this spreadsheet
- If you are ONLY wanting to apply for a director or deputy director ("leadership") position, fill out "GradGov Director & Deputy Director Application Form *ONLY*"
- Please fill out the form as thoroughly as possible and reach out to Micaila Curtis and Hannah Avdoulos if you have questions regarding Senate Nominations. For questions regarding the Director & Deputy Director Application, please reach out to Eric Saldanha and Kylie Unger.
Eligibility
- All grad students enrolled for AY 2022-2023
- Any registered graduate student within the GradGov Senate district with an open seat may nominate themselves to fill the Senate seat. Article VI §§ C
- All grad students except law and medical students (we partner with their student governments!)
- Part time or full time students who are in-person or online including international students
Our application this year will be through Georgetown Campus Groups.
What is Campus Groups? It's a centralized platform that connects all students and groups across Georgetown. You can join different groups and check all events coming up!
Follow these steps:
- Open Campus Groups app. Select "Georgetown University." Create your profile.
- Search and join GradGov on Campus Groups
- Click on "Surveys."
- Follow instructions for application and voting.
- 250-500 word statement of interest
- Resume or CV
- A headshot to upload
- Your amazing energy & ideas to help us succeed!
Election’s Timeline
Wednesday, August 24th
Senate and appointed position applications open at 8 am EST and will close on Tuesday Aug 30 at 11:59 pm EST.
Wednesday, August 31st
Polls for people to vote for their Senators opens at 12 pm EST and will close on Tuesday Sept 6 at 11:59 pm EST.
Thursday, September 8th
Release results from elections & leadership applications at 12 pm EST.
**If you are interested in learning more about our Elections please review Article VII: Elections of our GradGov’s Constitution located under “Governing Documents and Records.”
Frequent Asked Questions
Can you share any GradGov Senator information for selecting new Senators for this school year?
We are running centralized elections, so all students will submit a program-specific Senator application, which will then be accessible to all other members of their program/ students they would represent. Then, the students from each program will vote on who their representatives will be.
a. Some programs may run their own elections. In this case, only the representatives voted by their program should submit a formal application for Senator to GradGov. Please be mindful of this by checking in with your program!
I am an online student, can I still join GradGov?
Yes! Being an online student is not a limitation, you can join from all over the world! Our meetings are all hybrid, and we love to have leaders that represent our student body to help us engage everyone equally.
What if I want to join in but I can’t attend all Senate meetings?
No worries. Under our Constitution, if you cannot attend a meeting you can send a representative of your program. Your colleague is your proxy!
I would love to join, but I can’t commit to too many hours.
Same! We are students first, so we are committed to ensure all our Senators and Directors to spend up to five hours per week.
I want to join, but I’m already leading another student government, can I still join?
Of course! Many our leaders are leading other groups, in fact, this helps to increase communication and collaboration across schools and student groups.
Campaigning Rules:
1. Campaigning is permitted at the discretion of the nominee, but must be respectful
of other candidates.
a. A campaign “speech” is highly encouraged and can range anywhere between one sentence to two pages.
2. Campaigning materials should not exceed a cost of $80.
3. Campaigning should be targeted only at voters in your program, or if you are running for an at-large seat, only those graduate students eligible to vote for that
specific at-large seat.
4. Any nominee who wishes to terminate their candidacy prior to the election may do so by submitting a formal notice of withdrawal in an email to Gradgov@georgetown.edu with the subject: Withdrawal, Candidate Name, Program.
