Capilano University Senate elections are run by the Registrar's Office.
Spring 2026 Election: Call for Nominations - EXTENDED
The call for nominations for faculty representatives from the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the Faculty of Education, Health and Human Development has been extended.
Senate seats up for Election
| Representatives | Seats | Non-voting term starts | Voting term starts | Term ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Faculty of Education, Health & Human Development |
1 |
August 1, 2026 |
August 1, 2027 |
July 31, 2029 |
|
Faculty of Arts and Sciences |
1 |
August 1, 2026 |
August 1, 2027 |
July 31, 2029 |
Nomination forms must be submitted in person to the Registrar's Office (Library Building, room LB152) or via email to registrarassistant@capilanou.ca by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Note: Please type information directly into the form to ensure legibility. All forms must be signed and co-signed by three members of your constituency. Electronic signatures are also acceptable.
Spring 2026 Senate Election timeline
| Date | Action | Duration |
|---|---|---|
|
Thursday, Jan. 29 |
Call for nominations |
EXTENDED |
|
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 4 p.m. |
Call for nominations CLOSED |
Four weeks |
|
Thursday, March 19, 12:01 a.m. |
Voting OPEN |
One week |
|
Wednesday, March 25, 11:59 p.m. |
Voting CLOSED |
|
|
Friday, March 27 |
Election Results Announced |
For definitions and election rules and procedures, please see
As per the University Act, the Senate is composed of:
(a) the chancellor;
(b) the president, who is its chair;
(c) the academic vice president or equivalent;
(d) the deans of faculties;
(e) the University librarian;
(f) the registrar;
(g) two faculty members for each faculty, elected by faculty members or the faculty;
(h) four students elected by students;
(i) one alumni member who is not a faculty member, appointed by the president on nomination by the alumni association;
(j) two support staff elected by the support staff;
(k) one non-voting member of the senate, if appointed to the senate by the board to serve for one year.
For more information regarding Senate Elections, please contact the Assistant to the Registrar at 604 990 7846 or registrarassistant@capilanou.ca
For all other Senate information, please direct all correspondence and/or enquiries to the Senate Administrative Assistant, Mary Jukich, at mjukich@capilanou.ca