Report on 2022-2023 College Goals

Annual Operational Goals

2022/2023 Goal Outcome Strategic Plan Focus Area Result

1 Launch new programs and grow enrolments

Enrolment targets achieved, new programs launched, and a multiyear strategic enrolment management plan developed

Academic Excellence

Global Reach

Organizational Excellence

> Enrolment targets achieved.

> Graduate Certificates launched in Supply Chain Management, Social Media Management and Business Analytics.

> Launched new Barbering stream in Hairstyling program.

> Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing program approved by the Post-secondary Education Quality Assessment Board.

> Increased enrolment capacity in Social Service Worker, Office Administration - Health Services, Personal Support Worker.

> Multi-year strategic enrolment management framework developed.

2 Ensure all programs meet or exceed the college quality assurance audit process (CQAAP) standards

Action plan developed in response to the 2022 CQAAP recommendations

Wholistic Student Experience

Academic Excellence

Organizational Excellence

> Action plan drafted in response to the College Quality Assurance Audit Process (CQAAP).

> Awarded full accreditation status (June 2022-2027) for the Pharmacy Technician program.

> Completed Accreditation process for Advanced Care Paramedic and Primary Care Paramedic programs.

> Practical Nursing Program achieved an accreditation score of 100% with full approval from the Colleges of Nurses of Ontario.

3 Enhance teaching and learning technologies and systems to better support flexible learning and access to digital resources

Review completed, and learning technology enhancement plans developed, including a library e-resources strategy

Wholistic Student Experience

Academic Excellence

Organizational Excellence

> Completed review process for the new Learning Management System.

> Incorporated virtual reality technology into several programs to enhance student experience.

> Extensive development of Open Educational Resources to provide free learning resources to students.

> Canada Summer Games broadcasting equipment donation expanded access to digital resources.

> College Equipment Renewal Fund Proposal secured funds to acquire new Electromechanical Power Systems, Smart Automation & Augmented Reality equipment.

Annual Operational Goals

4 Strengthen alumni and donor engagement

Enhanced alumni communications and events, and increased donor outreach

Alumni and Partner Engagement

Organizational Excellence

> VP Advancement recruited and onboarded.

> Multi-year Advancement Strategy finalized and presented to the Board of Governors.

> Sold-out Niagara College Gala and Golf Classic events with record funds raised.

> Secured a $1M gift from the Niagara College Student Administrative Council in support of international student bursaries and scholarships.

> Seven NC alumni nominated for the Ontario Premier’s Awards; two nominees named as Ontario Premier’s Award winners.

> Hosted nearly 700 alumni for a Virtual Graduation Reunion.

> Launched NC Staff Alumni chapters and events.

5 Foster a culture of innovation Dream Big fund introduced, with expanded research and innovation activities identified, supported and implemented

Wholistic Student Experience

Academic Excellence

Alumni and Partner Engagement

Organizational Excellence

> Dream Big fund successfully launched, supporting a wide range of initiatives across the College.

> Ranked #1 in Ontario and #2 in Canada on Research Infosource’s list of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges, by research funding.

> Launched the Business & Commercialization Innovation Centre.

> Secured $290,000 from Intellectual Property Ontario to support the commercialization of IP generated with industry partners on projects funded through the Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI).

6 Grow our people and college community

Implementation of initiatives focused on organizational culture, collaboration and leadership development

Wholistic Student Experience Organizational Excellence

> Expansion of the Tuition Assistance Program to include noncredit certificate programs and coursework towards professional designations.

> Successful launch of NC’s new Management Success program.

> NC Leadership Practices framework incorporated into HR and management practices in Spring 2023 performance evaluation cycle.

7 Nurture and develop a culture of equity, diversity & inclusion

EDI Blueprint finalized and launched Wholistic Student Experience

Social Inclusion and Environmental Responsibility

Academic Excellence

> EDI Blueprint and Action Plan launched.

> College events held in recognition of Black History Month, International Women’s Day, International Transgender Day of Visibility, and hosted Orange Shirt Day founder, Phyllis Webstad.

> Participation by a wide range of employees in several initiatives including Queen’s Mental Health Leadership Certificate Program, and National Dialogues and Action for Inclusive Higher Education and Communities.

Annual Operational Goals

8 Create vibrant campuses, learning and student spaces

Updated campus, major capital and facility renewal plans, with construction commenced on new labs and a research greenhouse

Wholistic Student Experience

Social Inclusion and Environmental Responsibility

Organizational Excellence

Academic Excellence

9 Improve student engagement and communications

An enhanced NC Student App developed and implemented

Wholistic Student Experience

> Updated Master Plan noting major capital and facility renewal plans approved by the Board of Governors.

> Completed renovations and upgrades in academic labs and classrooms, including a new Nursing lab

> Successful opening of the Saundra Patterson Memorial Garden and the Saundra Patterson Wellness Lounge.

> Plans for a new greenhouse finalized, with construction to begin in spring 2023.

> Completed a survey of students to gauge success in communications activities and to identify new opportunities and gaps.

> Added messaging capability (push notification) to existing NC app.

> RFP for student engagement app under evaluation.

10 Increase oncampus housing opportunities

A new student residence strategy formulated and launched

Wholistic Student Experience

Social Inclusion and Environmental Responsibility

11 Bolster opportunities for students to engage with and support local and global communities

12 Diversify revenue streams to ensure financial sustainability and enable strategic investments to support students, academic excellence and innovation

Be World Ready program expanded

Wholistic Student Experience

Global Reach

Alumni and Partner Engagement

Increased entrepreneurial revenue Global Reach Organizational Excellence

> New student residence strategy developed.

> Successful post-pandemic return of the Be World Ready program with International Field Study trips to Ireland, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Portugal, and Puerto Rico.

> Significant growth in entrepreneurial revenue attributed to the enrolment growth at Niagara College Toronto resulted in record year-end surplus of $41.1M.

> Investment income from a strong cash position and high interest rate environment realized $8.9M over the approved budget.

Financial Strength (2022-2023)

The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements are part of the public record and made available on the College website. niagaracollege.ca/about/administration/plans-reports/

As reflected in the audited financial statements, Niagara College achieved an operating surplus of $41.15 million or 12% as at March 31, 2023.

The surplus increases the internally restricted net assets to $72.85 million providing the College with $62.85 million for future facilities and equipment investments and maintains the $10 million contingency fund available to respond to unforeseen events. Niagara College has continued to meet and exceed all the provincial Financial Health Indicator benchmarks in fiscal 2022-2023.

Financial Report Summary

Year ended March 31, 2023 (in thousands ‘000)

Summary of Advertising & Marketing Complaints

For the period April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, as specified in the Minister’s Binding Policy Directive on the Framework for Programs of Instruction, which sets out college program advertising and marketing guidelines, Niagara College has received no complaints from its students regarding advertising and marketing of College programs.