Saint Paul University seeks electrical service upgrades for its Ottawa campus, working with LRL and Hydro Ottawa. The project will replace an existing internal vault dating from the early 1980s with an outdoor pad-mounted transformer and switch. The tender covers secondary distribution, preparatory civil work, coordination with Hydro Ottawa for the new connection and switchover, and removal of the old equipment.
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Board of Governors of Saint Paul University Minutes, Part 1 - Open Session
Date: Apr 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Governors discussed and approved the Strategic Plan 2025-2030, a five-year infrastructure and preventive maintenance plan, the 2026-2027 fee schedule, and the 2026-2027 balanced budget. Additionally, the Board reviewed administrative updates, including staff transitions, the progress of the upcoming fundraising campaign, the status of student graduation, and reports from the Governance and Nominations, Finance and Audit, and Philanthropy committees.
Board of Governors of Saint Paul University Minutes
Date: Feb 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board reviewed the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan priorities and received an integrated institutional dashboard providing performance metrics on teaching, research, governance, and management. Reports were provided by the Chair and the Rector, covering topics such as university leadership trends and international development activities. Additionally, committees presented updates on governance, appointment renewals, finance and audit processes, and philanthropic restructuring strategies. A new policy regarding cybersecurity and digital information security was also addressed.
Board of Governors of Saint Paul University Minutes
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The board meeting covered several key items, including the revision of the Philanthropy Committee's mandate to emphasize a consultative role and ensure independent membership. The board reviewed and accepted the audited financial statements for both Saint Paul University and its retirement plan for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025. Discussion also included the development of an integrated institutional dashboard to track performance metrics across various university activities. Furthermore, the board approved the appointment of a new Chair for the Board of Governors for a two-year term. Reports from the Rector highlighted recent enrollment increases, new campus initiatives, and upcoming collaborations with other post-secondary associations.
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