Get Involved
As a member run organization, ULFA depends on leadership from our members in a variety of ways. This could include volunteering for a one time event, to running for the Executive Committee, and everything in between. Elections for standing committees and various positions are typically held at the Annual General Meeting following the end of classes in April. We also email the membership about opportunities to get involved and post them here. If you have been thinking about getting more involved with ULFA, we have a role for you.
Current opportunities to get involved with ULFA!
Vacancies for the 2027 Annual General Meeting Elections
This is a call for nominations for ULFA committees and positions commencing July 1st, 2027 and to be elected following the 2027 AGM.
For further information on these positions, please see the ULFA Bylaws and visit the ULFA webpage.
To validate any nomination, nominators (self or sponsored) must fill out and sign an online nomination form.
This nomination form includes a 200-400 word statement of interest, experience and qualification that will be included on the ballot.
For information regarding release time for ULFA Executive Committee Members, view the ULFA COURSE RELEASE POLICY.
NOMINATIONS ARE BEING SOUGHT IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES FOR THE UPCOMING ACADEMIC YEAR
Executive Committee
One (1) President (2027-2028)
One (1) VP/President Nominee (2027-2028)
One (1) Secretary/Treasurer (2027-2029)
One (1) Chair, Bargaining Resource Committee (2027-2029)
One (1) Chair, Job Action Committee (2027-2029)
One (1) Chief Shop Steward Committee (2027-2029)
Bargaining Resource Committee (BRC)
Minimally:
Two (2) Professional Faculties Representative (2027-2029)
One (1) Professional Librarian (2027-2029)
One (1) Arts & Sciences (2027-2029)
Grievance Committee
Minimally:
Two (2) Arts & Science Representative (2027-2029)
Two (2) Professional Faculties (2027-2029)
One (1) Instructor/Academic Assistants (2027-2029)
Gender, Equity, and Diversity Committee (GEDC)
Maximally:
Three (3) Members-at-Large (2027-2029)
Shop Stewards Committee
Minimally:
One (1) Health Sciences (2027-2029)
Two (2) Education (2027-2029)
Two (2) Fine Arts (2027-2029)
Two (2) Dhillon (2027-2029)
One (1) Equity Steward (2027-2029)
One (1) Calgary Campus (2027-2029)
One (1) Library (2027-2029)
Two (2) A&S – Science (2027-2029)
Two (2) A&S – Humanities or Social Sciences (2027-2029)
Job Action Committee* (JAC)
Minimally
One (1) Fine Arts (2027-2029)
One (1) Library (2027-2029)
One (1) Education (2027-2029)
Three (3) Member-at-Large (2027-2029)
Study Leave Relocation Committee
Two (2) Representatives (2027-2029)
One (1) Alternative Member (2027-2029)
Faculty (STP) Appeals Committee (2027-2029)
Two (2) Representatives
Health & Safety Advisory Committee (2027-2029)
One (1) Representative
One (1) Alternate
ULFA Bylaws Article 8 – Nominations, Elections Protocol and Terms of Office
8.1 Nominations
8.1.1 On the third Monday of October each year, the Nominating Committee will issue a call for nominations to elect Members to anticipated vacancies, including that of Chair, for all relevant committees. For all positions, the election will take place by electronic ballot no later than 3 weeks after the Annual General Meeting.
8.1.2 Included in the call for nominations will be:
8.1.2.a A list of the year’s anticipated committee vacancies; and
8.1.2.b A brief outline of the roles, responsibilities, rewards, impact and the anticipated time commitment involved in each committee; and Bylaws of the University of Lethbridge Faculty Association
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8.1.2.c A link to the electronic nomination form that outlines steps and materials
required; and
8.1.2.d A schedule of important dates in the nomination process.
8.1.3.b To validate any nomination, nominators (self or sponsoring) will fill out
and sign the online nomination form, where the nominee’s signature will
serve as confirmation of willingness to stand for the position; and
8.1.3.c Nominees must also provide on this form a 200-400 word statement of
interest, experience and qualification that will be included on the ballot.
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