UNIVERSITY OF KIGALI GUILD COUNCIL POSITIONS

Over 7,000 students voting, 11 years after the first

                 UNIVERSITY OF KIGALI GUILD COUNCIL POSITIONS .

Every 1st week of the new academic year when classes start as per UoK students’ constitution revised in September 2022, Article 15. Section A, Pages 11-15, the University of Kigali elections of class representatives, heads of promotion, and students in the guild council take place. The Guild Council committee is responsible for overseeing and advocating for the welfare of the students and other students’ issues and raising their voices to the University Management to address them.

Becoming a student council leader allows you to bring about the change you’d like to see in your university. It also looks impressive on your resume. Participating in an extra-curricular activity while at university has substantial career benefits, yet graduate employers often look for something more. Assuming a more active role within the students’ council is a good idea.

There are eight elected positions in total, such as Guild president, vice-president, minister of education, minister of finance, minister of sports, culture, and welfare, minister of women empowerment, minister of information and public relations, and minister of international students that are being held for one year. Additionally, the democratic processes in the student council show the influence that leaders and student representatives have. The guild council elections are important for several reasons:

1. They ensure that the voices of students are heard in decision-making processes.
2. Guild council members play a crucial role in shaping university policies, budgets, and strategic plans through which decisions can have long-lasting impacts on the universities’s direction and priorities.
3. The elected representatives are answerable to those they serve, which can help maintain trust and integrity within the institution.
4. A diverse council can bring a range of viewpoints, fostering more holistic and inclusive decision-making thus this diversity can enhance the university’s ability to address complex issues effectively.
5. Participation in elections encourages civic engagement among the university community, helping individuals understand governance processes and their role within the institution.
6. Running for and holding leadership positions helps students develop essential skills, such as public speaking, teamwork, and conflict resolution.
7. Student leaders often advocate for important issues, such as mental health resources, campus safety, and diversity initiatives.
8. Elections create opportunities for students to connect, collaborate, and build relationships across different backgrounds and disciplines, fostering a stronger campus community.
9. Elections promote transparency and accountability in university governance. Elected representatives are answerable to those they serve, which can help maintain trust and integrity within the institution.
10. A diverse council can bring a range of viewpoints, fostering more holistic and inclusive decision-making. This diversity can enhance the university’s ability to address complex issues effectively.
11. Participation in elections encourages civic engagement among the university community, helping individuals understand governance processes and their role within the institution.
12. Running for and holding leadership positions helps students develop essential skills, such as public speaking, teamwork, and conflict resolution.
13. Student leaders often advocate for important issues, such as mental health resources, campus safety, and diversity initiatives.
14. Elections create opportunities for students to connect, collaborate, and build relationships across different backgrounds and disciplines, fostering a stronger campus community.