UPEISU

Graduate Senate Representative – Application deadline: 4:00pm on Wednesday, November 4th , 2020

Senate Representative – Application deadline: 4:00pm on Wednesday, November 4th , 2020

Veterinary Representative – Application deadline: 4:00pm on Wednesday, November 4th , 2020

Please submit your completed application to the UPEI Student Union Hiring Committee via email: hiring@upeisu.ca, or in person at the Student Union office.

Only applicants that have completed the application requirement will be considered for the position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

There are currently no posted positions.

UPEISU Executive Council Positions:

President
VP Academic & External
VP Student Life

UPEISU Council Positions:

Arts Rep (2)
Business Rep (2)
DVM Rep
Senate Rep (2)
Math & Computational Sciences Rep
Nursing Rep
Ombudsman
Science Rep (3)

Job Postings

Yearbook Editor – Application deadline: 4:00 pm on January 22^nd, 2021

Yearbook Staff – Application deadline: 4:00 pm on January 22^nd, 2021

Please submit all job applications to hiring@upeisu.ca.

Aspiria

Aspiria is a Student Assistance Program that can access a wide range of professional services anytime and anywhere, for free, 12 months of the year. Call their toll-free number and you’ll be directly connected to the Clinical Response Centre (CRC), a 24/7, confidential, service that can be accessed from anywhere in the world. Need financial or legal advice, or simply need to talk? The CRC professionals are specialists who will connect you directly with the support you need. The professional counselling services enable students to work with a professional counsellor in a series of counselling sessions including the following issues:

Academic issues
Adjustment to post-secondary school setting
Anxiety
Bullying
Career development
Crisis
Dependent care
Depression
Discrimination
Drugs, alcohol, gaming, smoking
Financial
Gambling
Grief & bereavement
Harassment
Home & family stress
Legal
Medical health & resource referral
Nutrition
Personal
School, work & family life imbalance
Sex education
Trauma
Violence

These services may be accessed online, by phone, video, chat, email, or in person, therefore being suitable for students of all comfort levels. It is also offered in myriad languages, thereby being inclusive for our diverse student body.

Download the app here for Apple and here for Android.

Annual Reports

At the end of each academic year, the Student Union releases an update of the organization.

To view the 2017/2018 Annual Report, please click here.

Annual Reports from previous years can be found below.

2016/2017
2015/2016
2014/2015
2013/2014
2012/2013
2011/2012

Rental Scams

Rental scams, unfortunately, have become frequent with landlords and students who are advertising properties through online rental listings, websites and social media. A rental scam is one of many tricks used to defraud landlords, students, or potential tenants by gaining their confidence and potentially monetary compensation.

Scams Targeting Students

There are many websites on the internet that post rental advertisements. Please exercise caution with your rental search as there are also scams that specifically target potential tenants. Some, for instance, advertise an almost too-good-to-be-true property (sometimes even with photos) and require a deposit or a portion of the rent before letting you view the property. They may promise to send you keys upon receiving payment. Often the photos being displayed aren’t of the actual property address being advertised, and sometimes the photos and the advertisement itself are of a property that actually exists but the scammer has stolen the information from another website and only changed the contact information to theirs.

OCH Tips for Students:

• Check out the location of the property, to ensure that the property event exits. Sometimes, the civic number for a property doesn’t exist.
• Do not send any money or personal information without meeting the landlord or property manager.
•Have a friend or relative enquire about the property information from the landlord and compare notes.
• Use an online search engine to search for the person’s name, email, telephone number or other identifying features to see if there have been other online complaints.

Past News Releases

2019-2020 Academic Year

April 22, 2020 – The UPEISU and CASA Commend Federal Government’s COVID-19 Student Aid Package

March, 2020 – UPEISU Pleased with Post-Secondary Investments During COVID-19

February 11, 2020 – Introducing UPEI’s Open Education Resource Development Program

January 6, 2020 – UPEISU: New Year, New Services!

September 30, 2019 – UPEI Student Union Launches Panther Patrol

September 13, 2019 – UPEISU Applauds Senate Approval of Fall Reading Week

August 29, 2019 – UPEISU Celebrates First Executive of All Women on its 50th Anniversary

2017-2018 Academic Year

A pril 06, 2018 – UPEISU Pleased With 2018-2019 Provincial Budget

March 22, 2018 – Statement Regarding Chelsea Perry’s Resignation

March 20, 2018 – William McGuigan Appointed Interim President of the UPEISU

March 13, 2018 – Statement Regarding Vote of Non-Confidence for President Perry, Resignation of President Perry

March 7, 2018 – UPEISU Announces Spring 2018 Election Results

March 5, 2018- UPEISU Government Submission Regarding FOIPP

February 26, 2018 – Statement from the UPEISU Regarding Love and Sex Week

January 17, 2018 – UPEISU Campus Pub Set For Renovations

October 26, 2017 – Maritime Students Call for Government Funding on Student Mental Health

October 11, 2017 – UPEI Student Union Signs On With Nationwide Sexual Violence Prevention Group

May 19, 2017 – UPEI Student Union Concerned Over Tuition Increase

2016-2017 Academic Year

April 21, 2017 – UPEISU Congratulates Staff and Faculty of the Year

November 09, 2016 – UPEISU Welcomes New Collective Agreement

September 14, 2016 – UPEISU Announces Policy Priorities for 2016-2017

June 16, 2016 – UPEISU Applauds Return to Negotiating Table

May 14, 2016 – UPEISU calls for Accountability in SOTS

2015-2016 Academic Year

Mar 23 2016 – UPEISU Pleased with Federal Budget

Feb 23 2016 – UPEISU Pleased to See Changes Being Made to Provincial Student Financial Assistance Program

Feb 4 2016 – UPEISU Pleased to See New Awards Program at UPEI

Nov 16 2015 – UPEISU Hopes to Increase Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention

Oct 6 2015 – UPEISU Announces Launch of Volunteer List

Sept 21 2015 – UPEI Student Union & PEI Marathon “Outrun Stigma”

Sept 9 2015 – UPEI Students to Benefit from Sunday T3 Transit Service on University Avenue

Aug 2015 – An Open Letter from the President of the UPEISU to the Mayor of Charlottetown

June 23 2015 – UPEISU Concerned by 2015/2016 Provincial Budget for Postsecondary Education

June 2015 – Community Discussion

2014-2015 Academic Year

April 14 2015 – UPEISU Mounts Student Voter Mobilization Campaign

Mar 9 2015 – UPEISU invests $20,000 in New Mental Health Initiatives Fund

Jan 29 2015 – Economic Assessment Reaffirms Value of University and Students to Island Economy

Sept 4 2014 – UPEISU Endorses Implementation of New Student Support Program

April 10 2014 – UPEISU Disappointed by Budget 2014

2012-2014 News Releases

Feb 6 2014 – UPEISU Endorses New Scholarship Program at UPEI

Jan 27 2014 – UPEISU To Push for Gender-Neutral Washrooms at UPEI

July 3 2013 – UPEISU Applauds Government Move to Enhance Youth Job Opportunities

Sept 24 2012 – UPEI Students Hope Tree Prompts Conversation

There are numerous positions open for the Fall Elections, to be held on October 6-7! Nominations open on September 14.

Ombudsperson (1)
Business Rep (1)
Arts Rep (2)
Veterinary MedicineRep (1)
Mathematics and Computational Sciences Rep (1)
Senate Rep (3)
Graduate Senate Rep (1)
Nursing Rep (1)
First-Year Rep (1)
Residence Rep (1)
Board of Governors Rep (1)

Apply for Council here

Graduating? There are also positions open for the Grad Class Executive Team!

President
Treasurer
Secretary
Vice President

Apply to be a Grad Class Executive here

Student Centre

The W. A. Murphy Student Centre is located in the heart of campus. Inside, you will find your campus pub, The Fox & Crow; the UPEI bookstore; and the Student Union offices. There’s plenty of space to study, socialize, and relax.

Older Financial Statements

1999 Statement
2000 Statement
2001 Statement
2002 Statement
2003 Statement
2004 Statement
2005 Statement
2006 Statement

Student Handbook

Each year, the Student Union provides a free 12-month planner to all full-time students. Come and get yours at the Student Union office anytime!

Contact: Candice Heigh | Administrative Coordinator | admin@upeisu.ca

Clubs Handbook

Please see our Clubs Handbook for a brief guide on important club information.

Contact: clubscampaigns@upeisu.ca

Clubs/Societies Resources

Coat Check Fundraiser Application
Clubs & Societies Funding Application
Room Booking Form
Society Operating Budget Template
Table Booking Form
Risk Management Form
The Fox & Crow Booking Form – Clubs
The Fox & Crow Booking Form – UPEI Department or External Organization
Clubs & Societies Campus Initiative Fund

Contact: clubscampaigns@upeisu.ca

Start a Club

Want to ratify a special interest group on campus? Fill out the form below!

Club Ratification / New Club

Promotions/Advertising

Want us to promote your event on our channels?

Click here and fill out our communication request form.

Contact: Marketing and Communications Manager | communications@upeisu.ca

Mental Health Initiatives

The Mental Health Initiatives Fund was created by the UPEI SU in March 2015 after the student body identified the lack of mental health prevention and awareness resources on campus. This fund allows UPEI students to develop and strengthen new and existing mental health initiatives at UPEI. Recognizing that all members of our campus community are affected by mental health issues, the goal of this fund is to encourage students to plan, execute, and raise awareness to address issues of Mental Health at UPEI.

Applications will be considered at various times per academic semester. A committee of students, faculty, and university administration will create specific parameters for the fund and will also serve as the fund’s adjudicating body. Examples of projects could include (but are not limited to): conferences, peer support groups, speaker series, research projects, stress busting/exam week events, film screenings, workshops, training sessions, and on/off campus events.

Why Mental Health?

Research demonstrates that most mental health illnesses form around or before the age of eighteen. Those aged 15-24 are most likely to suffer from substance abuse, mood disorders, and are more likely to commit suicide. The UPEI SU believes that targeted initiatives aimed at UPEI students will help to address some of these issues. The UPEI Student Union has been addressing this issue at the federal level through its partner the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations. Recommendations have included extension of the mandate of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, and funding to pursue stigma-busting campaigns.

During a UPEI students survey, 1/3 of respondents identified Mental Health Initiatives as a priority for the Student Union. The UPEI SU has heard from members of the student body and the UPEISU Council that mental health is an issue that needs to be addressed on our campus. Students at UPEI deserve to have access to more mental health initiatives and we are committed to this goal.

Where did the money come from?

Until now, no specific UPEISU funding goes directly towards mental health initiatives. The Student Union fee that is collected each year did not contribute to this fund. This money does and will not come from the current or future operating budget of the UPEI SU. We wanted to make sure that students did not need to pay to have access to mental health services and awareness programs on campus.

Since 2001 the UPEISU has been a member of the Campus Trust Insurance group. After each fiscal year, any additional money that we collect for health and dental premiums to pay for claims goes into a reserve fund. This money is then invested and collects interest. Per the Canada Trust Fund Act we cannot spend or withdraw any of the invested money unless its used for Health & Wellness purposes. The UPEI SU Council has approved a small portion of those investments to be moved from that account to create a stand alone fund – The Mental Health Initiatives Fund. After this initial $20,000 investment the SU will begin to seek sponsorships, donations and other opportunities to increase this fund.

To apply for funding, click here.

Contact: President | president@upeisu.ca | (902) 566-0398

Student Funding

The goal of student funding is to support undergraduate and graduate students and student activities at the University of Prince Edward Island. The committee will allocate its resources to student activities, events, and to individual students. This could include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Social and educational events for students.
• Travel and other expenses resulting from academic conferences
• Other events that provide students with opportunities to enhance their university experience.

Applications can be made to this committee by completing the application form below. It will then be reviewed by the UPEISU Funding Committee. Once a decision is made by the committee, the applicant(s) will be informed of the decision and will be made aware of the support they will be receiving.

Student Academic Enrichment Funding Application

Contact: VP Finance | vpfinance@upeisu.ca | (902) 566-0398

Society Funding

The goal of society funding is to support club and society activities, events, conferences, etc. at the University of Prince Edward Island. The committee will allocate its resources to societies accordingly. This could include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Social and educational events for students.
• Travel and other expenses resulting from academic conferences
• Other events that provide societies with opportunities to enhance university experience

Applications can be made to this committee by completing the application form below. It will then be reviewed by the UPEISU Funding Committee. Once a decision is made by the committee, the applicant(s) will be informed of the decision and will be made aware of the support they will be receiving.

Clubs & Societies Funding Form

Contact: VP Finance | vpfinance@upeisu.ca | (902) 566-0398

Advocacy

Your Student Union is here to advocate for you on all levels in order to make sure you have a fantastic experience and all the help you need during your time at UPEI.

Advocacy is supporting a particular recommendation or cause that will affect public policy. At the UPEI Student Union, we advocate on behalf of students on issues that relate to post-secondary. For example, if you aren’t getting enough money for your student loans, we research and write a policy statement on why students need more student loan money, then we take that to the government and tell them why students need this. We advocate to the University administration, and the municipal, provincial, and federal levels of government on a regular basis. What we advocate on is determined by the student body and the Academic and External Affairs Committee.

On campus, the SU engages with university administration and campus services in a variety of ways to ensure the student voice is well represented as decisions are made on issues that affect your education and university experience. Your elected student union members hold seats on a number of university committees and groups including the University Board of Governors (BoG), the University Senate, and other committees where the student voice should be heard, as well as regular meetings with UPEI’s senior administrative team. We also provide information and guidance on student discipline, recourse, or grievances, including academic appeals.

If you find yourself with questions or in need of guidance, please don’t hesitate to contact your Vice President Academic & External using the provided contact information.

Contact: VP Academic & External | vpax@upeisu.ca | (902) 566-0648

Advocacy in Action

Your Student Union executive team, alongside our Advocacy Team, have frequent lobby meetings with governing officials on municipal, provincial, and federal levels.

In February 2016, the UPEISU had its first major advocacy win – after persistently lobbying to the government on PEI student loan issues, the government increased the weekly maximums on the provincial student loan portfolio and increased the maximums by the provincial inflation rate on a yearly basis.

Check out our Lobby Document to get more info on some of the policy priorities we’ve been advocating on this year.

Contact: VP Academic & External | vpax@upeisu.ca | (902) 566-0648

External Policy

External policy are statements made by the UPEI Student Union on a particular concern to our student body and comes with recommendations on how the University and the government can address resolve those problems. Every year, we hold policy consultations on what issues students are facing. We take those problems and research solutions. Once we have the problem and the solution, we put them into a policy statement and advocate on it.

External Policy Book

Contact: VP Academic & External | vpax@upeisu.ca | (902) 566-0648

Feedback

Have an idea for a policy proposal that you think we should look into? Or maybe some ideas about how we could improve our approach to achieving our policy goals? We’d love to get your feedback! Click here to fill out a policy proposal package.

U-Pass

As voted in by students in 2008, the UPASS offers students the opportunity to use the Charlottetown Trius Transit system with their student IDs. This transit system gives students full access to routes throughout Charlottetown, Stratford, and Cornwall.

The Trius Transit System travels University Ave every 15 minutes, as well as other routes in Charlottetown, Cornwall, and Stratford. For complete transit schedules, please click the following link:

Trius Tours Transit Schedules

Health & Dental Insurance

For new January incoming full-time students the deadline to opt out of your insurance is January 26, 2018.

Domestic Students:
See information about your insurance plan here.
To opt out of your insurance plan, visit www.studentbenefits.ca.

International Students:
See information about your insurance plan here.
To opt out of your insurance plan, come to the Student Union office.

For international students going to see a doctor you must bring your UPEI Health Insurance card with
you. You can go to the above link to download/print it or come to the Student Union office and we can
print it for you.

Additional information can be found at: www.studentbenefits.ca

Contact: Candice Heigh | admin@upeisu.ca | (902) 566-0530

Additional Links for Students Seeking Medical Care:

To book an appointment at the UPEI Health Centre click here.

To find a PEI Walk In Clinics where you can see a Doctor click here.

For current estimate wait times at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Emergency Room click here.

Past Minutes

Past SU Awards Recipients

The UPEI Student Union presents various awards at the end of each academic year to recognize individuals who are involved in the organization. These awards include:

UPEI Student Union Volunteer of the Year
Presented to an active volunteer of the Student Union who has had an impactful presence

2017-2018: Owen Shaw
2015-2016: Michael Ferguson | Casey O’Sullivan

Cadre Volunteer Recognition Award
Presented to the student who has shown exceptional involvement in the operation of our student newspaper: The Cadre

2016-2017: Iain Burhoe
2015-2016: Nick Scott
2014-2015: Jing Zhao
2013-2014: Brad Pauley | Tate Ferris
2012-2013: Ally Harris
2011-2012: Rhyanne Beatty
2010-2011: Jeff McGuigan
2009-2010: Bob Deziel
2008-2009: Paige Matthie
2007-2008: Brodie Birt
2006-2007: Christine Lord
2005-2006: Kim Johnston
2004-2005: Mark Cameron
2003-2004: Angela Hanlon | Mark Cameron
2002-2003: Jonathan Smith | Wil Pate
2001-2002: Thomas Lloyd | Marieve MacGregor | Brad Deighan

Mickey’s Place Kiosk Appreciation Award
Presented to a Mickey’s Place Employee who has contributed to the operations of the kiosk significantly

2017-2018: Jaclyn McGeani
2016-2017: Morgan Erskine
2015-2016: Ashley Smith
2014-2015: Kate Rundle
2013-2014: Olivia Robinson | Brittany Rhynold
2012-2013: Jillian Birt
2011-2012: Tomomi Sugeno
2010-2011: Genna Phelan

Nexus Yearbook Volunteer Recognition Award
Presented to the volunteer who has made a significant contribution to the Nexus Yearbook

2017-2018: Janna Ganesan
2016-2017: Robyn Soulsby
2015-2016: Robyn Soulsby
2014-2015: Brittany Jakubiec | Robyn Soulsby
2013-2014: Heidi Burt
2012-2013: Ryan Boudreau
2011-2012: Stephen Dunbar
2010-2011: Rachel Wonnacott
2009-2010: Alison Aiken | Kristin Nicholson
2008-2009: Patrick Callbeck
2007-2008: Caitlyn Darrach
2006-2007: Brandy MacLellan
2005-2006: Virginia MacMurdo | Lloyd MacKenzie
2004-2005: Angela Phillips
2003-2004: Natasha MacKinnon
2002-2003: Brandy MacLellan
2001-2002: Carrie MacLellan
2000-2001: Beth Nason
1999-2000: Jennifer Durber | Shannon Fitzpatrick
1998-1999: Rebecca Rogers
1997-1998: Mary MacDonald
1996-1997: Shannon Fitzpatrick
1995-1996: Melissa Buote
1994-1995: Alison MacDonald
1993-1994: Kathy Giesbrecht
1992-1993: Sonya Langille

The Fox and Crow: Staff of the Year
Presented to the staff member who has shown exceptional involvement in the operation of The Fox and Crow

2019-2020: Josie Mingo
2019-2020: Ryan MacKenna

The Wave: Server of the Year
Presented to the server who has shown exceptional involvement in the operation of The Wave

2017-2018: Haley O’Connor
2016-2017: Ashley Lewis
2015-2016: Julia Ross
2014-2015: Rebecca Dawson
2010-2011: Shelby McCarron
2009-2010: Vanessa MacDonald
2008-2009: Stacey Doucette
2007-2008: Shannon Ochsner
2006-2007: Maria Trainor
2005-2006: Lyndsey Taylor
2004-2005: Jessica Hughes
2003-2004: Jennifer Postma
2002-2003: Kim Walsh

The Wave: Bartender of the Year
Presented to the bartender who has shown exceptional involvement in the operation of The Wave

2017-2018: Alicia Kenney-Rashed
2016-2017: Kris Rice
2015-2016: Paul Newcombe
2014-2015: JD Gilmour | Emma Cole
2013-2014: Megan Johnson
2010-2011: Cindy Thibodeau
2009-2010: Brittany Lockwood
2008-2009: Michelle Ward
2007-2008: Allyson Leduc
2006-2007: Brodie Craswell
2005-2006: Matt Nykyforchyn
2004-2005: Melissa Perry
2003-2004: Jillyan Gallant
2002-2003: Eddie Francis
2001-2002: Meghan MacDougall

The Wave: Security Officer of the Year
Presented in recognition of dedication and enthusiasm shown as a Security Officer

2017-2018: Ian Campbell | Twins Temiloluwa
2016-2017: Tayler Sorenson
2015-2016: James Coyle
2014-2015: Caleb Ofoegbu
2013-2014: Alex Stavert
2012-2013: Caleb Ofoegbu | Paul Newcombe
2011-2012: Alyssia Farrington
2010-2011: Jesse MacDonald | Angela Court
2009-2010: Tyler Coady | Alexandra MacDonald
2008-2009: Nick Drake | Kaitlin Richard
2007-2008: Adam Clow | Christine Buell
2006-2007: Mazen Ellaz
2005-2006: Jordan Collette | Julie MacNeill
2004-2005: Shawn Oatway | Lauren Smith
2003-2004: Dennis Cahill | Tamsyn Cosh
2002-2003: Karen Aucoin | Nick Mosher
2001-2002: Scott Cousin | Kate Myron
2000-2001: Sarah Field
1999-2000: Paul Bernard

UPEI Student Union Councillor of the Year
Presented to the councillor who has made an outstanding contribution to the UPEISU Council

2019-2020: Alyssa Mackinnon
2019-2020: Kali Ross
2017-2018: Ashley McKibbon
2016-2017: Justin Clory
2015-2016: Zak Jarvis
2014-2015: Emma McDermott
2013-2014: Michelle MacDonald
2010-2011: Bob Deziel
2009-2010: Emonigho “Emos” Obamwa
2008-2009: Alicia Bremner
2007-2008: William MacDonald
2006-2007: Janelle Pitre
2005-2006: Sarah Simpson
2004-2005: Megan MacKinnon
2003-2004: Shaun Coady | Tristan Murray
2002-2003: Jared Hogg
2001-2002: Nick Gaudet

Staff of the Year Awards
Presented to a UPEI Staff member who had made a valuable contribution to students’ lives

2017-2018: Heidi MacDonald
2016-2017: Anne Sheehan
2015-2016: Haley Doherty
2014-2015: Robin Sutherland
2013-2014: Robert “Rocky” Paquet
2012-2013: Beatrice Hartinger
2011-2012: Sarah Ready

Faculty of the Year Awards
Presented to a UPEI Faculty member whose teachings go beyond the classroom

2017-2018: David Varis – Faculty of Arts
2016-2017: Andrew Godbout – School of Mathermatical and Computational Sciences
2015-2016: Dr. Stacey MacKinnon – Faculty of Arts
2014-2015: Inge Dorsey | Brian Wagner
2013-2014: Chelsia Gillis – Nutritution
2012-2013: Dr. June Countryman- Music
2011-2012: Dr. Andrew Trivett – Engineering
2010-2011: Dr. Rabin Bissessur – Chemistry
2009-2010: Dr. Susan Graham – Business
2008-2009: Dr. Maxim Burke – Mathematics
2007-2008: Ron Collins – Business
2006-2007: Dr. Don Wagner – Business
2004-2005: Daryl Guignion – Biology
2003-2004: Dr. Llewellyn Waston – Sociology & Anthropology
2002-2003: Dr. Doreley C. Coll – Modern Languages
2001-2002: Dr. Edward MacDonald – History
2000-2001: Dr. Wimal Rankaduwa – Economics
1999-2000: Dr. Savitri Chandrasekhar – Chemistry
1998-1999: Dr. Brenton MacLaine – English
1997-1998: Dr. Catherine L. Ryan – Psychology
1996-1997: Dr. Albert M. Ferris – Business

UPEI Student Union Distinguished Honorary Members
This award is different, as it is only presented when truly deserved. There are only 16 honorary members of the Student Union, recognized for their invaluable contributions to student life

2017-2018: Sister Susan “Sue” Kidd
2015-2016: Bob Deziel
2011-2012: Heather Love
2010-2011: H. Wade MacLauchlan
2009-2010: Joe Velaidum
2005-2006: Michael Read
2001-2002: Lisa Murphy
2001-2002: Neil Henry
2000-2001: Leo Cheverie
1998-1999: Elizabeth R. Epperly Ph.D
1997-1998: Dr. J. Paul Bourdreau
1994-1995: Dr. FWP Bolger
1993-1994: Betty Johnston
1993-1994: Bob Stanley
1993-1994: John Keaveny
1989: J.T. “Mickey” Place

Past Executives

1969 – 1970
President – John Keaveny
Vice President – John Morrison
Treasurer – C. Day
Communications Officer – P. Lynch

1970 – 1971
President – James Ross
VP Internal – Connie Cullen
VP External – David Campbell
Comptroller – John Lacey
Treasurer – Rick Montigny

1971 – 1972
President – Dean Shaw
VP Internal – Brian Zalewski
VP External – Jim Larkin
Comptroller – Leonard McCardle
Treasurer – Scott Stevens

1972 – 1973
President – Patrick Duffy
VP Internal – Norbert Moran
VP External – Bob Gray
VP Communications – Bill MacIntyre
Treasurer – Leonard McCardle

1973 – 1974
President – Diane MacDonald
Vice President – Carol Ward
Treasurer – Mike Duffy

1974 – 1975
President – Gordon Campbell
Vice President – Marilyn MacPherson
Comptroller – Ted Crockett
Communications Officer – Mike Read
Treasurer – Brian Howatt

1975 – 1976
President – Gerry MacDonald
Vice President – Tom Hayward
Comptroller – Bill Chandler
Communications Officer – Rick Huyck
Treasurer – Ray Shalala

1976 – 1977
President – Derek Key
Vice President – Paul Currie
Comptroller – Howie Adams
Communications Officer – Elizabeth Burke
Treasurer – Mike Clough

1977 – 1978
President – George McGibbon
Vice President – Kevin Gauthier
Comptroller – Mike Kennedy
Communications Officer – Mike McMahon
Treasurer – John Neville

1978 – 1979
President – Kevin Gauthier
Vice President – Dave Connaughton
Comptroller – Mike Kennedy
Communications Officer – Maria Driscoll
Treasurer – John Neville

1979 – 1980
President – Kevin Walker
Vice President – Sharon Timmons
Comptroller – Robin Clow
Communications Officer – Shelly Pepler
Treasurer – Pat Rossiter

1980 – 1981
President – Philip Brown
Vice President – Sue Parlee
Comptroller – Neil MacKenzie
Treasurer – John MacAleer

1981 – 1982
President – Terry Palmer
VP Internal – Sue Parlee
VP External – Pattie Bradley
Treasurer – Bruce Hickey

1982 – 1983
President – John MacDougall
VP Internal – Brian Brennan
VP External – Victor Moore
Treasurer – Glenn Hynes

1983 – 1984
President – Jack Keefe
VP Internal – Jim Mutter
VP External – Kim Gass
Treasurer – Stephen Bishop

1984 – 1985
President – Michelle Dorsey
VP Internal – Howard Beattie
VP External – Les Smith
Treasurer – Kenny Mutter

1985 – 1986
President – Gordon Cobb
VP Academic – Carolyn Ryan
VP Operations – Karen Blacquiere
Treasurer – John Orr

1986 – 1987
President – Robert Kelly
VP Academic – Paul Ledwell
VP Operations – Karen Bishop
Treasurer – Doug Clow

1987 – 1988
President – Steven Wynne
VP Academic – Michelle Cottreau
VP Operations – Heather Hickey
VP Finance – Sandra Ramsay

1988 – 1989
President – Dean MacMillan
VP Academic – Lisa Murphy
VP Operations – MaryAnn Fitzpatrick
VP Communications – Paul Griffith
VP Finance – Joan Masterson

1989 – 1990
President – Lisa Murphy
VP Academic – Laura Campbell
VP Operations – Andrea Ledwell
VP Communications – Paul Griffith
VP Finance – Shannon MacDonald

1990 – 1991
President – Andrea Ledwell
VP Internal – Jo-Anna Murphy
VP External – Andrew Hughes
VP Operations – Lisa Chandler
VP Finance – Susan Wynne

1991 – 1992
President – Jo-Anna Murphy
VP Internal – Tracey Arsenault
VP External – Nadine DeWolfe
VP Operations – David Fitzpatrick
VP Finance – Laurie Callaghan

1992 – 1993
President – Michelle MacCullum
VP Internal – Julie Sirois
VP External – Bruce Davison
VP Operations – Adrian Harrison
VP Finance – Suzanne MacPherson

1993 – 1994
President – Todd King
VP Internal – Andrew MacPherson
VP External – Tara O’Connor
VP Operations – Kent Driscoll
VP Finance – Ryan Bradley

1994 – 1995
President – Andrew MacPherson
VP Internal – Ray Murphy
VP External – Patricia Embleton
VP Operations – Finley Martin
VP Finance – Lisa Belliveau

1995 – 1996
President – Amber Allin
VP Internal – Tara Inman
VP External – Fidel Murphy
VP Operations – Finley Martin
VP Finance – Kelley Yeo

1996 – 1997
President – Chris Gray
VP Internal – Wendy Venema
VP Operations – Jonathan Seller
VP Finance – Lindy MacKenzie

1997 – 1998
President – Janice Broderick
VP Internal – Jamy-Ellen Proud
VP External – Adam Kenny
VP Operations – Tim Willis
VP Finance – Stephen Ramsay

1998 – 1999
President – Matt Gray
VP Internal – Pauline Tran
VP External – Stephen Hann
VP Operations – Tyler Dougan
VP Finance – Stephen Lewis

1999 – 2000
President – John Desrosiers
VP Internal – Matthew Hogan
VP External – BJ McCarville
VP Operations – Kyle Hann
VP Finance – Stephen Lewis

2000 – 2001
President – BJ McCarville
VP Communications – Kristen Stavert
VP Activities – Lori Doiron
VP Finance – Gordon Henley

2001 – 2002
President – Cynthis Dennis
VP Campus Affairs – Chris Power
Communications – Caolan Moore
VP Finance – Rob Kemp

2002 – 2003
President – Chris Power
Executive VP – Krista Gallant
VP Activities – Matt MacCarville
VP Finance – Paul Murphy

2003 – 2004
President – Brandon MacKenzie
Executive VP – Jeff Grandy
VP Activities – Shelley MacNeill
VP Finance – Jared Hogg

2004 – 2005
President – Clare Henderson
Executive VP – Mark O’Halloran
VP Activities – Peter Grandy
VP Finance – Britt Burns

2005 – 2006
President – Ryan Gallant
Executive VP- Shaun Coady
VP Activities – Ellen Klein
VP Finance – Dennis Cahill

2006 – 2007
President – Ryan Gallant
Executive VP – Jeremy Hogan
VP Activities – Shawn Younis
VP Finance – Willy Gauthier

2007-2008
President – Willy Gauthier
Executive VP – Janelle Pitre
VP Activities – Shawn Younis
VP Finance – Matthew Weeks

2008-2009
President – Justin Douglas
Executive VP – Matt Morrison
VP Activities – Shawn Younis
VP Finance – Chad MacGuigan

2009-2010
President – Timothy Cullen
Executive VP – Jarrod Faria
VP Activities – Shawn Younis
VP Finance – Mazen “Z” Ellaz

2010-2011
President – Rob Livingstone
Executive VP – Kyle Murnaghan
VP Activities – Logan O’Brien
VP Communications – Kate VanGerven
VP Finance – Emma McPhail

2011-2012
President – Rob Livingstone
Executive VP – Josh Coles
VP Activities – Brittany Banks/Jon Millington
VP Communications – Kate VanGerven
VP Finance – Emma McPhail

2012-2013
President – Kate VanGerven
Executive VP – Danielle MacDonald
VP Activities – Jon Millington
VP Communications – Chelsea Merry
VP Finance – Daniel MacDonald

2013-2014
President – Anastasia Smallwood
VP Academic & External – Travis Gordon
VP Activities – Matthew Rice
VP Finance – Matthew MacInnis
VP Communications – Ryan McCarvill/Kelsey Marr
Interim VP Communications – Laura Wisener/Sara Reeves

2014-2015
President – Lucas MacArthur
VP Academic & External – Travis Gordon
VP Student Life – Emilie Sullivan
VP Finance – Willem Mackenzie
VP Communications – Alexandra Heighington

2015-2016
President – Dana Kenny
VP Academic and External – John Rix
VP Student Life – Nathan Hood
VP Finance – Zachary Tweel
VP Communications – Nouhad Mourad (May – August 2015)
Alexandra Heighington (September – December 2015)

2016-2017
President – Nathan Hood
VP Academic and External – John Rix
VP Student Life – Kaylee Jabbour
VP Finance – Clayton Smith

2017-2018
President – Hammad Ahmed (May – December 2017)
Taya Nabuurs (Interim, January 2018)
Chelsea Perry (January – March 2018)
William McGuigan (Interim, April 2018)
VP Academic and External – Taya Nabuurs
VP Student Life – Megan Rix
VP Finance – William McGuigan

2018-2019
President – William McGuigan
VP Academic and External – Emma Drake
VP Student Life – Sarah MacEachern
VP Finance – John Ployer

2019-2020
President – Emma Drake
VP Academic and External – Sweta Daboo
VP Student Life – Tessa Rogers
VP Finance – Keesha Ryan

2020-2021
President – Brian Affouan
VP Academic and External – Malak Nassar
VP Student Life – Jose Gonzalez
VP Finance – Ayomikun Oguntola

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