These are the unofficial election results for the Fall 2024 Special Election #1 regarding the vacant graduate school sentate seat
Fall 2024 Special Election #1 Unofficial Results (PDF)
Mohammad Mohi Uddin
September 19, 2024
I am a first generation college student pursuing my MA in Political Science with a specialization in International Relations and Comparative Politics. I’m running because I want to serve the student community and leave this campus a better place than it was when I entered it. To do this, I have a few policy positions, some of them unique to my campaign and others in support of preexisting platforms.
My name is Hope Sharp, and I am a master’s student in Anthropology studying body image amongst Italian women. I am running for graduate senator because I believe we are in a pivotal moment as a graduate school, and I believe that I am the leader who can meet this moment with vision and passion. Our institution has seen many changes this year, some for good and some for ill, and it is important that the voices of graduate students are heard, whether they be from STEM, the humanities, or the social sciences. I am passionate about advocating for the betterment of graduate students in every regard: financial, mental and physical.
I am confident that I will succeed as a student senator because of my leadership roles with student organizations on campus. During my time at Alabama, I have been involved in several organizations, including as a leader of the Anthropology Graduate Student Association, VP of the Bama Bite Club, and as a member in the Italian club.
If I am elected to serve, I will be a fierce champion for the needs of graduate students such as higher stipend payments, more comprehensive health insurance, and better spaces for graduate student use (office hours, personal offices, etc.). I promise to listen to you and to take your issues directly to the people who can solve them. If I am elected, I will better the situation of both the graduate student who has just arrived and those who will soon graduate.
Saeed Shiri is currently a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at UA. He has worked as teaching assistant (TA) / research assistant (RA) on campus since joining UA in Summer 2021. Such experiences along with spending more than three years on campus and observance of other graduate students (GS) have helped him to get a realistic understanding of GS challenges and needs, in particular, international students who comprise a noticeable portion of GS. Saeed believes that clearer regulations are required to enhance the well being of these hard-working group of students and their mental and emotional health should be valued more through balancing the amount of time they actually work, and the time duration mentioned in their memorandum of appointments as TA/RA, or to increase the payments. Hence, this could be an important topic to follow and to make some legislative modifications. Another areas of concerns could be like providing a proper parking lot for GS, in particular for PhD students, the necessity of improving the food quality on campus, making it more diverse, and provision of some special food discounts for GS, consideration of GS for better dormitories on campus by lowering the prices compared to off-campus renting, etc. In brief, Saeed as the current president of the Iranian Students Association at UA (ISAUA) will do his best to make GS experience on campus better, at least a little bit!
I am Mohammad Mohi Uddin, a full-time second-year doctoral student specializing in Instructional Technology within the Instructional Leadership program at the University of Alabama. As a dedicated graduate ambassador and active delegate member of the GSA, I have contributed to various panel sessions, sharing insights to help create inclusive and engaging learning environments tailored to our diverse student population.
I am running for the Senate because I believe that strong representation and proactive advocacy can lead to significant improvements for local and international students. My work as an educator and mentor has deepened my commitment to ensuring that every student has access to the resources and opportunities they need, regardless of their background. I am determined to amplify the voices of those who often go unheard and to work collaboratively to tackle the challenges we face.
My platform centers on Equity and Student Well-being. I will advocate for policies that promote diversity and inclusion, and prioritize mental health and financial resources for students. By fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and innovation, I aim to contribute to a more vibrant and supportive campus community. Together, we can ensure that the University of Alabama remains a place where all students can thrive academically, socially, and personally.
TUSCALOOSA — Aug. 22, 2024
A Fall SGA Special Election is scheduled to be held on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. A run-off election
(if necessary) is planned for Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. Voting will be open on myBama from 7:00
a.m. – 7:00 p.m. CST on the day of the scheduled election. Additional information regarding the
election timeline will be shared on SGA Elections by Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.
Available positions on the ballot include one (1) Senate seat for the Graduate School. The Candidate
Filing Period is Aug. 26-30, 2024, and any eligible students wishing to run for elected office must
submit an online Application & Statement of Candidacy declaring intent to seek office by 11:59 p.m.
CST on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Candidates interested in running for the open position must attend one (1) of the Mandatory
Orientation Meetings held virtually each day of Sept. 3-5, 2024, from 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. via the
following Zoom link. In addition to detailing the role and responsibilities of the available senate
position, the informational session will cover the election timeline, candidacy requirements, and
campaign regulations.
Please contact the Student Elections Board, at sgaelections@ua.edu for inquiries regarding the Fall
2024 SGA Special Election
These are the official results for the Spring 2024 SGA general elections.
Poll Results (PDF)
President
Executive Secretary
Executive Vice President
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Vice President for Diversity Equity, & Inclusion
Vice President for External Affairs
Vice President for Financial Affairs
Vice President for Student Affairs
Capstone College of Nursing
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Communication & Information Sciences
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Human Environmental Sciences
Culverhouse College of Business Senate
Graduate School
Law School
School of Social Work Senate
This morning, the Elections Board was notified that College of Human Environmental Sciences (HES) students were unable to access the HES Senate Poll. This issue was resolved at 8:20 a.m. and HES students who voted prior to the resolution can revote for just the HES Senate Poll. Because of the delay, voting will be extended, for HES students ONLY, until 8:20 p.m. CST this evening. You may access the voting site through myBama.
Thank you,
SGA Elections Board
sgaelections@ua.edu
On Sunday, February 25, 2024, students will have the opportunity to meet the candidates running for office in the upcoming Spring 2024 SGA General Election. The Candidate Forum, which will take place at 5:00 P.M. in the Great Hall of the UA Student Center, allows students to meet and ask questions of the candidates for all elected Executive Offices and the SGA Senate.
President
Executive Secretary
Executive Vice President
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Vice President for Diversity Equity, & Inclusion
Vice President for External Affairs
Vice President for Financial Affairs
Vice President for Student Affairs
Capstone College of Nursing Candidates
College of Arts and Sciences Candidates
College of Communication & Information Sciences Candidates
College of Education Candidates
College of Engineering Candidates
College of Human Environmental Sciences
Culverhouse College of Business Senate Candidates
Graduate School Candidates
Law School Candidates
School of Social Work Senate Candidates
The Candidacy Filing Period for students interested in running for an elected SGA position is January 30 – February 4, 2024, and that the deadline to submit the Application & Statement of Candidacy is 11:59 p.m. CST on Sunday, February 4, 2024. As part of the application, students are asked to submit the following:
Once a student submits their application, they along with their campaign manager, will receive an email with instructions to register for one of the Mandatory Orientation Meeting for Candidates and Campaign Managers offered in-person and virtually the week of February 5-9, 2024. The orientation sessions will cover the election timeline, candidacy requirements, and the election guidelines, of which include campaign regulations and expectations of certified candidates and campaign teams. For more information, please visit SGA ElectionsSGA Elections.
Please contact Scott Sonnier, Chair of the Student Elections Board, at sgaelections@ua.edu for inquiries regarding the Spring 2024 SGA Election.
TUSCALOOSA — January 19, 2024
The Spring 2024 SGA General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Available positions on the ballot include the Executive Council and Senators for each respective degreeawarding college/school. Voting will be open on myBama from 7:00am – 7:00pm CST on the day of the scheduled election. Additional information regarding the election timeline will be shared on SGA Elections.
The available Executive Council positions include President, Executive Vice President, Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Financial Affairs, Vice President for External Affairs, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Executive Secretary. The apportionment of seats for the 29th Senate approved by the Student Government Association is as follows:
Optional Candidate Informational Meetings will be offered this year via Zoom at 6:15 p.m. CST on January 23 and 7:30 p.m. CST on January 24 for students that want to learn more about UA’s Student Government Association, the positions on the ballot, and the election process. The application process for the Student Judicial Board will also be explained. Students interested in running for an elected SGA position should be aware that the Candidacy Filing Period is set for January 30 – February 4, 2024, and that the deadline to submit the Application & Statement of Candidacy is 11:59 p.m. CST on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Once a student submits their application, they along with their campaign manager, will receive an email with instructions to register for one of the Mandatory Orientation Meeting for Candidates and Campaign Managers offered virtually February 5-9, 2024. The orientation sessions will cover the election timeline, candidacy requirements, and the election guidelines, of which include campaign regulations and expectations of certified candidates and campaign teams. For more information, including links to the Optional Candidate Informational Meetings, please visit SGA Elections. Please contact Scott Sonnier, Chair of the Student Elections Board, at sgaelections@ua.edu for inquiries regarding the Spring 2024 SGA Election.
Spring 2024 SGA General Election Timeline (PDF)
Spring 2024 SGA General Election Announcement (PDF)
SGA Act A 01 24 (PDF)
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