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NORTHERN COLLEGE

BOARDOFGOVERNORSMEETINGNO.446

GENERAL SESSION

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

1:00 p.m.

PRESENT:

Board :

  • G. Pirie (Chair)

  • D. Walsh (First Vice-Chair)

  • C. Stringer (Governor At Large)

  • F. Gibbons (President)

  • P. McConnell

  • G. Waghorn

  • C. Ellis

  • J. Molyneaux

  • B. Allan

  • M. Fahimian

  • D. Lessard

  • J. Harrington

  • S. le Roux

Staff:

  • P. Fortier, Executive Assistant, Office of the President and Board of Governors

  • A. Penner, V.P. Academic & Student Success

  • M. Dumas, V.P. Corporate Services

  • C. McEachern, Executive Director, Student Services, Institutional Research & Registrar

  • D. Rossi, Executive Director, Community, Business Development and Employment Services

  • S. Hunter, Director, Marketing, Communications and External Relations

Guests :

  • K. Torresan, Manager, Employment Services & Academic Upgrading

  • J. DeLaurier, Senior Accountant

  • S. Lefebvre, Manager, Plant & Property

Regrets :

  • L. Kozak

  • M. Metatawabin

  • D. Rizzuto

  • L. Trapper

1. OPENING PROCEDURES

(a) CALL TO ORDER

Chair Pirie called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

Boardroom A106 - Timmins Campus and Videoconference

(b) CHAIR’S REMARKS

Chair Pirie welcomed everyone to the Timmins Campus and acknowledged the territory on which we are meeting.

2. AGENDA

(a) MODIFICATIONS/ADDITIONS/DELETIONS

There were no changes to the agenda.

(b) ADOPTION

Moved by: P. McConnell Motion Seconded by: B. Allan 01-01-20 THAT the agenda for the Meeting No. 446 of the Board of Governors of Northern College of Applied Arts & Technology dated January 14, 2020 be adopted as presented. 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

Chair Pirie welcomed guests making presentations today and invited President Gibbons to introduce our first presenter.

(a) Employment Options Presentation

Ms. Kelly Torresan, Manager, Employment Services and Academic Upgrading made a presentation on the employment services provided by the College. She highlighted the close ties the college has with area employers and the importance of services we provide for our clients and our communities. The college also has successful relationships with various community organizations within our catchment area and they often refer clients to us. Ms. Torresan is a member of the Timmins Economic Development Corporation’s Rural and Immigration Committee; through one of their programs, immigrants’ permanent residency process could be fast-tracked, further benefiting students and our communities. Ms. Torresan noted the positive comments from area employers about our international students. The Employment Services presentation is saved in the Board portal’s presentation folder.

(b) Verbal Update on January 2020 Enrolment

Mr. Cam McEachern shared data on January 2020 enrolment. As at January 13 th , the college had 1,533 students registered. While registration numbers remain dynamic as we reach ‘day 10’ on Friday, January 17 th , Mr. McEachern was pleased with the new semester enrolment which demonstrates continued growth, positioning us as the second smallest college in the province.

Mr. McEachern elaborated on campus-specific numbers, noting lower attrition numbers. Again this year, a survey is being conducted with our international students and we look forward to analyzing this data. Dr. Penner added we also expect to gather good information to support student success through our ‘Arrive and Thrive’ program.

5. STANDING ITEMS

(a) APPROVAL OF GENERAL SESSION MINUTES NO. 445

(Meeting Held November 12, 2019)

Moved by: B. Allan Motion Seconded by: J. Harrington 02-01-20 THAT the minutes of Meeting No. 445 dated November 12, 2019 be adopted as presented. Carried

Motions from the Committee of the Whole minutes of Meeting No. 445, dated November 12, 2019 follow.

Moved by: L. Kozak Motion Seconded by: D. Walsh 95-11-19 THAT the Committee of the Whole Agenda No. 445 dated November 12, 2019 be adopted as amended. Carried Moved by: D. Rizzuto Motion Seconded by: L. Kozak 96-11-19 THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 444 dated September 13, 2019 be approved as presented; AND THAT motions 80-09-19 to 84-09-19 be recorded in the General Session of the minutes. Carried Moved by: D. Walsh Motion Seconded by: C. Ellis 97-11-19 THAT the Board of Governors receive minutes of the Board Executive Committee meeting dated August 27 and October 16, 2019. Carried Moved by: D. Rizzuto Motion Seconded by: L. Kozak 98-11-19 THAT the Board of Governors approves Northern College entering into an agreement with The City of Temiskaming Shores and Temiskaming Shores Public Library for the provision of public access to a modest Temiskaming Shores Public Library book collection and related services, per the terms and conditions outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding, substantially in the form presented. Carried Moved by: J. Harrington Motion Seconded by: C. Ellis 99-11-19 THAT the Board of Governors approve the recommendation of the Board Vacancy Nominating Committee to submit the name of Ms. Carly Stringer for re-appointment to the Board of Governors effective September 1, 2020, for a second 3-year term, through the Lieutenant Governor in Council (LGIC) process. Carried.

| Moved by: | D. Walsh | Motion | |

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