Student Representative to the Board of Governors
Student Representative to the Board of Governors
The Board of Governors is a leadership group that guides our college at a senior level. It comprises 12 appointed members, 4 elected members and the President and CEO of the College.
The Board is responsible to govern effectively:
- to ensure Northern College is successfully managed;
- to achieve Northern College’s mission; and
- to remain responsive to community needs and emerging opportunities.
WHO: any full-time student is eligible to put their name forward
WHEN: role is effective September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
HOW: submit the online nomination form by 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2024
Forms are also available from your NCSA Office
Unlike the Student Association which is directly involved with student matters and advocacy, the Board is a governance body, working at the policy level and providing strategic leadership.
What to Expect
Benefits
- experiential learning opportunity
- connections/networking with community leaders and employers
- attend Governor conference in Toronto (college covers travel expenses)
- relevant experience on your résumé!
Responsibilities
- Review materials (online) ahead of Board meetings
- Attend Board meetings (6 meetings during the academic year)
- Share your perspective as a student during Board discussions
- Vote on Board decisions/approvals
- Act as liaison with the Northern College Student Association (NCSA)
Meetings
- The Board meets every other month from September to May and in June
- Meetings are generally held between 1 pm and 4 pm (except September)
- Participate in person, by video or by teleconference
- Travel expenses to attend Board meetings are reimbursed
Shadow Member Student Governor
One Shadow position is also available; the shadow member attends meetings to observe proceedings in preparation for appointment the following year (September 2025).
In addition, we need one shadow governor who will attend meetings as an observer to prepare to become the student governor in September 2025 – you must be enrolled full-time in September 2025 to be the shadow member.
The Shadow student attends Board meetings to observe and get familiar with Board proceedings in preparation for appointment in September 2024.
How to Apply
If you are interested in either position, complete the Online Nomination form for either Student Governor or Shadow Member form by 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2024.
The selection process will take place afterwards.
Forms are also available from your NCSA Office.
If you have any questions, please contact hanesl@northern.on.ca
Leslie Hanes | Executive Assistant | Office of the President and Board of Governors
Northern College | P.O. Box 3211 | Timmins, ON | P4N 8R6
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