Jesse Bazzul

The Board of Governors engaged in a strategic presentation regarding Indigenous citizenship and substantiation protocols. Key administrative actions included the approval of the 2026 Audit Planning Memorandum, revisions to policies concerning tuition and instructional fees, and the authority to set fees for non-instructional goods and services. The Board authorized a budget for updates to the Faculty of Education Teacher Preparation Centre and approved updated statements of investment policies and goals for university trust, endowment funds, and pension plans. Additionally, the Board reviewed reports from the Chair, Chancellor, President, and various committees, including updates on cyber security, enterprise risk management, and capital project statuses.

The board meeting agenda focused on key strategic and administrative items. Strategic discussions included the University of Regina Strategic Plan, tuition and fees for 2026-2027, the 2026 University Risk Register, and the Internal Audit Plan. Administrative updates covered policy revisions regarding out-of-scope senior appointments, board member honorarium and expenses, and purchasing goods and services. Additionally, the board considered the University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering Research Chair, parking ancillary fee increases, land development, and adjustments to out-of-scope compensation. Various reports from the Board Chair, Chancellor, President, and other leadership were also presented.

The Senate meeting addressed numerous academic items which will be reported to the Board of Governors. Key discussions included the Research Chair for the UNENE Chair in Nuclear Engineering, requiring Board approval. Numerous items reached final approval at Senate for reporting to the Board, including faculty name changes (Business Administration), program discontinuations (Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and Experimental/Applied Psychology; MHIM), department name changes (Justice Studies to Criminology), and various revisions to admission requirements, program approvals (new programs across multiple faculties like Philosophy, Politics, and Economics; Indigenous Language Reclamation; Certificates in Indigenous Business Communications; new Micro-credentials in Kinesiology/Health Studies), and program suspensions/revisions across numerous faculties (Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Arts, Science, Social Work, La Cité universitaire francophone, Media/Art/Performance). Additionally, reports were made regarding the 2026-2027 Executive of Council meeting schedule, approval of a Bachelor of Arts and Science Hood, and addition of honorary degree candidates. Information items included verbal updates from the President, Chancellor, and reports on Winter 2026 enrollment.

The meeting began with an acknowledgement by the Chancellor regarding the University's location on Treaty 4 territory. Key discussions involved verbal updates from the Chancellor and President, covering topics such as attendance at university events, domestic and international student enrolment figures, the 2025-2026 University budget, and upcoming recruitment initiatives. The Registrar presented the Fall 2025 Enrolment Report, highlighting trends and international recruitment nations. Significant academic items included revisions to Saskatchewan High School Admission Requirements and English Language Proficiency requirements (allowing temporary use of IELTS One Skill Retake, removing MELAB, and revising high school credential criteria). New programs were approved, such as the Certificate in Canadian Studies and several Criminology programs, while admissions were suspended for specific Japanese and Spanish language certificates, as well as programs within the Department of Justice Studies. Furthermore, admissions for several majors within the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies were suspended, and several program revisions and creations were approved across various faculties. The suspension of admissions for the Special Case Master of Arts in Political Science was removed, and new routes for the Master of Social Work program were established.

The meeting commenced with a land acknowledgment recognizing Treaty 4 territory. Key discussions centered on receiving reports from the Chancellor and President, covering topics such as University events, faculty/staff achievements, 2025-2026 enrolment updates, and the impact of US tariffs on recruitment. The University Secretary presented reports on the 2025 Chancellor election process. The primary business involved the election of the Chancellor, resulting in the selection of Cadmus Delorme for a three-year term effective July 1, 2025. Subsequent actions included the approval of various program changes and revisions across multiple faculties (Graduate Studies and Research, Engineering and Applied Science, Media, Art, and Performance, Nursing, Social Work, Business Administration, Kinesiology and Health Studies, and Science), such as program suspensions (Master of Journalism, BSc in Software Systems Development), creation of new programs (Graduate Programs in Energy Systems Engineering, Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies, Business Administration Co-operative Education Internship Program), and revisions to admission and graduation requirements. The Senate also approved several calendar revisions and received updates from Board of Governors members regarding budget approvals, capital plans, and policy updates. The session concluded with recognition of departing Senators and approval of the Master of Kinesiology hood design and a list of honorary degree candidates.