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
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
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.
Education Council:
Students elected to the Education Council are:
- Kunal Attri
- Alyssa Bond
- Nicolas Mendoza
- Warren Vezina
Board of Governors:
Students on the Board of Governors are:
1. Alyssa Bond
2. Nicolas Mendoza
Meet your 2026-2027 Student Council!
New year, new Council, new ideas!
Say hello to your 2026-2027 NLCSA Student Council! These students are here to represent YOU, bring your ideas and concerns to the table, and help make student life at Northern Lights College a little more fun, connected, and awesome.
Whether you have an idea, a question, a concern, or just want to say hi, your Student Council is here to listen.
Check out the team below and get to know the students who will be representing you this year!
Questions? Email: nlcsa@nlc.bc.ca
Atlin Local Campus Student Council
Not currently active: All positions are currently vacant
Chetwynd Local Campus Student Council 2026-2027
President: vacant
Vice-President: vacant
Secretary: Brandy Coss – by acclamation. Accepted September 24, 2026
Treasurer: vacant
Indigenous Liaison: Alyssa Bond – by acclamation. Accepted September 24, 2026
Social Media Facilitator: Russel McIntyre – by acclamation. Accepted October 5, 2026
Connect with your Student Council! Connect with your Student Council via email at ch-studentcouncil@students.nlc.bc.ca or follow them on Facebook NLC Chetwynd Student Council and Instagram: nlc_chstudentcouncil for updates, events, and all things student life.
Dawson Creek Local Campus Student 2026-2027
President: Okoye Chibuike – Elected October 1, 2026
Vice-President: Emmanuel Amusiogo – by acclamation. Accepted September 25, 2026
Secretary: Marie Ange Iraguha – Elected October 1, 2026
Treasurer: vacant
Indigenous Liaison: Marie Ange Iraguha – Elected October 1, 2026
Social Media Facilitator: Sandra Ebose- Elected October 1, 2026
Connect with your Student Council! Connect with your Student Council via email at dc-studentcouncil@students.nlc.bc.ca or follow them on Facebook at: NLC DC Student Council and Instagram: nlc_dcstudentcouncil for updates, events, and all things student life.
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 2026-2027
President: Talitha Davies – Elected October 1, 2026
Vice-President: Livjot Kaur – by acclamation. Accepted September 24, 2026
Secretary: Kunal Attri – by acclamation. Accepted September 28, 2026
Social Media Facilitator: Ifechukwu (Max) Okwy-Amahalu– by acclamation. Accepted September 25, 2026
Treasurer: Nicolas Mendoza – Elected October 1, 2026
Indigenous Liaison: vacant
Connect with your Student Council! Connect with your Student Council at fsj-studentcouncil@students.nlc.bc.ca or follow them on Facebook at NLC FSJ Student Council and Instagram: nlcfsjstudentcouncil for updates, events, and all things student life.
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.