Students are invited to help shape the future of Selkirk College!
An election has been called to fill student positions on the Selkirk College Board of Governors and Education Council. These positions are a great opportunity to build valuable leadership skills and have a meaningful voice in important decisions.
All students currently enrolled and in good standing are eligible to run.
Selkirk College Board of Governors
- Two student positions. Applications are encouraged from all Selkirk College campuses.
- The Selkirk College Board of Governors meets four times per year from 4–7 pm.
Education Council
- Four student positions. Applications are encouraged from all Selkirk College campuses.
- Education Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 4:30–6:30 pm.
Responsibilities
The terms of office for these positions are from October 2026 to June 2027, or earlier, depending on program end date. These roles require about three to four hours of preparation before each meeting.
Submit an Application
Follow these steps to complete the nomination forms for the Selkirk College Board of Governors and Education Council for the 2026/27 academic year.
- Write a candidate campaign statement to include with your candidate application form. This statement should include a short description about yourself and a short description of why you are interested in sitting on one of these committees (up to 200 words).
- Complete the Nomination Application Form. This form is available in fillable PDF or pick up a paper copy at the Welcome Centre and the Office of the Registrar on the Castlegar Campus and at the reception desk on all other campuses.
- Submit all forms no later than Monday, September 28, 2026, at 4 pm.
Nomination Application Form
Deadlines
- Nominations must be received by Monday, September 28, 2026, at 4 pm.
- The campaign runs from Tuesday, September 29, to Thursday, October 1.
- If an election is necessary, all students will receive a link through their student email to allow them to vote for the student of their choice electronically. Voting will take place from 10 am on Thursday, October 1, to 5 pm on Friday, October 2.
For more information on student leadership, please contact Natasha Makortoff.