About Our Association

SA Membership

We are the student union representing the crucial interests of all George Brown College students.

We focus on representation, advocacy, events and the delivery of services with the objective to build a united student movement to strive towards a high-quality education. We voice students’ perspectives on issues to the college and all levels of government to continue to improve the GBC experience.

As a member of the SA you have a right to join or vote for the Student Association’s board of directors and shape the future of George Brown College.

Student Centres

Your Student Association runs student centres and services at the Casa Loma, St. James, and Waterfront campuses. These spaces are where you can access services, de-stress, network, study, have lunch, and take a break from your day. Students will find the SA Connect desks nearby where you can find out more about your Student Association.

At each campus, we host events that help you smile and take a break from your work.

We are dedicated to serving the needs of the George Brown College community in our spaces. Come and check out your space.

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Student centre locations

Casa Loma campus:
E Building, First Floor
142 Kendal Avenue.

St. James campus:
A Building, First Floor, room 150
200 King Street East.

Waterfront campus:
Concourse level, room 033
51 Dockside Drive.

Toronto Metropolitan University Campus
99 Gerard St. E. – Room 614

Board of Directors

Your Student Association executives and representatives are elected annually by you, George Brown College full-time students, and are here to represent your needs and interests!  The Student Association of George Brown College’s Board of Directors is the representative body of all full-time students at George Brown College. They are elected annually, serving from May until April of the following year.

Board members are your fellow students. They are there to answer your questions and are accountable to you. Any student may attend a board meeting. If you are interested in attending a committee meeting outside of the full board meeting please email the director of communications and internal: DirectorCommunication@SAGBC.ca

Contact information for the board is located below.

Ayush Dara

Director of Communications and Internal

Erubey Lechuga

Director of Operations

Peter Corno

Director of Student Experience

Muhammad Usman

Director of Education and Equity

Barichisu Osman Abugbila

Community Services and Early Childhood Educational Centre Representative

Manveer Johal

Preparatory and Liberal Studies Educational Centre Representative

Manvi Gumber

Arts, Design and Information Technology Educational Centre Representative

Max Davidson

Health Sciences Educational Centre Representative

Sahil Arora

Hospitality and Culinary Arts Educational Centre Representative

Sonakshi Chanana

Business Educational Centre Representative

Zin Hein

Construction and Engineering Technologies Educational Centre Representative
SA Directory

Your Student Association of George Brown College staff are here to help you! Our team of dedicated full-time staff helps to deliver programs and services in a cost effective and efficient manner. We are always happy to receive input and feedback from you, the student.

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Rosalyn Miller

General Manager
genmanager@sagbc.ca
416.415.5000 Ext. 2847
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Wafa Ulliyan

Operations Manager
mgroperations@sagbc.ca
416.415.5000 x.2295
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Ronnie Cruz

Equity and Advocacy Manager
EquityManager@SAGBC.ca
416.415.5000 Ext. 5355
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Galina Chible

Senior Coordinator, Finance
financecoord@sagbc.ca
416.415.5000 Ext. 6381
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Avez Hasham

Senior Coordinator, Finance
finance@sagbc.ca
416.415.5000 Ext. 2856
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Jason Beeston

Senior Coordinator, Building
building@sagbc.ca
416.415.5000 Ext. 2721
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Jessica Pasion

Senior Internal Coordinator
internal@sagbc.ca
416.415.5000 Ext. 6704
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Matthew Chau

Building/Facilities Coordinator
buildingfacilities@sagbc.ca
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Yukiko Ito

Senior Coordinator, Health Benefits
memberservices@sagbc.ca
416.415.5000 Ext. 2443
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Jessica Somersall

Interim Community Services Coordinator
Student Nutrition Access Program
interimcomservices@sagbc.ca
416.415.5000
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Bill Reid

Student Legal Services
legal@sagbc.ca
416.415.5000 Ext. 2845
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Neil Cumberbatch

Senior Coordinator, Recreation
recreation@sagbc.ca
416.415.5000 Ext. 6156
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Sean Heeger

Publications & Communications Coordinator
communications@sagbc.ca
416.415.5000 Ext. 2764
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Vacant

Senior Communications and Marketing Coordinator
marketing@sagbc.ca
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Chris Yalousakis

SafeWalk Coordinator
safewalkcoord@sagbc.ca
416.415.5000 Ext. 6395
1.888.210.7233
(After 6:15 PM)
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Russ Adade

Student Networks & Clubs Coordinator
networks@sagbc.ca
416.415.5000 Ext. 6003
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Charlene Holmes

Community Care Coordinator
Community Care Centre
care@sagbc.ca
416.415.5000 Ext. 6048
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Diana Lorena Cortes Rodriguez

Academic Coordinator
academic@sagbc.ca
416.415.5000 Ext. 6377
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Ximing Yao

Academic Coordinator
academic2@sagbc.ca
416.415.5000
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Yaw Okyere

SA Connect Staff
connect1@sagbc.ca
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Luisa Rodriguez

SA Connect Support Staff
connect6@sagbc.ca
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Cherry Ding

Health Benefits Support Staff
memberservicesft2@sagbc.ca
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Carolina Angarita

Health Benefits Support Staff
memberservicesft12@sagbc.ca
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Jose Barrios

Facilities Support Staff
facilitiesft2@sagbc.ca
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Qader Afghan

Facilities Support Staff
facilitiesft8@sagbc.ca
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Deb Crane

Facilities Support Staff
facilitiespt3@sagbc.ca
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Greg Philip

SNAP Lead
snap1@sagbc.ca
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Pranav Padhiyar

SNAP Lead
snap2@sagbc.ca
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Tee Vo

SNAP Lead
snap3@sagbc.ca
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Fenya Fitzpatrick

Community Care Centre Support Staff
caresupportstaff2@sagbc.ca
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Vacant

Community Care Centre Support Staff
HarmReduction@SAGBC.ca
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Marichar Buerano

Health Benefits Support Staff
healthbenefitsft13@sagbc.ca
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Dev Sareen

SA Connect Support Staff
connect7@sagbc.ca
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Student Fees

Total Student Association Fees – 2023-2024
$124.35

The Student Association fee supports the many services provided by the SAGBC, including the Student Academic Support Program, Student Nutrition Access Program, SafeWalk, the Community Care Centre and many more. The SAGBC is committed to its mission to supporting students and ensuring a safe, accessible and equitable academic environment, and this fee supports the staff and resources which work to make that a reality. The fee also supports the maintenance of the SA’s spaces – locations on campus where students can relax, study and socialize. A full list of the services the SAGBC’s fees support can be found in the next agenda sections and under the ‘Services’ tab on our website.

SAGBC Health Insurance Fees

The following table breaks down the SA’s health insurance fees. Please note for opt-out information, please visit studentassociation.ca/health.  For the Fall 2022 semester, the last day to opt-out is October 6, 2022. For the Winter 2023 semester, the last day to opt-out date is February 2, 2023. If you are an international student in the ESL program, please contact Student Association Health Benefits at healthbenefits@sagbc.ca regarding opt-out deadlines before the start of each session.

Coverage Dates Fee
Extended Health and Dental: Domestic students Fall 2023 (Sep. 2023 - Aug.2024) $300.21
Extended Health and Dental: Domestic students Winter 2024 (Jan. 2024 - Aug. 2024) $207.82
OHIP alternative + Extended Health and Dental: International students Fall 2023 (Sep.2023 - August 2024) $783.47
OHIP alternative + Extended Health and Dental: International students Winter 2024 (Jan 2024 - August 2024) $535.99
OHIP alternative + Extended Health and Dental: International students Summer 2024 - (May 2024 - August 2024) $288.10
ESL1 Sep. 2023 - Oct. 2023 $96.89
ESL2 Nov. 2023 - Dec. 2023 $96.89
ESL3 Jan. 2024 - Feb. 2024 $96.89
ESL4 Mar. 2024 - Apr. 2024 $96.89
ESL5 May 2024 - June. 2024 $96.89
ESL6 July 2024 - Aug. 2024 $96.89

Campus Service Fee – SA Portion $7.93

The Campus Service fees are allocated to support SA campus spaces’ capital projects that aims to upgrade and improve the students’ access to inclusive, safe, and more collaborative spaces.

The campus service fees are charged by the Continuing Education Department at George Brown College for courses of 20 hours or more.

The campus service fee is a total of $21.93 per course of 20 hours or more. Of that fee, $14.00 goes directly to the Continuing Education Department of George Brown College. The balance of $7.93 goes to the Student Association.

Student Association Student Levy – $25.00

The $25.00 Student Levy is an optional fee, it supports bursaries, scholarships, and capital expansion projects through the GBC Foundation. If choosing to opt-out, please visit stuview.georgebrown.ca.  The opt-out deadline for the Fall 2022 semester is Oct. 6, 2022.   The opt-out deadline for the Winter 2023 semester is Feb. 2, 2023. The opt-out deadline for the Spring/Summer 2023 semester is May. 25, 2023. No refunds will be offered after these dates.

Canadian Federation of Students fees – $9.09

The Canadian Federation of Students was formed in 1981 to provide students with an effective and united voice to advocate for post-secondary education issues, provincially and nationally. The CFS fees offer you:

  • Participation in Canada’s largest post-secondary student organization, uniting over 500,000 students across the country.
  • National and provincial advocacy on issues impacting students including tuition fees, student debt, fairness for international students, consent and anti-sexual violence initiatives, and student mental-health services.
  • Access to the ISIC discount card free of charge, a $20 value for non-members which provides thousands of discounts internationally

Audited Financial Statements

2021-22 SAGBC Audited Financial Statements

2020-21 SAGBC Audited Financial Statements

2019-20 SAGBC Audited Financial Statements

2018-19 SAGBC Audited Financial Statements

2017-18 SAGBC Audited Financial Statements

2016-17 SAGBC Audited Financial Statements

2015-16 SAGBC Audited Financial Statements

2014-15 SAGBC Audited Financial Statements

2013-14 SAGBC Audited Financial Statements

2012-13 SAGBC Audited Financial Statements

2011-12 SAGBC Audited Financial Statements

2010-11 SAGBC Audited Financial Statements

2009-10 SAGBC Audited Financial Statements

2008-09 SAGBC Audited Financial Statements

Awards

Students supporting each other through the SA’s awards and bursaries.

 

Students can apply for one of the 250 awards handed out by the SAGBC and GBC through STU-VIEW at stuview.georgebrown.ca

Upcoming Award Application Deadlines for the 2022-2023 Academic Year:

Fall 2023
  • Application opens: Tuesday, August 22, 2023
  • Application closes: Saturday, October 7, 2023 (11:59 pm)
Winter 2024
  • Application opens: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
  • Application closes: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 (11:59 pm)
Spring 2024
  • Application opens on Thursday, April 18, 2024
  • Application closes on Friday, June 7, 2024 (11:59 pm)

 

For step-by-step instructions on how to apply for awards on STU-VIEW:

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