RPIRG Board Member Application Form 2026

Thank you for your interest in serving on the RPIRG Board of Directors. We encourage all prospective candidates to carefully review the following information prior to beginning the application process:

1. Review the eligibility criteria outlined in the Election Nomination Package and Election Bylaw to ensure you meet all requirements.
2. Familiarize yourself with the election process, including timelines, expectations, and responsibilities as a Director.
3. Prepare proof of enrolment (official or unofficial) for the Spring/Summer term, Winter 2026, or Fall 2026, which will be required as part of your application.
4. Have a photo ready for upload. If you do not have one available, please contact info@rpirg.org to arrange a photo. (optional at the time of application)
5. Prepare a brief bio introducing yourself to the membership (optional at the time of application)
6. Have your CV/Resume ready for upload

7. Please prepare a short essay (maximum 200 words, single-spaced) responding to one of the following topics. Your response should be written in a single paragraph and should clearly articulate your perspective, drawing on your experiences, observations, and/or critical reflections.

   1. Explain what anti-oppression means to you in practice. You may reflect on values, principles, or actions, and how these can be applied in student or community spaces.
   2. Identify a social or environmental justice issue that you find meaningful and explain its broader significance. You may consider its root causes, who is affected, and why it requires attention or action.
   3. If you were given the ability to change one thing at the University of Regina, what would it be? Describe the issue, why it matters, and how your proposed change could improve student or community life.

Please note that the use of AI-generated content or plagiarism is not permitted, this essay will not impact the outcome of your application, and grammar or writing quality will not be assessed; rather, the purpose of this exercise is to understand your ideas, perspective, and critical thinking in an authentic and accessible way.

Privacy Notice

The personal information collected through this form will be used solely by the Election Administrator for the purpose of verifying candidate eligibility and administering the election process. This information will remain confidential and will not be shared beyond what is necessary for these purposes. All personal information will be securely deleted following the conclusion of the election period.

Developing

• has some understanding and/or previous exposure
• new involvement therefore challenged to contribute to discussion
• has received some formal training and/or informal guidance

Basic/Sound

• candidate has foundational level of skill/knowledge/experience
• demonstrates basic understanding and/or previous exposure
• able to contribute to discussion focused on fundamentals
• has received formal training and/or informal guidance
• requires additional development to consistently make a valuable contribution

Advanced/Comprehensive

• candidate has significant skill/knowledge/experience
• demonstrates advanced understanding and/or previous exposure
• actively contributes to discussion with confidence and competence, comfortable advancing ideas
• has received considerable formal training and/or guidance
• makes a strong contribution; opinions are valued and asks key questions

Knowledgeable

• candidate possesses extensive skill/knowledge/experience 
• has achieved expert level of understanding and/or previous exposure
• superior contributor; advances ideas with a high degree of confidence and competence, leading as needed
• has received significant formal training and guidance and is able to provide same to colleagues
• consistently makes a value-add contribution; opinions are sought and asks insightful questions