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Student Involvement

As a student in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, we know that decisions that impact our faculty also impact you. By getting involved in University governance, you will get to influence these decisions. You will also get a unique opportunity to connect with fellow students, your professors and York staff.

Working with University governance will help you gain important analytical, decision-making and collaboration skills that will benefit you in any personal or professional situation. Check out the many opportunities below to get involved and influence positive change.

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All student representatives on council and standing committees are elected through your respective student council organization. At the undergraduate level, the Student Council of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (SCOLAPS) elects representatives. The York University Graduate Student Association (YUGSA) elects graduate level reps.

Student Council of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (SCOLAPS)

As an undergraduate student, you can become a member of Council (35 positions), Senate (6 positions) and/or one of the following Council standing committees:

  1. Executive (3 positions);
  2. Academic Policy and Planning (2 positions);
  3. Curriculum, Curricular Policy and Standards (2 positions);
  4. Tenure and Promotions (6 positions);
  5. Research Policy and Planning (2 positions);
  6. Teaching, Learning and Student Success (3 positions);
  7. Student Academic Petitions & Appeals (8 positions).

York University Graduate Student Association (YUGSA)

As a graduate student in a program affiliated with the Faculty of LA&PS, you can be become a member of Council (4 positions) and/or the Graduate Committee (4 positions).

There are also two graduate teaching assistant membership positions on the Committee on Teaching, Learning & Student Success.

LA&PS College Councils

Every LA&PS college also has their own council which organizes programs and events to improve your university experience. This can be a great opportunity for undergraduate students to get involved in their home college. Find out more and get involved by exploring the council at your affiliated college.