Board of Governors
The Georgian College Board of Governors is the governing body of the college, and consists of community volunteers and Georgian representatives.
About us
About the Georgian College Board of Governors
The Georgian College Board of Governors consists of 12 members, together with the President and CEO of the college, one student, one faculty member, one support staff member and one administrative staff member. One-third of its membership is appointed through the Public Sector Appointment process and two-thirds is appointed directly by the Georgian College Board of Governors.
The Board of Governors is a corporation. In a legal sense, it is the college. The board is a Schedule III Agency of the Government of Ontario and is accountable through the Minister of Colleges and Universities to the people of Ontario.
In general, a college board has the power to govern the college and in law, is responsible for the college’s activities. However, the college administration, which derives its authority from the board and is accountable to the board, manages the day-to-day activities of the college.
Vision
- Set the college vision, strategic directions, and overall goals and outcomes within the context of the appropriate laws, government policy, and local need
- Establish and implement the college’s purpose and mission
- Contribute to the development and evaluation of the college Strategic Plan, Annual Report and Business Plan
- Approve the college’s annual business plan and budget
Governance
- Establish governance structures to enable the achievement of expected institutional outcomes with clear lines of communication and internal accountability
- Contribute to the development of Board policies
- Participate on Board committees and/or task forces and at a variety of college functions (for example, awards banquets, convocations), on a volunteer basis, as requested by the Board
Community
- Provide a link between the college and the community, and confirm and expand the college’s identity within the community
- Advocate on behalf of the college in its efforts to secure resources
CEO
- Hire the President and CEO, delegate to the President and CEO accountability for the performance and operation of the college, and evaluate the President and CEO’s performance
Management
- Provide continuity for the governance and management of the college’s affairs
- Ensure that the college is effectively and efficiently managed
- Attend Board meetings
- Be informed on all Board matters, and be prepared to make decisions based on that information
- Set the rate of progress for the college to undertake to achieve its purpose and mission
- Ensure that appropriate corrective action is taken where expected outcomes or quality of performance is not being achieved
Self-evaluation
- Collectively assess the effectiveness of the Board with respect to governance and the attainment of corporate goals and outcomes on a regular basis
- Specify how the Board conceives, carries out, monitors and measures its own tasks
- Evaluate the effectiveness of individual governors at the time of their reappointment
Georgian College mission statement
To inspire innovation, transform lives and connect communities through the power of education.
Meet the board
2024-25 Georgian College Board of Governors
Steve Lowe
Chair, Advisor, RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
Mary-Anne Willsey
Past Chair, General Manager of Business Operations, Economic Development, Chippewas of Rama First Nation
Kimberley Greenwood
Vice Chair, Chief of Police (ret.), Barrie Police Service
Stephen Loftus
Vice Chair, CEO, Innovative Automation Inc.
Bill Angelakos
Dean, Design and Visual Arts, Computer Studies, Administrative Representative, Georgian College
Heather Bullock
Vice President, Partnerships and Chief Strategy Officer, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Kevin Collins
President and CEO, Easter Seals
Barbara Dickson
Principal ROI Human Capital Development
Courtney Duthie
Research Analyst, Institutional Research and Strategic Insights, Support Staff Representative, Georgian College
Carolyn Garvey
Co-President, OTTO Motors, a division of Clearpath Robotics Inc.
Jason Hunter
Professor, Design and Visual Arts, Faculty Representative, Georgian College
David Johnson
Secretary-Treasure, Ex-officio, Vice President, Finance and Corporate Services, Georgian College
Joe Johnson
President, Miller Waste Systems Inc.
Kris Menzies
Partner (ret.), MHBC Planning, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture
Bruce Stanton
Former Member of Parliament, tourism business owner operator
Becky Thivierge
Honours Bachelor Counselling Psychology, Student Representative, Georgian College
Jim Williams
Dealer Principal (ret.), Baytowne Hyundai
Kevin Weaver
President and CEO, Georgian College
Board meetings
Board meetings are held the last Thursday of the month, beginning at 3 p.m., with the exception of February, May, July, August and November.
2024-25
- Sept. 26, 2024
- Oct. 24, 2024
- Dec. 12, 2024
- Jan. 30, 2025
- March 27, 2025
- April 24, 2025
- June 12, 2025
2023-24
- Sept. 28, 2023
- Oct. 26, 2023
- Dec. 14, 2023
- Jan. 25, 2024
- March 28, 2024
- April 25, 2024
- June 13, 2024
2022-23
2021-22
2019-20
2018-19
2016-17
2015-16
- Sept. 24, 2015
- Oct. 20, 2015
- Dec. 3, 2015
- Jan. 28, 2016
- March 31, 2016
- April 28, 2016
- June 9, 2016
Reports, plans, policies and procedures
Board policies
Financial statements
- Georgian College consolidated financial statements
(year ended March 31, 2024)
Awards of Distinction
About the awards
Help celebrate Georgian faculty, staff, alumni and community partners who have made an outstanding contribution to the college and who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to excellence.
To learn about the awards and nomination and recognition process, please connect with boardofgovernors@georgiancollege.ca.
Contact us
Sarah Pendlebury
Executive Assistant
Office of the Board of Governors
Georgian College
One Georgian Dr., Room H103
Barrie, ON L4M 3X9
Phone: 705.722.5106
Fax: 705.722.1559
Email: boardofgovernors@georgiancollege.ca