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 election was held on June 9-10, 2025.
Congratulations to Dwayne Keough, the successful candidate in the Algoma University Board of Governors Teaching Staff Governor election. Dwayne’s nomination will be presented to the Board of Governors for ratification by the Board at the Annual General Meeting on June 23, 2025 for a term effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
Important Dates and Deadlines
- May 1, 2025: Call for Applications
- May 9, 2025: Candidate Applications Due
- June 2-8, 2025: Campaign Period
- June 9-10, 2025: Election/Voting Period
- June 11, 2025: Draft Results of Elections Published
- June 18, 2025: Final Results Published
- June 23, 2025: Ratification of Election Results by the Board at AGM.
Further questions?
Please consult the Teaching Staff Governor Candidate Handbook 2025-2026 or contact the University Secretariat at [email protected].
The election was held on June 9-10, 2025.
Congratulations to Heather Douglas, the successful candidate in the Algoma University Board of Governors Non-Teaching Staff Governor election. Heather’s nomination will be presented to the Board of Governors for ratification by the Board at the Annual General Meeting on June 23, 2025 for a term effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
Important Dates and Deadlines
- May 1, 2025: Call for Applications
- May 9, 2025: Candidate Applications Due
- June 2-8, 2025: Campaign Period
- June 9-10, 2025: Election/Voting Period
- June 11, 2025: Draft Results of Elections Published
- June 18, 2025: Final Results Published
- June 23, 2025: Ratification of Election Results by the Board at AGM.
Further questions?
Please consult the Non-Teaching Staff Governor Candidate Handbook 2025-2026 or contact the University Secretariat at [email protected].
The Call for Applications is now closed. Expressions of Interest were accepted until February 6, 2025 for a one year term starting on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2026. The election was held on March 20-21, 2025.
Congratulations to Vrusha Rangrej, the successful candidate in the Algoma University Board of Governors Student Governor (AUSU) election. Vrusha Rangrej’s nomination will be presented to the Board of Governors for ratification by the Board at the Annual General Meeting on June 23, 2025 for a term effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
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.
Further questions?
Pleaser consult the Student Governor Candidate Handbook 2025-2026 or contact the University Secretariat at [email protected].
The Algoma University Board of Governors is seeking applications from Anishinaabe students to serve as Student Governor (SASA) for the 2025-2026 Board cycle, ending June 30, 2026.
Candidate for the Student Governor (SASA) position must be Anishinaabe (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) students of Algoma University and have completed the Voluntary Self-Identification Survey for First Nation, Métis or Inuit students on the Student Portal under the PROFILE tab.
Note: Anishinaabe (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) students at Algoma University are considered members of Shingwauk Anishinaabe Students’ Association (SASA). Although the student Governor (SASA) will be elected from the full SASA membership, please note that members of the SASA Executive Committee are not eligible to apply for this position as per Board By-law No. 2.
Passionate about the future of Algoma University and interested in serving on the Board of Governors?
Selection Process
Interested Anishinaabe students who wish to be considered for the position must thoroughly review the Student Governor Handbook and complete the following three steps:
- Meet All Eligibility Requirements
- Attend the Mandatory Governance 101 Information Session
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- Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 2 pm to 3 pm
Please register here: Registration for Mandatory Governance 101 Session
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- Submit your online Expression of Interest Application Form by 12 pm on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Important Dates and Deadlines
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- Sept 4, 2025: Call for Applications
- Sept 16, 2025: Mandatory Governance 101 Information Session
- Sept 17, 2025 by 12:00 PM: Candidate Application Due
- Oct 7-8, 2025: Campaign Period
- Oct 9-10, 2025: Election Days
- Oct 14, 2025: Draft Election Results Posted on Website
- Oct 15, 2025 by 5 pm: Submission of Complaints & Disputes Deadline
- Oct 22, 2025: Ratification of Election Results by Board of Governors
**The ratification of election results may be postponed if appeals are filed during the dispute resolution process. - Oct 23, 2025: Final Election Results Posted on Website
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.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the Secretariat at [email protected]
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
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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.
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