INTERNAL BOARD OF GOVERNORS’ ELECTION 2016
STUDENT BOARD MEMBER
NOMINATION
FORM
BARRIE
ENCLOSED:
 STUDENT NOMINATION FORM
 INFORMATION REGARDING
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL:
BOARD OF GOVERNORS’ OFFICE - BARRIE CAMPUS
(705) 728-1968, ext. 1252
boardofgovernors@georgiancollege.ca
STUDENT BOARD OF GOVERNORS’ REP ELECTION 2016
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STUDENTS
ELIGIBILITY / TERMS OF REFERENCE
ELIGIBILITY
STUDENT:
Open to all students who pay a student activity fee, who meet all academic
requirements (see point 10 below) and who are enrolled in a Ministry accredited
program of instruction leading to a Georgian College diploma, certificate or applied
degree. Students enrolled in random credit or general interest courses are not
eligible.
POSITIONS:
There is one (1) voting student position available on the Board of Governors.
TERM OF OFFICE:
THE STUDENT GOVERNOR WILL SERVE (1) TERM FROM SEPTEMBER 1,
2016 TO AUGUST 31, 2017.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Nominees, before permitting their name to stand for election, should understand the basic requirements of a
Board Member:
1.
Attend monthly scheduled Board meetings. Meetings are scheduled on the last Thursday afternoon of
the month, with a few exceptions.
2.
Attend other related Board events, as required.
3.
All Board members are on the Board of Governors voluntarily. Their willingness to participate is
something they choose and not an assigned duty by the College. Therefore, the student nominee must
make up class time that might be missed in order to attend Board meetings. The College will make every
effort to assist the nominee in these arrangements.
4.
Represent your constituency group on a continual basis (attending less than 75% of the regular meetings
of the Board or missing 2 consecutive meetings may result in removal from the Board), substitute
representatives are not allowed.
5.
Respect the confidences of the Board, unless the information has been made public at an open session
of the Board.
6.
Be prepared to be a spokesperson for your constituency group on issues and concerns as they arise, and
communicate with your constituency group college-wide.
7.
Receive no compensation, other than travel/meals/accommodation expenses for Board approved
business.
8.
If graduation occurs within the term of office, continue until the term is completed.
9.
Must resign from Board, if incumbent terminates his/her program of study prior to graduation.
10.
During their term, Student Governors must achieve no less than a G.P.A. of 2.0 (full-time
students) with no more than one failure. A Student Governor with less than 4 courses may have
no failures. Failure to meet these criteria may result in a request for the Student Governor to
resign.
Deadline for Nomination packages is Friday, February 5, 2016 at 4:00 pm in the Board of Governor’s Office (H103)
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STUDENTS
CANDIDATE'S
PROFILE
CANDIDATE:
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PROGRAM:
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STUDENT NUMBER:
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CAMPUS:
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(Please read the Freedom of Information Notice on the following page.)
BRIEF PROFILE (100-200 WORDS) .... for assistance on content, see attached Candidate’s Profile
Guideline. Please note that your profile AND a head and shoulders electronic photo must accompany
the nomination package.
Deadline for Nomination packages is Friday, February 5, 2016 at 4:00 pm in the Board of Governor’s Office (H103)
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NOTIFICATION:
The personal information on this form is collected under the legal authority of the Colleges and
Universities Act, R.S.O. 1980, c. 272, s.5; R.R.O. 1980, Reg. 770.
Pursuant to Section 39 (2b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Individual Privacy Act, you
are hereby notified that personal information is being collected in conjunction with the election of a
faculty member on the Board of Governors of Georgian College. This information is required to verify
the eligibility of the nominee and to verify that the nominators are faculty employees of Georgian
College. The brief biography and subsequent photograph is for advertising prior to the election.
If you require further information, please contact: The Freedom of Information Co-ordinator, Georgian
College, Barrie, (705) 728-1968, Extension 1633.
Deadline for Nomination packages is Friday, February 5, 2016 at 4:00 pm in the Board of Governor’s Office (H103)
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CANDIDATES’ PROFILE GUIDELINE
(This profile is merely a guideline to assist candidates when preparing individual profiles. These are
points you may wish to include).
NAME: _________________________________________________________________________
POSITION: ______________________________________________________________________
WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THIS POSITION? (explain)
WHAT PAST EXPERIENCE(S) HAVE YOU HAD THAT WILL HELP YOU BE A GOOD LEADER?
WHAT PERSONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU HAVE THAT WOULD BE AN ASSET
TO THIS POSITION?
WHAT ISSUES DO YOU FEEL ARE IMPORTANT TO THE STUDENTS OF GEORGIAN
COLLEGE?
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES?
WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE DURING YOUR TERM ON THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS?
Deadline for Nomination packages is Friday, February 5, 2016 at 4:00 pm in the Board of Governor’s Office (H103)
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STUDENT BOARD OF GOVERNORS’ REP ELECTION 2016
NOMINATION
Barrie
FORM
for
STUDENT BOARD MEMBER
NOTE: Please read the Freedom of Information Notice.
STUDENT NOMINATED:
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ADDRESS:
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TELEPHONE NUMBER:
Home:
Cell:________________ Email:_________________________
PROGRAM:
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CAMPUS:
_____________________________________ Year:__________________________
FULL-TIME:_____ PART-TIME:_____ STUDENT NO. _____________________________________________________
AUTHORIZATION FOR RECORD INSPECTION
I _____________________________________ authorize the GCSA to have my records inspected by the Registrar for the
2016 election, to determine my overall average.
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Date
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Signature
CONSENT
I hereby agree to stand for election as a STUDENT MEMBER on the Board of Governors of Georgian College and, if elected,
I shall adhere to the terms of reference for the Board of Governors.
Date
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Signature
Deadline for Nomination packages is Friday, February 5, 2016 at 4:00 pm in the Board of Governor’s Office (H103)
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PLEASE NOTE:
Barrie
THIS NOMINATION FORM MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE
FOLLOWING:
3 FACULTY NOMINATORS
1 CO-ORDINATOR NOMINATOR
1 MANAGER OF STUDENT LIFE OR STUDENT LIFE ADVISOR
100 STUDENT NOMINATORS
IMPORTANT: OBTAIN FACULTY/CO-ORDINATOR/MANAGER SIGNATURES BEFORE STUDENT
SIGNATURES
STUDENT NOMINATED: __________________________________________________________________________
FACULTY NOMINATORS:
1.
NAME (please print)
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SIGNATURE
NAME (please print)
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SIGNATURE
NAME (please print)
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SIGNATURE
2.
3.
CO-ORDINATOR NOMINATOR:
1.
NAME (please print)
_____________________________________________________
SIGNATURE
MANAGER OF STUDENT LIFE OR STUDENT LIFE ADVISOR:
1.
NAME (please print)
_____________________________________________________
SIGNATURE
NOTIFICATION:
The personal information on this form is collected under the legal authority of the Colleges and Universities Act, R.S.O. 1980,
c. 272, s.5; R.R.O. 1980, Reg. 770.
Pursuant to Section 39 (2b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Individual Privacy Act, you are hereby notified
that personal information is being collected in conjunction with the election of a student member on the Board of Governors of
Georgian College. This information is required to verify the eligibility of the nominee and to verify that the nominators are
students of Georgian College. The brief biography and subsequent photograph is for advertising prior to the election.
If you require further information, please contact: The Freedom of Information Co-ordinator, Georgian College, Barrie, (705)
728-1968, Extension 1633.
Deadline for Nomination packages is Friday, February 5, 2016 at 4:00 pm in the Board of Governor’s Office (H103)
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STUDENT NOMINATIONS FOR STUDENT BOARD MEMBER
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Deadline for Nomination packages is Friday, February 5, 2016 at 4:00 pm in the Board of Governor’s Office (H103)
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STUDENT NOMINATIONS FOR STUDENT BOARD MEMBER
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Deadline for Nomination packages is Friday, February 5, 2016 at 4:00 pm in the Board of Governor’s Office (H103)
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STUDENT NOMINATIONS FOR STUDENT BOARD MEMBER
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STUDENT NOMINATIONS FOR STUDENT BOARD MEMBER
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STUDENT NOMINATIONS FOR STUDENT BOARD MEMBER
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STUDENT NOMINATIONS FOR STUDENT BOARD MEMBER
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Deadline for Nomination packages is Friday, February 5, 2016 at 4:00 pm in the Board of Governor’s Office (H103)
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STUDENT NOMINATIONS FOR STUDENT BOARD MEMBER
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Deadline for Nomination packages is Friday, February 5, 2016 at 4:00 pm in the Board of Governor’s Office (H103)
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STUDENT NOMINATIONS FOR STUDENT BOARD MEMBER
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Deadline for Nomination packages is Friday, February 5, 2016 at 4:00 pm in the Board of Governor’s Office (H103)
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STUDENT NOMINATIONS FOR STUDENT BOARD MEMBER
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Deadline for Nomination packages is Friday, February 5, 2016 at 4:00 pm in the Board of Governor’s Office (H103)
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STUDENT NOMINATIONS FOR STUDENT BOARD MEMBER
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Deadline for Nomination packages is Friday, February 5, 2016 at 4:00 pm in the Board of Governor’s Office (H103)
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STUDENT NOMINATIONS FOR STUDENT BOARD MEMBER
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Deadline for Nomination packages is Friday, February 5, 2016 at 4:00 pm in the Board of Governor’s Office (H103)
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STUDENT NOMINATIONS FOR STUDENT BOARD MEMBER
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GCSA APPROVES OF THE POSTING OF CAMPAIGN MATERIAL
FOR THE BOARD ELECTION
…PLEASE FOLLOW GCSA’s POSTING POLICY !
100 COPIES OF YOUR PROFILE, ALONG WITH YOUR PICTURE WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU BY
THE BOARD OFFICE FOR YOUR CAMPAIGN, IF DESIRED.
POSTING POLICY
The posting policy refers to the utilization of signs, displays, announcements or solicitations
within Georgian College.
POLICY
No signs, posters, flyers, displays, etc. shall be affixed to walls, ceilings, painted or glass
surfaces, doors, pillars, or any part of the College building, except bulletin boards, brick walls
and cases specifically provided for this purpose. ONLY masking tape is allowed to affix posters,
signs etc.
Deadline for Nomination packages is Friday, February 5, 2016 at 4:00 pm in the Board of Governor’s Office (H103)
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CAMPAIGN PROCEDURE
1.
The Chief Returning Officer for the Student Board Election will be – Please confirm
2.
In the case of a dispute, the Chief Returning Officer shall interpret the dispute and shall make
the final decision regarding the said dispute.
3.
Posting Policy
Candidates must follow the GCSA Posting Policy.
Only masking tape can be used.
Posters MUST be taken down by: Friday, February 19, 2016 at 4:00 pm.
4.
Slander and libel are forbidden.
5.
Candidates will not be allowed to loiter around the polls on election day.
6.
Each candidate is allowed one scrutineer. The name must be submitted with the nomination
package.
7.
All campaigning must be done in such a manner that will not harm others or Georgian College’s
reputation or property and ensure the respectability of GCSA/Board of Governors.
8.
A candidate may be disqualified if he/she does not adhere to these campaign procedures.
9.
All nominees are to read the Board information package.
10.
No promotion of ANY kind can take place after 4:00 pm on Friday, February 19, 2016. No
exceptions.
Deadline for Nomination packages is Friday, February 5, 2016 at 4:00 pm in the Board of Governor’s Office (H103)
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INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
Nominations Open
Monday, January 25, 2016
8:00 a.m.
Nominations Close
Friday, February 5, 2016
4:00 pm
Student Requirement
Nomination forms for the Student Governor
position must contain the signature of three (3)
Faculty, one (1) Co-ordinator, the Manager of
Student Life or Student Life Advisor, plus
(100) student signatures
All Candidates Meeting
All candidates must also attend the GCSA All Candidates
meeting on January 30, 2015 at 4:00 pm in A158
Campaigning Begins
Monday, February 8, 2016
8:00 am
Speeches
Date time to be confirmed
Campaigning Ends
Friday, February 19, 2015
4:00 pm
Election Days
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Polling Stations
Outside the Library and Subway
Online Voting Opens
Online Voting Closes
Tuesday, February 23, 2016 – 8:00 am
Thursday, February 25, 2016 – 4:00 pm
Results
Thursday, February 25, 2016 – 5:00 pm
GCSA Office, Room A162
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Emslie (President) Scott.Emslie@georgiancollege.ca
Deadline for Nomination packages is Friday, February 5, 2016 at 4:00 pm in the Board of Governor’s Office (H103)
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REMINDER
VOTING FOR THE STUDENT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS’ POSITION
IS COLLEGE-WIDE
THEREFORE,
THIS IS A REMINDER TO CAMPAIGN
AT ALL MAIN CAMPUSES,
BARRIE, ORILLIA AND OWEN SOUND
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Member, Board of Governors
INCUMBENT: ________________________
DATE:
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SIGNATURE: ________________________
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GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
A Member of the Board of Governors of Georgian College is a volunteer trustee and as such will
contribute to the well-being and growth of Georgian College by representing the views and
responding to the needs of the community.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The Board of Governors is comprised of seventeen (17) members. Of these, four (f) are appointed
by the Public Appointments Secretariat, eight (8) are appointed by the Board of Governors, and four
(4) are internal Board members elected to represent the college employees and students. The
college President is a member by virtue of office. All of the regions of the Georgian catchment areas
are represented, in addition to specific social/economic sectors. The Board also seeks gender
balance.
NATURE AND SCOPE
Georgian College has three main campus locations, numerous satellite locations and operates the
Kempenfelt Conference Centre. There are 700 full-time employees, 10,000 full-time students and
approximately 30,000 part-time students and a budget of $150,000,000 annually. The college offers
a full range of academic programs.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Provide a link between the college and the community.
2. Contribute to the development of Board Policies and By-Laws.
3. Contribute to the development and evaluation of the college Strategic Plan, Business Plan,
Annual Report and Operational Review.
4. Specify how the Board conceives, carries out, monitors and measures its own tasks.
5. Assist in the selection of a President and CEO and understand the delegation of power and its
proper use in the relationship between the President and CEO and the Board.
6. Participate in the evaluation of the President and CEO.
7. Participate on Board Committees and/or Task Forces and at a variety of college functions (e.g.
Awards, Banquets, Convocations), on a volunteer basis, as required by the Board.
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