The BCIT Education Council (EdCo) operates according to a series of established bylaws and standing procedures [PDF] following the BC College and Institutes Act.
EdCo focuses on academic matters, including:
- setting policies, academic standing, appeals, and examinations
- defining curriculum content for courses
- advising the Board of Governors on developing educational policies, programs or priorities.
The Council consists of 20 voting members, made up of elected students, faculty, support staff, and appointed administrators to bring together diverse perspectives that contribute to institutional decision-making. Terms are one or two-years depending on the constituency. Read more about the election process.
EdCo works directly with the Education (5000 series) policies and procedures. In addition, the Glossary of Educational Terms (previously Policy 5100) [PDF] is a resource of terms commonly used in policy and procedures. All members serve on EdCo and one EdCo standing committee.
Standing committees and sub-committees
The Council established the following committees (Council sub-groups) to fulfill its legislated mandate:
- Programming Standing Committee:
Reviews all proposals for new programs and major changes, and makes recommendations to EdCo - Policy Standing Committee:
Reviews all new and revised educational policies and associated procedures, and makes recommendations to EdCo - Executive Standing Committee:
Coordinates activities for all EdCo activities - Education Technology and Learning Design Sub-Committee:
Provides strategic guidance and recommendations regarding the implementation and use of educational technology
Chair & Vice Chairs 2026–2027
Shawna Waberi, Chair
Morgan Westcott, Vice Chair
Michelle House-Kokan, Vice Chair
Coordinator for the Education Council: Kerri Macmillan
Meeting schedule & minutes
Education Council and Standing Committee meeting dates [PDF]. Current meeting packages are accessible on the Education Council page on SharePoint (Staff/Student login required). Approved past minutes are linked below.
Meetings for this academic year
Meetings are held in SE40, Royal Oak Boardroom on the Burnaby campus from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays:
- 10 June 2026
- 23 September 2026
- 18 November 2026
- 10 February 2027
- 10 March 2027
- 5 May 2027
- 9 June 2027(first meeting of 2027-2028 EdCo Year)