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Jun 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Memorial University Of Newfoundland Board Of Regents Special Meeting
The meeting primarily addressed the recent resignations of two board members. The Board discussed correspondence regarding these resignations and reviewed the draft of a public statement to be issued to the university community. Following a discussion, the Board unanimously approved a statement expressing appreciation for the departing members' service, while also addressing concerns regarding the board's governance, expressing confidence in current leadership, and emphasizing the importance of collaborative engagement through established board channels.
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Memorial University Of Newfoundland Board Of Regents Special Meeting
The Board approved a voluntary retirement incentive program for eligible employees in permanent, operationally-funded positions. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved the University Operating Budget and the Faculty of Medicine Operating Budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, which includes the establishment of a Sustainability Reserve. The Board also resolved to immediately serve notice to bargain with the Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty Association regarding academic collective bargaining.
Apr 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Memorial University of Newfoundland Board of Regents Regular Meeting
The Board of Regents held a regular meeting to discuss a variety of strategic and operational items. Key topics included the approval of revised policies for information management and student email accounts, as well as an overview of fall applicant numbers. The board reviewed and approved various student fee adjustments for health, dental, and residence services. Significant administrative business involved updates on the university's response to the Auditor General's performance audit, a review of capital and IT projects, and the appointment of the Director of Internal Audit. Furthermore, the board engaged in discussions regarding faculty and school structural reviews, affirmed previous decisions concerning divestment requests, approved the President's goals for the 2026-2027 academic year, and reviewed the results of the university-wide employee engagement survey.
Feb 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Memorial University Of Newfoundland Board Of Regents Regular Meeting
The Board of Regents meeting included various academic and administrative approvals, such as department name changes, committee terms of reference amendments, and the appointment of a new University Bursar. The board approved the Enrolment Management Plan, established new university centres including the Ocean Frontier Institute and the Mixed Methods Research Institute, and adopted a new Human Rights Policy along with a Statement on Institutional Neutrality. Financial and operational decisions involved approving an Indigenous Verification Policy, setting special tuition fees for graduate programs, increasing student union membership fees, revising clinical faculty remuneration models, and authorizing budget allocations for pension plans and organizational restructuring costs.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
