Marina Bell

The agenda for the February 6, 2026, Board meeting covered multiple action and information items. Key discussion topics included the adoption of the agenda, the adoption of the October 31, 2025, meeting minutes (which are approved in this document but will not be used for date extraction), the President's Report detailing recent budget adjustments such as stopping international recruitment, closing the Hazelton Campus, and employee reductions, and steps toward presenting a balanced budget. Other items included the Chair's Report, the appointment of the Education Council Board Representative, the adoption of the Amended International Student Plan, a Risk Report, and multiple reports from the Finance & Audit Committee and the Policy Review Committee. The Policy Review Committee proposed the adoption of the CMTN Board Governance Handbook, the retraction of outdated policy documents, and the adoption of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Policy and the Granting of Credentials Policy.

The meeting addressed several key items through the consent and action agendas. The International Education Committee (IEC) Terms of Reference were approved after revisions, including adjustments to language regarding representation and the addition of a land acknowledgement. The Granting of Credentials Policy and Procedures were reviewed, focusing on updates to clarify responsibilities and the introduction of both credit and non-credit micro-credentials; follow-up was assigned regarding the transferability of the Office Essentials Micro-credential. The discussion segment focused heavily on the Land Acknowledgement and efforts of Reconciliation, featuring reflections on kindness, compassion, systemic injustices, and settler benefit. Updates were provided on the Indigenization of Curriculum, including the development of 'Braiding Pathways Through Relational Practice' and 'Following the Salmon' guide. Information was shared on the Awards Adjudication Terms of Reference, noting system improvements for efficiency and changes in committee membership. Reports included updates on new student-facing software applications for the Brightspace LMS, such as ReadSpeaker and H5P, and progress on policy reviews by the Education Policy Committee.

Key discussions and actions anticipated for this meeting include the adoption of the current day's agenda and the approval of the previous meeting's minutes from September 5, 2025. New business items feature the appointment of an Education Council Board Representative, reports from the Chair and President & CEO, and reports from the Finance & Audit Committee and Policy Review Committee. Specific actions involve the adoption of the CMTN Five Year Capital Plan and the adoption of the CMTN Board Governance Handbook, which includes the retraction of out-of-date policy documents from the website. The agenda also allocates time for reports from the First Nations Council and Education Council, presentations on Fall Semester Enrolment Numbers, and discussions/adoption concerning the Amended CMTN IAPR and Mandate Letter Activities Update.

The Education Council meeting included discussions on various topics such as the granting of credentials policy and procedure, with new definitions around micro-credentials. The Admissions and Equity Task Force Final Report was presented, and the report was distributed to cluster chairs. There was a discussion on land acknowledgment and efforts of reconciliation, focusing on reciprocity and responding to current realities. An update was provided on the student by-election, with plans for a second by-election in January. The 7 Year Course and 5 Year Program Articulation Reports were reviewed, and an action item was assigned to work with the Registrar on curriculum renewal plans. Changes to the International Education Strategic Plan were discussed, emphasizing the value of diversity. Reports were given from the First Nations Council, Educational Practice, Education Policy Committee, and International Education Committee. Updates were also provided on the Bylaw Review Taskforce, Curriculum Guidelines and Expectations Taskforce, and Program Policy Taskforce.

The Education Council meeting included discussions on various topics, such as the approval of the SSW Certificate, academic schedules, and NURS policies. A program policy task force was created. The council also discussed the IEC Terms of Reference, revisions to the Learning and Inclusion Statement, land acknowledgment, efforts of reconciliation, indigenization of the curriculum, and student by-elections. Reports were given on the First Nations Council, educational practices, educational planning and program review, the Education Policy Committee, and the International Education Committee.