Neil Cooke

The meeting commenced with a Land Acknowledgement and establishment of quorum. A guest presentation by KPMG initiated the 2024 Audit Kick Off, followed by an in-camera session. The agenda, including consent items such as approvals of previous committee and board meeting minutes, was approved. Key business discussions included an update on IRCC and study permit changes. Committee reports covered the 2024 Audit Kick Off, review of Q3 2024-25 Financial Results, and the recommendation to issue a single RFP for banking services and investment policies. The Governance Committee reported on the kick-off for the President & CEO Performance Evaluation and approved the Strategic Plan midpoint update document. Presentations were given on the Annual Program Mix Report (using 2023-24 data) and the status of 2024-25 Strategic Objectives. A final in-camera session concluded with the appointment of Ron Brown as Vice Chair.

The meeting commenced with a Land Acknowledgement and establishment of quorum. Key business included approval of the agenda and confirmation of management, enrolment, and correspondence reports. E-votes confirmed the re-appointment of the Governance Committee Chair and Audit and Finance Committee Chair, along with new appointments to both committees. The Board evaluated the End of Year Board Evaluation Survey Results for 2024-2025. Major business arising from the minutes concerned the ERP Contract Approval for Ellucian Colleague, where the Board approved expenditures totaling $1,100,000.00 annually for licensing and $1,900,000.00 over two years for implementation costs. New business involved annual appointments, including the re-appointment of the Treasurer and the appointment of the Board Secretary, as well as approval of signing authorities and limits for the 2025-26 fiscal year, and review of the Board Meeting Schedule for 2025-26. The session concluded with a presentation from the Minister of Advanced Education and Training, followed by an in-camera meeting.

The meeting commenced with a Land Acknowledgement and the establishment of quorum. Key activities under the Consent Agenda included the approval of the agenda, committee meeting minutes, and various reports (Management, Enrolment, Correspondence). Several motions were carried regarding committee appointments, specifically naming the Vice-Chair, Governance Committee Chair, and Audit and Finance Committee Chair, along with appointments to these respective committees. Business arising from the minutes was noted as n/a. The Audit & Finance Committee reported on the Audited Financial Statements for 2024-25, which were approved, along with updates on the Q1 Financial performance. The Governance Committee reported on the Performance Evaluation of the President for 2024-25 and approved the Meeting Calendar for 2025-26. The session concluded with an adjournment to an in-camera meeting (Committee of the Whole) before the final termination of the Governing Board meeting.

This Academic Plan serves as a roadmap for delivering practical, responsive learning aligned with the needs of Manitoba's learners and industries. It is structured around five key themes: Teaching and Learning, Student Experience, Relationships and Partnerships, Team and Organizational Culture, and Sustainability. The plan aims to strengthen the institution's identity as a pathways college by supporting learners through programs, partnerships, policies, and people, ultimately guiding students towards meaningful opportunities with clarity, accountability, and care.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on several key areas, including the approval of the agenda and management report, and a review of the Premier's mandate letter. A business proposal was presented to manage MITT's program needs, reallocating the accumulated surplus balance for risk mitigation and emergency infrastructure. The board also discussed provincial and federal government relations strategies, reviewed a draft economic impact report, and received an overview of the impact of COVID-19 on MITT, including the addition of online learning through Brightspace. Policy updates and the President's Annual Review were set as agenda items for the next meeting.