Election to select a new structure of student government
Students are encouraged to get involved in the important process of shaping the future of student government on campus.
On Wednesday, March 4, and Thursday, March 5, 2020, Ryerson University's full-time undergraduate and all graduate students will have the opportunity to vote for the structure of their representative government. This is an important opportunity for Ryerson students to shape the future of student government on campus. We encourage students to get involved in this important process.
Voting information
Online voting will open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Students can also vote in person at the following locations:
- RCC Lobby (March 4 and 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- SLC, second floor on the bridge between the SLC and Library (March 4 and 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
An independent and highly experienced third-party firm, Simply Voting (external link) , will run the electronic voting. Students will receive an email from Simply Voting in their ryerson.ca inboxes with instructions at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4.
Proposed student government structures
Information on the proposed student government structures can be found at www.runextgov.ca/proposals/ (external link) .
For more information on the campaign rules, timeline, penalties and FAQs please visit the Student Government Process Selection Committee’s website (external link) . If you have any questions, please direct them to the committee at info@runextgov.ca.
We thank all students who have taken the time to engage with this important process. The university is encouraged by students’ participation to have their voices heard and to shape the future of student government on campus.
I want to assure students that Ryerson University remains firmly committed to working in good faith with a student government that demonstrates a commitment to financial accountability, transparency and good governance.
Jen McMillen
Vice-Provost, Students