NVIT’s Education Council is responsible for Community-led academic matters with recognition of the College and Institute Act. Membership consists of faculty, support staff, students, administrators, and Board of Governors’ representation. The Education Council meets on a bi-monthly basis and is supported by subcommittees as well as the Dean’s Office.

The Curriculum Committee is a standing committee of Education Council and is responsible for providing an in-depth review of curriculum submissions that are seeking approval and recommendations from Education Council. This includes following policies and procedures outlined in the course approval process and ensuring consistency with responsibilities identified in the College and Institutes Act.

The Policy Committee is a standing committee of Education Council and is responsible for making recommendations to Education Council regarding governance and policy related to academic matters. This includes reviewing institutional policy, providing feedback on policy drafts, conducting necessary research into relevant policies, legislation and standards of the educational and collegiate systems, and participating in the drafting of policies for discussion and decision-making in preparation for the institutional approval process.