Bailey Sousa

The board meeting agenda included several key discussion and approval items. The session covered the President and CEO report, business model dashboard, and strategic risk register. Discussions were held regarding the Ditchley-Lumina Summit, the revised NorQuest 2030 strategic plan, and the Career Skills Center governance and capital plan campaign. Financial matters included a report and forecast, the 2026-2027 tuition and fees proposal, and the 2026-2027 operating and capital budget. Additionally, the meeting featured in-camera sessions regarding the President and CEO emergency replacement and succession planning.

The Board of Governors meeting included updates on strategic direction and fundraising, a presentation from a student award recipient, and a review of the capital campaign structure. The Board engaged in discussions regarding institutional performance, strategic risk management, and the learner market. Financial business included the approval of the 2024-25 consolidated financial statements, the appropriation of net assets for strategic investments, and the approval of a restricted capital plan. Additionally, the Board conducted closed sessions to address a lease update, President and CEO performance, an emergency replacement plan, collective bargaining, succession planning, compensation adjustments, and the President and CEO employment agreement.

The Board discussed economic and financial challenges, the college's revised strategic framework, and the development of the strategic plan and budget for the upcoming year. The meeting featured a presentation on the Fresh Food Market, an overview of the President and CEO report including enrolment projections, and an in-depth discussion regarding the NorQuest 2030 Strategic Plan and priority initiatives. Additionally, the Board approved the Investment Management Agreement metric targets for 2025-2028 and held discussions regarding the President and CEO's mid-year performance status.

The board meeting agenda focused on governance and strategic planning, including reports from the Academic Council, Governance Committee, Finance and Audit Committee, and Human Resources Committee. Key discussion and approval items included the President and CEO report, enrollment trend analysis, the 2025-26 strategic plan status, the NorQuest 2030 strategic plan revised placemat, an investment management agreement, and an exceptional tuition increase proposal. The meeting concluded with in-camera sessions involving the President and CEO.

This refreshed strategic plan outlines NorQuest College's roadmap to 2030, aiming to position the institution as Alberta's most workforce-aligned college. It is structured around five strategic focus areas: Learner, People, Connection, Investment, and Transformation. The plan's objectives include providing future-ready, inclusive education; cultivating a thriving, adaptable workforce; fostering high-value partnerships for economic and community impact; ensuring long-term financial stability through diversified revenue; and enhancing operational excellence via campus expansion, technology, and data-driven insights. The ultimate vision is to transform lives and strengthen Alberta's talent pipeline.