GSA is looking for two dedicated graduate students to co-chair the Elections Committee and oversee the 2026–2027 GSA elections. This is a great leadership opportunity—especially for those graduating in 2026!
Eligibility:
- One co-chair must be a current GSA Senator or Executive Council member.
- One
co-chair must be a graduate student not currently serving as a GSA
officer, senator, or committee chair.
Note: Serving on this committee means you cannot run for any other GSA positions in Spring 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of the election process.
- Establish and review election policies and eligibility criteria.
- Vet candidates and resolve election-related concerns.
- Ensure transparent publication of results.
Commitment:
- Start: November 15, 2025 | End: April 2026
- ~5 hours/week, including meetings every Tuesday (11 AM–12 PM, Commons 229) and 2nd Wednesday of each month (1–3 PM).
- Includes a stipend for your service.
Timeline:
- Q&A of Shortlisted Candidates: November 11, 2025
- Senate Vote Results: November 12, 2025
- Committee Formation: November 25, 2025
- Elections for GSA 2026-2027 Begin: February 2, 2026
- GSA 2026-2027 Election Results: First week of April 2026
How to Nominate Yourself: SELF NOMINATIONS ONLY
Submit your name, student ID, headshot, short bio (250 words), and
statement of interest (500 words) by Wednesday, November 5, 2025,
using the link below:
Nomination Form
You must be logged into your UMBC account to access the form.
For any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out at gsapresident@umbc.edu