Education Council
Get involved
Get involved – Elections to Education Council are happening now!
Bring your voice to the table - an Education Council election is coming up for 4 student seats and 5 faculty seats.
Join us at an info session to learn more:
Monday, Sep 28, 12 – 12:45 p.m. (Teams)
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/237490229984224?p=1S6dzjEd7heYF6ukiu
Meeting ID: 237 490 229 984 224, Passcode: 7T548UQ6
ASL interpretation available. No registration required.
Election timeline:
- Nomination Period: September 21 – October 2 (3 p.m. deadline)
- Campaign Period: October 5 – 9
- Voting: October 14 – 20
- Results announced by October 23, 2026
Nomination forms will be posted on myVCC.
- Questions about the elections? Please contact elections@vcc.ca
- General questions about Education Council? Please contact edco@vcc.ca
We look forward to welcoming our new members soon!
Why join EdCo?
- Gain valuable experience working in a team with people across the College
- Develop your leadership skills by representing your constituency group
- Shape the future of VCC for the best student experience
- Learn how the College is run
- Engage with the VCC community–students, faculty, staff, and administrators
What is expected of EdCo members?
- Regularly attend EdCo meetings and planning sessions
- Prepare–review meeting packages in advance and seek more relevant information
- Engage–actively participate in meetings, bring forward questions, and suggest topics for discussion
- Vote on proposals for new or revised curriculum and policies
- Become familiar with EdCo Bylaws and relevant College policies
How to join EdCo
Education Council is made up of ten faculty members, four student representatives, five educational administrators (including one Indigenous educational administrator), and two support staff. Faculty, students, and support staff are elected by their peers; administrators are appointed by the President.
College-wide elections are held each September/October. Additional by-elections may be held to fill vacant seats.
Other Ways to Get Involved
- Attend EdCo meetings as an observer:
EdCo meetings are public, and all members of the College community are invited to attend. Teams links for meetings are located on the meeting agenda. - Join one of Education Council's Standing Committees:
Members of Curriculum Committee, Education Policy Committee, and Education Quality Committee are appointed. Check each committee's Terms of Reference for details.
Joining VCC's Education Council is a fantastic way for students to participate in meaningful change to the educational experience of VCC's students. Education Council also provides students who are interested in governance the opportunity to learn more about how public institutions are run.
– Sarah Kay, Former Education Council Vice-Chair