Letter from the Chair of the Board of Governors

The past year was one of renewal, achievement and celebration at Niagara College as we began to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and welcomed a fulsome return to campus; launched an ambitious new Strategic Plan 2022-2027; and graduated more than 4,800 students into the Niagara College alumni family.

Niagara College’s commitment to deliver outstanding applied education for a changing world was reinforced by the consultations that informed the development of the Strategic Plan. The College’s student-focused approach to education and training continues to drive action and spark the imagination and innovation of our remarkable employees. The determination and resilience of our students to achieve their dreams inspire all that we do.

The trailblazing, passionate, and welcoming spirit of the College was evident in the many ways we supported and celebrated students, employees and community partners through innovations and initiatives, including the United Way community garden, the Feed the Community program, the inaugural President’s Award for Innovation in Student Learning and Success, advancements in mental health and wellness supports, and the launch of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint.

On behalf of the Board of Governors, I am tremendously proud of the achievements of our college over the past year. Our employees exhibit the College’s values in their daily work, which nurture and strengthen the student-focused culture that makes Niagara College a unique and special place to learn and work.

Our students are our purpose. Their dreams fuel our passion, their accomplishments motivate and inspire us, and their success is our vision realized. On behalf of the Niagara College community, we are tremendously proud of you, our students, and your ability to persist, thrive and succeed – skills that will serve you well as you embark on the next stage of your educational and career journeys. Thank you for choosing NC.

It has been a privilege and honour for me to serve as Chair this past year and I look forward to continuing my work with my fellow Governors in support of the College’s mission. I would like to acknowledge the work and commitment of my fellow Governors, whose passion for the College is as valuable as their expertise and professionalism. As we look back on 2022-2023 in this Annual Report, I am confident you will feel the palpable sense of pride that is a hallmark of Niagara College.