Elections
SAFA Elections are Here
If you are a student in one of the many programs in the Faculty of Arts (with the exception Communications), then SAFA is YOU! According to our constitution, every student studying within the Faculty of Arts is officially a member of SAFA, and membership sure does have its privileges with services, resources, events and more!
SAFA represents the interests of undergraduate students of the Faculty of Arts within the UOSU, the Faculty, the University, the community, and the provincial and federal governments. The students’ association also works to foster a sense of community through social, academic, and cultural events, while at the same time offering a variety of services to its members.
Quick Facts
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We are a non profit corporation
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We include over 4000 members
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We are one of the largest student associations at uOttawa
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We are run by an executive committee
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They, in turn, by a board made up of our member association representatives
The Executive
President
Anthony 'Tony' Butticci
Program:
History & Creative Writing
pres@artsuottawa.ca
any pronouns
The President is the chief spokesperson of the SAFA. They oversee the functions of SAFA and work with other University organizations.
VP University Affairs
Ethan Coudenys
Program:
Political Science and History
uni@artsuottawa.ca
He\They
The VP University Affairs advocates for the academic rights of all arts students. They also run academic related programs like scholarships and the Arts Showcase.
VP Finance
Fiona Broughton
Program:
Linguistics
finance@artsuottawa.ca
she/her
The VP Finance is responsible for the management of SAFA funds, the budget, and all financial matters.
VP Internal
Rachel Burke
Program:
History
internal@artsuottawa.ca
she/they
The VP Internal is responsible for the internal functioning of the SAFA. This includes office management, locker and Café Alt rentals, and relations with Member Associations.
VP Equity
Srishti Roy
Program:
History with a Minor in Political Science
equity@artsuottawa.ca
she/her
The VP Equity ensures that all arts students are treated with respect. They ensure the functions of SAFA and the Faculty of Arts are accessible and equitable.
VP Philanthropy
Michaela Newell Santiago
Program:
Philosophy and Sociology
philanthropy@artsuottawa.ca
She/her
The VP Philanthropy plans events of a philanthropic or charity nature. They also work to liaise with organizations outside of the uOttawa community.
VP Comms Anglo
Micha Kasongo
Program:
Ethics and Political Philosophy with a Minor in Political Science
commanglo@artsuottawa.ca
she/her
The VP Communications Anglophone is in charge of communicating with English arts students. They manage the website, social media, and send newsletters
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VP Comms Franco
Carina Harb
Program:
Environmental Studies with a Minor in Health Science
commfranco@artsuottawa.ca
she/her
The VP Communications Francophone is in charge of communicating with French arts students. They manage the website, social media, and send newsletters.
VP Social
VP Franco Affairs
Program:
Audrey Sigouin
Program:
franco@artsuottawa.ca
She\Her
The VP Francophone Affairs advocates for Francophone arts students and upholds the bilingualism of SAFA. They do translations, plan French language events, and ensure the quality of French-language programming at the Faculty of Arts.
Lettres Françaises
The VP Social plans events for all arts students. This includes 101 Week and Arts Ball.
Employees
Comptroller
TBD
Program:
The Comptroller General is in charge of running the audit process for SAFA’s Member Associations, including grading audits and audit training. This is an employment position.
Board Chair
Chelsey-Lynn Rousselle
Program: Poli sci and francophone studies
chair@artsuottawa.ca
they/them/iel
The Board Chairperson chairs all meetings fo the SAFA Board of Directors and General Meetings. This is an employment position.
101 Week Coordinator
Social Commissioner
Alysa (Lys) Levy
Program: History
101@artsuottawa.ca
she/they/elle/iel
The 101 week coordinator is in charge of running 101 week. Organizes events, manages guide training and coordinates the schedule. This is an employment position.
Vacant
The Social Commissioner assists the VP Social and the SAFA Executive in planning and running all social events. This is an employment position.
Chief Electoral Officer
TBD
Program:
The CEO runs all Elections, By Elections, and Referendums of SAFA. They are the final say in all electoral matters. This is an employment position.
Program Representatives
New for 2022-23!
Don't have a program representative listed for your program? Check out the list of Member Associations!
Interdisciplinary Studies Representative
Vacant
Modern Languages Representative
Vacant
The Interdisciplinary Studies Representative represents the interests of students in Interdisciplinary programs (Medieval Studies, Francophone Studies, etc.). They represent students at Departmental meetings and plan events for students in Interdisciplinary Studies.
The Modern Languages Representative represents the interests of students in programs offered by the Department of Modern Languages. They represent students at Departmental meetings and plan events for students in Modern Languages.
Translation Representative
Vacant
The Translation Representative represents the interests of students in translation programs when AÉTTSA is inactive. They represent students at Departmental meetings and plan events for students in Translation.
Visual Arts Representative
Vacant
The Visual Arts Representative represents the interests of students in visual arts and fine arts programs when VASA is inactive. They represent students at Departmental meetings and plan events for students in Visual Arts.
Second Language Representative
Vacant
The Second Language Representative represents the interests of students in the French as a Second Language, English as a Second Language, French Intensive, and English Intensive programs when EFSA is inactive. They represent students at Departmental meetings and plan events for students in Second Languages.
Indigenous Studies Representative
Vacant
The Indigenous Studies Representative represents the interests of students in indigenous studies programs when ISSA is inactive. They represent students at Departmental meetings and plan events for students in Indigenous Studies.
Religious Studies Representative
Vacant
The Religious Studies Representative represents the interests of students in religious studies programs when ReSSA is inactive. They represent students at Departmental meetings and plan events for students in Religious Studies.