The nomination period for the 2022 Senate By-Election closed at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2022 and resulted in one (1) nominations for the available one (1) seat.
- Jonah Butovsky, one year term ending June 2023
The number of nominations received within the prescribed time was equal to the number to be elected.
The process for the election of full-time teaching staff and professional librarians to Brock’s Senate began on Friday, October 7. Questions related to the Senate Election can be directed to the Secretary of Senate at universitysecretary@brocku.ca.
More information and resources are available via the links below:
2022 By-Election timeline and key dates
Below are key dates for the 2022 Senate By-Election. More details are available in the 2022 Senate By-Election Report and Timeline.
October 7, 2022 Nomination period opens and the Senate Electorate List is available for review
Friday October 14, 2022 Changes to the Senate Electorate List due by 9 a.m.
Monday October 24, 2022 Nomination period closes at 4:30 p.m. and candidate statements are due by 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday October 26, 2022 Electronic voting period opens at 8:30 a.m.
Monday October 31, 2022 Election Day (electronic voting period closes at 4:30 p.m.)
Wednesday November 2, 2022 Declaration of election results posted
When will the election be held?
Electronic voting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 and will close at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 31, 2022. The full election timeline is set out on the Senate Election webpage.
How many senators are to be elected and for what term length?
- 1 senator to serve a one-year term (until the last day of Spring Convocation in 2023)
If only one nomination is received, the nominee will be declared elected to Senate by acclamation for a one-year term.
If the number of nominations is greater than the number to be elected, a ballot will be distributed to all voters. The 1 candidate with the most votes will be elected for a one-year term. (See Faculty Handbook 2: 3.4.7)
Who is eligible to vote?
In accordance with the Brock University Act, the Senate Bylaws set out in Section 2 of the Faculty Handbook, and the Senate Electorate Guidelines any member of the full-time teaching staff and any professional librarian is eligible to vote in the Senate Election, whether or not they are on leave at the time of the election. The definition of full-time teaching staff includes all teaching faculty members: tenure-track, probationary, limited term, Department Chairs, Associate Deans, research associates and assistants, and post-doctoral appointees as well as any employee engaged full time in the work of teaching or research.
As required by the election procedures set out in Faculty Handbook 2: 3.3, attached for review is the Senate Electorate List. This list was prepared by Human Resources in accordance with current job descriptions on file and compiled with the guidance of the University Secretariat and Elections Sub-Committee in accordance with the Senate Electorate Guidelines.
If any individual believes that they meet the definition outlined above but are not currently included in the Senate Electorate List, they may submit a request for inclusion to the Elections Sub-Committee via the Secretary of Senate by email at universitysecretary@brocku.ca. The request should outline how the individual meets the definition outlined above with reference to the Senate Electorate Guidelines and include any relevant documentation (e.g. job description, job posting, etc.).
Please review the list carefully and submit any requests, corrections, or objections to the inclusion, designation, or omission of any name on this list to the Secretary of Senate via email to universitysecretary@brocku.ca by 9 a.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022.
Who is eligible to serve on Senate?
Any member of the full-time teaching staff and any professional librarian is eligible to serve on Senate. Senate meets monthly from September to May, normally on a Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. More information on Senate is available on the Senate webpage.
How do you submit a nomination?
Nominations are now being accepted. The nomination form is attached and is also available on the Senate Election webpage.
Nomination forms must be signed by the candidate and at least four individuals eligible to vote in the election. Nomination forms will be accepted by the Secretary of Senate via email to universitysecretary@brocku.ca until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2022.
All nominations must indicate that the candidate is willing to stand for election to Senate and understands that service as a Senator includes Senate committee service.
A candidate may submit a statement with a maximum of 200 words (no links) to provide the electorate with information. The statement will be posted on the Senate website, as received, to a maximum of 200 words (no links). The deadline for submitting a statement to the Secretary of Senate by email at universitysecretary@brocku.ca is 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2022.
How do you vote?
Electronic voting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. All eligible voters will receive an email to their Brock email account with a link to a secure electronic ballot. Each voter may vote for as many candidates as there are vacancies.
Electronic voting will close at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 31 , 2022. Ballots will not be accepted after this deadline.