Elections
Call for Nominations - Student Representation on University Senate, University Council, and Executive of Council
Elections will be held in November/December 2026 to fill undergraduate and graduate student vacancies on University Senate, University Council, and Executive of Council.
Call for Nominations for Student Representation on University Senate, University Council, and Executive of Council
The nomination period is from Monday, November 9, 2026 to Friday, November 20, 2026. Completed nomination forms ('Form A') must be received by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Friday, November 20, 2026 to University.Secretary@uregina.ca.
Important Nomination Information:
- Nominations must be signed by three students who are members of the nominees primary Faculty or Academic Unit.
- Nominations must be endorsed with the written consent of the person being nominated.
- Nominees are required to respond to the two questions outlined on the nomination form (Form A), as this information will be posted publicly on the Governance Office's website during the campaign period.
- Nominations will be reviewed by the Governance Office to verify eligibility for election.
Election Procedures
Available Positions for Nomination
University Senate
The University is seeking the following student representatives for the term of January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027 on the University of Regina Senate:
Number of Availabile Positions: Six (6) student representatives
Eligibility for Nomination: Students from any Faculty or Academic unit may be nominated for a position on the University of Regina Senate. It is recommended that one (1) of the six (6) students elected be a graduate student.
Other Important Information:
Students elected to serve on University Senate are encourage to volunteer for the committees of Senate, including the:
- Senate Committee on Membership and Elections
- Senate Appeals Committee
University Council
The University is seeking the following student representatives for the term of January 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027 on the University of Regina Council:
Faculty of Arts: Eleven (11) student representatives
Hill Levene School of Business: Six (6) student representatives
Faculty of Education: Six (6) student representatives
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science: Three (3) student representatives
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research: Eight (8) student representatives
Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies: Three (3) student represenatives
Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance: Two (2) student representatives
Faculty of Nursing: Six (6) student representatives
Faculty of Science: Nine (9) student representatives
Faculty of Social Work: Six (6) student representatives
Centre for Continuing Education: Two (2) student representatives
La Cite universitaire francophone: One (1) student representative
Eligibility for Nomination:
- Students are only eligible to be nominated in the Faculty or Academic Unit of their primary program. Students may view their primary program in UR Self-Service.
- Students must be registered full-time at the time of election
- Students must maintain reigstration while serving on University Council
Other Important Information:
Students elected to serve on University Council are encouraged to volunteer for the committees of Council, including the:
- Council Committee on Academic Mission (CCAM)
- Council Committee on Budget (CCB)
- Council Committee on Student Appeals (CCSA)
- Council Committee on Undergraduate Admissions and Studies (CCUAS)
- Council Committee on Undergraduate Awards (CCUA)
- Council Discipline Committee (CDC)
Executive of Council
The University is seeking the following student representatives for the term of January 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027 on Executive of Council:
Faculty of Arts: One (1) student representative
Hill Levene School of Business: One (1) student representative
Faculty of Education: One (1) student representative
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science: One (1) student representative
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research: One (1) student represetnative
Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies: One (1) student representative
Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance: One (1) student represetnative
Faculty of Nursing: One (1) student representative
Faculty of Science: One (1) student representative
Faculty of Social Work: One (1) student representative
Centre for Continuing Education: One (1) student representative
La Cite universitaire francophone: One (1) student representative
Eligibility for Nomination:
- Students are only eligible to be nominated in the Faculty or Academic Unit of their primary program. Students may view their primary program in UR Self-Service.
- Students must be registered full-time at the time of election
- Students must maintain reigstration while serving on Executive of Council
Other Important Information:
A student elected to Executive of Council will automatically become a student representative on Univeristy Council.
Students elected to serve on Executive of Council are encouraged to volunteer for the committees of Council, including the:
- Council Committee on Academic Mission (CCAM)
- Council Committee on Budget (CCB)
- Council Committee on Student Appeals (CCSA)
- Council Committee on Undergraduate Admissions and Studies (CCUAS)
- Council Committee on Undergraduate Awards (CCUA)
- Council Discipline Committee (CDC)
Election Promotion Period
An election promotion period will be held from Monday, November 23, 2026 to Friday, November 27, 2026.
Promotion is limited to:
- Candidate profile as submitted on a student's nomination form (Form A) be publicly posted on the Governance Office's website
- Promotion of the election through University of Regina student list serv, University of Regina official social media channels, and/or through the Univeristy of Regina Students' Association (URSA).
Students are not expected to formally campaign for these positions.
Voting Period
If an election is required, it will be held through UR Self-Service from Monday, November 30, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. until Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Election Results
Results of the election will be posted to the University of Regina website no later than Friday, December 4, 2026.
Background on the University Senate, University Council, and Executive of Council
The University of Regina Act establishes Senate as the senior academic decision-making body. Its primary responsibility is to consider and decide on academic matters referred to it by Council, particularly concerning: student appeals; student discipline; granting of degrees (including honorary degrees), diplomas and certificates; establishment of faculties, schools, departments, chairs and courses of instruction or major changes therein (on academic grounds); establishment of advisory councils; admission requirements; academic standards for students; and applications for affiliation and federation. In essence, the Senate cannot act independently on academic matters - it requires recommendations from Council, and decisions with significant resource implications are subject to Board approval.
Meeting Dates: Senate currently meets three times per year in October, February, and June
Additional Information: Students elected to serve on University Senate are encourage to volunteer for the committees of Senate, including the:
- Senate Committee on Membership and Elections
- Senate Appeals Committee.
The University of Regina Act establishes a Council for the University. University Council has responsibilities in connection with certain matters related to the academic affairs of the University. It may act either upon the recommendation of a Faculty or Department or upon its own initiative. In certain matters reserved under the Act for the final judgment of the Senate, Council is
responsible for acting on behalf of the University in framing the necessary reports, proposals and the recommendations. It may also make recommendations to the President on the academic and physical plans for the University, as well as any matters considered by the Council to be of interest to the University.
Much of the day-to-day work of University Council has been delegated to Executive of Council.
Meeting Dates: University Council currently meets at the call of the President, in response to a motion from Executive of Council requesting a meeting of Council, upon receipt of a challenge to a decision of Executive of Council, or upon receipt of a petition.
Additional Information: Students elected to serve on University Council are encouraged to volunteer for the committees of Council, including the:
- Council Committee on Academic Mission (CCAM)
- Council Committee on Budget (CCB)
- Council Committee on Student Appeals (CCSA)
- Council Committee on Undergraduate Admissions and Studies (CCUAS)
- Council Committee on Undergraduate Awards (CCUA)
- Council Discipline Committee (CDC)
At a meeting held April 29, 1976, Council empowered Executive of Council, a standing committee of Council, to act on its behalf in all matters, with certain provisions.
Meeting Dates: Executive of Council meets monthly from September to June (except for December).
Additional Information: A student elected to Executive of Council will automatically become a student representative on Univeristy Council.