Allison Boutilier

The meeting included discussions and reports from the President & Vice-Chancellor, the Senate, and the Students' Union, covering topics such as budget recommendations, program changes, updates on the Cape Breton Medical Campus, microcredentials, advising, network transformation, and policy updates. The Students' Union highlighted safety and support during snowstorms, various meetings, a Town Hall, events like Healthy Living Week and Lunar New Year celebrations, an online registration for a drive-home program, and the unveiling of 'Mae's Room' for nursing mothers. A financial report was presented, noting a delay in the 2024/25 Operating Budget proposal due to federal policy changes affecting international students. The Executive Committee discussed the president's performance review and CBUFA's conversations about attracting potential funding. The Audit Committee reviewed the 2024 Audit Service Plan and created a new subcommittee on Enterprise Risk Management.

The meeting included discussions and reports on various topics, such as the Students' Union activities, the President's report on alumni events, progress on the Bachelor of Social Work program, efforts related to the CBU/Dal med school file, and international student recruitment. The Treasurer's Report highlighted CBU's healthy cash position, student accounts receivable balance, and campus planning exercise. There was also a presentation on the CBU Campus (Precinct) Plan, detailing future plans for the campus, and a presentation on CBU Affiliated Operations, including the CBU Foundation, LearnCorp International, and the Wind Farm Operations.

The meeting included reports from the President, Senate, and Students' Union, covering updates on the Cape Breton Medical Centre, program changes, transfer credit policies, and student union initiatives. A special announcement was made regarding the power supply for the campus and the med campus/clinic, involving collaboration with Nova Scotia Power and the Lingan Golf and Country Club. The Treasurer's Report highlighted CBU's cash position, interest earnings, student accounts receivable, and the progress of the Forever CBU fundraising campaign. The board ratified the NSGEU Local 18B Collective Agreement and approved a mortgage for the Tartan Downs project. The proposed 2025/2026 budget, reflecting a deficit, was presented and approved, along with an overview of the 2025-2027 Bilateral Agreement.

The meeting included discussions and updates on various topics. The financial statements were presented, highlighting the university's healthy cash position due to provincial capital, special project funding, and prepayment of tuition by international students. Concerns were raised about potentially unmet fall enrollment targets due to visa processing delays and IRCC policies. Progress on the Forever CBU Campaign was noted, with approximately fifty percent of the $50 million target realized. The Audit Committee reviewed the draft Audited Financial Statements and recommended their acceptance to the Board. MNP/LLP was re-appointed as external auditors for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. The Investment Committee reviewed the Annual Report with Eckler and agreed to recommendations regarding fund manager performance and the potential review of non-Sun Life options for endowment holdings. The Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest documents were discussed, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for the Board.

The meeting included discussions and reports from various committees, including the Senate and Students' Union. The Acting President highlighted ongoing healthcare initiatives, discussions on the Tartan Downs project, and the President's Award for Excellence in Education from the Canada China Business Council. The approval of CBU's Bachelor of Social Work program by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) was also noted. The Treasurer's Report indicated a healthy cash position due to capital financing and international student deposits, an increase in student accounts receivable, and the book value of investments held for endowment purposes. The Executive Committee approved the agenda items for the meetings.