{"id":1266,"date":"2010-02-02T14:36:31","date_gmt":"2010-02-02T18:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carleton.ca\/boardofgovernors\/boardofgovernors\/?page_id=1266"},"modified":"2026-09-29T14:09:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T18:09:36","slug":"community-at-large-representatives","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/boardofgovernors\/elections-nominations\/community-at-large-representatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Community-at-Large Representatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Community-at-Large Representatives\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

Become a Community-at-Large Board Representative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Carleton University Board of Governors is seeking community-at-large members to volunteer on the Board for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2027.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the Board is seeking Indigenous representation and members from underrepresented groups including but not limited to those represented by race, sex, Indigeneity, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications are invited from Canadian citizens or permanent residents from all geographic locations of the country.

The<\/strong> deadline for applications is Feb. 5, 2027.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Term Commencement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Selected individuals will begin their appointment on July 1, 2027, for an initial three-year term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time Commitment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The full Board meets approximately five times each year (from September to June) for approximately three hours.  Unless otherwise specified, meetings begin at 3:00 p.m.  Usually, meetings will take place on campus. In addition, members typically serve on one or two of the Board\u2019s standing Committees, who each meet three to five times per year with varying dates\/times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The full meeting schedule is provided to members in advance. Governors are provided with an electronic meeting binder approximately one week in advance, which includes all materials to review in preparation for the meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Carleton\u2019s Board of Governors are a diverse group of 32 volunteers with a unique understanding of higher education and its force for good.  The Board is responsible for oversight of the university\u2019s governance and administration, which includes approving budgetary decisions and establishing policies.  The primary function of the Board is strategic oversight that is removed from the day-to-day decision-making of the university. The university\u2019s administration presents information, seeks advice and requests the approval of proposals by the Board of Governors.  All of the Board members are volunteers with the exception of the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Governors owe a fiduciary duty to Carleton University as a whole, which consists of a duty of care, diligence and loyalty.  As fiduciaries, members of the Board must act honestly, in good faith and at all times in the best interests of the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standing Committees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are six standing committees of the Board. Governors typically serve on one or two of these committees each year during their term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Audit and Risk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Finance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Campus Planning and Infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. University Relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Executive<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Governance<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Commitment to Diversity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment and social strength. The Board is committed to fostering and supporting equity, diversity and inclusion at the university<\/a>. This includes a commitment to achieving a membership that reflects the broadest range of qualifications, skills, experiences, perspectives and the myriad of human identities essential to advancing the university\u2019s mission. Carleton welcomes applications from highly-skilled potential candidates who reflect the diversity of Canadian society and the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n