Aida Wahid

The meeting focused on the review and approval of operating plans and budgets for various university departments, including St. George service ancillaries, Student Life Programs and Services, the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, and Hart House. Key discussions addressed fee increases for students, consultation processes with student councils, and strategic priorities for student services. Additionally, the Board received reports on the Province-Wide Sexual Violence Climate Survey, the status of the University-Mandated Leave of Absence Policy, and initiatives to increase student democratic engagement.

The board discussed the University-Mandated Leave of Absence Policy, noting that while the policy was withdrawn from immediate approval, stakeholders provided feedback concerning the duty to accommodate, individual student autonomy, and the need for more evidence-based approaches. Additionally, the board reviewed the Annual Report on Compulsory Non-Academic Incidental Fees, which provided data on fee structures across different campuses and programs. Senior assessors also provided updates on collective bargaining negotiations with CUPE 3902 Unit 1, the launch of a new sexual violence education and prevention training module, and a new initiative to increase student engagement in the democratic process.

The committee meeting focused on the initial welcome for the governance year, including introductions for new leadership. Key agenda items included the appointment of members to the UTSC Nominating Committee for the 2018-19 cycle and the formal review and approval of the agenda for the upcoming UTSC Campus Council meeting.

The committee held a meeting in closed session to discuss and approve several academic administrative appointments across various faculties and departments, including the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, Faculty of Arts & Science, Faculty of Medicine, Rotman School of Management, and University College. These appointments involve various roles such as Chairs, Graduate Chairs, Directors, and Principals with staggered terms.

The St. George Campus Plan 2040 for the University of Toronto's St. George Campus provides a flexible framework for future development through 2040. It aims to empower students, foster community, champion urban stewardship, and lead in sustainability. The plan is structured around a foundational campus framework (vision, guiding priorities, and driving values), a framework for physical development, and a vision for the campus public realm. Key guiding priorities include transforming society, modeling urban future, and leading in research and education, supported by values such as environmental sustainability, health and wellbeing, indigeneity, and inclusion, all to create a more connected, inclusive, vibrant, resilient, and student-centered campus.