Janice LeBlanc

The Board reviewed and approved the upcoming meeting calendar, conducted a strategic review of performance dashboards, and received updates on employee engagement. Additionally, they approved the capital budget submission for the future academic year and recognized student leaders. During the annual general meeting, elections were held for the Chair and Vice-Chair roles. The Board also reviewed external audit findings, approved financial statements, and formally appointed the external auditor for the following year.

The New Brunswick Community College's 2026-2027 Annual Business Plan Proposal outlines key objectives for the fiscal year, building upon its 2023-2028 Strategic Plan 'Going Beyond'. The plan focuses on three main objectives: transitioning from deficit to reinvestment to restore financial sustainability, optimizing student experience, and addressing succession planning gaps. It proposes tuition adjustments, continued funding for inclusive education, an operational grant increase reflective of wage adjustments, and collaboration on a long-term deferred maintenance strategy. The overall vision is to transform lives and communities by driving social and economic well-being through education, ensuring the college's long-term sustainability and ability to meet provincial workforce demands.

The Board reviewed and approved updates to governance policies, including Conflict of Interest, Protected Disclosure, and the Board Governance Policy Review Framework. They conducted a strategic review of the Q3 performance dashboard and received the Enterprise Risk Management report, which included an update on the commercial insurance portfolio. The Board also approved the President and CEO's succession plan, reviewed the Accountability Framework and Reporting Guide to Government, and held a strategic discussion regarding risk management and long-term strategic direction. Additionally, the Board toured a construction project at the campus.

This Organizational and Operational Review for New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), covering the 2020-2025 period, reflects on the institution's progress, performance, and strategic direction. It highlights achievements in strengthening governance, including the development of the 'Going Beyond' 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, significant enrolment growth, high student retention and graduate employment outcomes, and an enhanced student experience. The review also details advancements in employee engagement, facilities, technology, global partnerships, research initiatives, climate action, and financial resilience through revenue diversification and operational efficiencies. The document analyzes trends and identifies opportunities for future attention and action to drive economic and social well-being.

The NBCC Board of Governors held meetings focusing on various strategic and operational aspects. Discussions included welcoming the Student Governor Elect, approving annual work plans and terms of reference for the Board and standing committees, and endorsing the Board Leadership Covenant. The Board reviewed and approved the NBCC Internal Audit Plan and the 2024-2025 Annual Report, and discussed the 2026-2027 Annual Business Plan Proposal to Government. Strategic reviews of the 2025-2026 performance management dashboards were also conducted. Additionally, the Board confirmed the appointment of the Student Governor-Elect, received health and safety training, approved NBCC's Five-Year Organizational and Operational Review (2020-2025), and engaged in strategic conversations about financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and global partnerships.