Running for a QGC position is your chance to make a meaningful impact on your community, represent your peers, and help shape the future of our graduate programs. Whether you're aiming for a cohort representative role or an executive board position, this page will walk you through the election procedures, important deadlines, campaign rules, and how to conduct yourself with integrity throughout the process. Ready to step up?
The Questrom Graduate Council (QGC) holds elections each fall and spring to fill officer and representative positions. Elections are conducted using a consistent process to ensure fairness, transparency, and a smooth leadership transition. Students interested in serving on QGC must submit a Statement of Intent by the deadline established for each election cycle. For full details, please refer to the QGC Constitution.
9/8 at 9:00am until 9/13 at 11:59pm
Students can formally declare their intent to run for a position by completing the Intent to Run form which will be emailed by QGC. No new candidates can join after this point.
9/14 at 9:00am until 9/20 at 11:59pm
Candidates have time to promote their campaign, share their platforms, and engage with fellow students. This period is key for building support, making sure voters know who you are and what you stand for. Ballots will be emailed by QGC.
9/21 at 5:00pm
Election results are tallied by QGC with oversight from the MBA Center staff. Candidates accept their positions and a formal email is sent to the graduate community announcing the winners.
Week of 9/21
New Officers complete onboarding, current executive board members, and meet with key Questrom stakeholders
QGC is made up of elected officers and program representatives who advocate for graduate students, allocate funding, support student organizations, and help strengthen the graduate student experience.
All candidates must agree to uphold the following principles to ensure a fair, respectful, and positive election environment. Failure to comply with this code may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to suspension of candidacy. Enforcement will consider intent and the spirit of these guidelines.
If you witness or experience any actions conflicting with these guidelines, or if you have questions regarding the election process or conduct expectations, please contact the QGC President and QGC Advisor via email at jgrande@bu.edu. Your concerns will be addressed promptly and confidentially.
President
The President serves as the chief leader of the Graduate Council, ensuring that the Council’s activities remain aligned with its mission and governing Constitution. This role involves convening and leading Council meetings, setting meeting agendas, and representing graduate students to university leadership by advocating on their behalf. The President also coordinates strategic initiatives in collaboration with other student groups and university stakeholders, oversees Council operations, and fosters an inclusive and active organizational culture.
Senior Vice President
The Senior Vice President supports the President by assisting with Council operations and ensuring strategic continuity. This role oversees adherence to governing processes and timelines, maintains important documentation including the Constitution, and leads key efforts such as elections and constitutional reviews. Acting as the President’s primary executive in their absence, the Senior Vice President also coordinates internal communications and facilitates collaboration among Council officers.
Vice President of Finance & Clubs
The VP of Finance & Clubs manages all financial operations of the Council, including supervision of funds and accurate maintenance of financial records. This officer supports the graduate clubs by providing training and transition assistance, builds and tracks budgets, and coordinates key events such as the annual Graduate Club Fair each fall. Additionally, this role offers clubs support in event planning and ensures financial accountability throughout Council activities.
Vice President of Events & Marketing
Oversees the Council’s branding, communications, digital presence, and event programming. Manages website content, social media, newsletters, and design support; plans and executes events (logistics, vendors, approvals, and committees); coordinates content and event strategy with officers, student orgs, and Questrom marketing/events teams to ensure cohesive promotion and successful delivery of community and large-scale programs.
Vice President of Career & Alumni Affairs
The VP of Career & Alumni Affairs develops and manages career development initiatives aimed at graduate students, coordinating networking events and workshops to support professional growth. This role collaborates closely with the Feld Center to foster alumni relationships that enable mentorship and career opportunities, and helps develop outreach programs that enhance alumni communication and engagement.
Vice President of Curriculum & Student Experience
The VP of Curriculum & Student Experience advocates for curricular improvements by working directly with faculty, faculty administration, and university leadership. This officer participates in Cohort Council meetings to gather student input and develops programs aimed at enhancing both academic and personal aspects of the student experience. Additionally, the VP supports initiatives that promote inclusivity, well-being, and
Vice President of Part-Time Flex MBA (PTMBA) Relations
Focused on supporting the success and inclusion of part-time MBA students, this role plans and facilitates PTMBA-specific events and maintains regular communication with PTMBA representatives, MBA Center staff, and faculty. The VP ensures that part-time MBA perspectives are represented in Council decisions and university initiatives, advocating for the needs and visibility of working professional students.
Social Impact - MBA Program Representative
This representative supports the success and inclusion of students in the Social Impact MBA program. They maintain continuous communication with MBA Center staff and faculty to ensure that the unique perspectives and needs of Social Impact students are expressed and considered in Council decisions and university initiatives.
MSDT - MBA Program Representative
The MSDT representative advocates for the interests and inclusion of MSDT students within the Council. By maintaining communication with MBA Center staff and faculty, they ensure the specific concerns and viewpoints of MSDT students are represented in Council discussions and broader university initiatives.
HSM - MBA Program Representative
Serving the HSM cohort, this representative will support student success and inclusion by liaising regularly with MBA Center staff and faculty. The role is tasked with ensuring that the HSM students’ perspectives are incorporated into Council deliberations and university-wide decisions.
MSBA - Speciality MS Program Representative
This representative advocates for students in the MS in Business Analytics program. By communicating consistently with Specialty MS staff and faculty, they help ensure these students’ interests are well-represented in Council decision-making and university programs.
MSF - Speciality MS Program Representative
This representative advocates for students in the MS Finance program. By communicating consistently with Specialty MS staff and faculty, they help ensure these students’ interests are well-represented in Council decision-making and university programs.
MSMFT - Speciality MS Program Representative
This representative advocates for students in the MS Mathematical Finance & Technology program. By communicating consistently with Specialty MS staff and faculty, they help ensure these students’ interests are well-represented in Council decision-making and university programs.
MiM- Speciality MS Program Representative
This representative advocates for students in the MS in Management program. By communicating consistently with Specialty MS staff and faculty, they help ensure these students’ interests are well-represented in Council decision-making and university programs.
PTMBA Representative
This role supports the inclusion and success part-time flex MBA students. The representative maintains communication with MBA Center staff and faculty and ensures PTMBA perspectives are reflected in Council discussions and university initiatives.
FTMBA Representative - Arlington Cohort
Serving the Arlington cohort, this representative ensures students’ perspectives and needs are communicated to the Council and university by maintaining regular contact with MBA Center staff and faculty.
FTMBA Representative - Beacon Cohort
Serving the Beacon cohort, this representative ensures students’ perspectives and needs are communicated to the Council and university by maintaining regular contact with MBA Center staff and faculty.
FTMBA Representative - Congress Cohort
Serving the Congress cohort, this representative ensures students’ perspectives and needs are communicated to the Council and university by maintaining regular contact with MBA Center staff and faculty.
FTMBA Representative - Dalton Cohort
Serving the Dalton cohort, this representative ensures students’ perspectives and needs are communicated to the Council and university by maintaining regular contact with MBA Center staff and faculty.