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Role of College Council
College Council is the collective voice of the College in that it is an assembly of faculty, support staff, students, and administrators who suggest directions in which the College should proceed. College Council advises the President on those College issues which it considers to be long and short-term priorities as identified in Humber’s Strategic Plan.
As of 2013, Humber’s Strategic priorities follow three themes:
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Role of College Council
College Council is the collective voice of the College in that it is an assembly of faculty, support staff, students, and administrators who suggest directions in which the College should proceed. College Council advises the President on those College issues which it considers to be long and short-term priorities as identified in Humber’s Strategic Plan.
As of 2013, Humber’s Strategic priorities follow three themes:
- Strengthening our Polytechnic Identity
- Sustained Focus on Teaching and Learning Excellence
- Maximizing the impact of Partnerships
The Council advises the President of the College in matters affecting academic policy, planning, and practice, including, the successful implementation of Humber’s Strategic Plan initiatives.
While it is recognized that the Board of Governors alone can make policy, the Council makes recommendations that may ultimately become policy. If the recommendations the Council makes are not accepted by the President of the College, he or she will be expected to explain his or her reasons. College policy or business items ultimately proceeding to the College's Board of Governors may appear at College Council at the discretion of the President before final disposition at the Board of Governors.
COLLEGE COUNCIL 2015 ELECTIONS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Who Can Be on College Council?
While it is recognized that the Board of Governors alone can make policy, the Council makes recommendations that may ultimately become policy. If the recommendations the Council makes are not accepted by the President of the College, he or she will be expected to explain his or her reasons. College policy or business items ultimately proceeding to the College's Board of Governors may appear at College Council at the discretion of the President before final disposition at the Board of Governors.
COLLEGE COUNCIL 2015 ELECTIONS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Who Can Be on College Council?
College Council is comprised of elected representatives from academic, support and administrative employee groups. The Humber Student Federation appoints student representation.
Representatives Responsibilities on the Council
College Council meets once per month on Thursdays, September to May, from 4 tp.m. to 8 p.m. In the first week of June of each year, a two-day planning meeting and annual workshop is held. It is the representative’s responsibility to represent their constituents by attending meetings and contributing to the discussions, and bringing back information from College Council meetings to their constituents. Members of Council can have the opportunity to become more involved through sub-committee membership.
The Nomination Process
Every potential candidate for College Council must be nominated by TWO constituents in their area. The signed nomination form must then be forwarded to the Vice Chair of College Council, Nancey Adamson, HR Services. Once nominations are closed, potential candidates will be contacted with further information about the election process. If you require further information, please contact Nancey Adamson, ext. 5540.
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CLOSING DEADLINES:
NOMINATIONS CLOSE 4:30 P.M. FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015
ELECTIONS (IF NEEDED) TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015
ADVANCED POLL (IF NEEDED) THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015
For more details and to download the nomination form, click here.
Representatives Responsibilities on the Council
College Council meets once per month on Thursdays, September to May, from 4 tp.m. to 8 p.m. In the first week of June of each year, a two-day planning meeting and annual workshop is held. It is the representative’s responsibility to represent their constituents by attending meetings and contributing to the discussions, and bringing back information from College Council meetings to their constituents. Members of Council can have the opportunity to become more involved through sub-committee membership.
The Nomination Process
Every potential candidate for College Council must be nominated by TWO constituents in their area. The signed nomination form must then be forwarded to the Vice Chair of College Council, Nancey Adamson, HR Services. Once nominations are closed, potential candidates will be contacted with further information about the election process. If you require further information, please contact Nancey Adamson, ext. 5540.
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CLOSING DEADLINES:
NOMINATIONS CLOSE 4:30 P.M. FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015
ELECTIONS (IF NEEDED) TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015
ADVANCED POLL (IF NEEDED) THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015
For more details and to download the nomination form, click here.