Brandon University Board of Governors
(Open Session)

Thursday, April 28, 2005
Private Dining Room

The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:09 p.m. The Chair invited the Board of Governors to the Brandon University Long Service Recognition Event on Tuesday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Dining Hall. He announced that on Monday, May 2, Mr. Mitch Obach formally begins his tenure as President of the Brandon University Students’ Union.

Motion: Moved and seconded (Stewart/Adams)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda of the April 28, 2005 Board of Governors meeting (Open Session) be approved as amended:

Add:

Motion: Moved and seconded (Stewart/Storie)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting moves to Closed Session.

Motion: Moved and seconded (Adams/Gamblin)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the March 24, 2005 Board of Governors meeting (Open Session) be approved.

Carried
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Following the approval of the minutes, Dr. Gerald Dueck brought to the attention of Ms. Sparrow the following correction:

Page 7 – “BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board Executive Committee approve on behalf of the Board of Governors that Brandon University make application to Manitoba, Culture, Heritage, and CitizenshipTourism…”

The following motions were raised from Closed Session:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Governors approve Dr. Gerald Dueck as the recipient of the 2005 Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Community Service.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Governors appoint Mr. Jerry Storie as Acting Dean of Education for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2005.

Motion: Moved and seconded (Stewart/Storie)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the allocation of the unrestricted endowment funds for the 2005/2006 fiscal year be approved by the Board of Governors as follows:

Entrance Scholarships:

• For students with entering averages of 95% or higher

• For students with entering averages of 90% to 94.9%

$1,400

• For students with entering averages of 85% to 89.9%

Total available from endowment funds for Entrance Scholarships

Mr. Lamont explained the funding and the components of the scholarship/bursary. He noted that every student who meets the criteria receives a scholarship, and that if the number of scholarships exceeds the amount available in the endowment, the remaining funds come out of the operating budget. He added that this is a very good investment.

Mr. Lamont invited anyone with questions to contact him or Keven Bowie, Manager of Grants and Special Projects.

Carried
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Motion: Moved and seconded (Obach/Stewart)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Governors approve the Statement of Intent for the Disability Services Centre as attached.

Dr. Williams explained that there many students at Brandon University with a variety of disabilities. He reported that currently Mrs. Darcy Bower, Dean of Students/University Registrar, has been assuming the responsibility; however, with the increasing number of students with disabilities on campus, and the impending retirement of Mrs. Bower, the need for such a position has arose. He added that this is also a recommendation from Senate. Dr. Williams explained the rank for the position and confirmed that this motion refers to only a Statement of Intent for COPSE. The Chair added that once the Statement of Intent is approved by COPSE, a full proposal is drafted for Senate, Board, and COPSE approval. Dr. Williams confirmed that if approved, COPSE provides funding which is added into the base budget.

Carried
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Dr. Williams reported that the President is attending a Chamber of Commerce dinner in Winnipeg. He also reported that The Honourable Wayne Easter, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food with special emphasis on Rural Development, will be attending a luncheon tomorrow on campus and will be making an announcement at 12:30 p.m.

No report was received.

Motion: Moved and seconded (Stewart/Adams)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Governors approve Mr. Mike Flamand as the Board of Governors representative on the Brandon University Foundation and the Brandon University Board Budget Committee;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Board of Governors approve Ms. Kristine Janz as the Board of Governors representative on the Brandon University Senate and the Board of Trustees of the Brandon University Retirement Plan.

Carried
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Mr. Adams provided highlights from a report that he circulated to the Board.

No report was received.

No report was received.

Dr. Dueck announced that the next Senate meeting is in June.

Mr. Adams provided highlights from a report that he circulated to the Board. He reminded the Board that Reunion Weekend is the last weekend of May, and that brochures are available in the Alumni office.

Mr. Obach announced that the new term for the Students’ Union starts May 2. He noted that the new board has not yet met.

Mr. Obach circulated information that was requested at the last Board of Governors meeting pertaining to the correlation of tuition and enrolment, as well as family income and university participation.

Motion: Moved and seconded (Stewart/Flamand)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting adjourn (6:03 p.m.)

Carried