Nominations now open for DC Board of Governors student governor election

This message is being shared on behalf of Melissa Pringle, chief returning officer, Durham College Board of Governors.

Nominations are now open for the 2021-2022 student governor position on the Durham College (DC) Board of Governors.

Here’s what you need to know:

Constituency group	One (1) student governor position for the DC Board of Governors.
Term of office	One year, starting Wednesday, September 21, 2021 and ending Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Candidate eligibility	Any DC student who: · Is enrolled in a program of instruction, carrying a minimum course load of 50 per cent. · Is in good academic standing. · Has no academic integrity alerts or student conduct violations on their record.
Time commitment	Approximately 10 to 15 hours per month.
Compensation	This is a volunteer position.
What’s involved?	The DC student governor will: · Represent the college as student governor for the 2021-2022 academic year. · Help shape the future and strategic direction of the college, providing the student perspective. · Attend board and standing committee meetings. · Have the opportunity to participate in professional development opportunities and special events.
Nomination period	Monday, March 1 to Friday, March 5
Campaign period	Wednesday, March 10 to Friday, March 19
Voting period	Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26