Notice of upcoming 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. Please direct inquires to melissa.pringle@durhamcollege.ca.

 

Are you a student who is passionate about Durham College (DC)? If so, the DC Board of Governors is looking for a student leader like you to join them for a one-year term. 

Here’s what you need to know: 

 

Who we are looking for  One (1) student governor position for the DC Board of Governors. 
Length of appointment  One year, starting September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2024. 
Qualifications to participate  A Candidate in the election must: 

  • Be a Durham College student; 
  • Be at least 18 years old; 
  • Be registered in at least 70% of the total number of credit courses or 66.6% of the total number of courses in a Ministry-approved program; 
  • Be in good academic standing; 
  • Have no academic integrity alerts or student conduct violations on their student file. 
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 2023-2024 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 6 to Friday, March 10 
Campaign period  Wednesday, March 15 to Friday, March 24 
Voting period  Monday, March 27 to Friday, March 31 

 

Want to learn more? Schedule a virtual appointment with Melissa Pringle, chief returning officer, to discuss the position and have your questions answered.  

For more information, visit this website.