Grad student position open on Student Fees Committee

Applications are now open for graduate student representation on the Student Fees Committee.

What is the University Student Fees Committee?

The committee is a sub-committee of the University Planning Committee, and makes recommendations on revisions to tuition and supplementary fees for all graduate and undergraduate degree programs, and certificate and diploma programs to the Budget Committee.

The position is a one-year term, effective September 2022 to June 2023 (renewable for a second one-year term).

Selection process

Student applications will be reviewed by a panel selected from the University Student Fees Committee. In reaching their decisions, the panel will consider the applicant’s resume, the statement of interest; and any references. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of October.

Why should you apply?

A graduate student representative will

• develop a deeper understanding of university governance;
• strengthen their resume;
• build professional relationships;
• learn how the university operates;
• network with other members; and
• gain professional skills.

How to apply

Visit the University Secretariat Student Fees website for eligibility requirements and nomination forms.

Completed nomination forms must be received by the Secretariat at unielec@mcmaster.ca by 4 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022.