What Education Council Does

In alignment with the College and Institute Act, EdCo ensures that academic decisions reflect the needs of learners, faculty, and community partners and support CNC's strategic direction.

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Curriculum Oversight

Reviews and approves curriculum leading to credentials such as certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

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Academic Policy Leadership

Establishes policies related to academic standing, grading, student evaluation, and appeals.

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Educational Advising

Advises the Board of Governors on educational goals, programming, and policy development.

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Joint Governance

Collaborates with the Board in shared decision-making on articulation, course equivalency, and other joint responsibilities.

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Institutional Alignment

Ensures programs are responsive, inclusive, and aligned with the needs of Northern British Columbia.

Our Education Council Members

Education council members democratically develop and review policy affecting teaching, learning, and the support of learning in the institution.

* The date in brackets indicates the end-date of that member’s current term

 Educational Administrators

Cindy Heitman
President, Ex-Officio (On-going)

Jessie King
Vice President Indigenization (April 2026)

Bruce McKay
Vice President Academic (April 2026)

Muhammad Rahman
Associate Dean, University Transfer, Access, and Business (April 2026)

Steven Perison
Registrar (April 2026)

Robert Lewis
Dean, Centre for Teaching and Learning (April 2026)

Leah Feenstra
Recording Secretary (On-going)

 Faculty Members

There are 10 positions for faculty elected by their peers. Each serves a 2-year term.

Wendelin Schwab (Chair)
University Studies and Career Access - Arts (April 2027)

Michelle Woolf (Vice Chair)
University Studies and Career Access - Business (April 2026)

Maheswari Aravind
Prince George Campus, Member-at-large (April 2026)

Candis Johnson
Academic Foundation and Human Services (April 2026)

Amy Rodall
Health Sciences – Nursing (April 2026)

Susan Blake
Lakes, Nechako, and Mackenzie Campuses (April 2026)

Jocelyn Bergeron
Health Sciences – General (April 2026)

Sophia Mattioli
Quesnel Campus, Member-at-large (April 2026)

Vacant Seat
University Studies and Career Access - Science

Vacant Seat
Trades & Technologies

 Students

There are 4 positions for students elected by their peers. Each serves a 1-year term.

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Prince George Campus (September 2026)

Vibha Bhatia
Prince George Campus (September 2026)

Amandeep Kaur
Prince George Campus (September 2026)

Greeshma Jose
Prince George Campus (September 2026)

 Support Staff

There are 2 positions for operational staff elected by their peers. Each serves a 2-year term.

Marnee Boman
Prince George Campus (April 2027)

Vacant Seat
Operational Staff

Meetings, Deadlines & Agendas

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Education Council Deadlines & Schedule

  • Upcoming Deadlines

  • Meeting Schedule

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Elections

Elections to Education Council are typically held in early fall for student positions and in early spring for staff and faculty positions. Election notices and the election process can be found on our elections page.

Looking for more detail?

You can read more about Education Council's purpose and responsibilities in the College and Institutes Act.