Secretariat
Expressions of interest continue to be sought for the positions available on Senate's standing committees, listed below. Positions are now being filled as applications are received, on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you know others who would make a valuable contribution to Senate's standing committees, please encourage them to apply.
Below are the eligibility requirements for students, faculty, and staff to serve on a Senate standing committee, in accordance with the Senate Bylaws and the University Act of BC.
Students
Students must be presently enrolled at UFV in a least one credit course or designated by resolution of the Senate as as student.
Staff
Faculty
Below are the vacancies for 2026-2027. Terms of office are two years, from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2028.
Academic Planning and Priorities Committee
Senate Teaching & Learning Committee
Undergraduate Education Committee
The information below is based on the official Procedures for Membership on Senate Standing Committees, approved by Senate.
When is the next call for expressions of interest?
Calls are made throughout the year for continued or new vacancies. The annual call for expressions of interest typically takes place every February, for positions in the upcoming academic year. Senators receive first dibs on positions, followed by non-senators. Announcements go out via email to those eligible, with instructions for applying. Information about the current call is always posted at the top of this web page.
I am not a senator, and interested in joining a committee. How do I apply?
When the call is open, a form will be made available above that you can complete. You may apply for up to three committees.
I am a new senator. How do I submit my expression of interest?
As senators are required to sit on a minimum of two standing committees, the Secretariat office will email you with a list of available positions and request your committee choices. You are not required to submit the online form.
Are university officers eligible for faculty positions?
No, an “officer of the university” is not eligible for a faculty position, as they are not designated 'faculty' by the Senate. A university officer includes the following positions:
See also the Senate Bylaws (page 11).
Are directors eligible for faculty positions?
Only "directors of schools" are eligible, as long as they fit the the definition of a faculty member (are voting faculty members). "Directors of schools" are not considered university officers by the Senate Bylaw definitions. All other directors are considered university officers, by the Senate Bylaw definitions, and therefore not eligible.
When will I know the outcome of my application?
Expressions of interest go to the Senate Governance Committee who recommends candidates to Senate for approval. After this process is complete, you will receive an email from the Secretariat office with the results. If you haven't heard back, feel free to reach out to ufvsecretariat@ufv.ca.
I submitted an application form online, but haven’t heard back. What should I do?
If your submission successfully went through, you should have received an email confirmation with a copy of your form responses. If you didn't receive this, you may need to resubmit the form. Please email ufvsecretariat@ufv.ca to double check.