Elections
Qualified students, staff, and faculty can nominate themselves or others to sit on various boards and committees that help better the student experience and define the strategic direction of CNC.
Student Election
College Board
Congratulations to Kevin Dharmani and Jordan Zaporozan who were voted in as Student Representatives for the Board of Governors.
Education Council
Congratulations to Harman Chahal and Akashdeep Singh who have been appointed Education Council seats.
Two Education Council student seats are still available. Nominations are being extended until 4pm on September 21st.
Check here for the education council nomination form.
Staff and Faculty By-Election
The Registrar is calling a by-election for 5 faculty member seats on the Education Council, and 1 operational staff member seat on the CNC Board of Governors.
Board of Governors
Congratulations to Smita Shinde, who has been elected to the Support Staff seat on CNC’s Board of Governors.
Education Council
Congratulations to Luke Spooner, who has secured a member seat on the Education Council as one of the Faculty Representatives of UTAB.
| Vacant EdCo faculty seats | Term Length |
|---|---|
| Member-At-Large, Lakes, Nechako, and Mackenzie Campuses | until April 2027 |
| Member-At-Large, Indigenous Representative | until April 2027 |
| University Transfer, Access, and Business | until April 2028 |
| Health Sciences & Human Services | until April 2027 |
Nominations for the remaining Education Council faculty seats will be extended until 4pm on Monday, September 21st. Nominate yourself or a colleague by filling out one of these forms. Check here for the Education Council by-election nomination form.
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Learn More about the College BoardFrequently Asked Questions
Faculty
In order to be eligible to vote and serve on the College Board or Education Council, a faculty member must be an employee of the College as defined by the faculty Collective Agreement.
Support Staff
In order to be eligible to vote and serve on the College Board or Education Council, a support staff member is identified as any employee of the College other than faculty.
Students
In order to be eligible to vote and serve on the College Board or Education Council, a student must be registered and in good standing in a course or Program (excluding CE or Contract courses or programs). A student candidate may not be directly employed by the College as a faculty, support staff or administrative employee.
Student terms last for one year.
The Education Council meets 11 times per year.
Regular Education Council Meeting Schedule
The Board will hold six regular meetings a year with meetings and events scheduled over a full day (generally between 9:00am and 3:00pm) and an annual, two-day Board retreat. The retreat includes Governance training, various other educational and team building activities. If serving on a standing committee of the Board, additional committee meetings will be scheduled as required.
The College Board meets 6 times per year.
As a member of the Education Council, you are responsible for helping shape the educational experience at CNC. You'll make decisions on academic policies, the quality of instruction, how students are evaluated, and the content of our curriculum. Your role is key in ensuring that our programs meet high standards and provide valuable learning opportunities for all students.
More information is available on the Education Council page.As a member of the Board of Governors, you play an important role in guiding the future of CNC. You’ll help decide on tuition rates, manage budgets, and approve new programs and credentials. You’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing business operations and the allocation of resources that align with the College’s strategic plan.
More information is available on the Board of Governors page.