Congratulations to the newest council members!
Thank you to everyone who nominated themselves, and to those of you who voted to show your support.
Meet the new council members here.
Thank you to everyone who nominated themselves, and to those of you who voted to show your support.
Meet the new council members here.
Candidates have been announced! Check out their statements here.
Voting is open from Wednesday, September 23, 2020 @ 12:00 pm ET to
Tuesday, September 29 @ 11:59 pm ET at voting.utoronto.ca.
*Note that the voting.utoronto.ca site has been known to have issues on certain web browsers and devices. Please try another browser or device if you are receiving any error messages. If you require alternative accommodations for voting, please email the CRO (Vice President) at mussa.ischool@gmail.com.
Voting is open from Wednesday, September 23, 2020 @ 12:00 pm ET to
Tuesday, September 29 @ 11:59 pm ET at voting.utoronto.ca.
*Note that the voting.utoronto.ca site has been known to have issues on certain web browsers and devices. Please try another browser or device if you are receiving any error messages. If you require alternative accommodations for voting, please email the CRO (Vice President) at mussa.ischool@gmail.com.
Elections Fall 2020
The Master of Museum Studies Student Association (MUSSA) holds elections twice a year, in the first month of the fall term and last month of the spring term. Second-year council positions are elected in the spring term to fulfill MUSSA's duties over the summer, and the remaining council positions (first-year positions as well as any unfilled positions) are elected in the fall term. Reference Article VI of MUSSA's constitution for more information on elections.
All registered MMSt and CDP students are eligible to run and vote in MUSSA elections.
IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES FALL 2020
Call for Nominations: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 (announced at the AGM)
Nomination Period: Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 6:00 pm ET - Tuesday, September 22, 2020, 11:59 pm ET
Campaigning Period (optional): Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - Tuesday, September 22, 2020, 11:59 pm ET
All-Candidates Meeting (required for interested nominees): Friday, September 18, 2020, 12-1 pm ET
*reach out to the CRO at mussa.ischool@gmail.com if you are unable to attend
Candidates Announced: Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Voting Period: Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 12:00 pm ET - Tuesday, September 29, 2020, 11:59 pm ET
Results Announced: Wednesday, September 30, 2020
The Master of Museum Studies Student Association (MUSSA) holds elections twice a year, in the first month of the fall term and last month of the spring term. Second-year council positions are elected in the spring term to fulfill MUSSA's duties over the summer, and the remaining council positions (first-year positions as well as any unfilled positions) are elected in the fall term. Reference Article VI of MUSSA's constitution for more information on elections.
All registered MMSt and CDP students are eligible to run and vote in MUSSA elections.
IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES FALL 2020
Call for Nominations: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 (announced at the AGM)
Nomination Period: Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 6:00 pm ET - Tuesday, September 22, 2020, 11:59 pm ET
Campaigning Period (optional): Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - Tuesday, September 22, 2020, 11:59 pm ET
All-Candidates Meeting (required for interested nominees): Friday, September 18, 2020, 12-1 pm ET
*reach out to the CRO at mussa.ischool@gmail.com if you are unable to attend
Candidates Announced: Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Voting Period: Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 12:00 pm ET - Tuesday, September 29, 2020, 11:59 pm ET
Results Announced: Wednesday, September 30, 2020
WHY RUN FOR MUSSA?
Participating in student council is a great way to get involved in life at the iSchool and in the Museum Studies program, and to make sure your voice is heard. You can develop new skills in event planning, budgeting, advocacy, committee work, liaising with the faculty, collaboration, and more! It is also an excellent opportunity to make connections with your peers, faculty members, future leaders in the industry, and current industry professionals.
GUIDELINES
NOMINATE
Please take a look below at the positions available for election. You may only nominate yourself for one executive position and/or one committee position.
**Nominees should have attended the All-Candidates Meeting on Friday, September 18. If you were unable to attend, please ask for a copy of the recording by emailing mussa.ischool@gmail.com in order to find out everything you need to know prior to submitting your nomination.
When you are ready, you can nominate yourself using the nomination form here. You will need to provide a short blurb sharing a little bit about yourself and your interest in the position, along with a photo of yourself. Both will be shared for everyone in the program to make their voting decisions.
VOTE
Once nominations have closed and candidates are announced, candidates' nomination statements and photos will be available here. Please review the candidates' statements prior to voting.
Once you have reviewed the candidate statements, you may complete your vote at voting.utoronto.ca. For each open position, electorates have the option to vote for a candidate or decline their vote.
*Note that the voting.utoronto.ca site has been known to have issues on certain web browsers and devices. Please try another browser or device if you are receiving any error messages. If you require alternative accommodations for voting, please email the CRO (Vice President) at mussa.ischool@gmail.com.
Whether you are voting or running in the election, we thank all students for your interest and for having your voice heard!
Participating in student council is a great way to get involved in life at the iSchool and in the Museum Studies program, and to make sure your voice is heard. You can develop new skills in event planning, budgeting, advocacy, committee work, liaising with the faculty, collaboration, and more! It is also an excellent opportunity to make connections with your peers, faculty members, future leaders in the industry, and current industry professionals.
GUIDELINES
- Registered MMSt and CDP students may nominate themselves for any available position on MUSSA.
- Students may nominate themselves for one executive position and/or one committee position.
- Interested candidates are expected to familiarize themselves with the responsibilities of their desired position, as outlined in the MUSSA Constitution and below. Reach out to any council member or contact mussa.ischool@gmail.com if you would like more information on any of the positions.
- Interested candidates must submit a short nomination statement and a photo of themselves to be posted to eligible voters during the voting period.
- If you wish to withdraw your submitted nomination, you may do so prior to the start of the voting period by emailing the CRO (Vice President) at mussa.ischool@gmail.com.
- Any unfilled positions will be appointed and subsequently voted in by MUSSA following the election period without having to hold an election. These appointments will be made based on student interest.
- Candidates are welcome to campaign for themselves, during the campaigning period listed above, while nominations are open. Campaigning is not permitted during the voting period. The following rules for campaigning apply:
- You can only campaign for yourself, and can not enlist others to campaign on your behalf.
- Be kind - there is zero tolerance for speaking negatively about any of the other candidates.
- Only campaign during the permitted period.
- You are welcome to use any forms of social media to campaign. If you wish to use your classes and the Virtual Inforum as spaces to campaign, you must receive the appropriate permissions from instructors and staff. If you are putting up physical posters, you must follow the iSchool's poster policy, and remove all your posters once elections are over.
NOMINATE
Please take a look below at the positions available for election. You may only nominate yourself for one executive position and/or one committee position.
**Nominees should have attended the All-Candidates Meeting on Friday, September 18. If you were unable to attend, please ask for a copy of the recording by emailing mussa.ischool@gmail.com in order to find out everything you need to know prior to submitting your nomination.
When you are ready, you can nominate yourself using the nomination form here. You will need to provide a short blurb sharing a little bit about yourself and your interest in the position, along with a photo of yourself. Both will be shared for everyone in the program to make their voting decisions.
VOTE
Once nominations have closed and candidates are announced, candidates' nomination statements and photos will be available here. Please review the candidates' statements prior to voting.
Once you have reviewed the candidate statements, you may complete your vote at voting.utoronto.ca. For each open position, electorates have the option to vote for a candidate or decline their vote.
*Note that the voting.utoronto.ca site has been known to have issues on certain web browsers and devices. Please try another browser or device if you are receiving any error messages. If you require alternative accommodations for voting, please email the CRO (Vice President) at mussa.ischool@gmail.com.
Whether you are voting or running in the election, we thank all students for your interest and for having your voice heard!
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
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Executive Positions
Secretary Treasurer First-Year Representative Social Assistant Social Media Assistant |
Committee Positions
Musings Communication Officer Second-Year Tech Fund Representative First-Year Tech Fund Representative Programs Committee Representative Committee on Standing Representative |
Please read the responsibilities for each of these positions below, or in full in the MUSSA constitution.
If you have questions about any position, you can reach out to mussa.ischool@gmail.com.
If you have questions about any position, you can reach out to mussa.ischool@gmail.com.
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MUSSA acknowledges the past and ongoing role of museums in colonialism and are committed to overcoming and reforming oppressive practices within the iSchool and larger museum community. MUSSA operates on the traditional lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, Wendat peoples, Haudenosaunee, and Anishinaabe. We are thankful to be situated on Turtle Island and for the opportunity to learn and work on the land.
MUSSA is a student association of the University of Toronto and as such is committed to the university’s goals of equity, human rights, and respect for diversity. All members of the learning environment should strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect where all members of our community can express themselves, engage with one another, and respect one another’s differences. The University of Toronto does not condone discrimination, violence or harassment against any persons or communities. As University of Toronto students, MUSSA members are bound by the University of Toronto’s Code of Student Conduct and are expected to act in a manner that is appropriate and respectful while fulfilling their role on MUSSA.
MUSSA is a student association of the University of Toronto and as such is committed to the university’s goals of equity, human rights, and respect for diversity. All members of the learning environment should strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect where all members of our community can express themselves, engage with one another, and respect one another’s differences. The University of Toronto does not condone discrimination, violence or harassment against any persons or communities. As University of Toronto students, MUSSA members are bound by the University of Toronto’s Code of Student Conduct and are expected to act in a manner that is appropriate and respectful while fulfilling their role on MUSSA.
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