Introduction to Election of Student Members to the Senate
Quick Links
- Regulations Governing the Conduct of Elections of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Student Member to Senate
- HKBU Statues
- Membership Composition of the Senate
- Contact Your Student Senator
- Results of the Election of Student Members to the Senate 2022/2023 (UG and RPg)
- Results of the Election of TPg and By-election of COMM, SCA & SCM of Student Members to the Senate 2022/2023
- Knowing the Candidates
Election of Student Members to the Senate 2023/2024 (UG and RPg)
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Nomination Period: |
8 – 21 March 2023 (closed) |
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Publicity of Candidates: |
27 March – 17 April 2023 |
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Election Period: |
18 April (10:00 am) – 21 April 2023 (5:00 pm) |
Student Participation in the Senate
The Senate regulates the academic affairs of the University as well as the welfare and discipline of the students. Therefore, it is essential that students are represented so that their views and concerns are properly addressed in the Senate. The Senate has 12 student members, including:
- The President of the Hong Kong Baptist University Student's Union (ex-officio);
- The President of the Postgraduate Association of the University (ex-officio);
- One undergraduate student elected from each Faculty and School;
- One taught postgraduate student elected by all taught postgraduate students; and
- One research postgraduate student elected by all research postgraduate students.
Who can run for the Election?
According to the "Regulations Governing the Conduct of Elections of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Student Member to Senate", a student can run for the Election (i.e. to become a Nominee) if he/she has been properly proposed and seconded for Election and is:
- An undergraduate student of good academic standing (with a cumulative GPA of not less than 2.0) and not under disciplinary probation or approved leave of absence or suspension of studies at the time of nomination
- A postgraduate student of good academic standing (with a cumulative GPA of not less than 2.5, except for Year 1 taught postgraduates (TPGs) who are in their first semester studies) and not under disciplinary probation or approved leave of absence or suspension of studies at the time of nomination, who has been properly proposed and seconded for election
“Undergraduate student” shall mean a person who is registered in a full-time or part-time programme based in Hong Kong, successful completion of which will lead to the award of a Bachelor’s degree by the University.
“Postgraduate student” shall mean a person who is registered in a full-time or part-time postgraduate taught/research programme based in Hong Kong, successful completion of which will lead to the award of a Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s or Doctoral degree by the University.
Please note the programmes below belong to the School of Continuing Education:
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Programme Name |
Study Level |
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Writing for Film, Television and New Media |
UG |
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Cultural Studies and Creative Industries |
UG |
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Music Studies |
UG |
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Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accountancy |
UG |
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Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Human Resources Management |
UG |
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Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Marketing |
UG |
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Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Environment and Resources Management |
UG |
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Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Integrated Communication Management |
UG |
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Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Media and Social Communication |
UG |
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Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology |
UG |
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Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Social Policy |
UG |
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Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sport and Recreation Leadership |
UG |
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Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education |
UG |
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Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education (Part-time) |
UG |
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Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) |
UG |
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Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education |
TPG |
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Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Part-time) |
TPG |
Please note the programmes below belong to the School of Creative Arts:
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Programme Name |
Study Level |
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Bachelor of Communication (Hons) – Film Major (Film and Television Concentration) |
UG |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons) in Acting for Global Screen |
UG |
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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Music Studies |
UG |
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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Music |
UG |
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Bachelor of Music (Hons) in Creative Industries |
UG |
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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts |
UG |
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Bachelor of Arts and Science (Hons) in Arts and Technology |
UG |
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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Administration (Global Entertainment) |
UG |
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Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film, Television and Digital Media |
TPG |
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Master of Arts (MA) in Producing for Film, Television and New Media |
TPG |
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Master of Arts (MA) in Music |
TPG |
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Master of Arts (MA) in Visual Arts |
TPG |
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Master of Science (MSc) in Marketing for the Creative Economy |
TPG |
Nominations for Election shall only be made on the online form provided by the Office of Student Affairs for the purpose.
| Type of Student | Requirements to be nominated |
| For Undergraduate | Each nomination shall be signed by one proposer and ten seconders, who are undergraduate students from the respective Faculty or School. |
| For Postgraduate | Each nomination shall be signed by one proposer and two seconders who are postgraduate students. |
Enquiry
Should you have further enquiries, please feel free to contact us via:
| Email: | sacla@hkbu.edu.hk |
| Telephone: | 3411 2312 |
| Fax: | 3411 5983 |