Shannon Brooks

The board meeting included the appointment of new board members and nominees for the presidential search committee. Discussions covered reports from the executive committee regarding university operations, financial outlook, and collective agreements. The interim president provided updates on provincial funding frameworks, student access initiatives, and federal research opportunities. The board approved the establishment of the Irving Abella Chair in the Social Scientific Study of Diaspora Jewry in Canada, as well as adjustments to domestic and international tuition fees, centrally collected ancillary fees, and parking rates. Additionally, the board approved revisions to the endowment fund's investment policies and procedures and the implementation of an advancement levy on the endowment fund.

The Board of Governors addressed several appointments and re-appointments to the Board and leadership positions at Glendon College. Key approvals included the President's report on appointments and tenure, the termination of specific student organization levies, and the establishment of tuition fees for the Master of Engineering program. Additionally, the Board authorized a three-year service agreement with Softchoice Canada Inc., approved revisions to investment policy procedures, and confirmed annual policies regarding workplace health, safety, and harassment prevention. The meeting also featured a presentation from the Interim President on university advocacy, financial planning, and academic initiatives, alongside reports from various standing committees.

The meeting included reports from several committees such as the Executive Committee, Academic Resources Committee, External Relations Committee, Finance and Audit Committee, Governance, People and Culture Committee, and the Investment Committee. Key discussion items included university strategic initiatives, research and innovation strategy, enrolment trends, and financial performance. The Board approved the President's report on faculty appointments, tenure, and promotion, as well as several financial and policy matters, including the termination of student levies, approval of tuition for a new Master of Engineering program, a software license contract award, and revisions to the Long Term Investment Fund Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures.

The meeting included key items reported from the Closed Session, such as the appointment of Dr. David Peters as Dean of the School of Medicine, the re-appointment of Sham Madhok, endorsement of the Efficiency and Accountability Fund Review Implementation Plan, and approval of the $14.5 million budget for the renovation of the Victor Philip Dahdaleh Building to serve as interim space for the School of Medicine. An honorific naming of a plaza for President Lenton was also approved. The Executive Committee reported on discussions regarding the collective bargaining mandate, the Presidential Search Principles, and the approval of the amended Board of Governors Terms of Reference, the Board Code of Conduct, and the Data Governance Policy. The President provided an update on strategic planning context, budget targets influenced by enrolment and government policy changes like Bill 33, and highlighted program advancements. The Finance and Audit Committee secured approval for 2026-27 mandatory Meal Plan rates (averaging 14% increases), 2026-27 undergraduate residence rate increases (ranging from 3.8% to 12.7% average), and 2026-27 rental rate increases for York Apartments. Approval was also granted for entering into laboratory supplies and equipment agreements. The Governance, People and Culture Committee highlighted attention to Board recruitment and leadership transition.

Key discussions included the appointment of Michael Eubanks to the Board of Governors and confirmation of the Board nominees for the 2026 Presidential Search Committee. The Board approved the establishment of The Irving Abella Chair in the Social Scientific Study of Diaspora Jewry in Canada. Financial matters addressed were the 2026-2027 domestic and international tuition fees, a 6.0% increase to centrally collected ancillary fees, revised 2026-2027 parking rates (including changes to evening flat rates and EV charging rates), and the implementation of a levy on the endowment fund targeted to support the Advancement Division's activities. Other items included a revised Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures (SIPP), a grant application submission by AMPD, and amendments to the Banking Resolution. Presentations covered provincial/federal developments, updates on the School of Medicine, and the Interim President's leadership vision. Reports were received from various committees, and the extension of the Dean of the Faculty of Education was noted.