{"id":14229,"date":"2026-03-12T09:16:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/boardofgovernors\/?p=14229"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:31:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:31:30","slug":"650th-board-meeting-summary-march-10-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/boardofgovernors\/2026\/650th-board-meeting-summary-march-10-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"650th Board Meeting Summary \u2013 March 10, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n 650th Board Meeting Summary \u2013 March 10, 2026\n <\/h1>\n \n \n \n\n

The Board of Governors met in open session on March 10, 2026. The following are the highlights from the meeting:<\/p>\n\n\n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

International Graduate Tuition Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Board approved a new two\u2011year international tuition framework for graduate programs. International graduate tuition fees will be frozen for the 2026\u201327 and 2027\u201328 academic years. This approach  ensures that Carleton fees remain competitive, provides greater fee certainty for students and, thereby, assists with study permit applications to facilitate international student recruitment.  Fees for international PhD students will continue to be charged at the domestic rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campus Infrastructure: Campus Avenue Watermain Rehabilitation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Board approved acceleration of the Campus Avenue and Parking Lot 2 (P2) Watermain and Sewer Infrastructure Improvements Project, at a total project cost of $7.0 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project will replace aging watermain and sewer infrastructure along Campus Avenue, from Rideau House to Richcraft Hall. Recent watermain failures have increased operational risk, prompting the university to accelerate the project timeline to avoid catastrophic failure and potential high repair costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project combines two separately scheduled jobs into a single coordinated activity, enabling the university to reduce disruption to campus, improve long\u2011term system reliability, and achieve cost efficiencies. Construction is planned to begin in May 2026, with completion expected by late fall 2026. The project is fully funded through existing capital renewal and deferred maintenance allocations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

International Strategic Plan Annual Report<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Board received the annual report on Carleton\u2019s International Strategic Plan, highlighting the university\u2019s global engagement, international student experience, research partnerships, and international impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The presentation outlined Carleton\u2019s international reach, with an international student body coming from 138 countries, with multiple regions represented in partnerships and agreements with the University, and reported growth in international research collaborations and initiatives supporting international recruitment, mobility, and student success. The report also highlighted progress across Carleton\u2019s strategic priorities, including scholarly prominence, inclusion and wellbeing, and global partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reports from the Chair and President<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The President\u2019s report provided an overview of progress on university priorities, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n