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NORTHERN COLLEGE

BOARDOFGOVERNORSMEETINGNO.420

GENERAL SESSION

Friday, September 11, 2015 9:00 a.m.

PRESENT:

Board :

  • G. Kemp (Chair)

  • A. Spacek (First Vice-Chair)

  • R. Foy (Second Vice-Chair)

  • G. Pirie (Governor at Large)

  • F. Gibbons (President)

  • A. Klooster

  • M. Miller

  • G. Waghorn

  • D. Rizzuto

  • P. McConnell

  • A. Rondeau

  • C. Shih

Staff:

Regrets :

  • P. Fortier, Executive Assistant, Office of the President and Board of Governors
  • M. Baker, V.P., Finance, Administration & Indigenous Services
  • A. Penner, V.P., Academic & Student Success
  • L. Berthiaume, Executive Director, Student Services, Institutional Research & Registrar
  • C. Heavens, Executive Director, Community, Business Development & Employment Services
  • S. Munroe
  • C. LeClerc
  • D. Seary
  • L. Kozak
  • B. Allan

1. OPENING PROCEDURES

(a) CALL TO ORDER

Chair Kemp called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Elk Lake Eco Centre and Teleconference

(b) CHAIR’S REMARKS

Chair Kemp welcomed everyone to our first meeting and introduced new governors. The Chair shared a Traditional Territory Acknowledgement.

  1. AGENDA

(a) MODIFICATIONS/ADDITIONS/DELETIONS

The agenda was approved with one addition: item 7(j) Contract for Services.

(b) ADOPTION

Moved by: A. Spacek Motion Seconded by: D. Rizzuto 64-09-15 THAT the agenda for the Meeting No. 420 of the Board of Governors of Northern College of Applied Arts & Technology dated September 11, 2015 be adopted as amended. Carried

3. CONFLICT OF INTEREST - DECLARATIONS

The Chair called for disclosures of actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest. None were expressed.

4. COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS

President Gibbons provided a verbal report on September 2015 enrolment, stating that with classes starting this week, enrolment is still dynamic. As of this week, the President was pleased to report that our enrolment is showing some growth, contrary to the provincial trend where college and university enrolment is down. There are increases at the Timmins, Haileybury and Moosonee campuses and a slight decrease in Kirkland Lake. A more stable and comprehensive report on enrolment will be provided at the November meeting.

  1. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

(a) Leaders of Tomorrow Fundraising Campaign

President Gibbons reported that we have raised just under $80K in the campaign. A few large contributors and a total of 14 to 15 companies or individuals have contributed up to this point in time. The committee would have expected further donations in the targeted campaign and the President indicated the committee will reconvene and revisit its strategy. The campaign will also be turning internally to college staff with a campaign to help augment the fund through a fun run to be held this October. More information will be shared with the Board about the fun run and additional Board members will be invited to join the fundraising committee. The goal of the campaign is to raise $250K such that the interest generated allows the college to pay bursaries on a perpetual basis.

6. STANDING ITEMS/BUSINESS ARISING

(a) APPROVAL OF GENERAL SESSION MINUTES NO. 419

(Meeting Held June 9, 2015)

Moved by: G. Pirie Motion Seconded by: F. Gibbons 65-09-15 THAT the minutes of Meeting No. 419 dated June 9, 2015 be adopted as presented. Carried

Motions from the Committee of the Whole minutes of Meeting No. 419, dated June 9, 2015 follow.

Moved by: G. Kemp Motion Seconded by: J. Collins 42-06-15 THAT the Committee of the Whole Agenda No. 419 dated June 9, 2015 be adopted as presented. Carried Moved by: T. Rosko Motion Seconded by: G. Kemp 43-06-14 THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 418 dated May 5, 2015 be approved as presented. AND THAT motions 26-05-15 to 33-05-15 be recorded in the General Session of the minutes. Carried Moved by: G. Pirie Motion Seconded by: R. Pineault 44-06-15 THAT the Board of Governors receive the minutes of the Board Executive Committee meeting held April 22, 2015. Carried Moved by: S. Munroe Motion Seconded by: A. Adamo 45-06-15 THAT the Board of Governors receive minutes of the Board Policy Review Committee meetings held April 14, 2015 and May 25, 2015. Carried Moved by: G. Kemp Motion Seconded by: T. Rosko 46-06-15 THAT the Board of Governors approve the recommendation that President Fred Gibbons' performance be rated as exceptional; AND THAT the President's salary be adjusted as recommended and in accordance with Compensation Levels for College Presidents; AND THAT the Board of Governors offer their congratulations to President Gibbons for a job well done. Carried Moved by: T. Rosko Motion Seconded by: C. LeClerc 47-06-15 THAT the Board of Governors approve the President's 2015-2016 Performance Objectives as presented. Carried

Moved by:

J. Collins

Motion

Seconded by:

D. Nankervis

48-06-15

THAT the Board move into the General Session, time noted at 3:50 p.m.

Carried

(b) FINANCE REPORT

V.P. Mike Baker presented the finance report for the period ended July 31, 2015 indicating that the projected deficit has been further reduced by $115K since our last report presented as at May 31 st . Mr. Baker responded to questions from members and indicated that we are focusing on revenue generation to eliminate the deficit by the end of the fiscal year, and to start to create surpluses.

7. NEW BUSINESS

(a) REAFFIRMATION OF NORTHERN COLLEGE VISION AND MISSION

Further to the Board reviewing the Vision and Mission statement during its planning meeting, the following was presented for approval.

Moved by:

D. Rizzuto

Motion 66-09-15

Seconded by:

A. Klooster

THAT the Board of Governors reaffirm the Northern College Vision and approve a revised Mission statement, as follows:

Vision

Success for all through learning and partnerships.

Mission

Excelling in quality, accessible education through innovative programs, services and partnerships for the benefit of our northern communities.

Carried

(b) APPROVAL OF 2015-16 BOARD GOALS

Board goals prepared during the planning meeting were presented for approval.

| Moved by: A. Spacek | Motion | |

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