Notice of Election

Education Council – Call for Student Nomination

Student Seats: Four (4) total – Two (2) Terrace Campus, One (1) Prince Rupert Campus, One (1) other than Terrace or Prince Rupert

Education Council “EdCo” sets educational policies and curriculum at Coast Mountain College. EdCo also advises the Board of Governors on many other matters important to the College. This includes criteria for awarding of certificates, diplomas, and degrees. EdCo is informed by the College and Institutes Act of British Columbia.


  Education Council Term: October 2025 - August 2026

Election Schedule

Notice of Election

September 8, 2025

 
Close of nominations September 19, 2025, 4:00 pm PST  Qualified nominees will be notified by the Registrar following the close of nominations and prior to the campaign period. If at the close of the nomination period there is only one candidate per seat available, the nominated candidate will be declared elected. 
Campaign period September 29, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Election day  October 7, 2025, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm PST

Polling will be held electronically through Election Buddy.

The first Education Council meeting following the election will be October 24, 2025

*if at the close of the nomination period there is only one candidate per seat available, the nominated candidate will be declared elected.

 

EXPECTATIONS

Students elected to any Council or Board are expected to:

  • Serve the full term of their appointment.
  • Attend all scheduled meetings and participate actively.
  • Act in the best interest of the College and student body when making decisions.
  • Communicate professionally with fellow members, employees, and interested parties.
  • Participate in at least one subcommittee or Board committee.

 

Eligibility to participate: 

  • A candidate must be a member of the Coast Mountain Students’ Union, and must be enrolled and in good standing in a credited course or program of studies at Coast Mountain College at the time the call for nominations is made. 
  • A student elected to the Education Council must remain in good standing for the period consistent with the appointment. Good standing is defined as maintaining a minimum registration of one credited course with no severe academic sanctions, enrolment restrictions, conduct sanctions, or outstanding fees and/or fines.

 

Further eligibility requirements for student candidates and voting procedures, contact the Interim Registrar at edco@coastmountaincollege.ca.


PRIVACY STATEMENT

The personal information collected through the nomination form is under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA-BC).

Any information that you provide will be accessed by Coast Mountain College’s (CMTN) Education Council Secretary and Interim Registrar when sent to edco@coastmountaincollege.ca and will be kept confidential within the scope of the election process or as required by law.

For questions or concerns related to privacy, please contact the Privacy Officer by emailing foi@coastmountaincollege.ca.


This information has been posted by the Interim Registrar as the Electoral Officer. If you have questions, contact:

Emily Suderman | edco@coastmountaincollege.ca