Marcie Morrison

The agenda includes the review and approval of the Pension Investment Fund financial statements, proposed amendments to the Procurement and Approval Authority policies, and the 2026-2028 Board of Governors meeting schedule. Key business items involve the appointment of standing committee chairs and committee assignments, a review of the proposed 2026-2027 university operating budget, and the second progress report on the strategic plan. Additionally, the board will convene for an in-camera session and host a spotlight presentation on an interdisciplinary studies course.

The board meeting included the approval of an annual report regarding textbook costs, the re-election of an Indigenous Education Council member, and the approval of amendments to the Non-Academic Student Code of Conduct. Key financial discussions centered on the 2026-2027 tuition and ancillary fees, with considerations regarding the impact of OSAP changes. The board also engaged in a debrief of the BHER Executive Summit, held an in-camera session to finalize the 2026-27 board operating budget and the new Fundraising Goal Setting Policy, and elected new board officers. Additionally, the meeting featured a presentation on the Humanities 101 program at Lakehead University.

The meeting agenda includes several key items for consideration, such as a policy review of the Student Code of Conduct (Non-Academic), the approval of the Annual Report on the Costs of Textbooks and Other Learning Materials, and the re-election of a member to the Ogimaawin Indigenous Education Council. The Board will also address the 2026-2027 tuition and ancillary fees, receive an update on the Business and Higher Education Roundtable Executive Summit, and feature a spotlight presentation on Humanities 101. Additionally, the Board will move into an in camera session to discuss sensitive personnel, legal, or real estate matters.

Lakehead University's strategic plan, "Shaping the EvoLUtion," launched in 2025, sets a bold vision to guide the institution through 2030. It aims to position Lakehead as a center for learning and research that drives innovation and creates local solutions with global impact, particularly for northwestern and central Ontario. Grounded in values of integrity, community, belonging, curiosity, and reconciliation, the plan is built around five interrelated themes. Key areas of focus include transformative student experience, strengthening people and culture, ensuring financial sustainability, enhancing digitalization and infrastructure, and effective leadership and governance. The plan seeks to strengthen community partnerships, drive economic vitality, and elevate academic and research excellence.

The agenda focuses on governance and committee operations, including a review of the External Relations Committee Terms of Reference and proposed amendments. Appointments are proposed for the Lakehead University Pension Plan Board, the Ogimaawin Indigenous Education Council, and the university Senate. The session includes a spotlight presentation on dementia care, a Senate presentation, and an in camera session to discuss personnel, legal, or real estate matters. Additionally, committee reports from the Executive, External Relations, Finance and Operations, and Governance and Nominating committees are presented for review.