BOARD of GOVERNORS
strategy and stakeholder relations Committee
Mandate
The Strategy and Stakeholder Relations 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 provide oversight, monitoring, objective advice and guidance, and to make recommendations to the Board regarding the development of the University’s foundational and transformational planning documents. In addition, the Committee provides advice and recommendations to the Board with respect to the University’s brand and reputation, fundraising goals and strategies, broadens its understanding of potential partnerships that align with the University’s strategic plan, and deepening its connections to government, community and alumni and within the University community.
STRATEGY AND STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE
Strategy and Stakeholder Relations Committee
Meetings 2025-26
Meetings are from 4 to 6 p.m. and virtual.
| Meeting Date | Call for Agenda Items | Submission of Attachments |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2025 | September 2, 2025 | September 19, 2025 |
| December 4, 2025 | November 3, 2025 | November 21, 2025 |
| March 12, 2026 | February 9, 2026 | February 27, 2026 |
| June 4, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
Strategy and Stakeholder Relations Committee
Members 2025-26
| Member | Role/Position | Term End |
|---|---|---|
| Reg Joseph | Committee Chair, Public Member | June 5, 2027 |
| Linda Banister | Public Member | April 21, 2026 |
| Julian Martin | Public Member | June 27, 2026 |
| Cynthia Onyegbula | Public Member | June 27, 2026 |
| Victor Cui | Public Member | October 29, 2025 |
| Murli Mulidharan | Academic Staff Member | July 28, 2028 |
| Rafat Alam | Academic Staff Member | June 30, 2026 |
| Nathan Poon | Student Member | April 30, 2026 |
| Scott Kashuba | Chair, Board of Governors (ex-officio) | August 14, 2028 |
| Tracy Sopkow | Vice-Chair, Board of Governors (ex-officio) | July 14, 2026 |
| Gary Mar | Chancellor (ex-officio) | June 30, 2029 |
| Annette Trimbee | President and Vice-Chancellor (ex-officio, non-voting) | ongoing |