Executive Director of External Affairs

Executive Director of External Affairs -

Shyam Yadav (He/Him)

Roles & Responsibilities

The Director of External Affairs is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Graduate Students’ Union, including operating services and implementing campaigns and advocacy work.

The Director of External Affairs is an ex-officio member of all standing and ad-hoc committees of the GSU. Coordinating the actions of the academic and facility divisions of the Graduate Students’ Union, the Director of External Affairs is one of the GSU’s representatives on the University’s Senate and Academic Council. The Director of External Affairs guides and oversees the affairs of the GSU.

External Relations:

1. Canadian Federation of Students (CFS)

2. National Graduate Caucus (NGC) of CFSNL.

3. Provincial Executive Committee (PEC)

4. School of Graduate Studies (SGS)

5. Memorial University of Newfoundland Students’ Union (MUNSU)

6. Senate

7. Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty Association (MUNFA)

8. Teaching Assistants’ Union of Memorial University of Newfoundland (TAUMUN)

9. Graduate Student Development Fund (GSDF)

About

Hello Students, I am Shyam Yadav, and I am pursuing MASc in Energy Systems Engineering.

It gives me immense pleasure to address you all after being elected as the Executive Director of External Affairs (EDEA) at GSU MUN. The trust and the mandate you have bestowed upon me are humbling and a great responsibility on my shoulders.

This position comes with challenges and expectations that I am willing to fulfil to the best of my abilities. As the Executive Director of External Affairs, my foremost priority would be to develop and maintain strong relationships with our graduate students and make sure that every voice on campus is heard, I will also make sure that the graduate students will enjoy all the academic facilities including all the events related to their study.

I aim to bring a fresh perspective through innovative diplomacy and strategic interventions. We shall engage with the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), the Graduate Student Development Fund (GSDF), Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) proactively and collaboratively to advance our GSU goals and create a better working environment.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at external@gsumun.ca if you need assistance.