Lethbridge Polytechnic

The Board of Governors discussed the upcoming Capital Campaign, which includes a four-year phased approach with $30 million in fundraising priorities focused on program development, infrastructure, and student support. The President provided updates on organizational planning, program expansion, international partnership development, and preparations for the provincial budget. The Board approved several academic changes, including the termination and suspension of specific certificates and diplomas, as well as revisions to admissions requirements. Furthermore, the Board approved updates to the board bylaws and reviewed various institutional reports, including financial conditions and compensation policies.

The meeting included reports from the various student and faculty associations, followed by an executive leadership update from the President and CEO. Key agenda items involved academic council recommendations for several new programs including a Primary Care Paramedic Diploma, a Bachelor of Nursing pathway, and a Game Design and Development Diploma, along with an update to the academic accommodations policy for students with disabilities. The board also reviewed committee reports, board meeting work plans, institutional measurement results, a proposed board matching donations policy, and various informational reports regarding financial planning, enrollment metrics, and ethical research.

The board meeting agenda included association reports from LPSA, LPFA, and AUPE, and an executive report from the President and CEO. Key committee discussions involved academic council recommendations for a new Dental Assisting Certificate and an Interior Design Technology Diploma. The board reviewed the institution's annual operating and capital budgets, discussed the ratification of a collective agreement with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, and reviewed a proposal for capital renewal funding and the Centre Core Renovation project. Additionally, the board received information regarding new program status, enrollment metrics, and the institutional operating plan.

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.