Herbie Atwal

The board discussed several operational and strategic initiatives, including the installation of an Indigenous Story Booth, reports from various constituency groups, and the approval of new credentials, such as the Automotive Electronics Repair Certificate and the Automotive Parts, Service Advising and Collision Estimating Certificate. The meeting also addressed the renaming of the Clean Energy Technology Diploma to the Construction Electrician and Clean Energy Diploma. Furthermore, the board reviewed the 2026-27 Enrolment Plan, which projects a decline in enrolments due to international student trends, and evaluated budget forecasts and committee reports from Finance, Audit, Governance, and Human Resources. Additionally, the board considered the Education Council's advice regarding enrolment planning and program reduction impacts.

The meeting focused on strategic priorities, including financial sustainability and the potential impacts of a provincial post-secondary sector review. Key agenda items included discussions on Indigenization efforts, updates from various constituency groups, and the approval of several program changes, including name revisions, tuition adjustments, and new program implementations such as the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Foundation Certificate and Wind Turbine Technician Certificate. Additionally, the Board approved the discontinuance of several programs to streamline offerings. Financial and policy matters were addressed, including a review of the 2025/26 forecast to budget, the approval of a new Contract Administration policy, and revisions to admissions-related policies. The meeting also featured updates from the VCC Foundation regarding fundraising efforts.

This document outlines the Vancouver Community College's Academic Plan for 2017-2022. It focuses on five key strategic directions: enhancing educational quality, achieving operational excellence, ensuring financial stability and sustainability, managing reputation, and fostering business development. The plan aims to deliver a superior student educational experience, improve instruction and technology, provide superior student services, develop efficient systems, ensure a safe environment, maximize campus facilities and resources, meet financial targets, improve internal and external communications, enhance student recruitment and retention, and expand partnerships and international collaborations.

The document details the VCC Fall 2025 Convocation morning ceremony. The event began with music and a traditional welcome, including performances and songs by Amanda Paul representing the Musquim territory, followed by an opening prayer and land acknowledgement by Elder Gene Wazig. The ceremony also included the singing of the Canadian national anthem. David Wells, Vice President Academic and Applied Research, welcomed graduates and reflected on the importance of land acknowledgement, inclusion, and collaboration. Mahin Rashid, Board Chair, delivered a speech congratulating the graduates and offering four lessons for success inspired by her kindergartner: Be brave, ask for help, remember to fuel yourself (snacks), and make room at the table for others. The proceedings acknowledged the hard work and dedication of the graduating students from diverse nations.

This submission outlines strategic solutions to address sustainability challenges facing British Columbia's post-secondary system, aiming to protect access, resources, and labor market responsiveness while strengthening long-term financial stability. Key focus areas include leveraging campus redevelopment and land value capture for financial sustainability, fostering innovation in programming and delivery through various models, establishing shared curriculum infrastructure for operational efficiencies, expanding dual credit pathways, and advocating for responsive disability funding beyond K-12.