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First Board of Governors Meeting on 16 Aug 2002

 
 
The first meeting of Republic Polytechnic’s Board of Governors (BOG) was held on 16 August 2002 in the Conference Room (Strathmore Block) at Tanglin Campus at 3.00 pm. All members were present.

The BOG members started arriving just before 2pm. The first to arrive was Mr Paul Martino. Members mingled over coffee and cake at Level 1, Strathmore Block. At about 2.30 pm, PCEO gave a brief pre-meeting presentation on Republic Polytechnic to BOG members. They then viewed the static display on Tanglin Campus & Woodlands Campus. After this, BOG members proceeded to Level 3 for a group photo-taking session.

The BOG meeting started at 3.00 pm. Some of the matters discussed and endorsed include the following:
  • Report on the establishment of Republic Polytechnic
  • Appointment of Principal/Chief Executive Officer
  • Appointment of Deputy Principal
  • Appointment of Academic and Non-Academic Staff
  • Appointment of the Administration and Development Committees, and Chairmen of School Advisory Committees
  • Permanent campus – appointment of Selection Panels
  • Mission and vision statements

The meeting ended at about 5.00 pm, and BOG members proceeded to Level 1 again to meet with staff over light refreshments. Members of the media (from the Straits Times, Lianhe Zaobao and Berita Harian) were also present, and conducted an interview with Chairman. The day ended at about 6.00 pm.

© Sep 2002, Republic Polytechnic.

Contributed by Hamida Zam Zam