Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Director
Joelle Jawdat
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I would bring a perspective grounded in being both deeply involved and genuinely connected to everyday student life. As a student in FAHSS, I’m closely connected to students who are balancing heavy reading loads, research, part-time work, and extracurricular commitments. I understand how academic pressures, financial stress, and time constraints shape our university experience because I live it too.
Through my involvement in campus initiatives, I’ve learned how important clear communication and transparency are. I approach advocacy by listening first, identifying common concerns, and working collaboratively to find practical solutions that reflect what students are actually asking for.
My lived experience navigating competitive environments, team dynamics, and academic challenges has shaped me into someone who is resilient, organized, and empathetic. Students should feel represented by me because I am not removed from their experience. I attend the same classes, use the same campus spaces, and face the same challenges. I am committed to being approachable, responsive, and transparent. I want to ensure that student voices are not just heard, but meaningfully reflected in decision-making.
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The most important issues facing students at the University of Windsor are affordability, academic support, and student well-being. Many students balance rising tuition and part-time work while trying to succeed academically, and financial stress affects everything.
I care about improving access to clear academic support pathways, whether through better communication about resources, more visible advising options, or advocating for flexible policies. Students shouldn’t feel unsure about where to turn for help. I would promote existing services more effectively and identify gaps through student feedback. Mental health is also a priority. Long wait times, stigma, and burnout are real concerns, and I would advocate for ongoing dialogue to expand accessible supports. Transparency in student fees is equally important. Students deserve clear communication about how decisions are made.
In my role, I would raise issues through consistent consultation with students, collaboration with representatives, and constructive engagement with university leadership to ensure student voices lead to tangible improvements.
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Accountability and transparency begin with consistent, clear communication. If elected, I would regularly update students on meetings, decisions, and ongoing initiatives through concise summaries and open forums. Students deserve to understand not just what decisions are made, but why they are made and how they affect them.
To stay accountable, I would actively seek student input through surveys, conversations, and feedback opportunities. Representation is about listening first. I would ensure students know how to reach me and would provide follow-ups so they can see how their concerns were addressed.
Fair decision-making requires integrity and a student-first approach. I would consider who is impacted, whether diverse perspectives are included, and whether decisions are equitable and accessible. I would also be transparent about my votes and any potential conflicts of interest.
My goal is to build trust by being open, responsive, and consistent so that students feel informed, respected, and confident that their interests are the priority.
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Student governance should play an active and meaningful role in shaping the student experience at the University of Windsor. It should not only respond to concerns, but proactively advocate for improvements that strengthen academics, campus life, equity, and well-being. Effective student leadership means being approachable, informed, and committed to clear communication and follow-through.
Student leaders should act as a bridge between students and administration to ensure that concerns are heard, organized, and translated into action. Governance should create opportunities for students to feel genuinely involved in decisions that affect them.
I’m motivated to run because I care about the quality of our campus experience and the sense of community we build here. As a student balancing academic responsibilities and involvement on campus, I understand how policies and support systems directly impact us.
If elected, I hope to contribute thoughtful advocacy, transparency, and consistent communication. My goal is to represent students with integrity and help foster a campus environment where students feel supported and confident that their voices truly matter.