Brooke Bunce

The Yukon University Accountability Framework provides guidelines for assessing the university's performance and the effectiveness of its strategies, fulfilling requirements of the Yukon University Act. It is structured around six core goals: Accessibility, Quality, Research & Innovation, Collaboration with Yukon First Nations, Collaboration with Communities and their Community Campuses, and Financial Sustainability. The framework aims to increase transparency, advance a shared understanding of the university's mission, and support institutional learning and development for various stakeholders, with performance measures outlined for the 2026-2033 period and reviews scheduled every five years.

This document is Yukon University's Year-in-Review for 2024-25, detailing accomplishments under its 2022-27 Strategic Plan, BECOMING. The plan outlines five core commitments: building university identity and culture, advancing reconciliation, developing northern expertise, fostering bold thinkers and change leaders, and being leaders for the common good. The report highlights progress towards these goals, emphasizing achievements in program development, research impact, community engagement, and reconciliation efforts throughout the fiscal year.

The proceedings began with a YukonU Foundation Board Annual General Meeting (AGM) lunch session where the financial statements for the year ending March 31, 2025, were approved. The main Board session included approval of the agenda and consent agenda items, which covered previous Board minutes and the President's report on delegated authorities. Key discussions covered the commencement of the Chancellor Reappointment process, the development of an expenditure plan for the Mastercard Foundation gift, strategies for including Indigenous knowledge, and the quality assurance process for degree programs. Senior executives reported on the status of the Community Safety Guardian Micro-Credential Program and pension contribution savings. The Finance, Audit & Risk Committee motioned to approve the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for 2024-25. The Governance Committee motions approved the 2024-25 Yukon University Annual Report submission and the Yukon University Accountability Framework for the period 2026-2028, and addressed vacancies by appointing a member to the Governance Committee and a member to the HR Committee. The Human Resources Committee reported no meeting but noted ongoing work on the Supplementary Pension Plan and bargaining strategy. The Indigenous Advisory Circle discussed the Indigenous Identity Policy development, the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree proposal, and approved signatory status on the Updated Indigenous Education Protocol. Finally, the Senate proposal for a new Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree was approved, and the session concluded with an in-camera meeting concerning Board evaluations and the Presidential Appointment timeline.

The Board Regular Session agenda included the approval of board minutes from September 26, 2025, and the President's report on delegated authorities. Reports were received from the President and Vice-Presidents covering academic, finance, and administration portfolios. The Board Chair's report addressed several items concerning the Pension Committee, including a Conflict of Interest Policy Amendment, Pension Committee Appointment, Financial Statements for the YukonU Pension Plan 2024-25, Funding Policy Amendment, Contribution Rates for 2026, Surplus Utilization Recommendation, and various fee schedules for 2026-2029. The Finance, Audit & Risk Committee presented items on the Board Budget Allocation for 2026-27 and Board Member Transitions. The Governance Committee addressed the Declaration of Conflicts of Interest. Other discussions involved reports from the Student Union and Indigenous Advisory Circle, motions regarding appointments to the Chancellor Selection Committee, the discontinuation of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program, updates on the Northern Institute of Social Justice construction, and the Polaris Project Update. The session concluded with an IN-CAMERA session and updates from Community Campus Committee Chairs.

The Board of Governors meeting included discussions on the President's reappointment, financial matters such as the estimated operating surplus and capital reserve plan, and the Enterprise Risk Management Project Charter. The Governance Committee discussed board and committee meeting dates, board PD training, transfer and articulation agreements, and the Yukon University Centres Policy. The Human Resources Committee covered the EDI strategy document and bargaining status. Updates were provided from the Indigenous Advisory Circle and the Student Union. The Senate proposals included a name change for the School of Liberal Arts and the establishment of the School of Indigenous Governance. The Polaris project update indicated that the project is on track and on budget.