Student Governance
What is student governance?
Each year, we seek student representatives to serve on NLC’s Education Council and Board of Governors, and to lead the Northern Lights College Students’ Associations’ Student Councils. Student participation is key to how we receive feedback on programming and services. In addition to helping shape the college you attend, participating in the councils or on the board provides valuable insight into how to develop policy, run meetings, and lead organizations. Student representatives are elected positions. Elections are held in September or October following a nomination period.
More information about all three student governance opportunities can be found here.
Education Council 2025–26
Education Council sets educational policies and curriculum at NLC.
The council also advises the Board of Governors on other issues, including the criteria for awarding of certificates, diplomas, and degrees. The College and Institute Act legislates the need for an education council, including the requirement for student representation.
Board of Governors 2025–26
The Board of Governors is empowered by the College and Institute Act of British Columbia to manage, administer, and direct the affairs of the institution. Under the act, the board makes bylaws for the orderly conduct of its affairs. As with council, the act requires student representation on the board.
2025–26 NLC Board of Governors and Education Council student representatives
Education Council:
Students on the Education Council are:
Jashanpreet Singh
Josephine Lovella Cruz
Stephen Manyara Osoro
Jash Pradip Viradiya
Board of Governors:
Students on the Board of Governors are:
Josephine Lovella Cruz
Jashanpreet Singh
Student Council
Our Student Councils are made up of student leaders representing each campus. Council members advocate for student voices, support campus initiatives, and help strengthen our college community. Through their involvement, students gain valuable leadership and collaboration skills that extend beyond graduation.
Atlin Local Campus Student Council
Not currently active: All positions are currently vacant
Chetwynd Local Campus Student Council 2026
President: Wadeen Badine — by acclamation. Accepted September 24, 2025
Vice-President: vacant
Secretary: vacant
Treasurer: Hailey Knott — by acclamation. Accepted September 24, 2025
Indigenous Liaison: vacant
Social Media Facilitator: Russel Mcintyre — by acclamation. Accepted September 24, 2025
Dawson Creek Local Campus Student 2026
President: Sandeep Singh — elected October 2, 2025
Vice-President: Uday Singh — by acclamation. Accepted September 18, 2025
Secretary: Charlaine Tingson — by acclamation. Accepted September 19, 2025
Treasurer: Ayesha Fe Liane Galve — by acclamation. Accepted September 18, 2025
Indigenous Liaison: Shawnacy Emde — Elected February 4, 2026
Social Media Facilitator: Luna Lionheart — Elected February 4, 2026
Dease Lake Local Campus Student Council
Not currently active: All positions are currently vacant
Fort Nelson Local Campus Student Council 2026
Not currently active: All positions are currently vacant
Fort St. John Local Campus Student Council 2026
President: Jashanpreet Singh — elected October 2, 2025
Vice-President: Josephine Cruz — elected October 2, 2025
Secretary: Jash Pradip Viradiya — elected October 2, 2025
Social Media Facilitator: Nyla Gallagher — by acclamation. Accepted January 16, 2026
Treasurer: Kajal — elected October 2, 2025
Indigenous Liaison: Talitha Davies by acclamation. Accepted September 18, 2025
Online Student Council
Not currently active: All positions are currently vacant
Tumbler Ridge Local Campus Student Council 2026
Not currently active: All positions are currently vacant
All students are welcome at NLCSA meetings — if you would like to attend please email NLCSA@nlc.bc.ca to request the link.
Did you know? When you register for classes at NLC and pay your student fees, you become an active member of the Northern Lights College Student Association (NLCSA)?
As a member you are invited to attend the AGM. This year the AGM will be held via TEAMS starting at 4:30pm on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
If you would like to attend, please send an email to NLCSA@nlc.bc.caemail and include in the title: Request to attend NLCSA AGM and you will be sent the meeting link.