NORTHERN COLLEGE BOARDOFGOVERNORSMEETINGNO.456
Chair Doug Walsh, called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. The Chair welcomed new governors Aiko McCormack-Andia, Eric Poulin, Patricia Hamilton, and Ken Wojtus. Mr. Wojtus will participate as a guest pending LGIC approval.
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Section titled “Document text”NORTHERN COLLEGE BOARDOFGOVERNORSMEETINGNO.456
Section titled “NORTHERN COLLEGE BOARDOFGOVERNORSMEETINGNO.456”Friday, September 17, 2021 9:00 a.m.
PRESENT:
Section titled “PRESENT:”Board :
Section titled “Board :”Guests :
Section titled “Guests :”Staff:
Section titled “Staff:”Regrets :
Section titled “Regrets :”- D. Walsh, Chair
- C. Stringer, First Vice-Chair
- J. Molyneaux, Second Vice-Chair
- C. Reasbeck, Governor-at-Large
- A. Penner, President
- C. Ellis
- A. McCormack-Andia
- J. Harrington
- H. Studholme
- E. Poulin
- P. Hamilton
- K. Wojtus, Governor
- F. Nickner, Chief Information Officer & Director of Information Technology
- N. Gingras, Development Officer, External Relations
- D. Nankervis, Executive Assistant, Office of the President and Board of Governors
- A. Klooster, 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
- M. Metatawabin
- L. Innes
- R. Mathews
- A. Robichaud
- L. Trapper
1. CALL TO ORDER
Section titled “1. CALL TO ORDER”1.1 Remarks from the Chair
Section titled “1.1 Remarks from the Chair”Chair Doug Walsh, called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. The Chair welcomed new governors Aiko McCormack-Andia, Eric Poulin, Patricia Hamilton, and Ken Wojtus. Mr. Wojtus will participate as a guest pending LGIC approval.
Kirkland Lake Campus and Videoconference
NORTHERN COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING NO. 456 SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Section titled “NORTHERN COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING NO. 456 SEPTEMBER 17, 2021”President Penner welcomed Frédéric Nickner, Northern College’s new Chief Information Officer & Director of Information Technology effective October 1, 2021.
1.2 Acknowledgment of Territory
Section titled “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
Section titled “2. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST”Chair Walsh called for disclosures of actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest. Governor John Harrington declared a conflict with item 5.12 - Kirkland Lake Air Handler Upgrades Contractor and Governor Eric Poulin declared a conflict with item 5.10 - Approval for External Auditor Extension.
3. AGENDA
Section titled “3. AGENDA”Items 5.14 - November 9 Board of Governors Meeting and 5.15 Attendance at Higher Education Summit were added to the agenda.
Moved by:
C. Stringer
Motion
Seconded by:
J. Molyneaux
56-09-21
THAT the agenda for Meeting No. 456 of the Board of Governors of Northern College of Applied Arts & Technology dated September 17, 2021 be adopted as amended. Carried
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Section titled “4. 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.
- 4.1 Receive Board Committee Minutes
- 4.2 Program Advisory Appointment
- 4.3 Program Advisory Meeting Schedule
- 4.4 Correspondence and Information Report
- 4.1 Receive Board Committee Minutes
Moved by:
C. Ellis
Motion 57-09-21
Seconded by:
J. Harrington
THAT the Board of Governors approve Consent Agenda items, including all applicable motions.
THAT the Board of Governors receive Committee Minutes.
Carried.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Section titled “5. DISCUSSION ITEMS”5.1 Approval of Minutes of Meeting #455 held June 8, 2021
Section titled “5.1 Approval of Minutes of Meeting #455 held June 8, 2021”Moved by:
H. Studholme
Motion 58-09-21
Seconded by:
J. Molyneaux
THAT the Board of Governors approve minutes of meeting #455 held June 8, 2021 as presented.
Carried
5.2 Reaffirmation of Northern College Vision and Mission
Section titled “5.2 Reaffirmation of Northern College Vision and Mission”Moved by:
E. Poulin
Motion 59-09-21
Seconded by:
H. Studholme
THAT the Board of Governors approve the Northern College Vision and Mission as presented.
Carried
5.3 Approval for Board of Governors’ Statement of Purpose
Section titled “5.3 Approval for Board of Governors’ Statement of Purpose”| Moved by: | J. Molyneaux | Motion | |
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