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Sep 29, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Vanier College Strategic Plan 2026-2031
The 2026-2031 Vanier College Strategic Plan outlines the College's priorities for the next five years, emphasizing a student-centred approach. It integrates transversal orientations such as Sustainability and Biodiversity, Decolonization and Reconcili-Action, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion across all activities. The plan identifies four main priorities: preparing students for the future, enhancing the student experience, fostering institutional resilience, and modeling meaningful change for a just, open, and sustainable world. Each priority is supported by specific objectives designed to guide departmental work plans and promote student success and wellbeing.
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Board of Governors of Vanier College Regular Meeting
The Board of Governors discussed various reports, including updates from the Director General on strategic planning and ministerial visits, and reports from the Academic Dean and Academic Council. Several academic matters were approved, including revisions to the Audio Recording Technology program, the Nursing program, the Special Education Techniques program, and the Communications, Media and Studio Arts program grid. The Board also approved a copyright agreement concerning the reproduction of literary works and authorized a contract for computer lab replacements. Additionally, an update on the ongoing strategic planning process was provided.
Nov 11, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Vanier College Board Of Governors Minutes Of Meeting - Regular Meeting
The Regular Meeting #409 addressed several key items under the consent agenda, including the approval of the agenda for the current meeting and the minutes from the previous meeting (#408 held on October 14, 2025). The Board approved the forwarding of 8 students' names to the Ministry of Higher Education for Diploma of College Studies eligibility. Key discussion points included the Chairperson's remarks on Remembrance Day and acknowledgment of a member's birthday. The Director General's report covered the Remembrance Day event, a meeting with the Minister of Higher Education, the open house event, and ongoing Strategic Planning work. The Academic Dean reported on explorations with Université du Québec à Montréal for arts programs, provided updates on enrollment/retention figures, faculty international collaboration, and the successful Sheldon Sazant Fundraiser which raised nearly $15,000 for the Music School. Academic-related matters involved the adoption of the Digital Commerce Developer-AEC program, which Vanier College would be the only CEGEP to offer in English, and the adoption of the Indigenous Pathway Grid, 'Connections - Tetewá:neren,' designed as a transition program for Indigenous students. The Board also approved the updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) renewal with Université Marie et Louis Pasteur in France, and a modification to the 2025-2026 academic calendar to extend the preference course change period. Under administration-related matters, the Board approved the Annual Financial Report (RFA) for the 2024-2025 financial year, noting the issuance of a qualified opinion by auditors due to asbestos removal cost uncertainty, and approved the Vanier College Annual Report 2024-2025 for filing with the Ministry.
Oct 14, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Vanier College Regular Meeting
The regular meeting addressed several administrative and academic matters. Key discussions included the approval of 552 graduates for the Winter, Summer, and Fall 2025 semesters, and previous semesters. The Director General reported on the expected re-introduction of Bill 107 following a cabinet shuffle, ongoing Ministry analysis regarding expertise development in francisation for anglophone colleges, and the release of an investigation report impacting Vanier and Dawson College. Academic matters involved approving the revised 2025-2026 academic calendar, presenting the Program revision 7-Year Cycle report, and approving the work plans for the Director General and Academic Dean for 2025-2026. Furthermore, the Board adopted the amended By-law 7 concerning Student Fees, approved amendments to the Student Advocacy Policy, and adopted the revised Sponsorship and Fundraising Policy. The Board also approved the signing of a convention to administer the DELF French proficiency exam and approved the Registry of Policies and By-laws as the authoritative list of active governing documents, which included repealing any unlisted documents.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
