Christine McBain

The University of Regina's Strategic Plan Vision 2035, titled 'Together, We Serve,' outlines a roadmap to become a top research-intensive comprehensive university, nationally recognized for daring discovery and innovative teaching excellence. The plan focuses on five core priorities: Community of Learners, Engaged Scholarship, Connection, Truth and Reconciliation, and Ethical Innovation. These pillars aim to enhance learning experiences, advance knowledge and societal impact, strengthen partnerships, integrate Indigenous knowledge and reconciliation throughout the institution, and foster values-driven digital innovation.

The board meeting agenda covered a range of strategic and administrative topics, including the presentation and decision on the 2026-2027 comprehensive budget plan and a five-year capital plan. Administrative items focused on the approval of preventative maintenance and renewal plans, as well as policy updates regarding the Respectful University policy and Safe Disclosure protocols. Furthermore, the board reviewed the Health Innovation and Research Hub project, consensus items involving pension committee terms and committee appointments, and received reports from the Board Chair, Chancellor, and President. In camera sessions addressed various collective agreement mandate requests and land development matters.

The University of Regina's strategic plan, titled 'Together We Serve', charts the institution's direction for the next decade, anchored by five strategic priorities. These priorities include building a distinctive and transformative learning experience, strengthening research excellence with national and global impact, fostering community partnerships for social, cultural, and economic well-being, advancing reconciliation through Indigenous leadership and shared accountability, and promoting thoughtful, values-driven innovation. The plan aims to guide decisions and investments toward shaping the future with clarity and confidence.

The Board of Governors approved the University of Regina Strategic Plan to 2035. Tuition and fee adjustments for the 2026-2027 academic year were approved, including increases to undergraduate and graduate tuition, international student surcharges, and ancillary fees such as parking. The Board also approved the 2026 University Risk Register, the 2026-2027 Internal Audit Plan, and several policy updates, including revisions to senior appointment processes, member honorariums, and purchasing goods and services. Additionally, the Board authorized the establishment of the UNENE Chair in Nuclear Engineering and received various reports from the Chair, Chancellor, President, and committee leadership regarding budget status, health and safety, and outreach initiatives.

The Board of Governors engaged in a strategic presentation regarding Indigenous citizenship and substantiation protocols. Key administrative actions included the approval of the 2026 Audit Planning Memorandum, revisions to policies concerning tuition and instructional fees, and the authority to set fees for non-instructional goods and services. The Board authorized a budget for updates to the Faculty of Education Teacher Preparation Centre and approved updated statements of investment policies and goals for university trust, endowment funds, and pension plans. Additionally, the Board reviewed reports from the Chair, Chancellor, President, and various committees, including updates on cyber security, enterprise risk management, and capital project statuses.