Know a student who would thrive in a leadership role?
The Niagara College Student Administrative Council (NCSAC) is asking for your help in identifying student leaders to run in the 2025 NCSAC General Elections.
NCSAC represents the student voice at NC and through the election process, a new NCSAC Board of Directors is appointed each year to encourage fresh perspectives from NC’s largest group of stakeholders: its students. In working with NCSAC, student leaders have the opportunity to bring important issues forward for their peers, learn good governance, sharpen their leadership skills and contribute to the betterment of all NC students.
Timelines and positions
The nomination period begins January 27 and students have until February 7 at 4 p.m. to complete the online form. This year, NCSAC has introduced mandatory information sessions for candidates.
The information sessions are taking place on Tuesday, Jan. 28 and Thursday, Jan. 30 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in the NCSAC Board Room (SA208) at the Welland Campus and in Room N002 at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Students can drop in and chat with representatives from NCSAC and the NC BOG to learn more about the role.
Also new this year, students running for the NCSAC Board of Directors will be required to acquire 50 signatures of support from fellow NC students.
After the nomination process is complete, students will then head to the polls from March 10-13 to cast their votes. Election results will be announced on March 14 at 12 p.m. (EST).
NCSAC Board of Director role
There are 12 board positions available with one student selected from each school of study at Niagara College. Each director works within their school of study, connects with their Associate Deans and create links back to NCSAC. While directors draw some of their attention to their schools of study, their primary focus will be the larger college collective as they work towards advancing the organization and enhancing NCSAC’s presence at the College.
Niagara College Board of Governor Student Governor
The NC BOG is responsible for defining the role and mission of the College, and as such, plays a huge role in setting the future path for the College. Students represent the largest group of stakeholders at NC and student governors play a significant role on the board. Board meetings provide the opportunity for student governors to provide their perspective on high-level strategic issues facing their College, and participate in discussions on important matters.
If you know a full-time student who is passionate about making a difference, please encourage them to get involved with NCSAC through a leadership role.
For more information about the elections, please visit www.ncvotes.ca or email the Chief Returning Officer at [email protected].
For questions about the NC Board of Governors Student Governor position, please email Michelle Goulet.
An online FAQ is also available to help answer any questions you, or the student, may have about the process.
