2025 Board of Governors Byelection - Student Representative
Term: November 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026
1 Position Available
Election Dates for the 2025 Board of Governors Byelection - Student Representative
Nomination Period:
Sep. 19 – Oct. 3, 2025
Election Dates:
October 22 - 29, 2025
Candidates Names Published:
October 6, 2025
Announcement of Results:
October 30, 2025
Campaign Period:
October 7 - 21, 2025
Appeal Deadline:
November 3, 2025
2025 Board of Governors Byelection - Student Candidates
Annabelle Lee
I am passionate about building a student-driven ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ where every student’s voice is valued in shaping the decisions that affect us. I believe our community thrives when students are active members of the conversation, and I am committed to ensuring that the Board of Governors responds to the needs, ideas, and concerns of its student body. This passion for representation and empowerment has guided much of my work.
I have experience with projects on varying topics of impact. These topics include quality education, economic empowerment, and sustainability. I have experience in policy change, advocacy, coordinating programs, and managing teams. At ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, I serve as the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½SU Federal Representative, where I aim to advocate for increased public education funding and expand supports for students, to make education more equitable and barrier-free.
What drives me most is helping others have a voice and creating opportunities for meaningful impact. On the Board, I would bring that same dedication to listen, to advocate, and to ensure students play an active role in shaping the future of our college.
Ivanna Rubio
Hi, I'm Ivanna, and I'm taking an Associate of Science Degree here at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. I believe decisions at the Board level should reflect the needs of students. With my background in leadership and advocacy, I’m ready to represent you and strengthen our campus community!
I believe decisions at the Board level should reflect the needs of students. With my background in leadership and advocacy, I’m ready to represent you and strengthen our campus community!
Education Council - Student Representatives
Term: November 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026
Preference will be given to student candidates from Central Okanagan and Shuswap/Revelstoke
1 Position Available
- 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)
2025 Election Dates for Education Council - Student Representatives
Nomination Period:
Sep. 19 – Oct. 17, 2025 (extended)
Election Dates:
November 5 - 12, 2025
Candidates Names Published:
October 20, 2025
Announcement of Results:
November 13, 2025
Campaign Period:
Oct. 21 - Nov. 4, 2025
Appeal Deadline:
November 17, 2025
2025 Education Council Election - Student Candidates
Chelsey Simmons
Hi, my name is Chelsey, and I am a dedicated student leader and passionate advocate for ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and its student community. Over the past three years, I have proudly served on the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Students’ Union (ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½SU), where I have worked to amplify student voices, advocate for student rights, and push for initiatives that make education more affordable, such as lowering student fees. Beyond my role with the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½SU, I am actively involved in several campus organizations, most notably Enactus ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½; a social entrepreneurship club that empowers students to create sustainable, community-driven businesses that address social and environmental challenges.
Through these experiences, I have developed strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of student needs and institutional processes. I have also gained extensive experience representing students on various boards and committees, always ensuring their concerns and perspectives are heard and considered. My top priority is to continue strengthening student representation and advocate for meaningful change which I hope to do if elected on the Education Council. Helping shape a more inclusive, equitable, and empowering environment for all students at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ is my goal!
Katalin Csorba
My name is Katalin Csorba, or Kat. I am passionate about student success and support here at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, and I aim to provide a strong voice for students on the Education Council. I will focus on addressing the current needs of students who wish to be successful in their studies, and I strive to ensure that student education, extracurricular activities, and student supports are at the forefront of factors to be considered when decisions are made by the Education Council.
I will focus on addressing the current needs of students who wish to be successful in their studies, and I strive to ensure that student education, extracurricular activities, and student supports are at the forefront of factors to be considered when decisions are made by the Education Council.
Malachi Gossen
Malachi has been formally elected by acclamation for the Shuswap/Revelstoke region.
My name is Malachi Gossen and I am in the Associate of Science program. When I'm not studying for due assignments or tests you can find me hanging out with friends, watching movies or hockey with my family, or doing just about anything with my fiance. I am very excited for the opportunity to be a part of the education council.
I think as a student it is important to have a student voice in order to best support the students in the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ community.
Education Council Byelection - Faculty Representative
Term: November 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026
1 Position Available – Health & Social Development Faculty
- 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)
2025 Byelection Dates for Education Council - Faculty Representative
Nomination Period:
Sep. 19 – Nov. 7, 2025 (extended)
Election Dates:
Nov. 27 – Dec. 4, 2025
Candidates Names Published:
November 10, 2025
Announcement of Results:
December 5, 2025
Campaign Period:
Nov. 12 – Nov. 26, 2025
Appeal Deadline:
December 9, 2025
Elections Procedure
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 online application (form is open during the nomination period only, see election schedule above this section)
Information Regarding Elections and Campaigns
Elections for positions on ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ 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 ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ who is a member of the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ 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 ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ 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 ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ 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 ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ (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 ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Student Union or designate in odd years, the President of the Vernon Students’ Association ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ 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 ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ 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: ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½FA & BCGEU Vocational and ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½SU & VSAÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ agreed to serve on alternate years.