This Request for Proposals ("RFP") is an invitation by NSCAD University (NSCAD) to prospective firms ("Proponents") to submit proposals (the "Proposal") for Investment Advisory and Management Services to manage the university's investment portfolios, as further described in Appendix D - the Deliverables. Cost of acquiring documents: Not Applicable Terms of payment for acquiring documents: Not Applicable Tender notices on CanadaBuys published for Nova Scotia Public Sector Entities may not reflect amendments. For tender documents and up-to-date addenda, refer to the Nova Scotia Procurement Portal (tender reference NSCAD2026-001). For additional detail on contract duration, refer to the tender documents. Note that in some cases, third-party hosting platform registration and/or fees may be required to review related documents, or to submit tender responses.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Halifax
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
849
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Board meetings and strategic plans from NSCAD University
Board of Governors Minutes
Date: Jun 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Governors discussed various institutional matters, including the revised risk management framework and future reporting procedures. Financial reports for Q4 were reviewed, noting enrolment challenges and structural deficit management. The audit results for the fiscal year were presented, along with the proposed 2026-2027 budget and investment policy revisions. Updates were provided on the President's priorities, focusing on enrolment, student success, government relations, and philanthropic strategies. Additionally, the Board addressed governance and human resources items, including policy amendments, staff compensation adjustments, and committee reports.
Nscad Senate Minutes
Date: Feb 26, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a formal territorial and peoples' acknowledgement. The Senate discussed the draft Senate structure and received various reports, including updates from the Provost, the Board of Governors, and the President. Additionally, the committee reviewed the terms of reference for a non-academic misconduct ad hoc committee and discussed the NSCAD QA Action Plan through the ASQA committee report.
Nscad Senate Minutes
Key Contacts
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NP
Noelle PeachAssistant Professor, Textile/Fashion [38.0]
The Senate discussed procedural changes to meeting structures, including a proposal for 1.5-hour meetings held every six weeks for the Winter semester. The Senate approved recommended items from the Curriculum Committee. Discussions occurred regarding the start and end dates for the 2026-27 academic year, which were subsequently deferred to an email vote. Additionally, a call for nominations for the Senate Vice-Chair was issued, and an in-camera session was conducted.
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