Faculty and Librarian Nomination and Election Process

Winter 2026 Election Dates

Nomination Period: Monday, January 12, 2026 to Monday, February 9, 2026. 
Voting Period: Wednesday, February 25 to Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (1:00 pm)

Commitment to Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (IEDIA)
The University of Guelph recognizes that an inclusive campus and a culture of inclusion are institutional and social imperatives. A culture of inclusion necessitates the involvement of stakeholders with a wide array of lived experiences, identities and perspectives on the Board of Governors and Senate to support, oversee and drive a strategic and system-wide approach to IEDIA.    

The University is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and to designing, reviewing, and rebuilding structures – including policies, programs, and practices – that are inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all.  In keeping with this commitment, nominations of qualified individuals from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities including those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or Persons of Colour; persons with a disability or who identify as differently abled; persons of all genders, and sexual orientations; and those with a demonstrable track record of confronting oppression and promoting belonging in their organizations and communities are strongly encouraged.