Colleen Walker

This document outlines the Accessibility and Accommodations Plan for the Saskatoon Theological Union (STU), aiming to create an inclusive, accessible, equitable, and barrier-free learning environment in compliance with human rights legislation. The plan focuses on strategic priorities including enhancing the student experience through participation, accessibility committees, and surveys; improving teaching and learning through educator support and accessible resources; strengthening systems by increasing accessibility awareness and universal design principles; and enhancing the physical space to ensure accessibility of buildings and facilities. The overarching goal is to provide reasonable accommodations and foster full participation for all learners.

Lutheran Theological Seminary's mission is to equip people for Christ-centred leadership and witness, enabling them to participate in God's mission in the world. The seminary envisions a dynamic community of lifelong learners whose exploration of faith sparks transformation, empowering their communities to embody the hands and face of Christ. Core values include faithfulness, participation, reconciliation, transformation, and proclamation, which shape the seminary's community and support its goals.

The board meeting included discussions on COVID-19 updates and the university's response, including planning for the fall semester and assisting with requests for materials such as PPE. A key decision was made regarding the divestment of 22 structures at the Kenderdine Campus to First Nations to support their COVID-19 community response. The board also addressed questions regarding liability and the terms of the divestment.

The Board of Governors convened to discuss various topics, including reconciliation and Indigenization efforts, a merger of the Audit and Finance and Investment Committees, allocation of bond proceeds for renewal and maintenance projects, senior administration total rewards, faculty appointments, and revisions to the Huskie Football Team Reserve Fund terms of reference. The Board also approved the establishment of the Edwards Enhancement Chair in Business and the Jean E. Murray Chair in Cancer Research. Updates were provided on land development, and the board moved into an in camera session.

The meeting covered various topics including the opening of the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital and the Prince Albert campus; a leadership summit; the 20th anniversary of the Canadian Light Source; record enrollment; the Dimensions program; new research chairs; the first harvest of ceremonial tobacco; the appointment of Irena Creed and John Pomeroy to the Royal Society of Canada; the appointment of Dr. Chelsea Willness as University Secretary and Chief Governance Officer; the appointment of Dr. Ken Wilson as Vice-Provost Faculty Relations; final approval for the purchase and renovation of the Forest Centre in Prince Albert; approval of CFI proposals for a Confocal Microscopy Platform and a Cultural Safety Evaluation, Training and Research Lab; Chancellor Emeritus status for Roy Romanow; the appointment of Board representatives to search and review committees; a strategy to reinvigorate public health programs and research; engaging younger alumni; amended committee terms of reference; and the appointment of Dr. Kathleen McNutt to the Board of Directors of the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation. A report on the Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Plan was also presented.