Education Council Byelection
Education Council - Faculty/Instructional Byelection - Foundational Programs
Term: August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2026
- Gather all supporting documents
- Download and complete three nomination forms
- Attach completed forms to the online application as part of step 3
- Submit an (form is open during the nomination period, see below for dates)
2024 Byelection Dates for Education Council
Nomination Period:
June 24
to July 2, 2024 at noon
Candidate Names Published:
July 2, 2024 by 4 p.m.
Campaign Period:
July 2
to July 11, 2024
Election Dates:
July 12
to July 20, 2024
Announcement of Results:
July 24, 2024
Appeal Deadline:
July 28, 2024
Education Council Election Faculty/Instructional Byelection - Foundational Programs Candidate
Christopher Torrie (elected by acclamation)
My name is Chris Torrie, I am a proud alumnus of ¹û½´ÊÓƵ. After 22 years teaching math and sciences in the public school system, I had the fortunate opportunity to return to ¹û½´ÊÓƵ as an instructor in Adult Upgrading for the past 6 years.
My name is Chris Torrie, I am a proud alumnus of ¹û½´ÊÓƵ. After 22 years teaching math and sciences in the public school system, I had the fortunate opportunity to return to ¹û½´ÊÓƵ as an instructor in Adult Upgrading for the past 6 years. Throughout my career I have also been president of the Learning Specialist Association, Department Head, Curriculum Developer, and Provincial Exam Writer. Most recently I sat on the review committee for the ¹û½´ÊÓƵ Strategic Plan. Working with a variety of people, from different backgrounds, has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities within our educational landscape and a strategic mindset to navigate challenges and opportunities effectively. I am committed to fostering inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, collaborative decision-making, and a deep respect for diverse perspectives. I would embrace the opportunity to work collectively on the Education Council. I bring commitment to transparency, integrity and service to this role and offer a wealth of knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm. Thank you for taking the time to consider my candidacy.
Education Council Byelection
Education Council - Byelection - Shuswap Revelstoke
Term: August 1, 2024 until July 31, 2025
To submit your application:
- Gather all supporting documents
- Download and complete three nomination forms
- Attach completed forms to the online application as part of step 3
- Submit an (form is open during the nomination period, see below for dates)
2024 Byelection Dates for Education Council
Nomination Period:
July 18, 2024
to August 02, 2024 at noon
Candidates Names Published:
August 02, 2024 by 4 p.m.
Campaign Period:
August 02
to August 09, 2024
Election Dates:
August 09, 2024
to August 16, 2024
Announcement of Results:
August 16, 2024
Appeal Deadline:
August 22, 2024
Information Regarding Elections and Campaigns
Elections for positions on ¹û½´ÊÓƵ Board of Governors and Education Council are conducted by the Registrar’s Office.
Questions may be emailed to elections@okanagan.bc.ca.
To obtain further details about the regulations governing the election, please click on the button below.
To access further details about the guidelines governing the campaign process, please click the button provided below.
Eligibility Requirements
Faculty/Instructor
Faculty/Instructor member means any faculty member or vocational instructor employed by ¹û½´ÊÓƵ who is a member of the ¹û½´ÊÓƵ Faculty Association or BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (Vocational Instructors).
Any faculty member or vocational instructor shall be deemed eligible to stand for election if they in good standing with their representative group and have an employment contract or a reasonable expectation of a contract that covers the period of the term of office.
Support staff
Support staff member means any individual employed by ¹û½´ÊÓƵ who is a member of BC Government and Service Employees’ Union Support Staff or covered by the Terms and Conditions for Administrators or Excluded Staff and is not in a position excluded under Appendix A.
Any support staff member shall be deemed eligible to stand for election if they in good standing with their representative group and have an employment contract or a reasonable expectation of a contract that covers the period of the term of office.
Student
Student means any person enrolled as a student at ¹û½´ÊÓƵ in a program approved by Education Council.
Eligibility to stand for election and to hold office.
Be deemed to be in good standing by the Registrar. Any Student is eligible be nominated to be a Student elected member with the following exception: that a Student candidate may not be employed by the College as a Support Staff, Faculty or Educational Administrator except when the employment falls under one of the following: Letter of Understanding #1 - Student Employees, Letter of Understanding #2 – Co-operative Education Students and Letter of Understanding #3 – Research Projects as part of the Collective Agreement between ¹û½´ÊÓƵ (Support Staff) and the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (2014-2019 and as renegotiated). Be considered a Student on the day the election is held.
Appeal committee
- The Registrar/Associate Vice President who will chair the Committee and be non-voting;
- A student (President of the ¹û½´ÊÓƵ Student Union or designate in odd years, the President of the Vernon Students’ Association ¹û½´ÊÓƵ or designate in even years);
- A representative from the Faculty/Instructor representative groups (Chair of the BCGEU (Vocational Instructors) or designate in odd years and the Chair of the ¹û½´ÊÓƵ Faculty Association or designate in even years); and
- A representative from Support Staff/Administrator representative groups (Chair of BCGEU Support Staff union or designate in odd years and the Chair of the Administrators Association or designate in even years).
Note: ¹û½´ÊÓƵFA & BCGEU Vocational and ¹û½´ÊÓƵSU & VSA¹û½´ÊÓƵ agreed to serve on alternate years.