Senate Elections

The Senate is the senior academic body of the University. Among other things, it advises on the University’s academic standards and policies, as well as program approvals and reviews.

2024 Fall Senate Election Results

In Fall 2024, University Canada West held elections for two Faculty representative positions (three-year terms) and undergraduate, graduate and at-large Student representatives (one-year term). The Staff nominees were acclaimed to the role of staff representatives.

The following table shows the results for the elections of the Faculty representatives:

The following table shows the results for the elections of the Staff representatives:

Undergraduate

Graduate

At-Large

Colby McLeod and Harpreet Ahluwalia have been acclaimed to the role of staff representatives.

We thank all nominees for stepping up to represent their constituency in the Senate and for their efforts during the campaign.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

General FAQ

Student FAQ

Staff FAQ

Voting and Campaigning FAQ

Please direct any questions about Senate elections to elections@ucanwest.ca.

We acknowledge that the territories on which UCW and its campuses are situated are the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Sel̓íl̓witulh/səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We thank them for having cared for this land since time immemorial, honour their graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here, and iterate our dedication to valuing the ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities.

2024 Fall Senate Election Results

Undergraduate

Graduate

At-Large

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

General FAQ

How frequent are Senate meetings and for how long?

What are the duties and powers of Senate members?

Will there be any training provided to effectively participate?

Is there any compensation for elected members?

How do you submit a nomination?

How do you withdraw a nomination?

How do you vote?

What is the campaigning process for student, faculty or staff candidates? How will the campaign be promoted?

Student FAQ

Who is eligible to nominate, to stand for and vote in elections to the Senate as a faculty representative?

Can I run as a faculty/staff candidate and a student candidate at the same time?

Staff FAQ

Who is eligible to nominate, to stand for and vote in elections to Senate as a staff representative?

Voting and Campaigning FAQ

Who is considered continuing faculty?

Are librarians allowed to vote in staff elections?

When can candidates start putting out campaign messages (such as flyers and messages)? Will voting be in person or online?

How will voters know if they are eligible to vote?

In terms of campaigning and putting up posters: how many are candidates allowed to post? And is the University going to provide these materials?

Are department chairs or current members of the Senate allowed to vote?

Usually for elections for department committees, only the department members are allowed to vote. Are the Senate elections inter-departmental or cross-departmental voting?

Given the hybrid model of work, candidates might not be able to reach out to all of the staff members or faculty. Will there be a facilitation from the Senate Elections team to help facilitate this?

Will unsuccessful candidates still be considered for Senate Committee participation?

Which staff members are entitled to vote in election?

Who will make the final selection or decision on who is selected?

What consideration is given to supporting Indigenous or supporting EDI issues as part of the election?

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