2023 Winter Students’ Council Election Nominations

February 27, 2023

Your Students’ Council, Your Voice to Decision Makers, Your Student Experience!

Nominations are now open for the upcoming Students’ Council Election. Submit your nomination package before the deadline of Thu, Mar 9 at 12 pm (noon) MT.

As students, you have unique perspectives and talents. We value your input and want to help you create positive change for students, by students. By running for Students’ Council, you have the opportunity to learn new skills and enhance your resume while advocating for students at NorQuest. Being on Students’ Council opens up many opportunities for training, development as well as scholarships and awards.

Do you have questions about what it means to be on Students’ Council or about the nomination process? We are here for you! Send your questions to us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, by email at students.association@norquest.ca, or drop by the SANQC Office (1-114 SCFL). Find out more about the 10 hour monthly requirement, the honorarium that you will receive for your contributions, or just to learn about the team.

We look forward to seeing your nomination applications. We know that you can make a difference as part of Students’ Council!

How to run for Students’ Council:

  • The deadline to submit the nomination package has passed.
  • Fill out the nomination package and get your student nominators.
  • Submit your completed package.
  • Check your mynorquest email often for updates and further information and instructions.
  • The submission deadline is Thu, Mar 9 at 12 pm (noon) MT.

You’ll receive an email confirming your submission. Make sure the students that nominated you know to watch their email so they can help finalize your nomination package.

Nominating somebody to run for Students’ Council?

  • Fill out the nominator form HERE.
  • Make sure to click the verification link sent to your mynorquest email.

Important Dates

  • Thu, Mar 9 @ 12 pm (noon) MT: Nomination Deadline
  • Mon, Mar 13 @ 9 am MT: Nominator Verification Deadline
  • Wed, Mar 15 from 5:30 – 7 pm MT: Mandatory All Candidates Meeting
  • Tue, Mar 21 @ 12 pm (noon) – Thu, Mar 23 @ 12 pm (noon): Students’ Council Election Voting Period

Available Positions

  • Health Studies Representatives (2 open positions)
  • Business, Environment & Technology Representative (1 open position)
  • Skills & Foundational Learning Representatives (FULL)
  • Arts & Sciences Representatives (FULL)
  • Distance & Regional Learning Representative (FULL)

Check out some of our past advocacy efforts here.