Administrative Staff Representative – Call for Expressions of Interest
The call for Expressions of Interest for Administrative Staff to serve on the Board Year is now closed.
The administrative staff is selected by the administrative staff-at-large to be considered for nomination to the Board and, once confirmed, will serve a three-year term for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. The deadline for application was Friday, February 13, 2026.
Important Dates and Deadlines
There are a number of important dates and deadlines that you should be aware of if you are planning to submit an Expression of Interest. Please review them carefully to ensure that you can fulfill the commitment as exceptions to these dates and deadlines will not be made.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| February 6 | Call for Expressions of Interest begins |
| February 9 | Board 101 Mandatory Information Session from 12 pm to 1 pm EST (note: you only have to attend one of these sessions-either Feb. 9 or 11) |
| February 11 | Board 101 Mandatory Information Session from 12 pm to 1 pm EST (note: you only have to attend one of these sessions-either Feb. 9 or 11) |
| February 13 | Deadline for Submission of Expressions of Interest (4 pm EST) |
| February 17 | Validation of Expressions of Interest and Confirmation to Candidates Regarding Eligibility to Proceed |
| February 17 | Candidates will be notified if they are eligible to continue in the selection process. |
| February 17 – 23 | Campaigning Period |
| February 24 | Online Voting Begins (link is activated at 10 am EST) |
| February 25 | Online Voting Ends (link is deactivated at 10 pm EST) |
| February 26 | Tabulation of results of the candidate selection process and Announcement of Successful nominees |
| June 4 | Election for Administrative Staff Governors at meeting of the Board of Governors |
Please take some time to review the Administrative Staff Candidate Handbook in its entirety to become familiar with the Candidate Selection Process and to determine your eligibility.
Current Administrative Staff Representatives on the Board
James Simpson
- Staff
John Nelson
- Staff
Further questions? Contact the University Governance Secretariat at governors@cunet.carleton.ca