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Mar 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Governors Board Of Governors Meeting
The meeting included the approval of the operating budget, the capital budget, and capital infrastructure priorities. The Board also addressed domestic tuition increases and mandatory non-instructional fees, along with updates to the signing authority procedure and the capital governance policy. Furthermore, the Board reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule, discussed the federal artificial intelligence strategy, and reviewed the SAITSA President's report, which raised concerns regarding governance and transparency practices. Finally, the Board received an update on academic program planning and potential changes to program offerings.
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Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Sustainable Development Roadmap
This Sustainable Development Roadmap for Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) aims to position the institution as a leading partner in sustainable development through innovative applied research and education. The plan outlines six key focus areas: cultivating an Office of Sustainability, achieving academic excellence in sustainable measures, enhancing campus community engagement, implementing climate action strategies, bolstering waste diversion and operational enhancements, and building capacity for applied research using the campus as a living lab. It emphasizes aligning with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and AASHE STARS framework, fostering continuous improvement, stewardship, reciprocity, partnership, and aspiration for the benefit of current and future generations.
Dec 3, 2025·BoardMeeting
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The discussion focused on leadership skills, specifically delegation and leading without doing everything personally. Key topics included addressing common challenges in delegation, such as control issues, perceived overload, and ego concerns, particularly when an individual might perform a task better. The speakers emphasized differentiating between short-term delegation (dumping) and long-term delegation as a leadership development opportunity. They also discussed setting clear expectations for outcomes versus dictating instructions, the importance of creating time investment through calendar blocking, and recognizing employees' strengths to fuel their engagement. Further discussion touched upon painting the 'finish' or success vision, avoiding micromanagement by delegating outcomes over instructions, and recognizing the efforts of those who take on delegated tasks.
Nov 26, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Governors Meeting
The Board of Governors discussed several key items, including the approval of program redesigns and name changes, a proposal for an exceptional tuition increase for domestic programs, and the allocation of funds from the Financial Aid Taskforce. The board also reviewed and approved its own terms of reference and those for its committees, authorized the Investment Management Agreement targets for 2025-2028, and appointed a new Vice-Chair. Additionally, reports were provided by the Chair, the President, the SAITSA President, and the Academic Council covering topics such as government funding models, budget deliberations, student advocacy, and program development trends.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
