Elections
Governance at TRU is divided into three bodies responsible for corporate and academic decision-making.
The Board of Governors makes decisions on such matters as property development, labour and finance. The Senate and the Planning Council for Open Learning make decisions on such matters as curriculum, credentials, admissions and educational policies. The composition, powers and duties of each governing body are legislated by the Province of British Columbia in the Thompson Rivers University Act.
Elections are held each fall and winter to fill positions on the TRU governing bodies as necessary.
Winter 2024 election results for positions on the Board of Governors, the Senate, the Planning Council for Open Learning and the TRU Community Trust Board of Directors.
Board of Governors
Two (2) Student representatives. Appointment term one year - September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025.
Nominees
Rohini Ranganatha
Mugesh Narayanasamy
Zuber Ahmed
Rayyan Khan
Niharika Chhabra
Nasrawaris Patel withdrawn
Elected
Elected
712 votes
709 votes
498 votes
443 votes
89 votes
Senate
Four (4) Student representatives. Appointment term one year - September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025.
Nominees
Mugesh Narayanasamy
Rohini Ranganatha
Robert Elon Newstrom
Waqar UI Mulk
Rayyan Khan
Nupur Gaba
Bhavish Malhotra
Niharika Chhabra
Nasrawaris Patel withdrawn
Elected
Elected
Elected
Elected
740 votes
723 votes
697 votes
608 votes
458 votes
233 votes
186 votes
121 votes
Planning Council for Open Learning (PCOL)
One (1) TRU Open Learning Teaching Student representative. Appointment term one year - September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025.
Nominees
Kaitlyn Diamond
Simranjeet Singh
Sakshay Kapur
Elected
759 votes
138 votes
101 votes
TRU Community Trust Board of Directors
One (1) TRU Student representative. Appointment term one year - September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025.
Nominees
Cicyetkwu Bennett-Dunstan
Rayyan Khan
Elected
703 votes
561 votes
Proposed meeting times and attendance (subject to change)
Meeting times for each governing body will vary and attendance at meetings is required.
- Board of Governors meeting schedule
- Senate meeting schedule
- Planning Council for Open Learning meeting schedule
Questions
Please email elections@tru.ca.