Board of Governors
Call for applications
Nipissing University’s vision is to provide an exceptional and personalized student experience within a collegial and diverse learning community. Want to be part of our success?
Applications are being sought from community members to fill current and upcoming vacancies on the Nipissing University Board of Governors. If you are interested in joining our Board, please check the Member Recruitment Section below
For information, contact:
University Secretary
Tel: 705.474.3450, ext. 4307
Fax: 705.495.3677
Email: governors@nipissingu.ca
The mailing address for all members of the Board is:
Board of Governors
Nipissing University
100 College Drive, Box 5002
North Bay, ON P1B 8L7
The Nipissing University Act (1992) provides for a bicameral governance of the University and thus, governance is based on two legislative branches: the Board of Governors and the Academic Senate. The Board of Governors, which is made up of 26 members including Nipissing’s President and Chancellor, is responsible for the government and administration of the University, creating a mandate and evaluating and monitoring the progress of that mandate. This includes control of Nipissing’s property and revenues and the conduct of its business affairs except for those matters assigned to the Academic Senate.
The Board of Governors meets at least five times a year, and we invite you to follow the links to view the minutes of these meetings. Find out more about the Board's composition, committees and activities by choosing one of the categories listed.
Chancellor - Dr. Scott Russell (D.Litt)
Chair - John D'Agostino
Vice-Chair - Janet Stockton
Vice-Chair Pro Tem - Ravil Veli
President & Vice-Chancellor - Dr. Kevin Wamsley
Stacie Fiddler
Frank Miscio
Robin Tonna
Isabel Hoffman
Dr. Katrina Srigley
Dr. Tyson Stewart
Dr. Blaine Hatt
Dr. Denyse Lafrance Horning
Logan Lloyd (NUSU VP Campus Relations)
Nicholas Botham (NUSU VP Governance and Services)
Jaden Martin (NUSU VP Communications and Awareness)
Owen Remillard (NUSU VP Student Life)
Laurel Muldoon
Doris Olmstead
Michael Dupelle
TBD
Jamie Lowery
- TBD
- TBD
- TBD
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Nipissing University is a progressive, primarily undergraduate university known for providing a supportive, individualized learning environment. It has an excellent reputation for its teacher education, arts, science, business and nursing programs and is developing a dynamic research culture.
As one of the largest employers in the city of North Bay, Nipissing University has a significant impact on the City and the entire region, both from an economic and a social perspective.
Nipissing University is inviting new applications from the community to fill current and upcoming vacancies on its Board of Governors.
Our Board of Governors includes individuals from the community who can apply as follows:
- Apply directly to the Board by sending a cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications, background and experience to the attention of the Chair of the University Governance Committee.
Applications can be sent via email to governors@nipissingu.ca
or by mail to:
Chair, University Governance Committee
c/o University Secretary
Nipissing University
100 College Drive
North Bay, ON P1B 8L7
~ OR ~
- Apply to Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor in Council (LGIC) for one of our six provincial appointments. Go directly to the Provincial Appointments website located here for instructions on how to apply.
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | President's Boardroom |
| December 3, 2026 | President's Boardroom |
| February 18, 2027 | President's Boardroom |
| *Tuesday April 27, 2027 | President's Boardroom |
| June 3, 2027 | President's Boardroom |
| Date | Notes |
|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | Audit and Finance Committee |
| October 26, 2026 | |
| January 25, 2027 | |
| March 22, 2027 | |
| April 19, 2027 | Audit and Finance Committee |
| *Tuesday, May 25, 2027 |
| Committee | Time |
|---|---|
| Governance Committee | 9:00 am - 10:00 am |
| Audit & Finance Committee | 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
| Executive Committee | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
| Community Relations and Fundraising Committee | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Additional committee meetings may be called as necessary.
Board Retreat - October 2, 2026
August 31, 2026 - Mandatory Board Orientation for New Board Members
June 7-11, 2027 - Convocation, North Bay
Agendas
- Next Meeting:
- Agenda & Supporting Documentation:
- Observers: Please email governors@nipissingu.ca for information on how to view the open session of the Board of Governors meeting.