The Board meeting included various reports from the executive committee, the Chair of the Board, the Director General, the Academic Dean, and the Chair of Senate. Key actions taken included the recommendation to award Diplomas and Attestations of College Studies for Winter 2026 graduates, the adoption of the 2026-2027 Annual Management Plan, and the election of members to the Audit and Governance committees. The Board also reviewed the 2025-26 Sustainability Report and the policy for a smoke-free college. Additionally, the Board authorized contracts for the repair of the exterior building envelope, renovations to a multifunctional space, and chartered bus transportation services.
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The Board discussed and approved the 2026-2027 operating budget and staffing plans, utilizing accumulated surplus to offset a projected deficit. Further financial actions included an appropriation of surplus to mitigate budget compressions and the authorization of construction contracts for the renovation of the Conrod's Multifunctional Space and roof replacements. Academic policy revisions were adopted, including updates to French Second Language courses and the Institutional Policy on the Evaluation of Programs. Additionally, the Board conducted elections for leadership and committee positions, appointed a new Director General and a Pre-University Program graduate member, and renewed the mandate of a Technology Program graduate member.
Apr 15, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Governors of Dawson College Minutes
The Board of Governors discussed several key operational and financial matters. Key topics included the ratification of Fall 2026 enrolment projections, authorization for the sale of Industrial Alliance shares, and the approval of diplomas and attestations of college studies for graduates. The board also approved the 2026-2027 meeting calendar for the Board of Governors and Executive Committee, authorized a renovation contract for meeting room 3H.04, approved a service concession contract for food services, and declared a $6,000,000 mandate for the group purchase of computers. Additionally, the Board appointed a new internal member to the Director General Selection Committee and authorized the college to enter into a new long-term lease agreement for premises on Sainte-Catherine Street West.
