The Role of the Board

The College of New Caledonia Board acts on behalf of the public and oversees the affairs of the institution performing functions consistent with the College and Institute Act that the Board considers prudent for the administration and advancement of the institution. The success the College in meeting its many community needs is determined by the deliberations, actions and policy formulations of its governing board. Please refer to the links on the left for more information.

Our Board Members

The composition of the College of New Caledonia Board is legislated under Section 9 of the College and Institution Act.

Appointed Members

Judy Vasily, Chair
July 2018 - July 2027

David Schroeter, Vice Chair
July 2018 - July 2027

Ben Campbell 
July 2025 - July 2026

Thomas (Tom) Lewis
July 2025 - July 2026

Lisa Scott
July 2020 - July 2026

Ravi Saxena
July 2024 - July 2027

Brooke Boswell
July 2023 - July 2026

Sonyia-Ramona Rock
July 2024 - July 2027

Furqana Khan
July 2024 - July 2027

Elected Members

Daniel Nnane (Faculty)
May 2025 - April 2028

Varun Kumar (Student)
Oct 2026 - Sept 2026

Kevin Dharmani (Student)
Mar 2026 - Sept 2026

College Officials

Cindy Heitman, President & CEO
Nov 2023 - Ongoing

Wendle Schwab, EdCo Chair
Dec 2024 - June 2026

Meetings & Important Dates

Dates/Times and/or Venue are subject to change on short notice.

College students, employees and the public are welcomed at all open session meetings of the College Board.
Meeting DatesTimeLocationAgenda
Thursday, October 23, 20252:30pmBoardroom 3-311TBA
Friday, November 21, 20251:30pmBoardroom 3-311TBA
Wednesday, November 26, 20253:30pmBoardroom 3-311TBA
Friday, December 12, 2025TBABoardroom 3-311TBA
Friday, February 27, 2026TBABoardroom 3-311TBA
Friday, April 24, 2026TBABoardroom 3-311TBA
Thursday, May 28, 2026TBABoardroom 3-311TBA
Friday, September 25, 2026TBABoardroom 3-311TBA
Friday, November 20, 2026TBABoardroom 3-311TBA
Friday, December 11, 2026TBABoardroom 3-311TBA

 

Board Committees

The board establishes committees necessary to carry out its functions.

Board Committee Operating Guidelines
Board Committee Operating Guidelines .pdf

HR Board Committee Terms of Reference
HR Board Committee Terms of Reference .pdf
  • Tom Lewis, Chair
  • Lisa Scott
  • Sonya Rock
  • Judy Vasily, Board Chair
  • David Schroeter, Vice Chair
  • Cindy Heitman, President – Ex-Officio

Finance Audit Board Committee Terms of Reference
Finance Audit Board Committee Terms of Reference .pdf
  • Ben Campbell, Chair
  • Furqana Khan
  • Ravi Saxena
  • Judy Vasily, Board Chair
  • Cindy Heitman, President – Ex-Officio

Governance Board Committee Terms of Reference
Governance Board Committee Terms of Reference .pdf
  • David Schroeter, Chair
  • Book Buksa
  • Brooke Boswell
  • Daniel Nnane
  • Varun Kumar
  • Judy Vasily, Board Chair
  • Cindy Heitman, President – Ex-officio

Executive Board Committee Terms of Reference
Executive Board Committee Terms of Reference .pdf
  • Judy Vasily, Board Chair
  • Tom Lewis, HR Chair
  • David Schroeter, Chair Governance & Vice Chair
  • Cindy Heitman, President
  • Ben Campbell, Finance & Audit Chair
Governance