Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Jeff Thiessen’s organization
Jun 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Senate Public Meeting Minutes
The meeting included an overview of the Integrated Strategic Plan annual report, highlighting strategic imperatives and the consultation process. Decisions were made regarding revisions to the terms of reference for the Health Sciences Faculty Council, Faculty Standards Committee, and Senate Awards and Honours Committee. The Senate also recommended the approval of the 2026 Program and Plan and FTE reports to the Board of Governors, approved the program discontinuance of the English extended minor, and authorized revisions to the Faculty Excellence Awards criteria. Reports were presented by the President and Provost, and various standing committee annual reports were reviewed.
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The committee reviewed and recommended several revised Terms of Reference documents to the Senate for approval, specifically for the Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty Standards Committee, Applied and Technical Studies Faculty, and Senate Awards and Honours Committee. Additionally, the committee approved changes to its own SGC Appeals Committee Terms of Reference. A discussion took place regarding the development of a process to expedite approvals on academic and policy matters, resulting in an action item to consult with UEC for potential solutions.
May 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Senate Public Meeting
The Senate meeting featured a tour of the Trades and Technology Centre, followed by decisions regarding organizational and academic governance. The Senate approved revisions to the Senate bylaws, the discontinuation of specific concentrations within the English major, and updates to the Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate requirements. Additionally, the Senate received the Student Academic Misconduct Report for the specified reporting periods. Reports were presented by the President and Vice-Chancellor and the Provost, highlighting industry partnerships and recent academic achievements. Several program suspensions and reinstatements were noted as information items.
Apr 30, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Senate Research Committee Minutes
The committee conducted a review of the Terms of Reference, determining that no revisions were required. Key business included the election of a new Chair and the re-election of the Vice Chair for the upcoming academic year. The committee also acknowledged the recipient of the Research Excellence Award.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
