Education Council nominations

Election Information

Faculty, students, and support staff may not hold an elected position on both the College Board and Education Council concurrently.

Each candidate is required to act reasonably, responsibly and in good faith; and shall be required to ensure they are aware of and comply with, all rules, policies and procedures of the College. To ensure fairness, integrity, and professionalism, candidates will conduct themselves in accordance with all relevant College and representative group policies, and shall abide by all election and campaign regulations, rules and/or guidelines established by the Registrar. Once elected to the Education Council, representatives are expected to act in the best interests of the College.

2026 Education Council By-Election

A by-election is being conducted to fill the following positions on Education Council. 

Student Representative 

According to the College and Institute Act, a student is defined as "a person the Registrar recognizes to be enrolled and in good standing in a course or program of studies at the institution". 

For the purposes of elections, a student is an individual who is enrolled in at least one credit course and in good standing at the institution.

  • One (1) student representative will be elected from the student body at large
  • Term of office commences September 1, 2025 and ends August 31, 2026

Nomination Instructions:

  • Read the Elections Rules and Procedures
  • Complete the nomination form (available during the nomination period).
  • Each nominee must be supported by fifteen (15) currently registered credit students:
    • nominee must submit fifteen (15) separate forms (one from each student nominator).
    • nominators must attend at least 50% of their courses at the campus which the candidate seeks to represent. 
  • Election Platform Statement
    • Each nominee is required to supply a brief platform statement of no more than 250 words which will be posted on the Education Council Election website
  • Completed nomination forms and platform statement must be submitted in ONE email to reg_admin@douglascollege.ca no later than 4:00 PM February 3, 2026 with subject header marked:
    • Education Council Election - Student Representative