BOARD of GOVERNORS
FINANCE, property and investment Committee
Mandate
The Finance, Property and Investment Committee (“the Committee”) strives to strengthen and enhance the Board of Governors’ roles and responsibilities and is advisory to the Board of Governors of Grant MacEwan University (“the Board”). The role of the Committee is to advise the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities for the financial affairs of the University including the establishment of sound financial strategies, budgets, and policies which ensure long-term financial sustainability. The Committee also makes recommendations to the Board which ensure that property and facilities development is aligned with policies, principles and strategies, and advises on how to enhance the University’s investment position and/or portfolio performance.
FINANCE, PROPERTY AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE
Finance, Property and Investment Committee
Meetings 2024-25*
Meetings are from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and virtual.
| Meeting Date | Call for Agenda Items | Submission of Attachments |
|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2024 | September 9, 2024 | September 20, 2024 |
| December 5, 2024 | November 8, 2024 | November 22, 2024 |
| March 13, 2025 | February 18, 2025 | February 28, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 (Financial Statements)** |
May 5, 2025 | May 21, 2025 |
| June 5, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | May 23, 2025 |
*The Foundation Board of Directors meeting will precede all Finance, Property and Investment Committee meetings.
**The Financial Statements review meeting for the Finance, Property and Investment Committee will start at 4:00 p.m. on May 29, 2025, and is a virtual meeting.
Finance, Property and Investment Committee
Members 2024-25
| Member | Role/Position | Term End |
|---|---|---|
| Sandra Haskins | Committee Chair, Public Member | August 14, 2025 |
| Rafat Alam | Academic Staff Member | June 30, 2026 |
| John Stelter | Public Member | June 27, 2026 |
| Julian Martin | Public Member | June 27, 2026 |
| Lucio Gelmini | Academic Staff Member | August 3, 2025 |
| Nina Delling | Non-Academic Staff Member | March 31, 2024 |
| Abby Beka | Student Member | April 30, 2024 |
| Scott Kashuba | Alumni Member | July 15, 2026 |
| Carolyn Graham | Board Chair, Public Member (ex-officio) | August 14, 2025 |
| Adam Guiney | Board Vice-Chair, Public Member (ex-officio) | August 14, 2025 |
| Annette Trimbee | President and Vice-Chancellor (ex-officio, non-voting) | Ongoing |
| Anthony Fields | Chancellor (ex-officio) | Ongoing |