Students who would like to participate in decisions governing life on campus can try to become members of certain Faculty councils and committees. For this, they must first of all be nominated by full time student in their program and, if there are more nominations than open student positions, win an election. Generally, elections for governing bodies take place in September.
Students can become members of their departmental assembly, members of the Faculty Council, or members of other faculty committees. Departmental assemblies, committees and the Faculty Council meet approximately once a month, for two to three hours, mainly during the academic year (September - May). These councils are made up of professors and students, the latter representing up to one third of all members.
Just by attending the meetings, student members can comment and vote on proposals made by other members, and make proposals of their own. These proposals can deal with the organization of the study and research programs, student financial aid, assistantships, invitation of external speakers, candidates for teaching positions, organization of symposia or conferences, and many other matters focusing on the administration of the Faculty of Social Sciences or the institution's relations with the outside world.
If certain students want to become even more involved, they may also join certain departmental or faculty committees that deal with the above subjects specifically. This of course involves extra meetings; nonetheless, membership on councils does not imply that members must also sit on other committees.
Please note that the nomination forms must be submitted at the Office of the Vice Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Secretary in room 3001 of the Social Sciences Building.