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.
Fall 2025 by-election results for positions on Senate, and the TRU Community Trust Board of Directors.
Senate
A by-election for one (1) Student representative for the remainder of the appointment term, September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026.
Nominees
Ikenna Ezeka
Ronnie Johnston
Anantha Anil Kumar
Elected
140 votes
120 votes
80 votes
TRU Community Trust Board of Directors
A by-election for one (1) Student representative for the remainder of the appointment term, September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026.
Nominees
Chai Chin Chen
Elected by acclamation
A by-election for one Faculty representatives for the remainder of the appointment term April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028.
Nominees
Mohammad Mahbobi
Elected by acclamation
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
- TRU Community Trust
Questions
For more information, please email TRU Elections at elections@tru.ca.
These elections are carried out in accordance with the Thompson Rivers University Election Procedures for The Board of Governors, Senate, The Planning Council for Open learning and the TRU Community Trust Board of Directors.
