Wim Chalmet

The meeting commenced with quorum confirmation and round table introductions for a new member. The agenda included the approval of the agenda for the current meeting and the draft minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. Association reports were presented. The President and CEO report covered key strategic developments, updates on the Institutional Operating Plan and enrollment metrics, and emphasized commitment to environmental stewardship and fiscal responsibility. Discussion focused on a $46.5M capital request for centralizing student services and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) launch involving several institutions scheduled for April 1st. The executive committee's focus areas included the capital plan, filling board seats, and succession planning. Committee reports addressed academic recommendations, including the approval for termination of the Early Childhood Education -- Internship Certificate and changes to three Criminal Justice diploma/degree programs, effective July 1, 2026. The Board approved the Lethbridge Polytechnic's 2024/2025 Annual Report, pending grammar check and editing. Other business involved reviewing board bylaws for the next meeting, approving Jennifer Petracek-Kolb as the chair of the Governance and Human Resources Committee, a presentation on critical race theory's impact on decision-making, and a review of the Investment Management Agreement (IMA) for 2025-2028, noting that up to 40% of institutional funding is at risk if performance targets are not met.

The meeting commenced with introductions and confirmation of quorum. Key agenda items involved financial statements, where the institution reported a $1.1M operating surplus for the 2024-25 fiscal year, with revenues at $114.5M and expenses at $113.4M, maintaining strong net assets of $70.4M. The Board approved the Audited Financial Statements for the year ending June 30, 2025. Academic Council recommendations included the approval for the termination of the Health Care Aide program, effective June 30, 2026, and the approval for a new Pre-Veterinary Medicine Diploma program, effective July 1, 2026. An update on the Investment Management Agreement (IMA) indicated that an electronic vote would finalize approval later in November. Information items included updates on Asset Protection, Investments, and Land Use policies.

The meeting agenda included the approval of the agenda for the current meeting and the draft minutes from the previous meeting. Association reports were presented by LPSA, LPFA, and AUPE representatives. The President and CEO provided a report, followed by updates from the Board Chair. Committee reports were provided by Academic Council, Governance and Human Resources, and Finance, Audit and Risk committees. Key business items involved the approval of the new document format for the President and CEO Interim Performance Management Plan and the review and proposed approval of board bylaws. Other business included board evaluation results, and several items were presented for information, such as the Financial Condition report (Q2), Compensation and Benefits, Communication and Support to the Board, Emergency Executive Succession, government relations report, Institutional Operating Plan, new program status, and enrollment metrics. A closed meeting followed to discuss board priorities, bargaining updates, capital plan updates, and action registry updates.

The meeting included association reports from LPSA, LPFA and AUPE. The President and CEO provided a report, and there were board chair updates. The Academic Council Recommendations were reviewed, including the termination of the Early Childhood Education -- Internship Certificate, changes to the Criminal Justice - Policing Program, changes to the Criminal Justice - Corrections Program and changes to the Criminal Justice -- Bachelor's degree (direct entry). The Lethbridge Polytechnic's 2024/2025 Annual Report was discussed. The board also discussed board bylaw review, the appointment of a new vice chair to the Governance and Human Resources Committee, critical race theory, and IMA 2025 -- 2028. The meeting also included EL General Executive Constraint, EL-4 Financial Condition, EL-14 Environmental Stewardship, Institutional Operating Plan, New Program status, Enrollment metrics and Report to the community.

The Lethbridge College Campus Master Plan serves as a guiding framework for the ongoing physical development of the college. It focuses on managing space allocation, implementing capital projects, and upgrading facilities to align with the college's vision of leading and transforming education in Alberta. Key areas include establishing a rigorous space allocation and utilization process, optimizing existing facilities, ensuring student-centered planning, and integrating sustainability principles. The plan aims to support academic transformation, foster collaborative partnerships, drive resource innovation, and develop its people, ultimately ensuring optimal use of space for teaching, research, and support functions.