FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS The facility renewal projects undertaken over the past year demonstrate Northern College’s commitment to continual growth and improvement—not only for the benefit of students, staff, and faculty, but also for the communities we serve. These projects provide a path towards continued expansion and sustainability, where local investment contributes to the economic development and healthy growth of Ontario’s northeast through modern learning complexes and teaching facilities. SUCCESS FUELS CHANGE Following the implementation of shortand long-term strategies to attract global learners, Northern College has experienced a substantial increase in international student enrolment. Coupled with college-wide efficiencies and cost-savings, this growth is helping to fund key facilities upgrades, with renovations and improvements planned and in progress across all four campuses.
CAMPUS RENEWAL During summer 2019, the college undertook a nearly $1.2M overhaul in Timmins to improve roadways, curbs, and parking lots—ultimately making the campus safer, more efficient, and more beautiful. The project incorporated new bus stop shelters, improvements to surface drainage, and widening of the main access road and bus drop areas. Funded by Women’s Campus Safety, the project also included a significant upgrade to LED lighting for the west parking lot. Similar improvement projects are in the works, first for Haileybury in summer 2020, followed by Kirkland Lake in 2021. NEW FOCUS IN KIRKLAND LAKE Focusing on student accessibility and capitalizing on the power of proximity, the Kirkland Lake Campus Hub is an innovative project that groups staff and services together, and boasts a new faculty lounge, an Indigenous services space, and a 360-degree client support center. With its goal of consolidating Academic, Training, and Administrative spaces, the hub will also serve to strengthen campus spirit and culture by fostering new interactions and a sense of community among staff and students alike. The facility renewal projects undertaken over the past year demonstrate Northern College’s commitment to continual growth and improvement for not only the benefit of students, staff and faculty, but for the communities where its campuses and service locations are located. The developments and expansions underway provide a path to continued growth and future sustainability for the College, where local investment is contributing to the economic development and healthy growth of Ontario’s northeast through stronger and more modern campus learning complexes and teaching facilities. LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE Funded jointly through the Northern College Student Association and Plant and Property, the Learning Resource Centre in Timmins kicked off the first phase of its sleek renovation. Upgraded flooring made a dramatic impact, new furniture and computer stations were installed, and a former corridor was annexed to create modern study areas and reflection lounges. To complete the transformation, upcoming improvement plans include a new reception counter, fresh paint and lighting, and custom curated spaces. 33
