Vancouver Island University Students' Union - Making the Most of Your Membership

If you are interested in serving the student body as a whole, running for elected office on the board of the Vancouver Island University Students’ Union is one avenue you may be interested in. There is a wide range of position available to members and each of which entails a variety of different duties.

There are up to 23 different positions available at the Students' Union. Elections occur in the fall for Program and Campus Representatives and in the spring for Executives and Constituency Representatives (portfolio representatives) and the Directors At-Large.

Spring Elections

- Chairperson

- Director of External Relations

- Director of Internal Relations

- Director of Services

- Aboriginal Students' Representative

- Women Students' Representative

- Five Directors At-Large

Fall Elections

- Faculty Representative - Trades and Applied Technology

- Faculty Representative - Social Studies

- Faculty Representative - Continuing Studies

- Faculty Representative - Arts and Humanities

- Faculty Representative - Health and Human Services

- Faculty Representative - International Education

- Faculty Representative - Education

- Faculty Representative - Management

- Faculty Representative - Science and Technology

- Cowichan Campus Representative

- Parksville Campus Representative

- Powell River Campus Representative

Each election is overseen by an Electoral Committee made up of present Board members, students and staff. The Electoral Committee is responsible for executing each election as per the rules established the bylaws and Electoral Policy.

For more information about the elections, positions up for election or how to participate, contact the Students' Union.
Name: Patrick Barbosa Phone Number: 250-754-8866 Email Address: elections@viusu.ca

Membership has benefits

Independent, democratically run, student organizations can be found at almost every public university and college in the country. It goes without saying that student organisations serve as an integral part of a students experience at university or college and through our organisations students have successfully influenced the decision institutions and government. As a member of the Vancouver Island University Students’ Union it is important that you take advantage of the benefits of membership.

Through your use of the services of the Vancouver Island University Students you will save money and increase the ability of your students’ union to organise new or enhanced services. Through participation in our campaigns you can work with 10 000 students at VIU, 150 000 students across the province and over 500 000 students across the country to improve the quality and affordability of your education.

There are many ways to maximize your membership in the Vancouver Island University Students’ Union. Take the time to learn what services and campaigns of your Students’ Union appeal to you.

Volunteering for events and campaigns

If you have a little extra time you might enjoy spending some of it on campus helping out with events or campaigns of the students’ union or if you are interested in a specific campaign we have included an online sign up sheet for you to fill out. If you would like to volunteer please fill out the online form below.