The Toronto Star reports that eight members of Humber Polytechnic’s Board of Governors, including the chair and vice-chair, have resigned. The Star alleges that members of the board disagreed with Humber President Ann Marie Vaughan on topics such as the use of governance tools such as meeting in camera or meeting without the president present. While the institution did not comment on the specifics of board activities, Humber spokesperson Andrew Leopold explained that “in-camera sessions are an option” within set parameters and that informal meetings that would discuss board business without the full board present are discouraged. “While it is early in the process, Humber is moving forward to identify strong candidates and fill the open board positions that will lead to continued success for the institution and its community,” said Leopold.
