2025/26
Senate Election
Nominations open August 27 – September 24, 2025 @ 4PM
Discuss and make decisions on big picture issues that concern NAIT students
12 student senators will be elected
10 online meetings that happen on Wednesday evenings
Some sub-committee meetings on Wednesday evenings that are in person and include dinner
Honorarium up to $744
Leadership experience
Your position will be recognized on your student involvement record
Interested in becoming a senate member?
Nominations open August 27 – September 24 @ 4pm.
Click on the button below to download the Senate Election Information and Nomination packages.
Interested in Student Government?
Five reasons to consider getting involved in Senate
EXPERIENCE
If elected to the NAITSA Senate, you will become a voting member of the governing body responsible for overseeing a multi-million dollar not for profit organization. Serving on the Senate provides a valuable opportunity to gain real-work governance experience – an asset that stands out on any resume, regardless of your chosen career path.
In addition to learning how formal meetings are conducted, your involvement will help you develop key professional skills, including time management, accountability, decision-making, communication, and teamwork. As a Senator, you will also play a critical role in approving NAITSA’s annual budget and any proposed changes to its bylaws.
LEADERSHIP
Every institution has room for improvement. If elected, your perspective as a student is essential. You will be responsible for helping hold the association accountable and for making decisions that reflect the best interests of NAIT students and NAITSA.
INVOLVEMENT
You’ll find that you automatically have your ear to the ground and that will help you make the most of your NAIT experience.
YOUR FUTURE
It’s a safe bet that you want a good job when you leave NAIT. Most students don’t realize how employers make hiring decisions. Here’s a hint: Two NAIT grads… same diploma… same grades… but one was a “Senate board member” for their NAIT Electorial Zone. Guess which one gets the first call for an interview. And your Senate position will appear on your co-curricular transcripts.
The Responsibilities of a Senate board member
MEETINGS
Attend one to two onlineSenate meetings per month on Wednesday’s (meetings at 5:00pm) for a total of ten meetings (some exceptions apply).
Attend 1-3 in-person sub-committee meetings on Wednesday evenings that include dinner.
TRAINING
Attend two mandatory training sessions:
- Tuesday, October 21 @ 5PM (Zoom)
- Wednesday, October 22 @ 5PM (Zoom)
ACCOUNTABILITY
Make decisions for the students of NAIT fairly and honestly. During question period in Senate meetings you get to ask questions of the student Executive Council on their goals, achievements and meetings that happen during their term.
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