For definitions and election rules and procedures, please see the Capilano University Senate Election Procedures (pdf).
Senate Elections – Spring 2021: Call for Nominations
Nominations will be accepted for all positions.
Spring 2021 Senate seats up for election
| Representatives | Seats | Term starts | Term ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student | 4 Voting | August 1, 2021 | July 31, 2022 |
| Faculty of Arts & Sciences | 2 Voting 1 Non-Voting (alternate) |
August 1, 2021 | July 31, 2024 |
| Faculty of Business & Professional Studies | 2 Voting 1 Non-Voting (alternate) |
August 1, 2021 | July 31, 2024 |
| Faculty of Education, Health & Human Development | 2 Voting 1 Non-Voting (alternate) |
August 1, 2021 | July 31, 2024 |
| Faculty of Fine & Applied Arts | 2 Voting 1 Non-Voting (alternate) |
August 1, 2021 | July 31, 2024 |
| Faculty of Global & Community Studies | 2 Voting 1 Non-Voting (alternate) |
August 1, 2021 | July 31, 2024 |
| Support Staff | 1 Voting 1 Voting |
Immediately August 1, 2021 |
July 31, 2024 July 31, 2024 |
Nomination forms should be submitted to the Registrar's Office (Birch Building, room BR230) by 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
- Spring 2021 Nomination Form – Faculty Senate (pdf)
- Spring 2021 Nomination Form – Staff Senate (pdf)
- Spring 2021 Nomination Form – Student Senate (pdf)
Note: Please type information directly into the form to ensure legibility, then print it, sign it and have it co-signed by three members of your constituency as defined in the University Act. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, electronic signatures are acceptable.
Spring 2021 Senate Election timeline
| Date | Action | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Feb. 25 | Call for nominations | Two weeks |
| Thursday, March 11, 4 p.m. | Call for nominations closed | Four weeks |
| Friday, March 12, 1 p.m. | Orientation (by request) | |
| Thursday, April 8, 12:01 a.m. | Voting open | One week |
| Wednesday, April 14, 11:59 p.m. | Voting closed | |
| Friday, April 16 | Results announced |
As per the University Act, the Senate is composed of:
(a) the chancellor;
(b) the president, who is its chair;
(c) the academic vice president or equivalent;
(d) the deans of faculties;
(e) the chief librarian
(f) the registrar;
(g) two faculty members for each faculty, elected by faculty members or the faculty;
(h) four students elected by students;
(i) one alumni member who is not a faculty member, appointed by the president on nomination by the alumni association;
(j) two support staff elected by the support staff;
(k) one non-voting member of the senate, if appointed to the senate by the board to serve for one year.
For more information regarding Senate Elections, please contact the Assistant to the Registrar at 604-990-7846 or registrarassistant@capilanou.ca .