Robyn Bourgeois

The Brock University Strategic Research Plan 2026-2030 aims to guide the university in defining areas of existing research excellence and emergent opportunities. It promotes alignment in research capacity, infrastructure, and recruitment, with a focus on achieving high impact through uptake, partnerships, commercialization, and collaboration. The plan is committed to principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), reconciliation with Indigenous communities, and embracing diverse ways of knowing. Key areas of research distinction include integrating discovery and advanced solutions across disciplines, building solutions for environmental and institutional sustainability, fostering social justice and transformation, and advancing health and well-being across the lifespan. The plan's overarching vision is "Transforming People, Reimagining the Future" through high-impact research.

The meeting agenda includes standard items such as the Call to Order, Declaration of Conflict of Interest, Approval of the Agenda, and reports from the Chair of the Board, the President and Vice-Chancellor, the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, and the Vice-President, Research. Standing Committees reports cover the Executive Committee, Audit Committee, Capital Infrastructure Committee, Financial Planning and Investment Committee (including decisions on financial policies like expense reimbursement and purchasing card policies, and informational updates on the year-end forecast and credit rating), Human Resources Committee, External Relations Committee, and Governance/Nominating Committee. Business also includes reports on the actions of the University Senate from three previous meetings and an update on Enrolment and Admissions. Consent items cover the approval of minutes from the previous meeting and reports from several standing committees.

The meeting agenda included standard opening procedures such as the Call to Order and Declaration of Conflict of Interest, followed by the Approval of the Agenda. Key information items covered updates on Major Capital Projects via Facilities Management, a T2 Financial Update on Capital and Related Projects, a Sustainability Update, and progress updates on AV Projects and broader ITS Capital Projects. Specific discussions held in camera involved the Student Center Expansion Project Update and the SIS Modernization Risk and Cost Analysis. Consent items in camera were also scheduled.

The 737th Senate meeting agenda includes action items for reports from four standing committees: Research and Scholarship Policy, Governance, Teaching and Learning Policy, and Graduate Studies, all requiring a DECISION. Discussion items feature information reports from the Senate Chair, President and Vice-Chancellor, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, and Vice-President, Research. A segment is also allocated for a generative discussion concerning the KPMG EAF Review Implementation. Two agenda items are designated as IN CAMERA consultations: one with the Provost regarding the Interim Vice-Provost of Indigenous Engagement, and another concerning the Governance Committee report.

The Brock University Multi-year Accessibility Plan outlines the University's strategy to prevent and remove barriers and meet the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). It focuses on goals for information and communication, built environment, employment, policies, mental health, education and training, and community engagement. The plan aims to foster a safe, inclusive, equitable, and barrier-free campus environment, ensuring dignity, independence, and equal opportunity for persons with disabilities.