Laval University

The meeting commenced with the President's address and involved significant discussion and votes on procedural matters, including proposed modifications to the agenda regarding time allocations and the scheduling of member questions, ultimately adopting a modified agenda. Key topics addressed included the reception of committee reports such as the Executive Committee's activities and the Governance Committee's (CGCU) 2025-2026 Action Plan, which focuses on optimizing procedures and member expression. The Council received the mandate for the Study Commission and the Student Affairs Commission for 2025-2026, both touching upon strategic planning and the impact of Artificial Intelligence (IA). The periodic evaluation of the Centre de recherche en aménagement et développement (CRAD) was reviewed, leading to the renewal of its recognized center status for five years. Furthermore, the Council authorized the addition of a supplementary questionnaire focused on clinical skills for two Master's programs in Nursing, effective Fall 2026, and approved the suspension of admissions for the Biotechnology Certificate program starting Fall 2026. The item concerning the Ombudsman nomination was deferred to a later session.

The meeting covered topics such as the strategy for internationalization, a review of organizational risks, modifications to the risk management policy, and the annual report of the Investment and Treasury Committee. Additionally, discussions were held regarding the COTE 100 Fund's investment policy, financial projections for 2024-2025, and the financial status of retirement plans. The council also discussed the impact report on philanthropy and alumni relations, a vision for enhancing alumni relations, and a public tender for sanitation services on campus. Other topics included social and environmental responsibility, publication of board meeting minutes, and updates on real estate and IT projects.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on various topics, including modifications to the agenda, communications from the president, and the adoption of the minutes from the previous meeting. The council also reviewed and approved the executive committee's activities report, a change in the name of a medical training program, and the 2024-2025 budget project. Additionally, there was a periodic evaluation of the research center in robotics, vision, and machine intelligence, along with discussions on governance, public access to council minutes, and the evaluation of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in history.

The meeting covered a range of topics, including updates on the Carrefour international Brian-Mulroney campaign and discussions on the provincial budget. The board reviewed and approved the financial results for 2024-2025, adopted a new framework for managing risks related to corruption and collusion in contract management, and discussed the 2025-2026 budget. Additionally, they considered the indexation of mandatory institutional fees and the introduction of a deposit on tuition fees for new admissions. The board also authorized a contract with Support Revolution for PeopleSoft support services and received an update on the project to transform human resources management.

The meeting covered several topics including the review and modification of the agenda, communications from the president and the rector regarding various university activities and challenges, and the presentation of the recurring activities plan and the rector's activity report. The council addressed nominations within various faculties, including pharmacy, dental medicine, architecture, medicine, and social sciences. Discussions also focused on the transformation of communication governance, the approval of the 2025-2026 budget, and reports from the human resources, audit and integrated risk management, and real estate and information resources committees. Key items included the adoption of the annual investment program in information resources, revisions to the information security policy, and the approval of a project for university housing and student living spaces.