Curriculum Oversight
Reviews and approves curriculum leading to credentials such as certificates, diplomas, and degrees.
Academic Policy Leadership
Establishes policies related to academic standing, grading, student evaluation, and appeals.
Educational Advising
Advises the Board of Governors on educational goals, programming, and policy development.
Joint Governance
Collaborates with the Board in shared decision-making on articulation, course equivalency, and other joint responsibilities.
Institutional Alignment
Ensures programs are responsive, inclusive, and aligned with the needs of Northern British Columbia.
Our Education Council Members
Education council members democratically develop and review policy affecting teaching, learning, and the support of learning in the institution.
* The date in brackets indicates the end-date of that member’s current term
Educational Administrators
President, Ex-Officio (On-going)
Associate Dean, University Transfer, Access, and Business (April 2026)
Vice President Indigenization (April 2026)
Registrar (April 2026)
Vice President Academic (April 2026)
Dean, Centre for Teaching and Learning (April 2026)
Recording Secretary (On-going)
Faculty Members
There are 10 positions for faculty elected by their peers. Each serves a 2-year term.
University Transfer, Access, and Business (April 2027)
Technologies, Applied Arts, and Trades (April 2028)
Member-at-Large, Prince George Campus (April 2028)
Member-At-Large, Indigenous Representative (April 2027)
Health Sciences & Human Services (April 2028)
Member-at-Large, Quesnel Campus (April 2028)
Member-At-Large, Lakes, Nechako, and Mackenzie Campuses (April 2027)
University Transfer, Access, and Business (April 2028)
Technologies, Applied Arts, and Trades (April 2027)
Health Sciences & Human Services (April 2027)
Students
There are 4 positions for students elected by their peers. Each serves a 1-year term.
Prince George Campus (September 2026)
(September 2026)
(September 2026)
(September 2026)
Support Staff
There are 2 positions for operational staff elected by their peers. Each serves a 2-year term.
Prince George Campus (April 2027)
Prince George Campus (April 2028)
Meetings, Deadlines & Agendas
August 2026
Revised Programs Admissions Requirements for implementation Fall 2027.
November 2026
Revised Programs or Courses learning outcomes for implementation Fall 2027.
March 2027
New Programs or Courses for implementation Fall 2027.
*these dates are the minimum standards- proponents should aim to exceed these deadlines to ensure sufficient institutional planning.
Unless otherwise notified, all meetings are held:
Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
CNC Board Room
To ensure that your agenda item is submitted in time for the meeting date, please refer to the submission deadline.
For the meeting link, please contact edco@cnc.bc.ca.
| Proposal/Submission Deadline | Meeting Date |
|---|---|
August 5, 2025 | August 19, 2025 |
| August 26, 2025 | September 9, 2025 |
| October 1, 2025 | October 14, 2025 |
| November 4, 2025 | November 18, 2025 |
| November 25, 2025 | December 9, 2025 |
| January 6, 2026 | January 20, 2026 |
| January 27, 2026 | February 10, 2026 |
| February 24, 2026 | March 10, 2026 |
| March 31, 2026 | April 14, 2026 |
| April 28, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
| June 2, 2026 | June 16, 2026 |
Submit agenda items by email edco@cnc.bc.ca (See submission deadlines above).
View all Agendas & Minutes
View all Agendas & MinutesElections
Elections to Education Council are typically held in early fall for student positions and in early spring for staff and faculty positions. Election notices and the election process can be found on our elections page.
Looking for more detail?
You can read more about Education Council's purpose and responsibilities in the College and Institutes Act.