# NORTHERN COLLEGE BOARDOFGOVERNORSMEETINGNO.453 M. McAuley, Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, TD Wealth | | | |---|---| | Type | PDF | | Size | 2389 KB | [Open original PDF →](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/BoardMeeting453.pdf) Referenced from: [Board of Governors](/pages/about/board-of-governors/) ## Document text ## NORTHERN COLLEGE BOARDOFGOVERNORSMEETINGNO.453 Tuesday, March 9, 2021 1:00 p.m. ## PRESENT: ## Board : ## Staff: - D. Walsh (Chair) - C. Stringer (First Vice-Chair) - D. Rizzuto (Second Vice-Chair) - C. Ellis (Governor at Large) - A. Penner (President & CEO) - L. Kozak - J. Harrington - J. Molyneaux - C. Reasbeck - L. Howe - P. McConnell - D. Lessard - M. Metatawabin - P. Fortier, Executive Assistant, Office of the President and Board of Governors - D. MacDougall, Acting V.P. Academic & Student Success - M. Dumas, V.P. Corporate Services - C. McEachern, Ex. Director, Student Services, Institutional Research & Registrar - C. Heavens, Ex. Director, Community, Business Dev. & Employment Services - S. Hunter, Director, Marketing, Communications and External Relations ## Guests : 2020 Office Administration-General: Professor and Students - J. DeLaurier, Senior Accountant M. McAuley, Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, TD Wealth Private Investment Counsel ## Regrets : - G. Waghorn M. Fahimian - H. Studholme - L. Trapper ## 1. CALL TO ORDER ## 1.1 Remarks from the Chair Chair Walsh called the meeting to order at 12:59 p.m. and welcomed everyone. President Penner introduced Ms. Debbie Nankervis, as the new Executive Assistant to the Board who will take over the role upon Ms. Fortier's retirement. Zoom Meeting ## 1.2 Acknowledgment of Territory The Chair acknowledged the lands of the Ojibway, Cree, Algonquin and Metis Peoples that our campuses occupy. The First Nation communities now located on these lands include Beaverhouse, Flying Post, Wahgoshig, Taykwa Tagamou, Mattagami, Matachewan, Temagami, Timiskaming, Moose Cree, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Attawapiskat and Weenusk. ## 2. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST The Chair called for disclosures of actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest. Governor Molyneaux has a conflict with item 6.6 Materials Joining Innovation Centre Annual Report and Governor Harrington is in conflict with item 6.7 Timmins Campus Residence Window Project Contractor. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There were two additions to the agenda: - 6.6 Materials Joining Innovation Centre Annual Report - 6.7 Timmins Campus Residence Window Replacement Contractor Moved by: D. Rizzuto Motion Seconded by: L. Kozak 12-03-21 THAT the agenda for the Meeting No. 453 of the Board of Governors of Northern College of Applied Arts & Technology dated March 9, 2021 be adopted as amended. Carried 4. PRESENTATIONS ## 4.1 Office Administration-General Experiential Learning Opportunity Chair Walsh welcomed Professor Jennifer Huggins and Office Administration-General Students joining the Board for an experiential learning opportunity. Ms. Huggins thanked the Board for the opportunity for students to observe proceedings and practice their minute-taking skills during the open session. ## 4.2 Risk Management Education Session President Penner introduced Ms. Jodi DeLaurier, Senior Accountant. Having previously joined the Board to present a draft IRM framework, Ms. DeLaurier provided a refresher on risk management with an overview of key terms, the IRM process, risk tolerance and risk analysis elements. The IRM framework will serve to identify, document and manage risks, thereby supporting decision making. Risk monitoring and review will ensure effectiveness of the process and the framework. President Penner thanked Ms. DeLaurier for her presentation, adding we expect to present heat maps to the Board on a semiannual basis, with a first iteration being presented by next November. The presentation is saved in the Board's Presentations folder on the Board portal. ## 4.3 Micro Credentials Education Session President Penner was joined by Executive Director Cam McEachern in presenting on micro credentials, which differ from other current certification processes provided by colleges. Micro certifications or badges will be provided in recognition of tailored, small units of training or courses, and to certify knowledge transfer (e.g. prior learning assessment). It is anticipated there will be many individuals looking for precise training to up-skill or re-enter the workforce - micro credentials would meet this need. Micro credentials will also allow us to respond quickly to industry needs and we are ready with the capacity for design development, delivery and records management. A standard framework is being developed and will be brought to the Board for approval. Northern is well positioned to participate in the fast emerging micro credentials recognition system. Dr. Penner thanked Executive Director McEachern and Acting V.P. McDougall for their development work on this, and recognized Governor Lessard who is currently leading a Municipal Skills Accelerator micro credentials pilot project. Further to questions from members, clarification was provided on transferability, delivery methods and the pilot project currently underway. The micro credentials presentation is also saved on the Board portal. Chair Walsh thanked everyone for their participation and presentations. ## 5. CONSENT AGENDA The Chair asked if any governor wished to comment on or remove any items from the Consent Agenda. There were no comments or requests to remove items. - 5.1 Approval of Minutes of Meeting #452 held January 26, 2021 - 5.2 Receive Board Committee Minutes - 5.3 Program Advisory Appointments - 5.4 Program Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule - 5.5 2020-21 Board Work Plan - 5.6 2020-21 Board Goals - 5.7 Correspondence and Information Report Moved by: C. Stringer Motion 13-03-21 Seconded by: C. Reasbeck THAT Consent Agenda items be approved, including all applicable motions. ## 5.1 Approval of Minutes THAT the Board of Governors approve minutes of Board of Governors Meeting #452 held January 26, 2021. ## 5.2 Receive Board Committee Minutes THAT Board Committee Minutes be received. ## 5.3 Program Advisory Committee Appointment THAT the Board of Governors approve Program Advisory Committee appointments as presented: Ms. Meagan Vander Ploeg and Ms. Tanya Schumacher. Carried ## 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS ## 6.1 Approval for Budget Expenditures V.P. Mitch Dumas requested Board approval for continued operating expenses from April 1 to May 11, when the new budget will be presented. Mr. Dumas has inquired with our Finance Department about adjusting budget process timelines so new budgets can be presented for approval at March Board meetings, rather than in May. Moved by: J. Molyneaux Motion Seconded by: D. Lessard 14-03-21 THAT the Board of Governors approve continued operating expenditures, in a fiscally responsible manner, from April 1, 2021 to May 11, 2021, not to exceed total expenditures of $7 million. Carried ## 6.2 Verbal Update on 2021-22 Budget President Penner reported the 2021-22 budget is in its final stages of development and will be presented for approval at our May Board meeting, once again reflecting a year-end surplus. Dr. Penner identified some of the factors that will result in a somewhat lower projected surplus than the previous year given investments in our digital capacity, academic processes, and additional positions to build on our commitments to decolonizing the institution and to equity, diversity and inclusion. ## 6.3 Board Certificate Approvals Executive Director Christine Heavens highlighted unique features of the customized Indigenous Community Paramedic program. Developed in response to the need to incorporate Indigenous knowledge and perspectives, this program will be offered in a community-based format. The additional 300 hours of instruction integrate recommendations from the TRC Calls to Action, the Indigenous Education Protocols and include Indigenous-focused elements such as Indigenous language. Graduates will have earned both an Ontario College Diploma and a Board Certificate. Governor Metatawabin recommended instructors be aware of, and sensitive to language / translation differences, and Ms. Heavens confirmed guidance will be sought from Elders as an essential part of continuous improvement. Governor Howe inquired whether past graduates of the Paramedic diploma program are eligible to pursue this additional certificate. At present, the program does not include this option; however, Ms. Heavens will take this back for further investigation. Governor Stringer was pleased to see specific components of the TRC Calls to Action and Indigenous Education Protocols incorporated in the program and suggested it would be useful to continue to identify these in future reporting. Acting V.P. Glenn MacDougall presented a one-semester English as a Second Language certificate program, as a new pathway for students from non-Student Direct Stream (SDS) countries to access two year Ontario College diploma programs. The accelerated program will be offered predominantly to international students to enhance their English skills, in an online format. ``` Moved by: C. Reasbeck Motion Seconded by: M. Metatawabin 15-03-21 THAT the Board of Governors approve: the Northern College Indigenous Community Paramedic Certificate; and ``` the Northern College English as a Second Language Certificate. Carried ## 6.4 Approval for Insurance Premium Payment V.P. Mitch Dumas requested approval for the annual insurance premium payment, estimated at $370K. The insurance premium has increased by $90K over last year. Moved by: C. Ellis Motion 16-03-21 Seconded by: L. Howe THAT the Board of Governors approve an insurance premium payment to Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. for a maximum payment of $370,000 including tax to bind the policies for insurance coverage of Northern College, beginning April 1, 2021. Carried ## 6.5 Approval for Board Policies President Penner reviewed policy changes recommended by the Board Policy Review Committee. Further to a question and discussion, it was agreed that Policy C-6 Incidents Involving the College President not be included for approval at this time, so that legal advice may be obtained as pertains to confidentiality in the preparation and presentation of an investigation report. Moved by: D. Rizzuto Motion Seconded by: P. McConnell 17-03-21 THAT the Board of Governors approve the following policies, as revised: B-18 Board Information System B-19 Board Monitoring System C-5 Assessing Presidential Performance D-12 Financial Matters D-15 Staff Relations Carried ## 6.6 Materials Joining Innovation Centre (MaJIC) Annual Report Governor Jeff Molyneaux reported on last year's activities and like many organizations, it has been a difficult year for MaJIC. While the Centre shut down for an initial 2-month period, some work could be done remotely. Mr. Molyneaux stated the Centre has managed well and pivoted effectively; he continues to provide consulting and advising services to companies rather than the usual practical solutions the Centre and its staff could be providing through research. Mr. Molyneaux looks forward to a better 2021. There were no questions from the Board. Mr. Molyneaux abstained from voting on the motion. | Moved by: C. Stringer | Motion | | --- Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/BoardMeeting453.pdf](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/BoardMeeting453.pdf)