Board of Governors

The University of Northern British Columbia operates under the authority of the University Act and is governed by a Board of Governors and a Senate. The Board of Governors is responsible for the management, administration and control of the property, revenue, business and affairs of the University. The UNBC Board of Governors operates under a set of Board Rules and has established the following Standing Committees and Advisory Boards:

STANDING BOARD COMMITTEES & MEMBERSHIP

* Please note, as per item 12.1 of the Board Rules, if members of the public or members of the University Community wish to make a presentation to the Board, they must submit a written request to the Board Chair via the Office of University Governance at least five (5)business days prior to a scheduled meeting of the Board. The requestor must indicate clearly the subject or issue the person or group wishes to address, and the name(s) and title or position, if applicable, of the intended speaker(s).

The fifteen-member Board consists of: The Chancellor, the President and Vice-Chancellor, two elected faculty members, one elected staff member, two students elected by the Undergraduate and Graduate Student Societies, and eight members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. 

The Act requires that the Board meet at least once every three months. Each year, one of UNBC’s regular quarterly Board meetings is held in one of the regions served by UNBC. The full Board meets on average five times per annum; additionally, a joint workshop on governance issues convenes annually with Senate. See the Board Meeting Dates, Agendas and Minutes.

Service on the Board of a university in British Columbia is voluntary. No remuneration is provided. General information on the role of a Board Member in a Post-Secondary Institution in British Columbia can be viewed at: Orientation for BC Public Post-Secondary Institution Board Members

The Board of Governors receives a Mandate Letter from the BC Ministry of Advanced Education, outlining the respective accountabilities, roles and responsibilities of the University and Government. UNBC 2023-2024 Mandate Letter.  For additional information, see also Reporting Requirements for BC Post-Secondary Institutions and BC Ministry of Advanced Education - Post-Secondary Funding and Accountability Resource Page.

For more information contact the Office of University Governance unbcboard@unbc.ca.

STUDENT BOARD OF GOVERNORS ELECTION

View Candidate Profiles & you will receive an email link to Vote soon!

The candidates for the Undergraduate/Graduate Student Representatives on the UNBC Board of Governors positions are ready, and it’s time for you to make your voice heard! We encourage all students to review the candidate profiles and cast your vote during the election.

Why is your vote important?

  • Your vote helps elect the leaders
  • The UNBC Board has been entrusted with the stewardship of UNBC and is accountable for ensuring that the institution fulfills its mandate.

Click on the link below to view detailed profiles of all the candidates. Make sure to review their profile and see who you entrust with the stewardship of UNBC.

Undergraduate Board of Governors Student's representative

Graduate Board of Governors student’s representative

Election Voting 

Voting will take place through Survey Monkey and the link will be sent to your UNBC students' email, so be sure to cast your vote before the deadline! Please note that the election will take place from March 24 to 28, 2025. The voting poll will remain open until 4:30pm on March 28, 2025.

Your participation is key to a strong and engaged student community. Make your voice count!