Board of Governors approve budget as protestors call for divestment
Now passed, this year’s budget calls for $3.077 billion in operating expenses, a four per cent — or $132 million — increase in spending compared to last year’s forecasted budget.
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AMS, GSS ask Board of Governors to increase Work Learn funding from $6 to $10 million, contribute $400K more annually for food security
The AMS, Students’ Union Okanagan (SUO) and Graduate Student Society (GSS) sent a common message to the Board of Governors on Sept. 24: UBC needs to do more to make student life more affordable.
Governors endorse strategic directions plan, hear campus decarbonization efforts
UBC’s Board of Governors (BoG) met at the Okanagan campus on June 20 to approve UBC’s strategic directions for the next five years and listen to an update on the university’s Climate Action Plan 2030.
Governors pass 2025/26 budget, hear Student Affordability Task Force update
UBC’s Board of Governors met in the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre at UBC Vancouver on Friday to discuss the Student Affordability Task Force Report and approve UBC’s 2025/26 budget.
Governors hear update on UBC’s strategic plan refresh
On January 29, UBC’s Board of Governors (BoG) gathered to hear an update on the progress of UBC’s strategic plan refresh.
Governors pass 2025/26 tuition increase
UBC’s Board of Governors (BoG) met today to discuss the Multi-Year Tuition Framework and pass the annual tuition increase.
Governors pass president’s goals, students call for Palestinian solidarity divestment
UBC’s Board of Governors met on September 25 in the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre to pass the president’s goals and hear presentations from student unions.
From the Boardroom: Governors discuss encampments and carbon emissions
UBC’s Board of Governors met on June 27 to discuss the encampments on UBC campuses and to receive an update on the university’s Climate Action Plan 2030.
From the Boardroom: Governors pass 2024/25 budget, hear Student Affordability Task Force update
UBC’s Board of Governors met in the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre at UBC Vancouver on Wednesday to discuss the progress of the Student Affordability Task Force recommendations and approve UBC’s 2024/25 budget.
From the Boardroom: Governors approve 2024/25 tuition increases
UBC’s Board of Governors met on Tuesday in the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre at UBC Vancouver to approve tuition increases and UBC’s Land Use Plan.
From the Boardroom: Concerns voiced on graduate student funding, unspent student aid
UBC’s Board of Governors met on Wednesday in the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre at UBC Vancouver to say goodbye to the interim president and to hear a presentation on student financial aid.
From the Boardroom: UBC on track to meet most strategic plan targets, president says
UBC’s Board of Governors met on Thursday in the University Centre Ballroom at UBC Okanagan to discuss the university’s strategic plan.
From the Boardroom: UBC’s 2023/24 budget approved with little opposition
The Board deferred this year’s budget approval in March following a closed Finance Committee session in which UBC administrators requested extra time to revise it.
From the Boardroom: Governors approve $800k for food security in the 2023/24 academic year
The motion was to continue the 2022/23 base budget allocation, release $800,000 for food security initiatives and defer the 2023/24 budget.
From the Boardroom: Interim president emphasizes research excellence in update
UBC’s Board of Governors met yesterday on Zoom to say goodbye to outgoing governors, hear an update about the search for UBC’s next president and a brief presentation on UBC’s upcoming priorities from Interim President …
From the Boardroom: Governors pass tuition increase despite student protests
All three student representatives, as well as faculty governor Marianne Legault and provincially appointed governors Anthonia Ogundele and Alison Brewin opposed the increase.
From the Boardroom: Governors hear presentations from student leaders, background on eagle nest coning
Governors heard an annual update from all three of UBC’s student unions and a brief presentation on the eagle nest coning in Wesbrook Village.
From the Boardroom: Governors discuss anti-racism task force recommendations, approve Campus Vision 2050 terms of reference
On Wednesday morning, UBC’s Board of Governors met in-person on the UBC Okanagan campus for the first time in three years to discuss the Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence (ARIE) Task Force’s recommendations and approve the …
From the Boardroom: Governors approve provincial letter calling for full return of on-campus activities
The Board of Governors approved the province’s mandate letter for post-secondary institutions for the 2022/23 fiscal year at its meeting this morning.
From the Boardroom: Board votes to increase tuition, implement affordability plan at March 31 meeting
The Board of Governors voted to increase tuition by two per cent for returning domestic and international students and four per cent for new international students at its meeting yesterday.
