Associate Professor and Department Chair, Automotive and Mechatronics Engineering Department; Director, General Robotics and Autonomous Systems & Processes (Grasp) Lab at Ontario Tech University
Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Haoxiang Lang’s organization
Jun 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Academic Council Governance and Nominations Committee Minutes of the Public Session
The committee discussed the conclusion of the academic year, highlighting record-breaking first-year student enrollment figures and acknowledging various cultural observances. The primary governance item involved a detailed proposal to restructure the Academic Council meeting schedule for the 2026-2027 academic year. This proposal, which received a recommendation for approval, includes moving to six regular meetings annually, implementing four information sessions focused on strategic academic priorities, updating standing committee schedules, and conducting a future review of these changes to assess their effectiveness.
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Undergraduate Studies Committee Academic Council Meeting
The meeting included discussion and recommendations for a major program modification to the Bachelor of Education program to align with provincial 12-month model mandates. Additionally, a minor program adjustment for the Bachelor of Health Sciences - Kinesiology was approved to update transfer credit blocks for advanced entry students. The committee also approved the 18-month follow-up report for the Bachelor of Information Technology - Networking and Information Technology Security cyclical program review, detailing progress on curricular reviews, new specializations, and lab support enhancements.
May 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Governance, Nominations & Human Resources Committee Meeting Agenda
The committee meeting agenda includes a strategic conversation on meeting management for a generative board, election results and governor reappointments, board leadership and succession planning, board/committee composition, and an appointment for the Academic Council Governor. Additionally, the committee will review human resources and labour relations updates, the board/committee meeting schedule for 2026-2028, and the annual pension plan governance report.
May 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Graduate Studies Committee Minutes Of The Public Session
The committee meeting addressed several academic and administrative agenda items. Key topics included the update of the Institutional Quality Assurance Process curriculum change, cyclical review, and new program procedures. The committee discussed amendments to the Registration and Course Selection Policy regarding late withdrawals. Furthermore, the committee approved the 18-Month Follow-Up Report for the Master of Information Technology Security and recommended several major program modifications, including delivery mode changes for the Master of Engineering Management, the establishment of a Medical Laboratory Science field in the Master of Health Sciences, and curriculum updates for the Master of Science in Nursing. Finally, the committee approved the establishment of several new graduate scholarships, awards, and fellowships.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
