Northern College’s Board of Governors has approved the 2013-2014 business plan which will guide the college’s undertakings for the next academic year.
Through various initiatives, the college will focus on maximizing educational access, engagement and choice for communities by integrating innovative program delivery methods and support services with technology;.
“We are dedicated to the social and economic success of our communities. By facilitating greater access, distinguishing Northern from other academic institutions, focusing on the learner experience and becoming a champion of cross-cultural understanding, Northern College is well-positioned to become the college of choice,” said Fred Gibbons, president of Northern College.
Some of the plan’s initiatives include implementing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) strategy, where the college network and software suites would be compatible and available through a student’s own and preferred device; leveraging distinct equipment and physical space in support of existing signature programs to offer a cluster of related programming and obtaining ministry approvals for new post-secondary programs; developing a plan to increase student satisfaction; integrating applied research projects and additional placement opportunities into program curriculum; implementing strategies to promote cultural competence at all campuses; and developing partnerships with local agencies to address the unique needs of our learners and communities.
The plan can be found at www.northernc.on.ca/documents.
