Board of Governors
Welcome from the Chair
Welcome to the official webpage of the Carleton University Board of Governors.
It is a privilege to serve as Chair of the Board and to support a university commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, student success, and meaningful community impact. Carleton has a strong sense of purpose, and our people bring that purpose to life every day.
As universities navigate financial pressures, evolving student needs, and a rapidly changing post-secondary landscape, the Board remains committed to thoughtful governance, responsible stewardship, and long-term vision. Together with university leadership, we will continue to support decisions that strengthen Carleton’s future while remaining grounded in its mission, values and strategic priorities.
We believe Carleton’s future is about continuing to strengthen the qualities that define the university: its sense of community, research impact, culture of innovation, and commitment to making a positive difference.
The Board of Governors looks forward to working alongside the university leadership and the broader Carleton community in support of that vision.
Thank you for your interest in the work of the Board, and please feel free to connect with me at chairoftheboard@carleton.ca.
Sincerely,
Christina Tessier
Chair, Board of Governors
Quick Links
2026 Founder’s Award Recipient: Duncan Watt
Watt dedicated more than 22 years of his career to Carleton as Chief Financial Officer, Associate Vice-President…..
Your 2026-27 Incoming Governors
Meet the newest leaders helping to guide our next chapter.
Board Schedule
View the 2026/27 Board schedule
News
652nd Board Meeting Summary – June 4, 2026
Academic Governance Changes: On the recommendation of Senate, the Board approved several academic governance changes to strengthen program sustainability and governance effectiveness: Towards Carleton@100 – A …
651st Board Meeting Summary – April 28, 2026
2026/2027 Combined Operating and Ancillary Budget The Board of Governors approved Carleton University’s 2026–27 Operating and Ancillary Budget, which reflects similar ongoing financial challenges facing …
A Conversation with Carleton’s Incoming Board Chair Christina Tessier:Leadership, Innovation, and Impact
The journey from leading Ingenium, Canada’s Museum of Science and Innovation, to chairing the Carleton University Board of Governors is defined by a consistent philosophy …