Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Karen Smyth’s organization
Oct 9, 2029·BoardMeeting
Board
October 2019 Board Meeting
The meeting included the approval of minutes from previous meetings, receipt of Senate decisions and committee reports, and approval of macro agendas for various committees. A president's report was received, along with presentations on the Seton Art Gallery and enrollment updates. The Board of Governors' evaluation results were reviewed, and an overview of recent meetings and activities was provided. Further discussions included the future of bylaws, an environmental scan, government relations initiatives, and constituency reports. A representative was appointed to the Pension Governance Board.
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The Board meeting included the review and acceptance of various committee reports, annual reports, and compliance certificates via the consent agenda. Key discussion topics from the regular agenda included the President's report, a strategic plan update, and discussions regarding land transactions. The Board approved a restructuring of its committees, by-law amendments affecting meeting frequency and governance, and the appointment of nine new community members to the Board of Governors. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved audited financial statements, reappointed members to the Pension Governance Board, and received updates from the Student Union, Alumni Association, and Faculty Association.
May 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Senate Special Meeting
The meeting included an administration update featuring a presentation of the 2026-2027 budget, which addressed fiscal planning, enrollment trends, and the need for corrective measures to manage expenditures. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a question period, where members discussed the discontinuation of the Kinu Tourism Project, recent layoffs and their impact on employee morale, strategies for managing course section reductions, and equity considerations for remaining staff workloads. The Senate also discussed the mechanisms used for determining course cutbacks and the impact of these changes on student registration and academic planning.
May 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Senate Senate Meeting Minutes
The Senate meeting addressed revisions to Bylaw 1.1 regarding student and faculty representation and reviewed updates on institutional administrative operations, budget constraints, and recent layoffs. Key discussions included concerns regarding course cancellations and transparency in decision-making, alongside a review of the University's enrollment and financial position. The Senate also conducted committee reporting, which included approvals for curriculum changes, the addition of new language tests for admissions, and committee nominations. Further reports covered student writing initiatives, library services, and information technology strategies, including considerations for virtual classroom platforms.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
