Jennifer Busch

The board discussed reports from the President and the Education Council, including proposals for the Healthcare Assistant Program and the Access to Practical Nursing program. The Finance and Audit Committee presented the budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year for approval. Additionally, the Governance Committee reviewed the Program Advisory Committee Policy and Procedure. Other action items included a tuition proposal for the Independent Studies course, Communications for Health Professionals.

The College of New Caledonia's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) Strategy aims to embed EDIB as a core institutional priority across all campuses for students, faculty, leadership, and staff. The plan is structured around six key priorities: Structurally Integrate EDIB into CNC (Foundation), Policy Review & Development (Systems), Indigenous Engagement, Institutional Learning, Intersectionality, and Accessibility. It seeks to foster a culture where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered, ensuring systemic barriers are dismantled and opportunities are accessible to all by celebrating diverse voices, identities, and ways of knowing and being within the college community.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting of the College Board covered several key areas. Discussions included the adoption of the agenda, various reports from the President, Education Council, and committee reports from the Executive, Finance & Audit, Governance, and HR committees. Key action items involved the approval of a proposed new Business Administration Program, setting tuition fees for this new program, and obtaining approval for the CNC Research Forest Management Plan for submission to the Ministry of Forests. The Governance Committee recommended rescinding Bylaws #14, #16, and #18. The HR Committee approved the President's Objectives, Targets & Measures for 2026/27 and discussed succession planning and mandatory policy updates.

This amended management plan outlines the strategic direction for the College of New Caledonia Research Forest for the period of 2017 to 2022. It focuses on guiding forest operations and land management practices, ensuring consistency with legislated requirements, and providing continuity in management direction. Key strategic pillars include providing fiscal support for the Natural Resources and Environmental Technology (NRET) Program, serving as a foundational land base for conducting applied research, and fostering partnerships in natural resources research. The plan also addresses current management challenges, particularly the spruce beetle infestation, with intended outcomes of sustainable forest development, resource conservation, and educational benefits.

This document outlines the College of New Caledonia's Aboriginal Service Plan for the 2011/12 transition period, detailing efforts to integrate Aboriginal programs and services into core funding. The plan focuses on three primary goals: increasing access, retention, completion, and transition opportunities for Aboriginal learners; strengthening partnerships and collaboration with local Aboriginal communities and organizations; and enhancing the receptivity and relevance of CNC and its programs, moving towards institutional indigenization. Key initiatives include maintaining Aboriginal Liaison positions and advisory committees to foster culturally-specific support and community engagement.