Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kobana Abukari’s organization
Jun 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Governors Meeting
The meeting included a learning session on the biology of obesity, reports from the President and Senate representative, and a financial update. Key action items included approval of the 2025-2026 Board Standing Committee work plans, amendments to the policy on naming, annual pension governance report, and investment asset review. The Board also reviewed governance committee items, such as the appointment of a Board Vice-Chair and committee appointments, alongside audit and risk committee items, including the Research Ethics Board chair renewal. Additionally, human resources committee items were presented for information regarding performance goals for the President and Vice-Chancellor.
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The Board of Governors discussed a wide range of institutional business including the 2026-2027 consolidated operating budget and transformation program implementation budget. Key items included the approval of tuition and compulsory student fees, nomination and re-election of the Board Chair, and various finance and governance committee agenda items. Additionally, the Board reviewed reports on deferred capital renewal plans, contract renewals, internal controls, and student mental health initiatives, alongside updates on enrolment and labour relations.
Mar 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Governors Special Meeting
The Board of Governors held a special meeting to discuss the Laurentian University Retirement Plan. Key discussion items included the approval of an actuarial valuation report, amendments to the retirement plan, a review of the plan's funded status and investment performance, and reports from the Chancellor Selection Committee and the Joint Committee on Honorary Degrees.
Feb 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Governors Meeting
The Board meeting included a Learning Session on Philanthropy at Laurentian University. Key action items in the Public Session involved approving the 2026-2027 Ancillary Fees & Operating Budget, the Endowment Report and Distribution Rate for 2026-2027, and amendments to the Gift Acceptance Policy. The Board also addressed the External Audit Plan for year ending April 2026 and received updates on the Transformation Program Implementation and Financial Status. The Closed Session focused on approvals for multiple building roofing replacement projects and exterior stair/walkway renewal projects, alongside information updates regarding the Campus Master Plan, deferred maintenance projects, and the Exit Loan financial covenants compliance plan.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
