This semester, the ECA is seeking to become an accredited student association. Accreditation, a legal certification given by the Ministry of Education, establishes the ECA as the official representatives of all Engineering and Computer Science undergraduates. From the 14th to the 25th of January, you will be informed about the significance of accreditation by your elected representatives and a group of dedicated volunteers.
So what does it mean for you?
The ECA will continue to host events, finance societies and activities for students.
The ECA will maintain access to an office space, bulletin boards, and will have the right to its membership list, all of which are used to communicate with and work for you.
The leverage of an accredited ECA will provide opportunities to network and collaborate with other accredited associations on events.
As the CSU is accredited, it holds the ability to appoint students to university bodies, a privilege which is currently delegated to the ECA but not guaranteed. An accredited ECA would maintain control over representation for ENCS students within our University, as is currently the case for the other Faculty associations on campus which are accredited.
There will be polling in and outside of classrooms from January 28th to February 14th to approve accreditation of the ECA. We hope you vote yes!
If you have any questions, please contact voteyes@ecaconcordia.ca.
The ECA is proud to announce the results of the Accreditation ballot count.
There were 3370 students on our list of eligible voters.
Yes votes: 1675 No votes: 60
49.7% of our students voted yes which is well above “quorum”. The official results are being sent to Quebec City and will respond within the next 45 days.
Thank you to all the volunteers, polling clerks and those who went to vote for making this happen.
The ECA will seek your support to obtain accreditation from the ministry of education in a vote scheduled from January 28th 2013 until February 14th 2013.
Polling will be held in some classes and at a voting booths in the Hall building. Students who are currently doing an internship (or are otherwise not on campus) can request a mail-in ballot, which will include return postage.
When voting, electors will place their ballot inside an unmarked envelope, to provide anonymity, which will then be placed inside a larger envelope with the elector’s name and student ID, used to verify student status. The ballot question will be as follows:
Do you agree that the Concordia Engineering and Computer Science Association S.A. (ECA) becomes accredited to represent undergraduate Engineering and Computer Science students at the faculty level in accordance with An Act Respecting the Accreditation and Financing of Students’ Associations R.S.Q.,c. A-3.01?
The full procedure can be found in the resolution passed by our board of directors, which is here. For those interested, the accreditation act is available here.
For any further queries about the ECA’s accreditation, or to request a mail-in ballot, please e-mail Shan Wain, Accreditation Chief Electoral Officer, at accreditation@ecaconcordia.ca.
The Engineering & Computer Science Association has 11 active societies and 1 competitive team. University life isn’t just about getting the degree, it is also about being active and enjoying your time during your studies.
The ECA provides a rich variety of societies that they encourage students to participate in. The societies and competitive teams also plan events and weekly lizard lounges throughout the semester for all ENCS students to take part in. So whether you’re interested in academics, competitions, humanitarian work, etc… don’t hesitate to join a society that feels right for you.
The ECA and its societies always has stuff going on whether it’s an awesome party, intensive tutorial, or wine & cheese.
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Total number of students voted: 244 The elected candidates : President: Antonin Picou VP Internal: Khaled Abdo VP Marketing & Communications: Christopher Richa VP Sports & Competitions: James-A Fradette BCE Representative: Julien Beaulieu MIE Representative: Allison Hipgrave ECE Representative: Gregory Gibson
For Appeals and complaints: March 29 – April 4 If you have any other questions please contact: Bhushan Charkha – Chief Returning Officer –cro@ecaconcordia.ca Alfred John Chellanthara, Assistant Returning Officer -aro@ecaconcordia.ca
The Career Fair will take place February 5th and 6th in H-763 and 765. Below is the Booklet’s for the fair.
If you are doing your Engineering degree at Concordia and you will be finished by the end of FALL 2012, you will have the opportunity to participate in the Ritual of a calling of an Engineer where you can get your Iron Ring.
FAQ
What is Iron Ring?
Please go to the following website for details:
Why am I applying for an Obligation (Iron Ring) Ceremony?
In order to see if you are eligible for the ceremony, you must be completing all of your credits by the end of the current Winter semester with a cumulative GPA 2.0 or above. By applying, we are ensuring that you meet these requirements.
When will the obligation (iron ring) ceremony be taking place?
It will most likely be taking place on March 22nd but this is a tentative date. After you are approved to be in the ceremony you will be told the specific date. There isn’t a fee associated with applying for the ceremony.
I’m a Computer Science student. Do I get an Iron Ring?
No. Only students who graduate with an undergraduate degree in Engineering get an Iron Ring.
If I don’t attend the ceremony can I still get an Iron Ring?
No.
I’m a Masters student in Engineering program. Can I get the Iron Ring?
No but you may be eligible to attend the obligation ceremony which is organized by the Corporation of the Seven Wardens. For more information, please consult the Iron Ring website at
How do I register?
Please go to the link below and fill in your information. You will get a phone call or email once it is confirmed that you can attend the ceremony and we will tell you where you can buy your tickets. You only get a confirmation at the end of February.
If you do not know your ring size, you can drop by the ECA office at H-838. Please do so before registration end. Registration ends on January 31st. If you miss the deadline you will have to wait for the Fall semester of 2013. Please register via this link:
for more questions drop by H-838.
The ECA provides a plethora of services to help students. Make sure you check out our Exam Bank so that you have material to review for those baffling engineering exams!
And make sure to head over to the B-Annex at 2160 Bishop. It’s your chill space on campus — come play Xbox, get some cheap eats, or just chill out. It’s also where we sell our t-shirts and custom embroider sweaters. Check it out!
The B-Annex is the ECA’s lounge. It’s a great place to hang out between classes, meet new friends, grab a snack or get some work done.
The B-Annex is home to a Foosball table, X-Box with HDTV, and projector system where movies are played weekly. We offer a variety of snacks and refreshments for only $1. But that’s not all: the B-annex is also the ECA’s official merchandise store offering our official engineering or computer science sweaters, t-shirts, toques and much more.
Come visit us every weekday 10am-4pm. 2160 Bishop.
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Financial Statement – November 17th, 2012 – YTD Actuals
Financial Statement – November 17th, 2012 – Notes
FYI: our governing documents are currently undergoing some MAJOR changes. If you have any suggestions, let us know! eca@ecaconcordia.ca.
We’re the ECA and we represent all Engineering and Computer Science undergraduate students at Concordia University.
The letters E-C-A stand for the Engineering and Computer Science Association. In French, we’re as the Association Etudiante de Genie et Informatique de Concordia (AEGIC). We’re composed of 8 executives, 4 departmental representatives, and 12 societies, each with their own membership. This begs a question: just what exactly do all these people do?
The executives oversee all the major activities of the ECA. The department representatives stand up for your rights and ideas. The societies are the best place for any engineering student to get involved in extracurricular activities. Take a look at the societies and see which ones appeal most to you!
In short, ECA is your student organization. We’re supposed to work for you, and we lay it on the line to do just that.
But we need your help. A student organization is nothing without the students, so get out, get involved, get in touch with us, and have fun. You’re bound to find something interesting!
The departmental representatives are around to give you a direct path from students to your department. They represent you at faculty council meetings and are your voice for curriculum changes. You can go to your representative with any of your academic concerns and they’ll try their hardest to help you.
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