Nomination Period
Open Until March 2nd @1:00pm
Campaign Period
March 3rd @12:00am to March 8th @11:59pm
Debate: March 6th @5:00pm
Voting Period
March 9th @12:00am to March 13th @11:59pm
Mandatory All Candidates Meeting
Mandatory All Candidates Meeting: March 2nd @6:00pm
All Candidates Debate
March 6th @5:00pm
COUNCIL POSITION DUTIES
Refer To Governing Documents:
President :
The President shall:
a. Be available on a daily basis during the summer semester to oversee the planning
and implementation of Social Orientation;
b. Chair Council meetings if the Speaker is unavailable;
c. Be one of at least two (2) official BCC members with signing authority for BCC
accounts and shall relinquish authority upon the end of term;
d. Be a member of the York Orientation Directors Association, College Presidents
Association, and shall be ex-officio member on all other appropriate and official
Bethune Community bodies, committees and commissions;
e. Liaise with the Bethune College Master's Office;
f. Designate access and keys of all council members to the Council Office with
the assistance of the Master’s Office;
g. Ensure with the Vice-President Finance that all criteria are met and reconciled
with SCLD such that Council can complete its annual and interim audits, and
receive funding (if able);
h. Step in if a member of BCC is unable to fulfill their duties.
Executive Vice-President :
The Executive Vice-President shall:
a. Assist in the planning of training sessions for all Council members after their election,
as well as a Council-wide retreat;
b. Oversee the internal compositions and operations of the BCC and shall be responsible
in assisting the members in fulfilling their duties;
c. Oversee the operations, management and upkeep of JACS and the JCR.
d. Be responsible for the maintenance and up keeping of the Mascot as well as
scheduling appearances as appropriate;
e. Make a office hours schedule for all Council Members;
f. Be responsible for planning in conjunction with the President regular BCC Town Hall
meetings once per semester during the Academic Year to inform the Bethune
Community of progress, upcoming events and initiative and to receive feedback from
such;
g. Ensure with the Vice-President Finance that all criteria are met and reconciled
with SCLD such that Council can complete its annual and interim audits, and
receive funding (if able).
Vice-President Athletic(s) :
The Vice-President Athletic(s) shall:
a. Ensure that BCC events and intramural athletic activities are widely advertised and
promoted to the Community;
b. Act as a liaison between the Student Intramural and Recreation Council and the
BCC;
c. Work in conjunction with the Promotions Director to ensure media is produced for
intramural events such as, but not limited to, tournaments, playoffs, and regular
season games;
d. Oversee the revision of the BAC budget with the BAC Director of Operations,
presenting it to the finance committee, including breakdowns of incentive programs,
equipment, sports events and other expenses;
e. Hire, train, and manage the selection process of the new Bethune Athletics
Committee Directors, Senior Members, and General Members.
General Members
The General Members shall:
a. Plan and host a social event during the Academic Year;
b. Plan and host a council bonding event;
c. Put up posters when required by the Promotions Director;
d. Assist Commuter Director in seasonal decorations for Bethune spaces;
e. Make callouts for Orientation Week when applicable.
Commuter Representative(s)
The Commuter Representative(s) shall:
a. Hire, train and manage JACs/JCR lounge monitors in conjugation with the Executive
Vice- President. The selection of all JACs/JCR lounge monitors must be finalized and
submitted to BCC no later than October 31st;
b. Create a JACs/JCR lounge monitor and cleaning schedule in conjugation with the EVP;
c. Encourage commuter students to participate in the Council and its activities;
d. Program at least one social event per term geared towards commuter students
overviewed by the Executive Vice President, excluding the summer term;
e. Revise a budget in accordance with the Vice President of Finance once per term and
to present it to Bethune College Council;
f. Plan seasonal decorations for Bethune spaces;
g. Develop commuter sleepover program for BCC events as required by the BCC;
h. Develop a schedule for the operating hours of JACs/JCR in conjunction with the
Executive Vice-President.
Lassonde Representative
The Lassonde Representative shall:
a. Act as a liaison between the BCC and Lassonde Community including, but not limited
to, the Lassonde Student Congress, Lassonde Engineering Society, and any other
relevant organizations deemed necessary by the BCC;
b. Be responsible for staying informed on all matters within the Lassonde Community;
c. Attend meetings of the Lassonde Student Congress House Steering Committee;
d. Hold semesterly meetings with the Lassonde Engineering Society President, the
Lassonde Student Congress Secretary General, or any other Lassonde student
organization leaders deemed necessary by the BCC;
e. Act as an ex-officio Delegate to the Lassonde Student Congress House of Delegates.
Outreach Director(s)
The Outreach Director shall:
a. Be responsible for creating philanthropic opportunities for the Community;
b. Act as a liaison between the BCC and Bethune affiliated student clubs and
organizations;
c. Be responsible for keeping up to date on SCLD and YFS Club Ratification
requirements and procedures;
d. Oversee the production and management of a club funding process in accordance with
the BCC Club Funding Policy;
e. Review and suggest amendments to the Club Funding Policy on a semesterly basis if
needed;
f. Maintain a ledger for club funding requests, approvals, and disbursements in
conjunction with the Vice-President Finance.
President Candidates
Ghina Dhiyaa (She/Her)
Hey Dragons, my name is Ghina Dhiyaa and I am running to be your 26/27 BCC President!! I'm a 4th year Computer Science student, and it's safe to say that Bethune College Council has completely shaped my University experience. I started as a General Member, then joined BPAC and BAC, and now I serve as your VP Socials. Through each of these roles, I've seen firsthand how powerful this community can be, and how Bethune can genuinely feel like home. As President, I want to continue growing that community to encourage and promote new leaders. I aim to strengthen collaboration by working with the council, other colleges, and the University to reach more students and expand what we have to offer, ensuring that student voices are actively represented in our decisions by maintaining clear and transparent communication with our constituents.My goal is to ensure every Dragon feels supported, represented, and proud to call Bethune their home! I would be honored to have your support and serve as your President!!
Harleen Dulay (She/Her)
Hi everyone! My name is Harleen Dulay and I am running for President of Bethune College Council. Bethune has become a home away from home where I have been honoured to serve as one of the Vice President Socials this year and General Member last year. I hope to extend the warmth and community I see at Bethune to our Lassonde friends as well by furthering Lassonde involvement in athletics, socials and clubs by working alongside the relevant committees and Council itself to make Bethune a welcoming space for Lassonde constituents. Also, I hope to increase transparency between Council and constituents by maintaining updated financials alongside the Finance team, maintaining a live club fund count on the website as well as transparency in the way funds are capped by working alongside the Outreach team, and working with the Secretary and Speaker to increase constituent engagement at our Council meetings through more thorough promotional content so your voices can be heard on all matters pertinent to you! Lastly, throughout this year I have worked alongside Council to try to increase engagement with the other colleges at York and I would hope to continue this in this role by supporting other organizations at York when possible and having cross campus opportunities where constituents can have the chance to interact with one another from different colleges! Bethune is where my university career began and I hope to give back to the community that gave so much to me by continuing to be at service to the constituents in the role of President for 2026/2027.
Executive Vice-President Candidate
Chantal Hanna (She/Her)
Hey y'all! My name is Chantal, and I'm running to be your next EVP for Bethune College Council. I am a 4th-year Bethune/Lassonde student who has always had a love for the community. Bethune has always been a home away from home, so I want to give back to the community that has always shown me love. I’m really passionate about Bethune and want to help bring even more great things to our college. Thank you so much for considering me, dragons! 🐉
Vice-President Athletic(s) Candidate
Jacob Lopata
(He/Him)
Hey everyone, my name is Jacob and I’m running for Bethune College Council Vice-President Athletics. I’ve been involved in Bethune sports since I was a first-year and have had a huge passion for sports my whole life. I’m excited for the opportunity to continue making Bethune Athletics thrive while promoting engagement, inclusivity, and competitiveness!
Outreach Director(s) Candidates
Srikruti Davuluri Rajeswari (She/Her)
Hey, I’m Srikruti, a first-year Astrophysics student, and I’m running for Outreach Director because building community is my passion. With previous outreach experience, I’ve promoted events, connected students, and turned ideas into programs people look forward to attending. I’m approachable, organised, and excited to make Bethune feel like home with fun socials, cultural spotlights, de-stress events, and creative collaborations that boost school spirit and connection for everyone.
Sarah Glogauer (She/Her)
&
Helen Hue My Nguyen(She/Her)
Hi everyone! We're Helen and Sarah and we're so excited to be running for your Bethune College Council Outreach Directors for 2026/2027 year! As Outreach Directors, our goal is to foster connection both within the Bethune College Community and with outside organizations. We promise to support clubs with adequate funding to advance their initiatives, innovation, and events. We also promise to provide plenty of opportunities for philanthropy and social engagement throughout the year. We're both Founders and Presidents of our own clubs, which has given us the communication and team work skills needed to collaborate with outside organizations. Our roles have also giving us insight into how to become a student organization, the resources available to student clubs, and a deeper understanding of we can better support clubs.
Vote Helen and Sarah for your next Outreach Directors 🫶
Kirti Vaswani( She/Her)
&
Saanvi Datta (She/Her)
Hi everyone! We want to be in this position because we are very passionate about strengthening our community in Bethune. We believe outreach is about creating inclusive spaces, strengthening engagement, and creating more opportunities for students to connect, collaborate, and give back. We have both been part of the community since our frosh year and know how important it is to have a strong place where we cannot only make more friendships but also call home. We both have a passion for building strong connections between the BCC and Bethune-affiliated clubs, while also ensuring transparent and effective funding processes that support student initiatives. We are both organized, communicative, and committed to fostering a healthy environment for students where they can be engaged and active, so vote for us!
Freshta Mohebbi (She/Her)
Hey Bethune! I’m running for Outreach Director because I’m passionate about turning our college into a powerhouse for both student-led clubs and meaningful philanthropy. My goal is to streamline the funding process so our clubs can focus on what they do best, building community while I handle the red tape and bridge the gap between the BCC and our amazing student organizations. Let’s work together to make this year our most connected and impactful one yet.
Commuter Representative(s) Candidate
Chigozie Anthony Duru (He/Him)
&
Soyuz Kadel (He/Him)
We’re interested in this position because Bethune’s spaces have helped us strengthen existing friendships and create new connections, both within the college and with friends we bring to spend time here. We want to share that same welcoming energy with others, whether they’re regulars at Bethune or just stopping by once in a while. We’ve also had the chance to shadow and learn from the previous commuter directors, and we spend a lot of our time between classes in Bethune, especially in the JACS and JCR. Because of that, we’re familiar with the spaces and have gotten to know many of the commuters and other students who use them.
General Members Candidates
Erica Giusti
(She/Her)
Hello! My Name is Erica Giusti and I am a first year Biomedical Science student.
I would love to be a part of the Bethune College Council as a general member because I want to be more involved in my college community and create a supportive, engaging, & positive atmosphere for all students! Being apart of the Bethune College Council will give me the opportunity to build new skills and gain valuable experience. I would be grateful to help build a community where every student feels valued, welcome and comfortable being themselves. Go Dragons!
Namir Youhana (He/Him)
My name is Namir Youhana, and I am 100% GOING FOR GENERAL MEMBER!!
Abel Mepurath Abraham (He/Him)
I love Bethune and all the events that are run throughout the year. What’s better than spectating when you can directly help make it happen? I’m passionate about getting involved and helping create an environment where everyone feels welcome, just like I did the first time I came to Bethune. As a GM, I’d like to support other members and contribute in any way I can.
Sakina Badami (She/Her)
Hey, I'm Sakina, I'm a 2nd year Math for Ed major, and I'm running for General Member! I want to be more involved in the college community and be part of the team that helps bring things to life. Outside of school, I love vlogging random moments of my life (even though I never actually post them), so I guess you could say I enjoy capturing memories - and I'd love to help create more of them at Bethune! Bethune has been an important part of my university experience, and I'd really value the chance to give back and be part of the team that helps shape it!
Abdullah Farrukh (He/Him)
Being involved with the campus has been a dream for me. Contributing to the environment of my college can be fulfilling and help me lead froshies! I know your needs!
Sage Smith Poile (He/Him)
Hi, I'm Sage! I'm a second year biology student who loves birds and space. You may recognize me from the many events I attend, the time I spend in the JCR, or from the council meetings I enjoy going to as a member of the community. I would love to be one of your General Members to give back to a community that has given me so much. Over the past two years I have found a home within Bethune where I can feel supported and grow, and I would like to help pass that feeling along to as many people as I can. As someone with a history of event running and community support, I believe that I have what it takes to help Bethune continue to thrive as one of your General Members. I'm excited to see what this next year brings as we grow together!
Ayya Al Madany (She/Her)
Hi everyone! My name is Ayya, and I’m a second year Neuroscience major at York and a proud member of the Bethune community. Bethune has become such an important part of my university experience. Through attending events and staying involved, I’ve seen how much a strong team can shape a welcoming and connected environment. I care about creating spaces where people feel welcome and excited to participate. I’m running for General Member because I want to give back and help make this next year even more inclusive and memorable for everyone. I would truly appreciate your support :)
Siya Sehgal
Bethune college has been very welcome for me and I want to be given an opportunity to do the same for other members of Bethune. I would like to be a general member because I want to improve student life at Bethune. I want to bring more engaging activities and initiates that will be in the interest of all students. Having this opportunity will allow me to work with others to create a positive experience for everyone at Bethune.
Lassonde Representative Candidate
Param Rajguru (He/Him)
I am excited to run for the Lassonde Representative position because I am passionate about strengthening the connection between Lassonde students and Bethune College to ensure student voices are heard. As a Computer Science student, I understand both the opportunities and challenges Lassonde students experience, especially when it comes to involvement, recognition, and support for initiatives like design teams and student projects. I hope to advocate for students, contribute meaningful ideas, and help create opportunities that foster a stronger, more connected, and inclusive community within Bethune College.