8.1 Student Government
8.1.1 Undergraduate
All students in undergraduate-level university programs, Education After-degree and Environmental Health After-degree programs are members of the Concordia University of Edmonton Students’ Association (CSA), which is governed by its policies and bylaws. In the month of March, CSA members elect the governing Executive and General Councils for the upcoming academic year.
Students are an important part of the decision-making process at Concordia University of Edmonton. The CSA President serves as a voting member on the Board of Governors and the CSA appoints representatives to serve as voting members of institutional committees.
The CSA hears student needs and concerns, and advocates for student rights to the administration of Concordia University of Edmonton as well as all levels of government. The CSA is a member of the lobby organization ASEC (Alberta Student Executive Council) which includes 16 post-secondary institutions across the province. The CSA also plans events throughout the year.
8.1.2 Graduate
All students in graduate-level programs are members of the Concordia University of Edmonton Graduate Students’ Association (CGSA), which is governed by its constitution (see section 13.2).