Cory Ahlers

The meeting commenced with a call to order and acknowledgement of Coast Salish Territory. Key discussions included reports from the Education Council Chair, the Board Member, and committee reports from the Executive Committee and the Education Council Policy and Standards Committee. The Integrated Curriculum Committee (ICC) reported on curriculum matters, recommending full approval for the Hospitality Management (Certificate) curriculum. A significant motion directed the Chair to draft letters to the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, and to Don Avison, advocating for legislative review concerning the addition of a voting Indigenous seat on the Council. Additionally, the Council acknowledged the retirement of Peter Moroney.

The agenda for the Board of Governors meeting included several key items. Discussions centered on the Chair's Report, President's Report, and reports from the Foundation and Education Council, including minutes from a previous Education Council meeting. Committee reports covered the Cybersecurity Sub-Committee and the Executive Committee, specifically addressing revisions to the Board Operations By-law. New business encompassed a presentation on Board Governance by PSFS, a discussion on Land Acknowledgements, and the presentation and proposed acceptance of the Board Monitoring Report on Student Success. The associated documentation for the meeting included the full text of the proposed Board Operations By-law revisions and the comprehensive Student Success Report.

The meeting commenced with an Acknowledgement of the Territory and a welcome song. Key discussions focused on Board activities, including the Chair's update on Board member term expirations and succession planning discussions with the Crown Agencies and Board Resourcing Office. The President reported on recent meetings with other post-secondary institutions, noting high levels of collaboration. The Foundation Board discussed the new Socially Responsible Management Program and the need for a new member with estate planning or construction background. The Education Council highlighted curriculum changes approved in Nursing, Biology, and English, and debated a motion regarding seeking legal advice on adding an Indigenous voting member. The Risk and Audit Committee welcomed auditors from KPMG who provided an overview of the audit plan for the year ending March 31, 2026, and the committee proposed a revision to its Terms of Reference to update an accounting designation. The Executive Committee reviewed the status of the Student Misconduct Policy and the Board Operations By-law, confirmed the effectiveness of the in-person attendance process, and continued planning for Board succession.

This document provides a Year 3 update to Camosun College's 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, focusing on measuring progress and adapting strategies. It outlines six key priority areas: Strengthening the Camosun Advantage, Doing Good Work Together, Responding to Community Needs, Rising to the Challenges of Climate Change, Honouring Indigenous Resurgence, and Advancing Social Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. The plan aims to empower students for a changing world, ensure financial sustainability, build community partnerships, reduce environmental impact, and promote an inclusive, respectful learning and working environment.

The meeting agenda for the Board of Governors includes several key items requiring decisions. Discussion items center on reports from the Chair, President, Foundation, and Education Council. Major decision points involve the Executive Committee's review of the President's Goals for 2025 (update approval) and 2026 (new goals approval). Other significant agenda items include committee reports from Risk & Audit, Executive, and Finance Committees, and a New Business item concerning the Strategic Plan Update Report for Year Three. The associated documents include financial performance reviews, updates on the student housing project, and comprehensive annual goal assessments for Camosun College.