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Elections

 

The Following Seats are Open for the Spring Elections!

  • President and Vice-President

  • 9 On-Campus Representatives

  • 11 Off-Campus Representatives

  • 12 At-Large Representatives

  • 8 College Representatives
    1 Representative for each College: Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, Environment & Life Sciences, Human Sciences & Services, Nursing, Pharmacy, and University College)

Academic College Representatives - represent the interests of students within the eight academic colleges. Each college elects one representative, who also serves as the Liaison to the college. These representatives work with Deans and departments of their college to enhance student life and address college-specific problems. They may also work with student advisory boards if the college has one.

At-Large Representatives - represent the general interests of the student body as a whole. These positions are open to any student, and all students can vote for them. The representatives work on the issues that affect the student community as a whole.

On-Campus Housing Representatives - represent the interests of students living on the physical campus of URI (i.e. dorms, apartments, suites, Fraternity Circle, transfer houses, the Diversity House, IEP houses, etc). The representatives make up the On-Campus Housing Caucus and meet with Housing & Residential Life to work on issues relating to on-campus living.

Off-Campus Housing Representatives - represent the interests of students living in the near by off-campus neighborhoods (i.e Narragansett, Bonnet Shores, Pt. Judith, Eastward Look, etc). The representatives make up the Off-Campus Housing Caucus and meet with the Commuter Housing Office to work on issues relating to off-campus living and commuting.

Download the Candidates Letter for information on declaring your candidacy and the rules of the elections. A detailed schedule is also provided for candidates outlining important dates throughout the elections period. Don't forget to write up a Platform and submit it before the deadline-- the Platform is your opportunity to introduce yourself to voters and will be published in the Good 5 Cent Cigar during election days! The platform can make the difference between voters choosing you over your competition.

To run for election, all candidates must read and sign a copy of the Election Rules and fill out a Declaration Form at the Senate office in Memorial Union Rm. 201. You must bring your student ID. By signing the declaration form you are agreeing to abide by the rules of the elections outlined in the Candidates Letter. Any questions should be directed to the Elections Committee or the Senate Administrator.

 

News & Updates

View Candidates Letter pdf icon

Submit your platforms to:
urirhodysenate@gmail.com

Jan 30-Feb 10 Declare to run:
* President/Vice President
* College Representatives
* At-Large Representative

Feb 20-Mar 2 Declare to run:
* On-Campus Representative
* Off-Campus Representative

Feb 15 & 16 Elections
* College Representative
* At-Large Representative
* Presidential Primary

Mar 6th 7pm Presidential Debate

Mar 7 & 8 Elections
* President/Vice President
* On-Campus Representatives
* Off-Campus Representatives

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