Call for Nominations: Forum Council 2022-2024 Elections

February 10, 2022 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

On behalf of the Elections and Credentials Committee, we encourage you to participate in our college governance, officially known as the College Forum Council.

If you are interested in serving on a forum council, and possibly on the College Senate, please consider nominating yourself or encouraging colleagues to nominate themselves. The forum councils have done important work over the years in supporting our students, recognizing our faculty and staff and making our college a friendly and efficient place to work and study. Getting involved is a wonderful way to learn about and contribute to your campus and college. Here are some FAQs about service:

What is the term of office?  

  • The term of office is two years. Members may serve two consecutive terms. 

What are the responsibilities of a member of the Forum Council?  

  • Attend one meeting a month from September through April.
  • Consider assuming a leadership role within the council, including chair, vice-chair and recording secretary.
  • Volunteer for one or more sub-committees. 

 What about the Senate?  

  • The forum councils elect senators to the College Senate. As a member of the council, you may be elected to be a senator for the duration of your term.

 And what are the responsibilities of Senators?   

  • The College Senate meets on the third Thursday of the month, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., in the Brault Building (with an option to participate remotely through Zoom). 
  • As a Senator, you may be selected to serve on a Senate sub-committee. These include but are not limited to the Steering Committee, the Elections and Credentials Committee and the Committee on Committees. You may also be asked to serve on other short-term committees or to recruit members from our campus for those committees. 

There are multiple vacancies for the 2022-2024 councils. If you would like to be on the ballot this year for your forum council election, please self-nominate via this form. The deadline to self-nominate is Friday, February 18.

Still not convinced? Watch a short video featuring current and former Forum Council members.

The Forum Council Elections will be held March 14 – March 21. 

Submitted by:
Laura Siko, Chair, Elections and Credentials Committee, LSiko@nvcc.edu