The Brock University Students' Administrative Council (also known as BUSAC) is a body of approximately 30 undergraduate students who hear updates from BUSU Executives and General Manager, fill committee seats, provide feedback to Brock and are provided volunteer opportunities when available.

The Brock Senate is a Brock body that oversees academic policy of the University. There are 6 x two year seats for undergraduate students plus a seat for a BUSU Executive. Together, these elected students advocate for their peers to the university. Some past Senate wins include the fall reading week, self reported leaves, extended winter break due to COVID-19 and alternative grading.

The Brock Press is the only independent news outlet at Brock University. As a Director of the Board, you will be responsible for advocating on behalf of students and presenting their interests and perspectives as it pertains to how they conduct business. Responsibilities include approving financial statements, operating budgets, hiring high-level staff and voting on strategic direction.

The requirements for running in the BUSU March elections are:

• Eighteen (18) years of age or older;
• A citizen of Canada, a landed immigrant, or hold the appropriate documentation that shows you are a registered undergraduate student at Brock University;
• Have not been convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada;
• Currently enrolled in at least 0.5 credits in the 2020-2021 academic year at Brock University;
• Currently hold a minimum 60% grade average which will be confirmed by the Registrar’s Office

*Senate candidates must also have completed 4 credits before running as confirmed by the Registrar's office

BUSAC meets 4 times per year for approximately 2 hours each time. If students choose to join committees the time commitment would increase 1-2 hours per month.

Senate meets monthly for 2 hours. There is also a committee requirement as well as training at the beginning of the year. We estimate approximately 100 hours throughout the year between Senate, committees and preparing for both

All of the positions being elected in March are voluntary

No, BUSU gives each candidate a budget of $100 - $150 t0 run their campaign. The money can be spent on getting professional headshots, poster design, social media advertising, etc.

*Note - all expenses must have receipts to be reimbursed by BUSU

Absolutely! BUSU is very team orientated. We have an office of full time staff that you will work with throughout the year in addition to student staff to support each department.

A few steps you should take to develop your platform:

• Learn about BUSU! Reach out to some students currently in the position you are interested in. Kayleigh can put you in touch - [email protected]
• Read the BUSU Strategic Plan
• Contact Noah Nickel ([email protected]) for more information on Brock Press

For more information, contact [email protected]

Campaigning will be online and in person. In person campaigning is limited to one on one conversations in designated areas on campus and approved classroom talks. Candidates will learn more about campaign rules prior to the start of campaigning and are always encourages to ask the CRO, Daniel Krowchuk if they have any questions. Daniel can be reached at [email protected]

Daniel Krowchuk, Chief Returning Officer, [email protected]