Serge Rochon

The Strategic Plan 2023-2028 for Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles aims to cultivate "life-size studies on a human scale," integrating objectives of sustainable development, inclusion, well-being, and benevolence for its entire community. The plan outlines five strategic orientations: fostering a culture of success centered on benevolence, inclusion, and engagement; leveraging strong national schools and mobilized campuses to enhance student experience and institutional growth; becoming an agile and attractive employer of choice; making bold decisions in sustainable development to support the region's ecological transition; and serving as an engaged global actor contributing to the development of Gaspésie and Îles-de-la-Madeleine.

This strategic plan for Cégep de la Gaspésie et des îles outlines a roadmap for 2023-2028, centered on the principle of "études grandeur nature" by embracing sustainable development, inclusion, and well-being for its community. Its five strategic orientations include fostering a culture of success through benevolence, inclusion, and community engagement; strengthening its campuses and National School to enhance student experience and institutional development; becoming an agile and attractive employer; making courageous choices in sustainable development to contribute to the region's ecological transition; and acting as an engaged, global partner in the development of Gaspésie and Îles-de-la-Madeleine. The plan aims to ensure accessibility to quality higher education, support research, and cultivate integral development and civic engagement among its students, positioning the institution as a preferred destination and a leader in applied research.

The 2023-2028 strategic plan for Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles is structured around five key orientations. These include fostering a culture of student success through benevolence, inclusion, and community engagement; strengthening the national school and campuses to enhance student experience and institutional development; being an agile and attractive employer of choice; making courageous choices for sustainable development to contribute to the region's ecological transition; and acting as an engaged global contributor to the development of Gaspésie and Îles-de-la-Madeleine.

The board meeting focused on several key items including amendments to regulations regarding admission fees, tuition, and other student-related service fees. Discussions and approvals were finalized for revised academic calendars for 2025 through 2028. Additionally, the board approved the appointment of a new Director for the Îles-de-la-Madeleine campus and a Coordinator for Human Resources. An organizational change was approved to add a Financial Resources Coordinator position. Finally, the board finalized the allocation of surplus funds as of June 30, 2025, for specific infrastructure projects, including network upgrades and student housing.

The board discussed and approved the 2025-2026 operating budget and the adoption of a policy regarding the prevention and management of psychological and sexual harassment. Elections were held for the vice-chair position, while other committee nominations were deferred until September. The board approved the acquisition of a pilot lyophilizer for the CCTT of Fisheries, following a public call for tenders. Additionally, information was shared regarding the strategic planning performance report, international project updates, ongoing discussions concerning the CEEC, and the accomplishments of staff at the AQPC symposium.