Laura Herweck

The meeting commenced with the Call to Order, followed by Declarations of Conflict of Interest and Fraud & Irregularities. The Consent Agenda approval included Executive Reports from the President & CEO, Academic & Student Experience, Administration & CFO, People & Culture, and Public Engagement. Under the Regular Agenda, the Board Executive Committee matters were addressed. Key discussions in the Finance & Audit section included the 2nd Quarter Forecast & Enrollment Update, Investment Report, Government Reporting Deadlines, Cyber Security Update, and Annual Report Update, culminating in a motion to approve Tuition and Mandatory Non-Instruction Fees. The latter portion of the meeting involved an In-Camera session to discuss Program Suspension & Impacts, Aviation and Health Program Updates, and a Comprehensive Update and Recommendations.

The meeting commenced with standard declarations and the adoption of the Consent Agenda, which included executive reports from the President & CEO, Academic & Student Experience, Administration & CFO, People & Culture, and Public Engagement departments, as well as approvals for various committee meeting minutes. The Regular Agenda was subsequently adopted. Key discussions under the Board Executive Committee involved updates and nominations for the Interim Chair and Interim 2nd Vice Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee. The Governance & HR Committee provided an update regarding the Board Matrix and training. The Finance & Audit session covered updates, the Endowment Report, and approval of the Keyano College Mandate and Roles, alongside discussion of the Health Learning Centre. Academic & Student Services involved motions to terminate one program (Upgrading, High School/University Transfer) and suspend multiple certificate and diploma programs, including Office Administration, Advanced Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Network Security, Software Programming & Testing, Advanced Network & Cybersecurity, Apprenticeship Carpentry, and Pre-Employment Carpentry. The board also convened for an in-camera session to discuss the Health Learning Centre and a comprehensive update before adjourning.

The meeting agenda included the adoption of the Consent Agenda, which encompassed Executive Reports (Academic & Student Experience, Corporate Services & CFO, People & Culture, Public Engagement) and the minutes from various committee meetings (Board Executive Committee, Finance & Audit, Governance & HR). Discussions under the Finance & Audit section covered Internal Controls review, a Cybersecurity Update, the 1st Quarter Investment Report, the 1st Quarter Forecast & Enrollment Update, and updates on major properties including Home Hardware, Riedel, and the ATCO Site Expansion, leading to an approved motion regarding a temporary working space agreement with ATCO. The Academic & Student Services section involved motions to approve new Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Diploma and Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Diploma programs within the Paramedicine Degree Program. The meeting concluded with an in-camera session.

The meeting involved several key discussions and approvals. The Board addressed operational risks stemming from a lack of stable leadership, noted issues with high-level acting and interim positions, and discussed employee burnout. During the regular agenda, the Board reviewed updates on developing new academic programs, specifically mentioning concerns from an accrediting body regarding leadership stability for the paramedic program. The Board accepted the Auditor General's report, which indicated no concerns with the financials and noted cybersecurity items. The 2024-2025 Audited Financial Statements were accepted. A first draft of the Annual Report was presented for feedback, and the Board approved the new two-year diploma program in Welding Technologies, contingent on further reporting requirements. Nominations were accepted for the Governance & HR Sub Committee, and the Board moved into and subsequently concluded an in-camera session.

The meeting included discussions on executive reports, leadership, governance and HR updates, finance and audit matters including the Auditor General Report and IMA, and the acceptance of the 2024-2025 Audited Financial Statements. An update on Academic and Student Services was provided, including a draft annual report and a proposal for a new two-year diploma program in Welding Technologies. The board also moved in-camera to discuss a letter from a vendor.