General Eligibility
All internal candidates MUST meet the General Eligibility Requirements. General Eligibility Requirements are set out in the Board of Governors By-law No. 2 Section 2, as follows:
- Must not be under 18 years of age;
- Must not have the status of bankrupt;
- Must not have been found to be incapable of managing property under the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992, or Mental Health Act;
- Must not have been found to be incapable by any court in Canada or elsewhere;
- Except for an individual who is Governor by virtue of their office, to must not have been found, by resolution of the Members at a Special Meeting, to have committed a material breach of a policy or procedure of the University or their fiduciary or other legal duties and responsibilities to the University;
- Must not hold a position as Governor and/or are a member of a Board of Directors of any other degree-granting university, college or other institution of higher learning;
- Must not have failed to comply with any other applicable qualifications set forth in legislation for governors of a university of Ontario and/or the Algoma University By-laws.
Individuals must also meet the role-specific eligibility requirements outlined in each category below.
The Algoma University Board of Governors will be seeking Expressions of Interest from the Teaching Staff to fill one vacancy for the position of Teaching Staff Governor for a three year term starting on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2028. It is anticipated that this process will commence in early Spring.
Specific Eligibility
- Be teaching staff, as defined in the Act, Part I;
- Be in full-time employment in good standing;
- Have a minimum of two years of continuous service at the University.
The Algoma University Board of Governors will be seeking Expressions of Interest from the Non-Teaching Staff to fill one vacancy for the position of Non-Teaching Staff Governor for a three year term starting on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2028. It is anticipated that this process will commence in early Spring.
Specific Eligibility
- Be non-teaching staff, as defined in the By-law No. 1;
- Be in full-time employment in good standing;
- Be a member of the staff bargaining unit; and
- Have a minimum of two years of continuous service at the University.
The Algoma University Board of Governors is seeking Expressions of Interest from the Students to fill one vacancy for the position of Student Governor (AUSU) for a one year term starting on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2026.
Interested in becoming a Board of Governors Member?
Selection Process
Interested candidates who wish to be considered for the position must thoroughly review the Student Governor Handbook and complete the following steps:
- Meet the General Eligibility and Specific Eligibility Requirements.
- Attend one of the two mandatory Governance 101 Information Sessions:
- Option 1: Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Option 2: Friday, January 31, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Please register here: Registration for Mandatory Governance 101 Session Form
- Submit an online Expression of Interest Application Form no later than 12:00 PM on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Specific Eligibility Requirements
- Be a registered full-time student, as defined in the Academic Calendar, pursuing a degree, diploma, or certificate from an undergraduate or graduate program at the University (excluding students from affiliated institutions);
- Be in and maintain satisfactory academic standing and non-academic conduct, as defined in the Academic Calendar and student conduct policies;
- Be a member of AUSU; and
- Stay in the same constituency from which they were elected until their term ends, unless permitted otherwise by the Act.
Important Dates and Deadlines
- January 27, 2025: Call for Applications
- February 6, 2025: Candidate Applications Due
- March 13-19, 2025: Campaign Period
- March 20-21, 2025: Election/Voting Period
- March 24, 2025: Draft Results of Elections Published
- April 11, 2025: Final Results Published
- June 23, 2025: Ratification of Election Results by the Board at AGM.
The Algoma University Board of Governors is seeking Expressions of Interest from the Students to fill one vacancy for the position of Student Governor (SASA) for a one year term starting on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2026.
Interested in becoming a Board of Governors Member?
Selection Process
Interested candidates who wish to be considered for the position must thoroughly review the Student Governor Handbook and complete the following steps:
- Meet the General Eligibility and Specific Eligibility Requirements.
- Attend one of the two mandatory Governance 101 Information Sessions:
- Option 1: Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Option 2: Friday, January 31, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Please register here: Registration for Mandatory Governance 101 Session Form
- Submit an online Expression of Interest Application Form no later than 12:00 PM on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Specific Eligibility Requirements
- Meet the eligibility criteria for being a member of Shingwauk Anishinaabe Students’ Association;
- Be a registered full-time student, as defined in the Academic calendar, pursuing a degree, diploma, or certificate from an undergraduate or graduate program at the University (excluding students from affiliated institutions);
- Be in and maintain satisfactory academic standing and non-academic conduct, as defined in the Academic Calendar and student conduct policies; and
- Stay in the same constituency from which they were elected until their term ends, unless permitted otherwise by the Act.
NOTE: Anishinaabe (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) students of Algoma University are members of the Shingwauk Anishinaabe Students’ Association (SASA) 1. This Student Governor (SASA) role will be voted on from among the full membership of SASA (not the SASA Executive Committee).
Important Dates and Deadlines
- January 27, 2025: Call for Applications
- February 6, 2025: Candidate Applications Due
- March 13-19, 2025: Campaign Period
- March 20-21, 2025: Election/Voting Period
- March 24, 2025: Draft Results of Elections Published
- April 11, 2025: Final Results Published
- June 23, 2025: Ratification of Election Results by the Board at AGM.
1 Must be an Anishinaabe (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) student of Algoma University and have completed the Voluntary Self-Identification Survey for First Nation, Métis and Inuit Students on the Student Portal under the PROFILE tab.
The Algoma University Board of Governors composition includes a “Senate Member” which is a member of Senate duly elected to serve as a Governor on the Board. The Senate Member will be elected in accordance with the election procedures of the Senate.
In addition to the General Eligibility requirements, the following will apply:
Specific Eligibility Requirements
- Be a member of the teaching staff, as defined in the Act, Part I;
- Be in full-time employment in good standing;
- Be a current member of Senate and have served on the Senate for a minimum of one year; and
- Have a minimum of two years of continuous service at the University.
Internal Candidates Campaign Rules
Internal Candidate Campaign Rules 2025-2026Complaint/Dispute Resolution Process
If you have concerns or wish to dispute the election of a member to the Board of Governors, we encourage you to share your feedback through our official dispute resolution form. Please use the link below to provide the necessary details regarding your dispute. All submissions will be carefully reviewed to ensure a fair and transparent process.
Election Complaint / Dispute Reporting Form