UNBC Seeks Nominations for Chancellor
November 8, 2006
The University of Northern British Columbia is seeking nominations for the position of Chancellor.
The Chancellor is the ceremonial head of the University, conferring all degrees, acting as a senior representative of the University, and distinguishing the University by his/her reputation as an outstanding leader in British Columbia and in Canada. The Chancellor is also a member of both the UNBC Board of Governors and Senate. It is an honorary and unpaid position.
Peter Bentley’s first, three-year term as Chancellor will end in the Spring of 2007, but he is eligible to serve for another term and is agreeing to let his name stand. Nevertheless, the University will accept other nominations.
"UNBC has benefited enormously from its Chancellors over the years. Their national standing has contributed to the development of this university and they have worked tirelessly to promote UNBC across Canada," says UNBC President Don Cozzetto. “Chancellor Bentley has distinguished UNBC through his service.”
Nominations for the position of Chancellor must be received in writing by the University no later than Friday, December 1, 2006 and must include the following:
The members of the UNBC Convocation consist of the Chancellor, President, members of the Senate, faculty members, UNBC graduates, and some founders who were added to the Convocation Roll by the University's Interim Governing Council. For more information on eligibility and the nomination process, contact the University Secretariat at 250-960-5795. Members of the Convocation Roll can have their contact information updated through the Office of University Advancement at 250-960-5754.
The nomination form is available online: www.unbc.ca/governance/senate/forms.html
Contact:
Rob van Adrichem, Director of Media and Public Relations, UNBC – 250.960.5622
The Chancellor is the ceremonial head of the University, conferring all degrees, acting as a senior representative of the University, and distinguishing the University by his/her reputation as an outstanding leader in British Columbia and in Canada. The Chancellor is also a member of both the UNBC Board of Governors and Senate. It is an honorary and unpaid position.
Peter Bentley’s first, three-year term as Chancellor will end in the Spring of 2007, but he is eligible to serve for another term and is agreeing to let his name stand. Nevertheless, the University will accept other nominations.
"UNBC has benefited enormously from its Chancellors over the years. Their national standing has contributed to the development of this university and they have worked tirelessly to promote UNBC across Canada," says UNBC President Don Cozzetto. “Chancellor Bentley has distinguished UNBC through his service.”
Nominations for the position of Chancellor must be received in writing by the University no later than Friday, December 1, 2006 and must include the following:
- name, address, phone number, title, and biographical information of the nominee
- the names and signatures of seven members of the UNBC Convocation supporting the nominee
The members of the UNBC Convocation consist of the Chancellor, President, members of the Senate, faculty members, UNBC graduates, and some founders who were added to the Convocation Roll by the University's Interim Governing Council. For more information on eligibility and the nomination process, contact the University Secretariat at 250-960-5795. Members of the Convocation Roll can have their contact information updated through the Office of University Advancement at 250-960-5754.
The nomination form is available online: www.unbc.ca/governance/senate/forms.html
Contact:
Rob van Adrichem, Director of Media and Public Relations, UNBC – 250.960.5622
