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NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD AT ROOM 211, PORT ALBERNI CAMPUS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014 @ 1:00 PM

AGENDA

Topic Attachment Action

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.1 Welcome Board of Governors New Members – Peter Hoefgen & Simon Mbah

1.2 Oath of Appointment Oath-taking1.3 Adoption of Agenda To adopt1.4 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 25, 2014 To approve

2. BOARD BUSINESS

2.1 Board Action Log as of October 30, 2014 Information2.2 Executive Committee Report Information2.3 Finance and Audit Committee Report Information2.4 Roundtable Regional Reports Information

3. REPORTS

3.1 President 3.1.1 President’s Report Information3.1.2 College Planning Process Framework Approval To approve

3.2 Vice President, Students and Learning 3.2.1 Coastal Forest Resource Certificate Program To approve3.2.2 Aquaculture Technician Program To approve3.2.3 Regional Highlights Report Information

3.3 Vice President, Finance and Facilities 3.3.1 Provincial Administrative Service Delivery Transformation

(ASDT) Progress Report Information3.3.2 Second Quarter Financial Statements Information

3.4 Executive Director, International Education 3.4.1 Board Bylaw No. 6 –

International Education Tuition & Fee Bylaw To approve

3.5 Director, Human Resources and Organizational Development 3.5.1 NIC Code of Ethical Conduct To approve

4. INFORMATION4.1 Vice President, Strategic Initiatives Job Description 4.2 Final 2014-2015 Board Meeting Schedule 4.3 NIC Upcoming Events

5. NEXT MEETING DATES

Regular meeting – Thursday, November 27, 2014, Komoux Hall Boardroom, CV Campus

In-Camera meeting – Thursday, November 27, 2014, immediately following the regular meeting

Annual Board Retreat

6. ADJOURNMENT

North Island College

Board of Governors

Oath of Appointment

The following Oath of Office is to be sworn, signed and dated before the Board at the

commencement of all members’ first meeting with the Board. The Ministry suggests that either

the Board Chair, or, if an institution prefers, a Commissioner of Oaths would be appropriate

administrators of the Oath.

I, , sincerely promise and swear (or

affirm) that I will truly, faithfully and impartially, to the best of my ability execute the duties and

responsibilities of my position as a Member of the Board of North Island College. I have read

and agree to abide by the Code of Conduct and the Conflict of Interest Bylaws of the institution.

________________________________

(Signature)

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Date

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

HELD IN THE KOMOUX HALL BOARDROOM, COMOX VALLEY CAMPUS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

B. Bell, Community Member, Comox Valley Region, Chair D. Lamb, Community Member, Campbell River Region, Vice Chair J. Bowman, President B. Calder, Community Member, Comox Valley Region R. Grant, Community Member, Campbell River Region C. Hodgson, Faculty Representative H. Howie, Chair, Education Council A. Hamilton, Community Member, Comox Valley Region K. Nelson, Community Member, Mount Waddington Region S. Minions, Community Member, Port Alberni Region G. Phelps, Community Member, Comox Valley Region R. Reid, Executive Assistant to the Board of Governors C. Reyno, Support Staff Representative

Via teleconference J. Lobay, Student Representative

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT V. Mundy, Community Member, Port Alberni Region A. Walia, Student Representative

ALSO PRESENT S. Auchterlonie, Director, College and Community Relations/ Executive Director, NIC Foundation C. Baert, Vice President, Finance and Facilities J. Carrie, Vice President, Education K. Crewe, Director, Human Resources and Organizational Development L. Domae, Vice President, Student and Educational Services & Planning

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1. PRESENTATION

B. Calder, Outgoing Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm. He reminded those present at the meeting the Board policy on recording and communication devices.

1.1 CARTI Research Updates Presentation

J. Bowman welcomed and introduced the CARTI group consisting of CARTI Manager Naomi Tabata, Natural Sciences Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Industrial Research Chair Dr. Stephen Cross, NSERC Innovation Enhancement Principal Researcher and Biology Instructor Dr. Aisling Brady and NIC Biology summer student Sarah Wilkinson.

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Dr. Cross presented a PowerPoint presentation on current research activities in the aquaculture industry. He briefly explained what the expectations are of research programs being funded by the NSERC Industrial Research Chair for Colleges (IRCC). He noted that of the over 30,000 programs funded by NSERC IRCC, only 28 of them are in the aquaculture industry. He provided examples of innovations being made in the aquaculture industry as well as opportunities for diversification within the industry.

Dr. Brady and S. Wilkinson jointly presented a summary of the hard bottom substrate research being done under the NSERC Innovation Enhancement research grant. Dr. Brady explained that the research is part of CARTI’s efforts at building applied research capacity in NIC. She noted that research like this involves NIC in relevant projects in the region as well as provides opportunities for NIC students to participate in active research. S. Wilkinson provided a brief outline of her own research participation as an NIC summer student and how her summer research project will help her in achieving her personal goals both currently as a student and in her future science career.

2. CALL TO ORDER

2.1 Welcome Board of Governors New Members

B. Calder introduced new members Sharie Minions, Community Representative of the Port Alberni region and Greg Phelps, Community Representative of the Comox Valley region.

2.2 Oath of Appointment

S. Minion and G. Phelps read and signed their oaths of appointment. Board Members also signed their respective oaths of appointment.

2.3 Election of Chair

J. Bowman presided over the meeting as Presiding Officer for the purpose of conducting the election of Chair of the NIC Board of Governors.

J. Bowman opened the floor for nominations for the position of Chair of the NIC Board of Governors.

D. Lamb nominated B. Bell for the position of Chair which was seconded by K. Nelson.

J. Bowman called a second time for nominations for the position of Chair. He called a third and final time for nominations for the position of Chair. Hearing no further nominations, J. Bowman declared the nominations closed and declared Bruce Bell as Chair of the North Island College Board of Governors for the period September 25, 2014 to September 25, 2015 by acclamation.

2.4 Election of Vice Chair

B. Bell, Chair, called for nominations for the position of Vice Chair of the Board of Governors.

C. Reyno nominated D. Lamb for the position of Vice Chair with A. Hamilton seconding the nomination.

B. Bell called a second time for nominations for the position of Vice Chair. He called a third and final time for nominations for the position of Vice Chair and hearing none, declared the nominations closed. B. Bell declared D. Lamb as Vice Chair of the North Island College Board of Governors for the period September 25, 2014 to September 25, 2015 by acclamation.

2.5 Board Committee Appointments

B. Calder, as Outgoing Chair, surveyed the Board Members for their interest in serving in the Board Committees. The following Members have agreed to be on the following committees:

Executive Committee

B. Bell (Committee Chair) D. Lamb


B. Calder A. Hamilton

Finance and Audit Committee

A. Hamilton (Committee Chair) D. Lamb K. Nelson S. Minions J. Lobay (to October 30, 2014)

Governance and Human Resources Committee

R. Grant (Committee Chair) C. Reyno V. Mundy C. Hodgson G. Phelps A. Walia (to October 30, 2014)

B. Calder added that he will be sitting as the Board of Governors representative on the NIC Foundation Board and V. Mundy has agreed to sit as Board of Governors representative on the Education Council with C. Hodgson as her alternate.

2.6 Adoption of Agenda

Moved C. REYNO/Seconded C. HODGSON: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE ADOPT THE REGULAR AGENDA OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 AS CIRCULATED.

Motion carried

2.7 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 26, 2014

Moved R. GRANT/Seconded C. REYNO: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVES THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2014 AS CIRCULATED.

Motion carried

3. BOARD BUSINESS

3.1 Board Action Items Log as of September 25, 2014

The Board received the Board Action Items Log as September 25, 2014. J. Bowman provided a few updates on tasks assigned to him including activating on the steering committee on rural health program with Island Health and further planning on new Board Member orientation as new Members will be elected in October. B. Calder provided each Board Member a list of individual objectives. B. Bell also noted that planning for the November Board Retreat will be undertaken by the Governance and Human Resources Committee.

3.2 2014/2015 Board Meeting and Planning Schedule

The Board received the 2014/2015 Board Meeting and Planning Schedule which includes confirmed meeting venues.


3.3 Executive Committee Report

B. Calder reported on the item on university transfer capabilities. The Executive Committee agreed that academic programming issues is outside of the Board’s area of concern. He also acknowledged that College Administration is cognizant of those issues.

3.4 Code of Ethical Conduct

K. Crewe provided a summary of the Ministry directive for all BC colleges to have in place a code of ethical conduct that flows from the Government’s Taxpayer Accountability Principles. He stressed that the requirement is specific to College employees. K. Crewe noted that the timeline is very aggressive but the College is doing its best to respond. He added that the Post-Secondary Employers’ Association is taking a lead role and is providing assistance to BC colleges.

3.5 Board Evaluation Report

R. Reid highlighted two recommendations from the report which will be included in discussions about the November Board Retreat. The two recommendations are strengthening Board advocacy in the community and regularly holding meetings in campuses outside of the Comox Valley campus, particularly Mount Waddington. For next year’s summary report, C. Hodgson suggested using visuals other than pie charts in the evaluation summary.

3.6 Finance and Audit Committee Report

D. Lamb reported that the committee did not have concerns about the financial statements which will be reported on later at this meeting.

3.7 Roundtable Regional Reports

Most of the Board Members who attended the annual Flavour event praised it.

H. Howie attended the Comox Valley campus student orientation. C. Hodgson reported on activities with the Comox Valley Project Watershed of which she is a volunteer. Project Watershed has an existing memorandum of understanding with the Vancouver Island University that C. Hodgson hopes NIC would also be a signatory of. C. Hodgson also talked about working on flexible programs in Biology.

R. Grant and K. Nelson attended the graduation ceremonies in June in their respective regions and commended the organizers of those ceremonies. B. Bell and D. Lamb reported on the Mayors Golf Tournament. C. Reyno attended the Comox Valley hospital ground-breaking ceremony, joined the College Plan Committee and also did presentations for students during the orientations.

J. Lobay reported on the North Island Student Union’s (NISU) participation during the student orientations and welcome back events in the Comox Valley, Campbell River and Port Alberni campuses. She will also present, on behalf of NISU, at the Government’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services.

4. REPORTS

4.1 President

4.1.1 President’s Report

J. Bowman reported that the presentation of the Core Review Report to Ministry with B. Bell, B. Calder and L. Domae in July was very successful. He remarked that a summarized feedback from Government may be expected in the future. He also reported on the joint meeting of the BC Colleges presidents and chairs as well as other events and meetings he participated in.


4.1.2 College Plan Process

J. Bowman presented the College Plan’s Process Framework, the final form of which will be presented in October for Board approval. He also invited Board Members to participate in the College Plan Committee. B. Calder and S. Minions volunteered to be part of this committee.

4.2 Vice President, Education

4.2.1 Education Division Update

J. Carrie provided key updates in the Education Division. Kathleen Haggith was recently hired as Dean of Health and Human Services to take over Jocelyne Van Neste-Kenny who recently retired. K. Haggith will be part of the Island Health Partnership Steering Committee. J. Carrie noted that the focus of the committee meetings have been the examination of IH Workforce gaps and population health data in attempt to identify programming requirements within the region.

NIC received one-time funding for additional seats for Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Foundation and Health Care Assistant programs. J. Carrie also reported on receiving a $50,000 grant from the McConnell Family Foundation which was matched by the Comox Valley Regional District to fund the FEED Comox Valley research project.

H. Howie suggested looking into Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) funding eligibility to support second year humanity courses.

J. Carrie also reported on some key highlights and accomplishments from Year 2 of the NIC 2012-2015 Education Plan which are included in the local paper insert called “Education Matters”. She noted increases in dual admissions, successes in aboriginal student education and increased enrolment in distributed learning.

In light of J. Carrie’s retirement, J. Bowman acknowledged her work in NIC and thanked her for providing instrumental leadership to the College.

4.2.2 Regional Highlights Report

J. Carried highlighted the IT upgrades that were done in the various campuses during summer. She also noted the activities reported in the Trades program which experienced an increase in enrolment.

4.3 Vice President, Student and Educational Services & Planning

4.3.1 Fall 2014 Credit Enrolment Report

L. Domae presented the stable enrolment report that showed a 47% increase in international students. Responding to a question about the increase in international student enrolment, L. Domae assured the Board that despite this increase, the College continue to be mindful of its mandate to serve the people in the North Island region. She noted that the cycle in funding announcements cause domestic enrolment to show a decline. L. Domae also noted increases in the Health Care Assistant and Trades programs as well as distance education programs.

4.4 Vice President, Facilities and Facilities

4.4.1 Financial Information Act Report

C. Baert presented the Financial Information Act report which is an annual legislative requirement of the Ministry of Finance for the public sector to report on compensation to employees over $75,000 and to suppliers over $25,000.


Moved K. NELSON/Seconded G. PHELPS: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVES THE INFORMATION PREPARED BY THE COLLEGE FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2014 AS REQUIRED UNDER THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION ACT.

Motion carried

4.4.2 First Quarter Financial Statements for 2014/2015

C. Baert presented the first quarter financial statements, noting that the first quarter results do not typically reflect actual activities as most activities happen between September and May. Responding to a question from the Board about income from the investment portfolio, C. Baert confirmed that a portion of the growth from investment is available for the College to use and has actually been built into the annual budget.

4.5 Executive Director, NIC Foundation

4.5.1 NIC Foundation Report

S. Auchterlonie reported on the NIC Foundation Board meeting held September 18 where the Board officially welcomed four new board members and elected a new Chair and officers. The NIC Foundation Awards will be held in the next few weeks with 362 awards for students this year with a value of over $260,000. S. Auchterlonie also reported on the Flavour event, saying that for this year, it was emphasized that Flavour is an NIC Foundation event. Going forward, other partnerships for this event may be considered. She also reported on the Mayors Golf Tournament adding that the NIC Foundation will be able to continue its commitment to this fund-raising event.

5. INFORMATION

The Board received the following correspondence:

Correspondence received June 13, 2014 from the Ministry of Advanced Education regarding G. Phelps’ appointment to the NIC Board of Governors

Correspondence received July 29, 2014 from the Ministry of Advanced Education regarding S. Minions’ appointment to the NIC Board of Governors

NIC Upcoming Events

6. NEXT MEETING DATES

Regular meeting – Thursday, October 30, 2014, Room 211,Port Alberni Campus In-Camera meeting – Thursday, October 30, 2014, immediately following the regular

meeting 7. ADJOURNMENT

Moved B. CALDER /Seconded A. HAMILTON: THAT THE NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS ADJOURN ITS REGULAR MEETING.

Motion carried Time: 3:32 p.m.

Bruce Bell, Chair Rachel Reid, Executive Assistant

NIC Board Action Items Log

# ITEM SOURCE ACTION ASSIGNED TO DUE DATE

1President to meet with Island Health re rural health program

BOG meeting - November 28, 2013

K. Haggith, Dean of Health & Human Services, will join Island Health steering committee (BOG meeting September 2014) J. Bowman Ongoing

2 Committee EvaluationBOG 2014 Workplan - January 30, 2014

Evaluate committees' performance

GHR Committee

January/February 2015

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Policy/Bylaw Updates (conflict of interest, student appeals, unruly behaviour)

BOG 2014 Workplan - January 30, 2014

Approve new revised policies/bylaws; BL 2 approved March 2014

GHR Committee Nov-14

4 ASTTBC presentation BOG meeting - June 26, 2014

CEO John Leech to be invited to make a presentation regarding ASTTBC J. Bowman

January/February 2015

5 NIC Code of Ethical Conduct

Ministry letter of September 16, 2014 re all Boards to support implementation of TAP

College to adopt Code of Ethical Conduct to be submitted to Ministry and presented to the Board at a future meeting J. Bowman Nov-14

6TAP addendum for Board Member signatures

Ministry letter of September 16, 2014 re all Boards to support implementation of TAP

Information session request sent to DM Sandra Carroll B. Bell TBD

7 November BOG RetreatBOG meeting - September 25, 2014 GHR Committee to plan R. Grant Oct-14

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Multi-year financial projections and targets for new/alternative revenues 2016/2017 and beyond

BOG Executive Committee meeting - October 16, 2014 Status report J. Bowman Mar-15

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NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

October 30, 2014 Vision: North Island College is a premier community and destination college, in a spectacular west-coast environment, that inspires and prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world. AGENDA ITEM: Regular Meeting

2.2 Executive Committee Report Executive summary The Executive Committee, with Bruce Calder, Bruce Bell, Derek Lamb, John Bowman and Rachel Reid in attendance, met on Thursday, October 16, 2014 to discuss agenda items for the October 30, 2014 Board meeting. The committee reviewed the draft agendas as well as Board action items logs provided and made some corrections/adjustments. All other items in the draft agendas were approved. C. Baert, Vice President, Finance and Facilities, provided an overview of the 2015-2016 budget process which will now be a multi-year budget planning process in line with the multi-year College plan. New Board Member Orientation was also discussed for the two new student representatives who were recently elected. Orientation will take place prior to the October 30 Board meeting based on the participants’ schedules. The Committee members also participated in the Shakeout BC event that happened at 10:16am. Action: For the Board’s information.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

OCTOBER 30, 2014

This report will cover the period of September 25 to October 29, 2014.

Jan Carrie Reception

On September 26th, I hosted a retirement reception for Jan Carrie, VP Education which was also her last

day of work at the college. The event was well attended as we wished Jan the very best in her retirement,

good health and much happiness as she moves on to the next chapter in her life.

BC Colleges and Ministry of Advanced Education Meeting

On September 30th, I attended a “Think Group” meeting with BC Colleges (J. Reed, A. Graeme, and L.

Trotter) and AVED (DM Sandy Carroll and Kevin Brewster). Discussion topics included resourcing the

“BC Skills for Jobs Blueprint,” workforce renewal, applied research and innovation, re-engineering adult

education, and facilitating transition between high school and colleges.

North Island Faculty Association (NICFA)

On October 1st, K. Crewe, Director HR and Organizational Development, C. Hanley, Associate Director

and I met with NICFA (S. Ackland and J. Almond) to discuss an issue that is the subject of a grievance.

Student Awards Events

I had the pleasure of attending the NIC Foundation Awards receptions on September 25th (PA Campus),

October 1-2 (CV Campus) and October 8th (CR Campus). It was my honour to be able to speak with the

student recipients and their families and help them in celebrating their accomplishments. I also

appreciated meeting with the many community donors and supporters. I encourage you to watch the

touching video that was presented at the CV and CR awards receptions. The video was created with the

assistance of a number of our student award recipients: http://youtu.be/5OKxAuvMQ-g

CUPE Local 3479 President

On October 3rd, I met with Michelle Waite, CUPE 3479 President for our regular bi-monthly meeting.

North Island Students Union (NISU)

On October 6th, L. Domae, VP Learning and Students, K. Kuhnert, Director Student Services and

Registrar, and I met with NISU representatives James Bowen and Jessica Sandy. The purpose of the

meeting was to discuss the launch of the NISU/NIC MOU and membership on the College Plan

Committee. James and Jessica also joined us for lunch.

Courtenay Rotary Club

On October 7th, I was pleased to rejoin Rotary International and to be inducted as a member of the

Courtenay Rotary Club.

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President’s Report to the Board of Governors, October 30, 2014 Page 2

College Plan Committee (CPC) Meeting

On October 10th, I chaired the CPC meeting. I was very encouraged by the large turnout of attendees

including Bruce Calder, BOG representative and Jessica Sandy, NISU representative. I reviewed the

feedback on the Draft Planning Process Framework from the CPC Committee and from the Campus

Town Hall meetings. I also discussed the integration of the Strategic, Educational, Financial and other

plans and the Appreciative and Critical Reflection/Analysis (ACRA). W. Skulmoski, Director

Institutional Research and Planning, provided an overview of the Environmental Scan which will be

brought forward to the November 21st meeting of the CPC.

Cumberland Rotary Club

On October 14th, I attended the Cumberland Rotary Club meeting as their guest speaker. I provided an

update on NIC’s programs, priorities and plans.

Board of Governors Committee Meetings

Governance and Human Resources (GHR) Committee – On October 15th, I participated in a GHR

Committee meeting to discuss the role of the committee regarding a Human Rights complaint appeal

process.

President’s Performance and Compensation Committee (PPCC) – On October 16th, I met with the

PPCC to discuss my President’s Self-Evaluation/Review Report, 2013/14 and my draft President’s

Annual Performance Objectives, 2014/15.

Executive Committee – On October 16th, I met with the Executive Committee to finalize the agenda for

the October 30th meeting of the Board of Governors.

Education Council

On October 17th, I attended the Education Council meeting. I reviewed the College Plan Process including

the Planning Process Framework and the ACRA. I also provided comments regarding the BC’s Skills for

Jobs Blueprint.

Beaufort Children’s Centre 20th Anniversary

On October 18th, I attended the Beaufort Children’s Centre’s 20th Anniversary celebration. NIC has

played a strong role in supporting the Beaufort Centre who have provided child care, training and

research opportunities for NIC.

BC College Presidents Teleconference Meeting

On October 20th, I participated in the BC Colleges Presidents teleconference meeting. We debriefed our “Think

Group” September 30th meeting with AVED. Other items of discussion included a meeting of BC/AB/SK

institutional presidents to explore potential collaborations, the BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint – Operating

Funding Targets; and Applied Research and Innovation – building a business case.

New Board Member Orientation

On October 21st, I participated in the Board of Governors orientation for our two new student

representatives Simon Mbah and Peter Hoefgen.

President’s Report to the Board of Governors, October 30, 2014 Page 3

Department Chairs Working Group (DCWG) Meeting

On October 24th, Lisa Domae, VP Learning and Students, Randall Heidt, VP Strategic Initiatives and I

attended the DCWG meeting. We discussed the college administrative succession and organizational

structure, the College Plan process, and the budget development process.

Campbell River Community Foundation Gala

On October 25th, Randall Heidt and I attended the CR Community Foundation first annual gala dinner at

Dolphins Resort in Campbell River.

Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) Economic Summit

On October 29-30th, Randall Heidt and I attended the 8th Annual State of the Island Economic Summit at

the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in downtown Nanaimo. Business, government, and community

leaders participated from across Vancouver Island and beyond. The Summit is an important business

development and networking opportunity for anyone with investment and economic development

interests on Vancouver Island.

NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OCTOBER 30, 2014

Vision: North Island College is a premier community and destination college, in a spectacular west-coast environment, that inspires and prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world.

AGENDA ITEM: Regular Meeting 3.1.2 College Plan, 2015/16 to 2019/20 (attachment)

Background/History

On September 4, 2014,I provided preliminary information to the internal college community via e-mail regarding the process proposed for developing the next college-wide multi-year plan.

A draft “Planning Process Framework” (PPF) was posted to the myNIC portal (under My Team Sites/ Miscellaneous) and all college employees were encouraged to review, ask questions and provide feedback regarding the college planning process. The PPF outlined the purpose, key elements, timeline and principles intended to guide the creation of the next college plan.

I also announced the establishment of the College Plan Committee (CPC) and invited people to volunteer to participate in it to help guide the development of the next college plan. The inaugural meeting of the CPC was held on September 12, and the second meeting was on October 10. A total of 45 NIC employees, students and College Board members have participated in the two CPC meetings. The North Island Students Union (NISU) has also been represented and additional students and employees will be invited to ensure the broadest possible participation is achieved.

A variety of suggestions, questions and feedback have been shared through the CPC meetings, as well as from the Town Hall/Brown Bag Lunch sessions held at each campus (September 19-24). Approximately 70 college employees attended the Town Hall meetings. In addition, the draft PPF was reviewed by the College Board of Governors (September 24) and Education Council (October 17). The Planning Process Framework (dated October 20, attached) has been updated to reflect the substantive feedback and suggestions that have been raised.

The next meeting of the CPC will be held November 21, and the agenda will be focused on review/discussion of the Environmental Scan and beginning the Appreciative and Critical Reflection/Analysis (ACRA) regarding the existing Strategic and Education Plans.

Although many details regarding the planning process will continue to be fine-tuned over the coming weeks and months, the overall purpose, key elements, timeline and principles are now considered to be established and are recommended for approval by the College Board of Governors.

Action:

For the Board’s discussion and review.

Suggested Resolution: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVES THE “PLANNING PROCESS FRAMEWORK” (DATED OCTOBER 20, 2014) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE COLLEGE PLAN, 2015/16 TO 2019/20.

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October 20, 2014

The College Plan, 2015/16 to 2019/20

Planning Process Framework A. Introduction

This document has been prepared to help communicate and guide the “what, why, how and when?” considerations regarding the development and implementation of North Island College’s next comprehensive multi-year planning process.

“At North Island College, we are on track.” John Bowman, President, NIC, June 2014

During the time since the College’s 2011-2015 Strategic Plan and 2012-2015 Education Plan were finalized and approved, NIC has moved forward and achieved significant results in relation to many key goals and priorities. Assessment of NIC’s progress is conducted annually and key performance outcomes information regarding has been analyzed and made available to all internal and external stakeholders (for more information see: NIC Publications at this link). As an organization, NIC has demonstrated a commitment to and achieved success in integrating and supporting multi-year college-wide strategic directions with annual school and department plans. As a result, NIC’s has been highly effective in activating its mission, vision and values to support students, its regional communities, government stakeholders and partner agencies. As the College completes (in 2014/15) the final year of both its current Strategic and Educational Plans it will be timely and appropriate to undertake a process to develop a new multi-year plan to provide direction for the ensuing five year period (2015/16 to 2019/20). For the next five-year planning cycle, NIC will develop a single comprehensive, college-wide plan that encompasses the institution’s major strategic, educational, service, infrastructure and financial priorities. Prior to beginning implementation of the actual process for development of the College Plan, a “planning for planning” phase involving review, consultation and revisions to the Planning Process Framework was undertaken. During this phase (September through October, 2014) questions, comments and suggestions regarding the draft PPF were sought from the internal college community. The draft PPF was shared with all college employees, and opportunities for discussion were created through Town Hall forums and during various college committee meetings. Feedback from those meetings has been incorporated into this document. This Planning Process Framework includes the following additional sections: B. Purpose – the intentions and components that will be included in the Plan to be developed; C. Process Elements – the structure of the work that will be undertaken; D. Timeline – the schedule of dates and key milestones E. Principles – the guiding ideas and philosophical foundation for the planning process B. Purpose

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The overarching intent of the College Plan, 2015/16 to 2019/20 is to establish NIC’s major college-wide direction priorities, goals and plans across all functions. Through the process of developing the College Plan, 2015/16 to 2019/20 NIC will:

a. review, refresh and establish its overall

Strategic Direction Priorities - SDP (up to 8) Results Goals (up to 5 per SDP) Action Objectives (up to 3 per Results Goal) Performance Assessment/Reporting (structure and indicators)

b. integrate all major college-wide, multi-year “plans” (including Strategic, Education,

Service, Major Capital, Facilities, Financial) into a single cohesive “whole”

c. align the college multi-year plan and reporting (internal and community) with the annual “Institutional Accountability Plan and Reporting” cycle required by the Ministry of Advanced Education, and

d. provide clear direction/support for department, school, and regional campus plans.

As part of the planning process for the development of the College Plan, 2015/16 to 2019/20 it is not the College’s intention to review or revise the NIC Mission, Vision and Values statements.

C. Process Elements The College Plan Committee

A broadly representative committee comprised of college faculty, staff, students, administrators and board members will be established to guide and support development of The College Plan. Draft terms of references are included below as Appendix 1. One of the Committee’s first tasks was to review and provide input on this Planning Process Framework. Environmental Scan

An updated Environmental Scan will be prepared which details key information regarding the provincial, regional and institutional trends and contexts. The Environmental Scan will serve as a resource document in support of all aspects of the planning process. For reference, the NIC Environmental Scan, 2011-2015 is available here. Appreciative and Critical Reflection/Analysis (ACRA)

The College’s 2011-2015 Strategic Plan (Participation, Partnership & Pathways) and 2012-2015 Education Plan (Gateway To Learning and Employment) will serve as initial starting points in the development of the College Plan 2015/16 to 2019/20. A systematic process for engaging in “appreciative and critical reflection/analysis” regarding the College’s progress with respect to the major directions, priorities and goals they enumerated will be completed.

http://www.nic.bc.ca/PDF_docs/Environmental_Scan_2011_to_2015.pdf

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The ACRA process element will concentrate on the major items (directions, priorities, goals) in both the current Strategic Plan and Education Plan, and is intended to result in a general assessment regarding the level of “progress” the College has achieved in connection with each item (during the past five years), as well as a determination regarding the level of “priority” and significance each might be assigned in the new College Plan (for the next five years). Analysis and dialogue will be facilitated through focus group discussion meetings involving participants from the College Plan Committee, Education Council, the Senior Leadership Team, Senior Education Team, faculty, staff and students. A variety of College reports and resource documents (e.g. Outcomes Reports, Annual Accountability Plans and Reports) will be made available to support and inform the ACRA.

In addition, significant internal or external opportunities or challenges that were either not addressed or that have emerged since the earlier Strategic and Education plans were finalized will be identified for inclusion in the first draft of the new plan.

Writing Drafts of the College Plan

The Environmental Scan and Appreciative and Critical Reflection/Analysis will serve as the basis for developing an initial outline and the first full draft of the College Plan, 2015/16 to 2019/20. Other college-wide, multi-year plans will also be reviewed and integrated. The President with support from the Senior Leadership Team is responsible for the development of the draft College Plan. Review of the first draft Plan will be undertaken by The College Plan Committee and other standing committees within the College. Feedback from the review of the first draft will be incorporated into the development of a second draft. The second draft of The College Plan will be published on-line and will serve as the focus of a broader review in which both internal and external stakeholders will be invited to provide feedback.

Campus Meetings and Regional/Community Forums

In April 2015, the College Plan Committee will host a series of meetings at each of the College campuses to present and review the second draft of The College Plan. Sessions will be held for both college employees and students, as well as community members. Community Forum meetings will be held during May in as many locations as possible across the college region in order to obtain advice and feedback regarding the draft College Plan.

On-line Review and Feedback on the draft Plan

An on-line mechanism to enable both internal and external stakeholders to review and provide feedback on the second draft of The College Plan will be created.

Final Review and Editing

The College Plan Committee will review the feedback provided by internal and external stakeholders which will then be considered during editing to create a “final draft” College Plan. The President will review the final draft of the College Plan with the NIC Education Council and obtain the Council’s final advice and input. Approval

The President is responsible to the College Board of Governors for recommending approval of the third and final draft of the College Plan to the Board in June 2015.

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D. Timeline

August 2014 - draft College Plan Process Framework (PPF) circulated

- College Plan Committee volunteers invited September - feedback/discussion on draft PPF

- first College Plan Committee Meeting (12th) - Campus Town Hall/Brown Bag Meetings (19, 22, 23, 24)

October - College Plan Committee Meeting (10th)

- Education Council Meeting (17th) - final draft of the Planning Process Framework reviewed/approved - begin Appreciative/Critical Review/Analysis

November - College Plan Committee Meeting (21st)

- draft update of Environmental Scan - College Board Retreat (27th) - continue Appreciative/Critical Review/Analysis (focus groups)

December - continue Appreciative/Critical Review/Analysis (focus groups) January 2015 - College Plan Committee Meeting (9th)

- complete integration of Appreciative/Critical Review/Analysis - 1st Draft Outline of New College Plan (29th)

February March - College Plan Committee Meeting (6th)

- College Board Meeting (26th) - 2nd Draft of New College Plan

April - Campus Forums (15th, 21, 22, 23)

- On-line Review/Feedback/Consultation - Education Council Meeting (17th)

May - Community Forums (4th to 15th)

- 3rd Draft of Plan - College Plan Committee Meeting (28th)

June - College Plan Committee Meeting (12th)

- Education Council (12th) - Final draft of The College Plan – College Board Approval (25th)

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E. Principles The following 10 principles* will guide the development of NIC’s College Plan, 2015/16 to 2019/20. Focus

The focus of the College and its multi-year planning process will be on meeting the broad educational needs of students and other stakeholders as expressed in its Mission, Vision and Values.

Learning

Planning is synonymous with learning when integrated with action and assessment of results. The planning process will support both organizational and individual learning.

Involvement

Broad-based faculty, staff, student and administrative involvement in the planning process will encourage better decisions and will strengthen individual and group ownership of the resulting systems, activities and initiatives required to achieve the priorities and goals established in The College Plan.

Leadership

Leadership and responsibility for the planning process will be shared across the College governance and management structures. Relevant statutory and institutional administrative roles, authority and accountability will be followed.

Sustainability

The planning process will require the College to think with foresight into the future and attempt to predict how conditions will change, and how changes may affect students, stakeholders and the College as a whole.

Enterprising

The planning process and resulting plan will help the College become even more agile, flexible and responsive in the face of rapid development of knowledge and technologies, increasing competition, rising expectations of students and changing requirements of external stakeholders.

Accountability

The College is accountable to its external and internal communities for achieving its mission, goals and intended results, as well as making the most effective and efficient use of resources. The provincial government (Ministry of Advanced Education and Industry Training Authority) establishes specific requirements that the College must follow.

Systems

The planning process will reflect that the College operates through and creates value for students and other stakeholders through many interdependent institutional systems and work processes.

* adapted from the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association, USA 2010.

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Information

The planning process will utilize fact-based information to support analysis and decision-making. Data-enriched thinking will nurture evaluation and a results-orientation to maximize the benefits and value created for students and other stakeholders.

Integrity

The planning process will strive to model the College’s core values (student success, access, accountability, quality, relevance and responsiveness, positive organizational culture, social and environmental responsibility) both in words and action.

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The College Plan Committee (CPC)

Terms of Reference Purpose The CPC is established by the College President to coordinate the process for developing and reviewing The College Plan, 2015/16 to 2019/20, for approval by the Board of Governors and with the advice of Education Council. As such, the CPC will have responsibility for and will be directly and actively engaged in:

Reviewing, providing input and recommending approval of the Planning Process Framework (PPF) for use in the development of The College Plan, 2016 to 2020;

Facilitating and participating in the planning process activities (e.g. Environmental Scan; Appreciative and Critical Reflection/Analysis; Campus and Regional Community Forums);

Reviewing and providing feedback on drafts of The College Plan; and, Supporting approval of the final College Plan.

Participation/Composition

Participation in the College Plan Committee will be inclusive of students, faculty, staff, administration and college board members.

Members of the previously constituted College Futures Committee (CFC), which will suspend its meetings for the time period, will be invited to participate in the CPC.

In order to ensure broad cross-college representation (e.g. major program, department, campus) other faculty, staff and administrators will be invited by the President to also participate.

Meetings

Meetings of the College Plan Committee will be open to attendance and participation by any and all college employees, students and board members.

It is anticipated that the CPC will meet 7 or 8 times during the period September 12, 2014 to June 15, 2015.

The College President (or designate) will chair meetings of the CPC. Whenever possible attendance and participation in CPC meetings through ITV will be

supported. Decision-making will generally occur through consensus. Agendas and minutes will be prepared and posted electronically in advance of the

committee meetings. Administrative support will be provided by the President’s Office.



3.2.1 Establish Credential for: Coastal Forest Resource Certificate (attachment)

Background: The Coastal Forest Resource Certificate Program has been developed in consultation with industry, forestry task force tables and the Truck Loggers Association and responds directly to their labour market needs (British Columbia Coastal Forest Industry Human Resources Strategy). 4650 job openings are projected in coastal forestry and logging operations over the next 10 years on the Island and coastal regions of BC. As vacancies will be at the entry level due to the advancement of existing employees, one of the sector’s key human resource strategies is the development of foundation skills programs such as this NIC program. Funding for the program constitutes part of a 1.5 million dollar envelope for NIC which was announced by the Province of British Columbia the second week of October, creating a very tight timeline for program implementation. As the Province requires that programs be completed before the end of February 2015, the first intake is scheduled to begin November 3 in order to meet this deadline. While the program received approval from Education Council on October 24, 2014, we were unable to seek the Board’s approval to offer the certificate until just before the start of the first intake of the program on November 3. Target Audience: The Coastal Forest Resource Certificate program is designed for individuals seeking to enter the Forestry Industry. Through this program, individuals with limited experience will gain directly applicable, fundamental skills required to perform entry level positions such as Compasser, Timber Cruiser, Forestry Field Assistant or Wildfire Fighter. Hours of Training: The Coastal Forest Resources program prepares graduates for entry into the workforce in four months. The program is comprised of a total of 366 hours of instruction plus 24 hours of industry certification to meet the program requirements. Program Start Date: November 3, Campbell River and Port McNeill.

Tuition: As funding for two intakes of the program is being provided by the Government of Canada through the Canada-British Columbia Job fund, NIC will not establish tuition for the Coastal Forest Resource Certificate at this time.

Action: For the Board’s discussion and decision. Suggested Resolution: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVES ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CREDENTIAL, COASTAL FOREST RESOURCE CERTIFICATE.

Coastal Forest Resource Certificate Program Background Information

Program Need: The School of Continuing Education and Training, in consultation with Industry, identified the training need based on the present and projected labor market considerations (British Columbia Coastal Forest Industry Human Resource Strategy1). The Coastal Forest Workforce Initiative (CFIWI) was launched in fall 2012 to develop a human resource strategy to help address critical skill shortages and to meet the industry’s long term human resource requirements. Sponsored by the Truck Loggers Association and supported by the Canada-BC Labour Market Development Agreement, the research phase of the project was completed in fall 2013 and included the development of occupational projections through 2022. Based on employment growth and replacement requirements, 4,650 jobs openings are projected in coastal forestry and logging operations over the 10-year horizon on the Island and coastal regions of mainland British Columbia. Vacancies will be at the entry level, with current employees advancing to existing long term positions. One of the key strategies of the report focusses on developing specific skills, training, education and placement opportunities in support of entry-level, skilled and professional occupations and implementing a foundation skills program for all career paths. Given the forecast for replacement requirements, industry is looking to replace more than 10% of its workforce over the next 10 years. Labour Market Outlook: The Coastal Forest Resource Certificate Program has been developed in consultation with industry, forestry tasks force tables and the Truck Loggers Association. The North Island College program has been developed with reference to the National Occupational Standards for Silviculture and Forestry workers (8422). The National Occupational Standards provide a detailed inventory of the skills and knowledge that require workers to perform specific jobs in the forest industry. Across British Columbia, the forestry sector contributes over 3% of the GDP to the B.C. economy. The long term prognosis is for a robust B.C. forest sector, supported by demand for lumber and timber products from such countries as China, India, and Southeast Asia. The total value of Canadian forest-product domestic exports increased by 10.1 percent in 2010, to $26 billion. British Columbia accounted for $9.0 billion of that amount, more than 1/3 of the total export revenue. Wages and salaries for direct employment in the forest industry across Canada was $8.8 billion in 2009. British Columbia produces approximately 50% of the wood products exported from Canada, and is the largest exporter of softwood building products in the world. Foreign markets are of vital importance to B.C.’s forest industry, as the majority of wood products produced in the province are destined for export markets. In support of market development, Forestry Innovation Investment’s (FII’s) Market Initiatives Program focuses on:

• finding and building markets for B.C. wood products by diversifying into new geographic regions, with a special focus on China and India;

1 BC Coastal Forest Industry Task Force Report, 2014

• pursuing opportunities in emerging market segments (e.g., the non-residential construction sector);

• maintaining market share in major existing markets, such as Japan; and, • maintaining and enhancing forest sector jobs through strategic market diversification

activities. Curriculum: The program curriculum encompasses:

FOR 100 Introduction to Forest Resource Management FOR 105 Forest Resource Health and Safety FOR 110 Essential Field Skills FOR 115 Introduction to Timber Cruising, Grading and Scaling FOR 120 Introduction to Forest Ecology FOR 125 Coastal Harvesting Systems FOR 130 Worksite Skills FOR 135 Applied Worksite Skills – Practicum *OFA 010 Occupational First Aid Level 1 *OFA 015 Occupational First Aid Transportation Endorsement *WSF 019 Orientation to WHMIS Online *MVO 070 Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

*Note: Students not holding current, valid First Aid, Transportation Endorsement, WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification are required to take these courses to meet program requirements.

Market Niche: The Coastal Forest Resource Certificate Program is designed for individuals seeking the opportunity to enter the Forest Industry. Training is designed for individuals with limited experience, who have a desire to work in the field and gain the fundamental skills to pursue entry level positions in the Forest Sector. Skills gained in the program are directly transferable to entry level positions for Compasser, Timber Cruiser, Forestry Field Assistant, or Wildfire Fighter. The North Island College program is unique is that it prepares learners for entry level positions. Future educational opportunities at the diploma and degree level programming are available at such institutions as Vancouver Island University and University of British Columbia.



3.2.2 Establish Credential for: Aquaculture Technician Level I Certificate (attachment)

Background: The Aquaculture Technician Level I Certificate program is a direct outcome of NIC’s engagement with industry through our award of the five-year Industrial Research Chair for Colleges (IRCC) on sustainable aquaculture research. Through that process, industry representatives indicated the need for skilled labour as their first priority. Industry spoke specifically to the distinct lack of technical expertise in western Canada leading them to recruit new employees from eastern Canada. With a projected increase of the aquaculture industry across all sectors (fish, shellfish, seaweeds, and a variety of new species) over the next few years, development of the NIC Aquaculture Technician Level I Certificate Program is timely. In British Columbia, the aquaculture industry is a vital contributor to the economy of rural resource-based coastal communities. With the sector being responsible for close to 6,000 jobs, generating approximately $224 million in wages for British Columbians, an investment in training is important for North Island College, as a rural community college serving a region reliant on the aquaculture sector. Funding for the program constitutes part of a 1.5 million dollar envelope for NIC which was announced by the Province of British Columbia the second week of October, creating a very tight timeline for program implementation. As the Province requires that programs be completed before the end of February 2015, the first intake is scheduled to begin November 3 in order to meet this deadline. While the program received approval from Education Council on October 24, 2014, we were unable to seek the Board’s approval to offer the certificate until just before the start of the first intake of the program on November 3. Target Audience: The Aquaculture Technician Level I Certificate program is designed for individuals seeking to enter the Aquaculture Industry. It is anticipated that this program will position NIC to meet the anticipated entry and mid-career training needs for this important industry sector – not only regionally (coastal British Columbia), but nationally and internationally.

Hours of Training: The Aquaculture Technician Level I Certificate Program prepares graduates for entry into the workforce in four months. The program is comprised of a total of 21 credits/345 hours plus 53 hours of industry certification. Program Start Date: November 3, Campbell River and Port McNeill. Tuition: As funding for two intakes of the program is being provided by the Government of Canada through the Canada-British Columbia Job fund, NIC will not establish tuition for the Aquaculture Technician Level I Certificate at this time. Action: For the Board’s discussion and decision. Suggested Resolution: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CREDENTIAL, AQUACULTURE TECHNICIAN LEVEL I CERTIFICATE.

Aquaculture Technician Level I Certificate Background Information

Background/History: Aquaculture (the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments) now accounts for over 50% of the global seafood supply and will continue to increase and diversify i.e., fish, shellfish, seaweeds, tropical, temperate, freshwater, and marine systems. With the increasing global demand for seafood there is increased motivation to advance universal development of aquaculture which directly correlates with the need and opportunity for training aligned with industry growth. With a projected increase of the aquaculture industry across all sectors (fish, shellfish, seaweeds, and a variety of new species) over the next few years, development of the NIC Aquaculture Technician Level I Certificate Program is timely. The NIC program meets the needs of the entire aquaculture industry and not just a single sector such as salmon. It is designed to be unique and hence competitive with other programs, and our intent is to attract students from regional, national, and international markets. The Aquaculture Technician Level I Certificate Program encompasses all aspects of aquatic food production for marine, freshwater, and land-based systems, and includes fish, shellfish (bivalves and crustacean), aquatic plants (seaweeds, kelps), as well as new and upcoming species (e.g., sea cucumbers, urchins, crayfish). The Aquaculture Technician Level I Certificate Program will include the technical aspects of production, with a primary focus on juvenile rearing, on growing, harvesting/processing, and standard operating protocols at the farm level. Throughout the program students will have the opportunity to apply all industry-required certificates which are outlined as program pre/co-requisites (e.g., boat and radio operators, First Aid, WHMIS, standard operating and emergency response procedures, and routine record-keeping). This fosters an applied, real-world training experience, as recommended by the aquaculture industry. Labour Market Outlook:A 2009 economic and socio-economic study completed by Department of Fisheries and Oceans summarized the importance of the aquaculture sector to Canada. In terms of current industry employment, including direct, indirect and induced jobs, Table 1.1 illustrates the contribution of each province to the national economic assessment. With a sector output value of over $1.0 billion, British Columbia is clearly the major contributor representing approximately 40% of the GDP, employment, and reported income – the majority of which is based out of Vancouver Island. Also of relevance is the fact that the province of B.C. is home to over 740 aquaculture year-round operations, with a total harvested value of nearly $534 million.

Curriculum: A needs assessment for the particular approach proposed for the Aquaculture Technician Level I Certificate Program was conducted in consultation with regional and national industry associations, and through a search and evaluation of similar such programs in Canada, North America and to a limited extent, abroad. The Aquaculture Technician Level I Certificate Program will position NIC to support the advancement of aquaculture training in the sector provincially and nationally. The program curriculum encompasses:

• AQT 100 An Introduction to Aquaculture • AQT 105 Invertebrate & Seaweed Husbandry • AQT 110 Finfish Husbandry • AQT 115 Aquaculture Health and Safety • AQT 120 Strategies for Success • AQT 125 Field School Finfish I • AQT 130 Field School Invertebrate and Seaweed I • *NAU 005 Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Training • *MED 003 Small Non-Pleasure Craft Marine Emergency Duties • *OFA 001 WHMIS • *OFA 010 Occupational First Aid Level 1 • *NAU 016 Restricted Operator's Certificate – Maritime

*Note: Students not holding current, valid industry certification which are noted with * are required to take these courses to meet program requirements.

Table 1.1 Economic impacts of aquaculture in Canada. Estimated GDP, direct,

indirect and induced employment and generated income by Province for 2009.

From: Pinfold, G. 2009. Economic and Socio-Economic Impact In Canada. DFO Report, 51 p.

Aquaculture Impact in Canada Prince

Value of output Newfoundland Edward New British $1,025.6 million and Labrador Nova Scotia Island Brunswick Quebec Ontario Columbia GDP ($000s)

Direct 20,000 22,800 42,800 69,100 8,200 7,480 151,100 Indirect 8,400 10,600 6,400 47,200 2,500 4,080 167,900

Induced 6,200 8,500 10,400 30,800 3,700 4,250 106,300 Total 34,600 41,900 59,600 147,100 14,400 15,810 425,300

Employment (FTE) Direct 215 380 790 1,100 80 110 2,220 Indirect 120 170 125 790 35 55 2,330

Induced 70 120 250 530 45 51 1,410 Total 405 670 1,165 2,420 160 216 5,960

Income ($000s) Direct 6,200 12,200 22,000 32,700 2,600 2,720 78,400 Indirect 4,900 6,400 2,900 28,300 1,200 2,040 95,100

Induced 2,200 4,800 6,400 16,800 1,230 1,530 50,400 Total 13,300 23,400 31,300 77,800 5,030 6,290 223,900

Note: Provincial impacts capture only impacts of activities occurring within the boundaries of the province. The national indirect and induced impacts include impacts spilling over to other provinces.

Market Niche: The North Island College program is unique in that it prepares individual for entry level position in the aquaculture sector. Students enrolled in the technical aquaculture program may be motivated to advance their education by pursuing diploma and degree programming at such institutions as Vancouver Island University, Fleming College, Memorial University, and Nova Scotia Community College. Transfer agreements out of the Aquaculture Technician Level I Certificate and into subsequent training opportunities are under consideration.

REPORT TO NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

OCTOBER 30, 2014

CAMPBELL RIVER CAMPUS

CENTRE FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (CARTI)

SubmittedbyCecileEck,September30,2014

The two-year Hard Seabed Research (NSERC Innovation Enhancement Grant) project ended as ofAugust 31, 2014. Dr. Aisling Brady presented her research results to industry partners in September.Sarah Wilkinson, the student research assistant, presented on her role from a student perspective. Theevent was well attended by ten industry members, three NIC representatives and the student researchassistant.

Dr. Aisling Brady will act as an External Reviewer for Master Thesis at Memorial University (NF) ontopics related to her research.

Dr. Stephen Cross, Sustainable Aquaculture – NSERC Industrial Research Chair for Colleges,continued his work on the benthos database for fish farm bio-monitoring. A total of 16 sets of farmdata have been entered to date. Dr. Cross met with a BC Timber Sales consultant to explore shellfishaquaculture integration.

FEED Comox Valley – Sandra Hamilton has secured Vancouver Island Farm Products as the partnerwholesaler for the program. She met with local businesses to obtain foundation research data as thebase line for the project. Sandra presented to Jen Wrye’s Sociology 2nd year Methodology students.

Dr. Stephen Cross and Naomi Tabata, Manager of Centre for Applied Research and Innovation(CARTI), represented NIC at the BC Salmon Farmers Association’s Annual Industry Summit.

Naomi released an invitation to sign-up to receive CARTI’s Research Spotlight newsletter. Thoseinterested can also sign up via links on the CARTI website. CARTI has also established a Twitteraccount @NIC_CARTI.

CARTI has nominated the Remote Web-based Science Lab (RWSL) for a Wharton – QS StarsReimagine Education Award.

COMOX VALLEY CAMPUS

FineArtsDepartmentActivities

SubmittedbyJeffBrett&LindaPerron

The Comox Valley Art Gallery’s current exhibition BY A THREAD showcases artwork produced by the wide-ranging membership of the Comox Valley Community Arts Council and the Comox Valley Art Gallery. The exhibition includes many works by current students in the two year Fine Arts diploma and Emily Carr University degree programs, graduates of both programs and staff from the Fine Arts department. The show was curated by CVAG's Angela Somerset who also teaches sculpture in the two year diploma program.

The exhibit runs until Saturday November 1st. CVAG is located at 580 Duncan Avenue in Courtenay. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm.

Faculty Gordon Hutchens and Studio Technician Jeff Brett will be exhibiting and selling their recent ceramic works in the Comox Valley Art Gallery 40th Annual Christmas Craft Fair. The opening is Friday, November 14th and the exhibit continues until December 27, 2014. Craft Fair hours are Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm. The Fair is located at 580 Duncan Ave in Courtenay.

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Students of the School of Fine Arts and Design present the Fall Art Event on November 15th, 7:00pm - 11:00pm. Student artwork will be displayed in Comox Valley campus Shadbolt Studios, Raven Hall gallery and Raven 108.

Art Events attract between 300 and 500 members of the public making it a great opportunity for the student artists to sell themselves and their work and for the college to interest future students. Everyone is welcome.

The School of Fine Art & Design is presenting a new exhibition in the Raven Hall Gallery starting October 15th, 2014 until November 7th, 2014. 'Shifting Perspectives' features the work of 4th year student Terri Stelfox and includes painting, drawing and printmaking. We would like to invite Board members to take a moment and visit the gallery in Raven Hall.

SchoolofFineArt&DesignandEmilyCarrUniversity–ArtistLectureSeries

SubmittedbyLindaPerron

Visiting Artist Nancy Bleck will discuss her work at the noon hour lecture on Tuesday October 21st in the Stan Hagen Theatre. The fall 2014 Artist Lecture Series brings artists from across Canada and BC to the NIC campus to participate in public presentations, as well as interact with the students in the Fine Arts Diploma and Emily Carr University degree program. The Artist Lecture Series is free and open to the public.

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Community Collaboration and Engagement

REGIONAL ACTIVITIES

The School continues to engage with the Provincial table of the Continuing Education and Training Association of BC, and the Provincial Consortium for Skills Development initiative.

The School has received confirmation of funding approval to deliver regional training commencing October, 2014 with all training to be completed by February 27, 2015. Training is available for eligible applicants - unemployed or low skilled/underemployed looking to upgrade their skills to support career advancement. The funding for the new programming is provided by the BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training under the Government of Canada through the Canada-British Columbia Job Fund. The funding has been confirmed to advance training programs which align with the Blue Print to address labour market needs in the region and throughout BC. Applicants are required to meet program prerequisites and Ministry criteria.

AquacultureTraining

The program has been developed to meet the needs of entry level positions and encompasses:

o Introduction to Aquaculture o Invertebrate & Seaweed Husbandry o Finfish Husbandry o Aquaculture Health and Safety o Field Schools o Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Training o Marine Emergency Duties o WHMIS o Occupational First Aid Level 1 o Restricted Operator's Certificate o Maritime and employment success strategies.

October – February (Campbell River and Port McNeil)


MarineTraining/AquaculturePrep

The training encompasses Transport Canada/Industry certification required to work in the marine sector and also prepares students for transition into the Aquaculture Technician program. Programming encompasses:

o Marine Emergency Duties Small Passenger Vessel Safety (MED A2) o WHMIS o Marine Advanced First Aid o Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime (ROC-M) o Foodsafe o Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) o Essential Skills and Job Readiness.

Port Alberni – Nov. 24 to Dec. 19, 2014 Bella Bella – Jan. 5 to Jan. 30, 2015 Bella Coola – Feb. 2 to Feb. 27, 2015

ForestryTraining

The Program is designed for individuals seeking the opportunity to enter the Forest Industry. Training is designed for individuals with limited experience who have a desire to work in the field and gain the fundamental skills to pursue entry level positions in the Forest Sector. Skills gained in the program are directly transferable to entry level positions for Compasser, Timber Cruiser, Forestry Field Assistant or Wildfire Fighter.

October – February (Campbell River and Port McNeil)

UndergroundMiningEssentialsProgram

The Underground Mining Essentials certificate is designed for individuals seeking to enter the mining industry. Training is designed for individuals with limited experience who have a desire to work in the field and gain the fundamental skills to pursue entry level positions in the mining sector. Skills gained in the program are directly transferable to entry level positions in operations specific to underground mining, open pit mining and sand/gravel quarry mining.

October 20 – February 20 (Campbell River) November – February (Dease Lake in collaboration with Northern Lights)

BuildingServiceWorkerProgram

The primary focus of this program is learning and practicing the specific skills required for building service workers (including WHMIS and OFA). In addition, the program supports student success through the Foundation Skills Training course that will orient participants to the building service industry. This course includes discussion with employers about their expectations and requirements, and emphasizes development and practice of Essential Skills relevant to the industry. The Transition to Employment component assists participants with resume preparation and job search skills and resources.

November 24 – December 18 (Port Alberni) January 26 – February 20 (Campbell River)

SecurityTraining(Basic)–incollaborationwithJIBC

This course is required for licensing as a Security Professional in British Columbia. Security Professionals include: Contract security service, in-house hospital security, educational institutions, banks, supply chain and retail security, loss prevention and corporate security, door persons and body guards.

January 12, 2014 - February 7, 2014 (Port Alberni) January 26, 2015- February 14, 2015 (Campbell River)


OilandGasFoundationProgram–WorkingInNaturalGas

This project is a collaboration spanning six public post-secondary institutions across the Province. The initiative will inform the evolution of a framework for province-wide delivery of a newly developed training program titled Working in Natural Gas (WiNG). The program is targeted to individuals with the career goal of securing employment in the natural gas and related supplier industries.

January – February (Campbell River)

Programming Activities

CAMPBELL RIVER

We now have 13 applicants for the Coastal Log Scaling program in February. We have set up a section for the Port Alberni campus and will monitor registrants. The Ministry of Forests has provided contact information for additional instructors should the need arise.

NVIATS in the north island area had been working with Western Forest Products to facilitate fire training/safety training for prospective employees. They had contracted NIC Campbell River to provide training from September 23rd to October 1st at the Port Hardy campus. All instructors were engaged and schedules finalized. Unfortunately NVIATS was not successful in securing funding and the contract offer was cancelled.

Room C251 at the Campbell River campus has now been furnished for the First Aid group. All supplies have been moved over from the Vigar Road location. The classroom will be further utilized for our funded programming taking place between October and February.

The new Aquaculture Technician I program has passed through Curriculum Committee review and will be presented to Education Council on the 17th of October. Funding has been approved through the Project Based Training fund for this iteration. Hands-on training for the students will take place at the Hatchery facilities in Kyuquot.

Coastal Forest Resources will be put forward to the FastTrack Committee in October to facilitate the training funded by the Project Based training fund.

Orientation for Metal Jewellery Design Certificate students was held including talk from alumnus Christine Adams

Successful launch of the Metal Jewellery instructor ‘satellite cases’ exhibit at Campbell River Art Gallery to run from Sept 24-Oct 22

Invitations were sent out to 65 Landscape Horticulture employers for the employer info session regarding the Industry Training Authority and sponsorship of students to be held at Comox Valley campus November 4th.

Staff met with Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) Strathcona Food Action Committee to discuss Request for Proposal for Hub Agency including vision and terms of reference for the committee.

An Effective Grant Writing workshop was held at the Campbell River Campus and was attended by Continuing Education programmers.

CampbellRiverElderCollege

o The Elder College Campbell River 10th Anniversary celebrations on September 12th were well attended by community members. Mark Blandford, the Deputy Seniors Advocate, provided information to attendees about the function of the office, the types of services that are available to seniors, and the introduction of the new website that will be tied to the Office of the Seniors Advocate. Registration on Monday, September 15th went well. Of all registered students at the end of the day, 52 were new members to ElderCollege in Campbell River. Many classes filled on the first day of registration therefore additional sessions were added for Introduction to iPad and Advanced Care Planning.


COMOX VALLEY

Orientation for Landscape Horticulture Level 2 students was held, as well as Instructors’ orientation and term planning.

The launch of the Activity Assistant Certificate was smooth with 14 students.

Animal Care Aide will start October 9th and it is full with 16 students.

Admissions informs me that Hospital Unit Clerk, starting October 20th has 16 students in the final stages of payment.

15 stand-alone courses will be starting during September/October. Unfortunately, the cancellation rate of the new offerings was high in comparison to repeat courses. This is a typical occurrence when trying to get new courses operating.

ComoxValleyElderCollege

o The first day of registration on Sept 22nd was very busy with 17 courses filled the first day and over 1500 registrations in the 49 programs offered.

o Registration continues to be busy with other courses filling up, contacting people on waitlists, assisting instructors with classrooms and class lists and potential registrants with online registration.

PORT ALBERNI

We continue to facilitate Professional Development training for the Volunteer Fire Departments in the surrounding area.

We are currently marketing the Log Scaling program for Port Alberni to start in February 2015 as well as the Landscape Horticulture program which has a January 2015 start date.

A contract with the Port Alberni Friendship Centre for First Aid, H2S Alive, Foodsafe, Communication/Conflict Resolution, and Retail Training is taking place.

Ed2Go registration is continuing to be strong and we have employers funding multiple employees for computer training.

FIRST AID

Staff attended the Rexspo (Recreation Exhibition) at 19 Wing Comox in September to promote first aid programs. The event went very well and contacts were made for future contract training.

First Aid instructors are very happy with the new classroom at the Campbell River campus.

We are working with marketing to arrange to have new templates made for newspaper & other promotional ads.

Email, Facebook and Twitter marketing is ongoing and we continue to promote our Red Cross courses through the Red Cross web site.


Vision: North Island College is a premier community and destination college, in a spectacular west-coast environment, that inspires and prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world. AGENDA ITEM: Regular Meeting 3.3.1 Provincial Administrative Service Delivery

Transformation (ASDT) Progress Report Background: For two years, the public post-secondary system, in partnership with the Ministry of Advanced Education, has been exploring ways to reduce administrative costs through collaboration. This is known as the ASDT project. The Public Post-Secondary Collaborative Services 2013/2014 Progress Report (August 2014) released September 30 (attached) is a good summary of the initiative and work currently underway. The following provides information on how NIC is participating in the ASDT project. There are currently four streams of collaborative activity: 1. Information Management/Information Technologies Prior to the ASDT there were two different IT sector groups that provided access to shared

network resources or collaborative purchasing. They have been consolidated into one entity - BCNET. Kevin Walters, Director Information Technology is on the board of BCNET.

NIC participates as appropriate in BCNET initiatives. The Shared Colleague Services (SCS) project is intended to identify a solution for those

institutions that currently rely on a third party service provider for their Colleague operations. NIC does not participate in SCS because NIC’s Business Applications Services team manages our Ellucian Colleague systems (ERP). NIC collaborates with other institutions through the provincial Colleague management group - the Administrative Systems Consortium (ASC). NIC is supporting our colleagues, as they evaluate alternatives for Colleague support services, by sharing information and experiences

2. Library Services The post-secondary librarians have been models of collaboration for many years. Through

the BC ELN (BC Electronic Library) which coordinates licensing and resource sharing on a provincial level, they have negotiated license agreements on a sector-wide basis. The BC post-secondary librarians also collaborate to provide system-wide support for students with initiatives such as “AskAway” a shared service to offer librarian services on-line. As part of the ASDT, institution librarians are investigating a number of new initiatives. Mary-Anne Guenther, Coordinator, Library Services is engaged in the work of this group.

3. Joint Procurement All 25 post-secondary institutions have formed a consortium to facilitate joint procurement

opportunities. Carol Baert, Vice-President Finance & Facilities is a member of the Joint Procurement Committee set up to provide oversight of the procurement initiatives on behalf of the sector.

Current Joint Procurement projects o Vending Services – NIC is not participating in this opportunity. Vending machines in

Comox Valley are part of the food services contract; in Campbell River, by long-standing agreement, vending services are managed by SD72.

o Natural Gas – we expect to participate in the RFP that is planned for smaller institutions.

o Travel Management Services – travel costs covered under this type of agreement are low. Unless there are negotiated savings for regional carriers (Coast Pacific, Central Mountain Air) it is unlikely we would realize net savings from this opportunity.

o Office Supplies – we expect that this initiative can deliver cost savings. Scott Hainsworth, Purchasing Agent, is in the working group assessing this opportunity.

o Electrical Supplies Pilot – likely to be put on hold until a post-secondary lead is identified.

4. Financial Services Although some of these are procurement opportunities, they are currently being managed

outside the Joint Procurement Consortium o Credit Card Payments/Reduced Merchant Fees – expect savings, have provided

information for the RFP. o Provincial Treasury Banking Services – have provided information on our current

banking fees to the working group assessing possible savings to be realized from leveraging existing Provincial banking agreements. We will decide if we will participate when we have more information.

o Provincial Treasury Central Deposit Program – NIC has signed an Offset Banking Agreement with Ministry of Finance that will enable us to earn a better rate of interest on short-term investment of cash balances compared to rates earned on term deposits or bank balances. We expect to transfer funds into this program this month. This does not impact long-term investments.

o Purchasing Card – this program would replace the current corporate Visa program. We are looking for a card provider that has more robust tools for managing and reconciling credit card purchases. NIC is participating on the evaluation committee for this opportunity.

At this point, it isn’t possible to quantify any financial benefits NIC might realize from the initiatives we are participating in. Action: For the Board’s information

Innovation. Collaboration. Value

BC Public Post-Secondary

Collaborative Services

2013/14 Progress Report August 2014

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Vision

Provide outstanding value to post-secondary

institutions through innovation,

collaboration and supply management expertise.

Building on success Creating a new partnership is never simple, but when you start with an already strong culture of collaboration and innovation, you can easily see the road to success. Since BC’s public post-secondary sector has been sharing best practices, it just made good sense to build on this success. To achieve this, a formal collaborative approach through the Administrative Service Delivery Transformation (ASDT) Initiative has been established.

For the past two years, BC’s 25 public post-secondary institutions have been working together with the Ministry of Advanced Education to lay the foundation for this initiative.

What’s next? This year we are pleased to launch the sector's Joint Procurement Consortium – all 25 public post-secondary institutions are members. The Consortium is moving forward with sector-wide procurement initiatives. The post-secondary institutions will also implement new shared opportunities in library services and financial services and continue to work with BCNET in the procurement, delivery and support of information technology.

The ASDT Initiative has been a catalyst for the sector to build on the existing collaboration to further benefit the sector. Benefits are achieved through cost savings, cost avoidance, enhanced services and stronger working relationships.

On behalf of the ASDT Steering Committee, we look forward to continued success achieved through sector collaboration.

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Message from the ASDT Steering Committee

Oliver Grüter-Andrew Chief Information Officer University of British Columbia Co-Chair, ASDT Steering Committee

Joe Thompson Assistant Deputy Minister Ministry of Advanced Education Co-Chair, ASDT Steering Committee

Leadership and Collaboration

ASDT Executive Committee

Sandra Carroll (Chair), Deputy Minister

Ministry of Advanced Education

Joe Thompson, ADM

Ministry of Advanced Education

Allan Cahoon, President

Royal Roads University

Mark Evered, President

University of Fraser Valley

Kathy Kinloch, President

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Angus Graeme, President

Selkirk College

Jim Hamilton, President

Okanagan College

Mark Dale, President

University of Northern BC

Doug Callbeck, President

Vancouver Community College

Ralph Nilson, President

Vancouver Island University

ASDT Steering Committee Oliver Grüter-Andrew (Co-Chair), CIO University of British Columbia Joe Thompson, (Co-Chair), ADM Ministry of Advanced Education Roy Daykin, VP, Finance and Administration Langara College Pat Eagar, VP, Finance and Administration Vancouver Island University Gayle Gorrill, VP, Finance and Operations University of Victoria Pat Hibbitts, VP, Finance and Administration Simon Fraser University Jackie Hogan, VP, Finance and Administration University of Fraser Valley Jordan Perrey, CIO Ministry of Advanced Education Cathy Sousa, VP, Finance and Administration Northwest Community College Dianne Teslak, VP, Finance and Administration College of the Rockies Gordon Lee, VP, Finance and Administration Kwantlen Polytechnic University Bob Eby, VP, Finance and Administration Okanagan College

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Sector Led - The Administrative Service Delivery Transformation (ASDT) Initiative is a BC public post-secondary sector-led effort to find administrative efficiencies through collaboration and shared services while protecting and maximizing investments in students’ education.

Builds on success - ASDT builds on the collaboration that already exists across the sector. The initiative brings together all 25 public post-secondary institutions (PSI’s), providing a unique opportunity to share perspectives and best practices, innovate, and develop joint ventures that benefit the sector.

By working together the institutions capitalize on their collective strengths and enhance their ability to deliver high quality administrative services with increasing efficiency.

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ASDT OVERVIEW

All 25 PSI’s participate in ASDT, and are members of a newly formed Joint Procurement Consortium

Sector-led partnership with the Ministry of Advanced Education

Sector Leadership

Collaboration Expertise

PSI’s have a long history of working collaboratively with each other

ASDT is providing a platform to strengthen existing relationships and forge new alliances and networks

Sector leadership and expertise is brought to each opportunity to ensure success

Since its inception, more than 100 people from across the sector have participated in ASDT

What we have achieved so far

July 2012 Launch of the Administrative

Service Delivery Transformation Initiative Feb 2013

Deloitte published and presented the Opportunity Assessment Final Report June 2013

ASDT Sector Partnership Forum with more than 60 participants and

all 25 institutions represented; identified priorities for business

case proposals Oct 2013 All 25 institutions became members of BCNET; ASDT Collaboration Office established Dec 2013

ASDT Sector Partnership Forum approved 11 proposals for

business cases and agreed to pursue a non-legal consortium for

joint procurement Jan 2014 Rural college collaboration efforts launched recruitment web-site “It’s Good Out Here” March 2014

Reduced costs and administrative efficiencies of over $10.5M realized

for fiscal 2013/14 through sector collaboration, and shared IT services

led by BCNET

April 2014 10 business cases prioritized into waves for implementation; ASDT Sector Partnership Forum approved first wave for implementation. Over 100 people participated in business case development

May 2014 Joint Procurement Consortium

launched with 25 PSI’s as members

$10.5M

100+ people

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What we have achieved so far

Benefits of Collaboration – Reducing costs, avoiding cost increases, achieving administrative efficiencies, sharing best practices, and enhancing the quality and range of services across the sector are some of the benefits the sector is pursuing through collaboration.

$10.5M in Cost Reductions and Administrative Efficiencies – In fiscal 2013/14, the sector reduced costs and gained efficiencies of more than $9.4 million through the joint purchase of hardware, software and IT services led by BCNET, in partnership with the ASDT Initiative. Additional efficiencies were found through the launch of the BC rural college recruitment portal and the streamlining of payment practices.

Guiding Principles – The following list captures the guiding principles identified so far as important for the ASDT Initiative. These principles will be further defined over the next year.

Collaboration - Cultivate a culture of collaboration

Sector Leadership - Sector-led initiative; this needs to be led by PSIs

Respect Institutions - Respect each institution’s governance and unique cultures (academic freedom); protect the institution’s reputation, legal issues, etc.

Transparent - Provide transparency to our customers and stakeholders (students, taxpayers, faculty, staff, joint procurement team members, etc.)

Ethical - We are open, transparent and fair

Committed – We are each committed to achieve the value of continued collaboration and joint procurement (all 25 PSIs)

Value for money - Define value not only as economic but also efficient and effective; demonstrate and measure value for money; the deals become incentives in themselves

Regional and Institutional Value - Provide value to all regions in BC; need to account for individual PSIs’ priorities

Support Programs – Important to remember our purpose and efforts are all to support teaching, training and research (core business)

Risk Management – We need to be willing to take on some risk; need to understand and control risks

Communicate - Transparent and consistent sector communications; ensure institutions have access to information and are equipped to respond to questions

Sustainable – Ensure a sustainable model that benefits the sector; expand sustainability to include retaining momentum of this ASDT movement; avoid anticlimactic implementation

Innovation – Seek to introduce original, new and important methods or approaches that have a positive impact; apply better solutions that meet new requirements, in articulated and existing market needs.

Technology Investments - Supported by leveraging technology when it makes sense.

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What to expect in 2014/15

As 2014 progresses implementation will begin with the first wave of procurement opportunities through the newly established Joint Procurement Consortium. Each of the 25 PSI’s, as members of the Consortium, have the opportunity to collaborate on these opportunities to achieve benefits, gain efficiencies and reduce costs.

Additional collaboration opportunities in the financial and library service areas will also be pursued. BCNET will continue to lead information technology shared services across the sector.

ASDT is building on the success of the existing partnerships and collaboration established across the public post-secondary sector. Together, the focus for this year will be to maintain the momentum, demonstrate benefits, continue to build trust and improve awareness of the ASDT Initiative.

“Through ASDT we have a unique platform to work together as a sector to innovate, share

ideas and explore opportunities that will benefit our post-secondary institutions”.

Roy Daykin, CFO of Langara College

“This initiative has provided an opportunity for members of the post-secondary

institutions across the province to develop relationships and share best practices”.

Gayle Gorrill, VP Finance and Operations, University of Victoria

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Joint Procurement Consortium

Joint Procurement Committee Gayle Gorrill, Chair VP, Finance and Operations University of Victoria Carol Baert, Vice-Chair VP, Finance and Administration North Island College Gordon Lee VP, Finance and Administration Kwantlen Polytechnic University Lorcan O’Melinn VP, Finance and Administration British Columbia Institute of Technology Steve Grundy VP, Academic and Provost Royal Roads University Mary Aylesworth Director, Procurement Services Simon Fraser University Bob Munro Director, Supply Chain Management Thompson Rivers University Dennis Silva Director, Payment and Procurement Services University of British Columbia

Building on success

The Joint Procurement Committee represents the interests of the newly formed Joint Procurement Consortium.

By working together the Consortium will capitalize on the collective strengths of the post-secondary institutions and enhance their ability to deliver high quality administrative services with increasing efficiency.

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First set of opportunities being implemented

Joint Procurement

Natural Gas

Office Supplies

Electrical Supplies Vending

Services

Financial Services

PT Banking Services

P-Card

CC Payment Practices

Library Services

Shared Digital

Resources

IM/IT Services (BCNET

led)

IM/IT Procure-

ments Business Case for

P2P

Interim Service

Catalogue

Travel Mgmt.

Central Deposit Program

ASC Shared

Colleague

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Wave 1 Opportunities - Descriptions

The following opportunities are being pursued to build on the existing collaboration and success within the sector. Each opportunity is being led by a sector representative. Each PSI will be assessing the opportunities to determine their participation. Vending Services - Project Lead: Cameron Roy [email protected] This opportunity involves securing higher vending machine commissions by maximizing volumes though joint procurement and collaboration among PSIs. This opportunity will also work with the vendor community to identify new business opportunities to expand institutional revenue streams and meet the needs and demands of students. Natural Gas - Project Lead: Xavier Serrano [email protected] The Natural Gas project seeks to reduce the cost of natural gas by leveraging the economies of scale across the sector, to define a common approach to demand management and consolidating the total volume of natural gas purchases, and to negotiate optimal supply arrangements. Travel Management Services - Project Lead: Rand Sanghera [email protected] The travel project builds on existing collaboration within the sector to direct a larger portion of total Travel spend through joint procurement channels and collaborative agreements, to reduce costs, increase choices and visibility of best value options, improve demand management and enhance risk management. The Travel project will provide guidance on how to gain value from your travel spend for air travel, hotels and rental cars. This project will rationalize the number of travel management suppliers in order to consolidate spending (1-2 providers in total) and negotiate a contract with the travel management provider(s). Office Supplies - Project Lead: Deb Peterson [email protected] The office supplies project seeks to find cost savings in office supply procurement and to find increased efficiencies for the procurement and delivery of office supplies using a regional approach. The team will be consolidating spend and go to market as a sector, but will first evaluate the results of the provincial Office Supplies RFP to confirm best value and approach to meet the needs of the sector.

mailto:[email protected]




Electrical Supplies Pilot for Trade Consumables - Lead: Corry Barclay [email protected]

This project will determine the feasibility and potential benefits of the purchase of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supplies used in support of facilities maintenance and operations. The Electrical supplies sub-category will serve as a low risk pilot for the Sector to build experience and capabilities in preparation for a longer term, higher return initiative to consolidate the $19M of total category spending across standard MRO supply categories such as electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.

Credit Card Payments/Reduced Merchant Fees - Lead: Barry Coulson [email protected]

Focused on revenue recovery in the form of reducing or removing the fees paid by PSIs associated with the convenience of accepting credit cards as payment for tuition and ancillary services. The project includes leveraging the Provincial Treasury agreement to achieve more favourable merchant rates and expanding non-acceptance of credit cards for domestic tuition where it make sense.

Provincial Treasury Banking Services - Lead: Barry Coulson [email protected]

Aimed at leveraging the banking services provided by Provincial Treasury to the provincial ministries and broader public sector. Services include negotiated banking services and fees. This opportunity does not require institutions to switch their existing banking institution.

Provincial Treasury Central Deposit Program - Lead: Barry Coulson [email protected]

The Provincial Treasury Central Deposit Program takes deposits from entities with surplus cash, provides a competitive deposit rate return, deploys that cash to reduce government borrowing, and allows participating entities to draw on their cash balance as needed.

Purchasing Card (P-Card) - Lead: Barry Coulson [email protected]

This opportunity is aimed at consolidating volumes to leverage greater rebates and employ a more strategic approach to the use of Purchasing Cards.

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IMIT – BCNET Procurements - Lead: Dean Crawford [email protected]

On behalf of its members, BCNET will work collaboratively to provide cost-effective shared solutions including desktop and laptop procurements, software licenses, and video conferencing.

IMIT – ASC - Shared Colleague Services - Lead: Kyle Loree [email protected]

Review the current Administrative Services Consortium (ASC) service delivery model and identify opportunities to enhance the services while reducing the overall cost and risk to member institutions. The ASC represents nine institutions in BC using Colleague, a fully integrated student management system providing secure, easy access to the information institutions need to manage assets.

IMIT - Interim Service Catalogue and P2P Business Case – Co-Leads: Dean Crawford [email protected] and Corrie Barclay [email protected]

Explore technology options to share leading practices, communicate upcoming procurement opportunities and provide access to services and products procured by the Joint Procurement Consortium. Determine if benefits can be realized through the improved source-to-contract and procure-to-pay business process and enabling technology. Business Case to consider streamlined business processes enabled by an eMarket Place and eProcurement technology.

Library - Digital Resources and Institutional Repository Network - Lead: Anita Cocchia

[email protected]

A province wide network of institutional repositories providing access to faculty and student research output across post-secondary institutions, supporting the management of institutional digital resources, and showcasing BC as a hub for knowledge creation across Canada and around the world.

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Innovation. Collaboration. Value

ASDT Collaboration Office email: [email protected]

SharePoint: http://asdt.collaborate.gov.bc.ca/Pages/default.aspx


NORTH ISLAND COLLEGEFINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the six months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

(R) 3.3.2

North Island CollegeIndex to the Financial Statements


Page

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Statement of Financial Position 1

Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus 2

Statement of Remeasurement Gains and Losses 3

Statement of Cash Flows 4

Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets (Net Debt) 5

Schedule 1 - Schedule of Expenses by Object 6

North Island College Statement of Financial Position As at September 30, 2014 and 2013

Sept 2014 Sept 2013 Financial assetsCash and cash equivalents $ 4,735,753 $ 5,285,745Accounts receivable 767,941 657,498Due from government organizations 115,860 118,309Inventories held for resale 372,108 401,147Portfolio investments 17,121,080 15,190,247

23,112,742 21,652,946

LiabilitiesAccounts payable and accrued liabilities 5,061,941 4,765,097Due to government organizations 270,309 266,641Employee future benefits 245,310 279,318Deferred revenue 3,497,985 3,072,993Deferred contributions 9,920,464 10,404,454Deferred capital contributions 22,106,382 22,343,768

41,102,391 41,132,271

Net financial assets (net debt) (17,989,649) (19,479,325)

Non-financial assetsTangible capital assets 27,298,934 27,698,723Prepaid expenses 207,661 109,407

27,506,595 27,808,130

Accumulated surplus $ 9,516,946 $ 8,328,805

Accumulated surplus is comprised of: Accumulated surplus $ 7,812,267 $ 7,766,769 Accumulated remeasurement gains (losses) 1,704,679 562,036

$ 9,516,946 $ 8,328,805

North Island CollegeStatement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus


Budget 2015 % of

Budget Sept 2014 Sept 2013 Revenue Province of British Columbia

Base Operating grant $ 21,577,721 51 $ 10,901,418 $ 11,339,577 Industry Training Authority grant 2,814,103 54 1,526,310 1,299,063 Routine capital 242,354 37 89,646 796,608 Leases 223,168 52 115,327 115,475 Aboriginal service plan 250,000 56 140,675 187,953 Literacy grants 150,000 133 199,872 327,909 Student aid 108,500 17 18,518 11,187 Educational partnerships 472,161 54 256,994 324,288 Province of BC contracts 30,000 130 39,092 1,098,734 25,868,007 51 13,287,852 15,500,794 Government of Canada grants 563,785 43 244,720 78,792 Tuition and student fees 6,887,796 45 3,078,352 1,961,707 Contract services 625,766 32 199,451 230,176 Sales of goods and services 1,427,200 51 728,802 782,522 Investment income 513,350 111 567,486 257,670 Other income 396,422 63 250,826 256,615 Revenue recognized from deferred capital contributions 1,914,261 53 1,018,794 981,751

38,196,587 51 19,376,283 20,050,027

Expenses (Schedule 1) Instructional and non-sponsored research 35,704,972 51 18,101,807 18,789,062 Ancillary services 1,422,895 53 757,380 767,227 Sponsored research 483,820 29 139,847 79,014 Special purpose 584,900 74 433,168 512,766

38,196,587 51 19,432,202 20,148,069

Surplus for the year - (55,919) (98,042)

Accumulated surplus, beginning of period 7,868,186 7,868,186 7,864,811

Accumulated surplus, end of period $ 7,868,186 $ 7,812,267 $ 7,766,769

North Island CollegeStatement of Remeasurement Gains and LossesFor the six months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

Sept 2014 Sept 2013

Accumulated remeasurement gains, beginning of period $ 1,691,633 $ 445,791

Unrealized gains (losses) attributed to:Pooled bond funds 721,308 (311,543)Pooled equity funds (393,400) 427,788

Amounts reclassified to the statement of operations:Realized gain on pooled bond funds (16,809) -

Realized gain on pooled equity funds (298,053) -Remeasurement gains(losses) for the period 13,046 116,245

Accumulated remeasurement gains (losses), end of period $ 1,704,679 $ 562,036

North Island CollegeStatement of Cash Flows


Sept 2014 Sept 2013

Cash provided by (used in):

OperationsSurplus for the period $ (55,919) $ (98,042)Items not involving cash:

Amortization of tangible capital assets 1,450,441 1,423,313

Revenue recognized from deferred capital contributions (1,018,794) (981,751)Change in employee future benefits (7,457) (6,242)Gain on sale of tangible capital assets - -

Change in non-cash operating working capital:Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable (210,896) (218,379)Decrease in due from government organizations 181,311 330,117

Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses (91,312) 19,584Increase in inventories held for resale (144,897) (198,091)

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (1,161,279) (727,531)Increase (decrease) in due to government organizations 161,329 (319,122)Decrease in deferred revenue 1,212,791 (209,008)

Increase in non-capital contributions (215,153) 147,714Net change in cash from operating activities 156,084 (739,396)

Capital activitiesCash used to acquire tangible capital assets (809,370) (413,252)

Proceeds from deferred capital contributions 400,543 (6,578)Proceeds on disposal of tangible capital assets - -

Net change in cash from capital activities (408,827) (419,830)

Investing activitiesIncrease in investments (523,405) (310,121)Net remeasurement gains (losses) 13,046 116,245Net change in cash from investing activities (510,359) (193,876)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents (819,021) (1,451,144)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 5,554,774 6,736,889

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 4,735,753 $ 5,285,745

North Island CollegeStatement of Changes in Net Financial Assets (Net Debt)


Budget 2015 Sept 2014 Sept 2013

Surplus for the year $ - $ (55,919) $ (98,042)

Acquisition of tangible capital assets - (809,370) (413,252)Amortization of tangible capital assets - 1,450,441 1,423,313Gain on sale of tangible capital assets - -Proceeds on sale of tangible capital assets - - -

- 641,071 1,010,061

Acquisition of prepaid expenses - (54,660) (17,112)Use of prepaid expenses - (36,652) 36,697

- (91,312) 19,585

Net remeasurement gains (losses) - 13,046 116,245

Change in net financial assets (net debt) - 506,886 1,047,849

Net debt, beginning of period (20,209,534) (18,496,535) (20,527,174)

Net debt, end of period $ (20,209,534) $ (17,989,649) $ (19,479,325)

North Island CollegeSchedule 1 - Schedule of Expenses by Object


Budget 2015 % of

Budget Sept 2014 Sept 2013 Expenses

Salaries and benefits $ 27,239,802 50 $ 13,507,739 $ 13,205,327Other personnel costs 598,633 39 231,256 397,323Advertising and promotion 377,159 62 235,552 253,994Books and periodicals 241,383 43 104,932 129,271Cost of goods sold 1,041,120 51 526,310 564,884Equipment costs 589,916 111 656,196 758,299Facility costs 2,531,693 43 1,088,097 1,588,979Financial service charges 177,995 44 78,773 73,196General fees and services 817,258 54 441,928 753,315Student awards 427,900 55 235,030 196,673Supplies and general expenses 903,165 24 220,636 235,381Travel 413,260 62 255,469 252,021Grant transfers 150,000 133 199,843 316,093Donations to NIC Foundation - - 200,000 -Amortization of tangible capital assets 2,687,303 54 1,450,441 1,423,313

$ 38,196,587 51 $ 19,432,202 $ 20,148,069



3.4.1 Bylaw No. 6 – International Tuition and Fee Bylaw (attachment)

Background This bylaw has been updated to include program tuition for Applied Business Technology (ABT) programs and adjust Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program tuition to reflect the fact that it is considered a ‘vocational’ program. Metal Jewellery Design which is a Continuing Education (CE) program was assigned a CE credit program fee. Executive summary There are no general tuition fee increases in this adjusted bylaw. There were two program tuition increases due to a need to rationalize the ECCE fees as a vocational program which meant the 10 month program would fall under the $1,400 per month (10 months - $14,000 – practicum included) fee instead of the $11,770 + $1,471.25 (Practicum) = $13,241.25 academic fee previously. Based on a newly developed model for international tuition for credit-based CE programs, the cost of the Metal Jewellery Design program was adjusted down to $7,646.94 from $11,770.00. These changes take effect after August 15, 2015. Action: For Board approval. Suggested Resolution: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVES BYLAW NO. 6, 2014 – INTERNATIONAL TUITION AND FEE BYLAW.

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NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE _____________________________________________________________________________________

BYLAW NO. 6, 2014

____________________________________________________________________________________

INTERNATIONAL TUITION AND FEE BYLAW _____________________________________________________________________________________ This bylaw establishes principles for a sustainable international tuition fee model for courses and programs. Under the College and Institute Act, the Board of Governors is responsible for approving tuition fees. North Island College will take into consideration the following principles when setting International Tuition and Fees: Principles:

1. In setting Tuition and Fees, the following factors will be taken into account: the Mission and Values of the College, program duration and operating costs, full cost of the course or program, including a contribution to the operation of support services, and tuition and fees for comparable programming at other BC and Canadian institutions.

2. Province of BC policy requires that International Tuition and Fees are set at a level that covers the full cost of the course or program, including the cost of support services.

3. Programs which require specialized supplies or facilities may have fees levied to cover those additional costs.

4. Tuition and Fees for programs offered in partnership with other post-secondary institutions will be established with the partner institution(s).

5. The Tuition Fee model will strive for simplicity. 6. Proposed International Tuition and Fees for new programs will be brought forward to the Board

as part of the credential approval process. 7. Tuition and Fees will normally be charged on a term basis.

Scope This bylaw applies to international tuition and fees for:

All courses and programs that lead to a credential; Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses and programs; and Academic English Language Programs.

THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE IN OPEN MEETING ASSEMBLED ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. This bylaw shall be known and may be cited as Bylaw No. 6, 2014, “International Tuition and

Fee Bylaw”. 2. Tuition and Fees payable by international students to North Island College shall be those set out

in Schedule “A” and “B” attached hereto. For laboratory and supply fees, please refer to Bylaw 4, “Domestic and Tuition and Fee Bylaw”.

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3. Tuition and Fees will be communicated to students by inclusion in the College Calendar and by posting on the College Website. 4. This bylaw will be reviewed at least once per year. Approved the 30th day of October, 2014 _________________________________ _________________________________ Chair, Board of Governors Executive Assistant, Board of Governors

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NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE ____________________________________________________________________________________

BYLAW NO. 6, 2014

____________________________________________________________________________________

SCHEDULE “A”

INTERNATIONAL TUITION FEES

Effective for courses and programs with start dates after August 15, 2015

Enrolment in less than three courses requires International Education department approval. If taking fewer than three courses, tuition fee per course is $1,471.25 for academic programs. Tuition fee for special courses between .5 and 2.5 credits is $245.00 per .5 of a credit when falling outside of a regular (fewer than 3 or more than 5) course load. Directed International Academic Electives (non-credit)………………………….…..………... $500.00/course/term

Fall/Winter terms: 3 – 5 courses ………..………………………………………………………………………...… $5,885.00/termMore than 5 courses ……………………………………………………………….. $1,471.25/additional course

Spring/Summer terms (no minimum course enrolment requirement) ..……………................ $1,471.25/course

Academic Program Tuition by Term, Program or Course

Adult Basic Education ………………………………………………..……..…………………… $5,885.00/term*

Arts and Science ……………………………………….....………………………………….…….

$5,885.00/term*

Applied Business Technology Administration Assistant Certificate……………………………………..…………… $6,615.00/program

Computing Accounting Assistant Certificate……………………………......………... $7,350.00/program

Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate……..………………………….…….…… $9,065.00/program

Medical Office Assistant Certificate…………………………………….….………… $7,350.00/program

Office Assistant 1 Certificate…………………………………….……….………...... $8,085.00/program

Office Management Certificate…………………………………….……………….... $8,820.00/program

Business (except as listed below)………………………………………………………………… $5,885.00/term* 1 Year Post-Degree Diploma in Business…………………………………….…..… $14,718.50/program

Community Care Early Childhood Care and Education……...……………….……………………….. $14,000.00/program

including Practica

Cooperative Education…………………………………………………………………………... $1,471.25/course

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Practice Experience (Practica that are scheduled outside of the full-time course load)………… $1,471.25/course

Fine Arts (except as listed below)……………...………………………………………………. $5,885.00/term* Metal Jewellery Design Certificate…………………………………………….………$7,646.94/program Professional Photography Certificate…………………………………….…………. $14,718.50/program Professional Potter Advanced Diploma…………………………………...……….. $14,718.50/program Health…………………………………………………………………………………….…......... $5,885.00/term* Human Services ……………………………………………………………………………..….. $5,885.00/term* Interactive Media………………………………………………………………………….…..…. $5,885.00/term*

Tourism and Hospitality (except as listed below)…………………………………..…….…. $5,885.00/term* Adventure Guiding Certificate……………………………………………...….… $14,718.50/program Trades and Technology: Apprenticeships Professional Cook Level 1……………………………………………………… $9,800.00/program Professional Cook Level 2……………………………………………………… $4,200.00/program Professional Cook Level 3……………………………………………………… $2,800.00/program

Foundation & other Trades programs: Aircraft Sheet Metal Manufacturing Technician Certificate……………………... $7,000.00/program Aircraft Structures Technician…………………………………………………... $12,600.00/program Automotive Service Technician Foundation……………………………………... $9,800.00/program Carpentry Foundation…………………………………………………………….. $8,400.00/program Drafting Certificate……………………………………………………………… $12,600.00/program Electrical Foundation……………………………………………………...……... $8,400.00/program Electronics Technician Core Certificate………………………………………… $12,600.00/program Heavy Duty & Commercial Transport Mechanics Foundation…………………. $11,200.00/program Industrial Automation Technician………………………………………...…… $12,600.00/program Joinery/Cabinetmaking Foundation……………………………………………. $12,600.00/program Metal Fabrication Foundation…………………………………………………… $7,000.00/program Plumbing & Piping Foundation……………………………………………….... $9,800.00/program Other programs…………………………………………………………………..… $1,400.00/month

Prior Learning Assessment (for above as applicable)……………………………………………75% of tuition fee

*Term refers to 3-5 courses in academic programs

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ACADEMIC ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM (FOR CREDIT) English Languages Core courses – three courses…………………………………………... $4,800.00/semester English Language Elective Courses……………………………………..…………..... $500.00/course/semester

Enrolment in fewer than three English Language Core credit course requires International Education Division approval, in which case tuition fees are $1,670.00 per course. ACADEMIC ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM (AUDIT STUDENTS) One (1) month……….. $1,275.00 Two (2) months……... $2,550.00 Three (3) months……. $3,825.00

Tuition fees for students registered in both Academic and ESL Core courses are at the per term rate of the majority of courses enrolled. Tuition fees for students taking an equal number of courses in each program area are at the Academic rate.

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NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE ____________________________________________________________________________________

BYLAW NO. 6, 2014

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SCHEDULE “B”

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES FEES Effective for courses and programs with start dates after August 15, 2015

International Student Services Fee per Term…………………………………… $100.00 Accommodation Placement Fee per Placement……………….………………… $280.00 Internship Placement Fee………………………………………………………. $1,000.00

For laboratory and supply fees, please refer to Bylaw 4, “Domestic and Tuition and Fee Bylaw”.


Vision: North Island College is a premier community and destination college, in a spectacular west-coast environment, that inspires and prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world.

AGENDA ITEM: Regular Meeting 3.5.1 NIC Code of Ethical Conduct

Background:

At the September 2014 Board of Governors meeting, the Board was advised of the requirement from Government for the College to develop and implement a comprehensive Code of Ethical Conduct that would meet the prescriptive guidelines that flowed from the Government’s taxpayer accountability commitments announced earlier in the year.

As reported last month, a draft Code for North Island College has been developed over the summer, built upon a similar Code that already existed at Okanagan College. In September, the draft was circulated to both unions that represent employees for feedback and sent through to the Post-Secondary Employers’ Association (PSEA) to the Public Sector Employers Council Secretariat (PSEC) for pre-approval of the content of the Code.

PSEC has provided pre-approval of the content as of October 9, 2014, and the draft Code has been formatted to meet the policy template of the College and distributed to the broader College community for consultation, with feedback to be provided no later than October 24, 2014.

The draft Code is now provided to the Board as Policy #1-20 Code of Ethical Conduct, for its review and approval, prior to being submitted formally again to PSEC for approval by Government. This submission is due at PSEC on October 31, 2014. Once approved by PSEC, it is expected that the College will publish the new Code on our website by the end of November.

In accordance with Policy 1-14 Development and Administration of College Policy and North Island College, as the Code is an Administrative policy that describes organizational values and has decision-making areas that will have a high impact either legally, financially, or on the reputation of the College, Board approval of the policy is required.

Action:

For the Board’s approval.

Suggested Resolution:

THAT THE NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS APPROVE NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE POLICY #1-20 CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT.

Policy #1-20 Approved By:

Approval Date:Revision Date:Effective Date:

Date to be Reviewed:Administrator Responsible: President

CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

POLICY STATEMENT

North Island College is committed to meeting the education and training needs of its students by providing high quality, affordable education and skills training, collaborating with our partners to create pathways to learning, and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential. To achieve our mission and vision, all employees of North Island College are expected to exhibit the highest standards of conduct, be accountable for their actions and act in an ethical and honest manner at all times. The requirement to comply with this Code of Ethical Practices is a condition of employment. Employees who fail to comply with these standards may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. PURPOSE STATEMENT

The purpose of this Code of Ethical Practices (“Code’) is to set out the principles and standards of ethical conduct expected of all employees of North Island College. This Code applies to all employees of North Island College. PRINCIPLES

1.1. Employees of North Island College have a duty of fidelity to the College and must not allow their private interests, whether personal, financial or other, to conflict or appear to conflict with their duties and responsibilities at North Island College.

1.2. Employees are expected to act honestly and in good faith and in the best interests of North Island College:

1.3. The language and conduct of employees shall reflect social standards of courtesy, respect

and dignity, including a considered effort to effective communication across cultures.

1.4. Employees must not speak or act on, nor create the impression of speaking or acting on, behalf of North Island College in the course of speaking or acting as a private individual.

1.5. Employees must ensure that their interactions and relationships with other employees,

students, suppliers or other individuals or organizations who engage with North Island College in any way are appropriate at all times.

1.6. Employees are expected to be diligent and act in prudent manner by providing services

only within the boundaries of their competence, based on their education, training, professional experience and professional development and by accurately representing, and where required by North Island College, providing proof of, their qualifications and educational/professional credentials.

1.7. While fulfilling their employment duties and responsibilities, employees shall act in full

compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and avoid situations which may create the perception of illegal conduct and/or a casual attitude towards such compliance. If there is uncertainty or doubt in any situation, employees are expected to ask for clarification from their Designated Supervisor.

1.8. Employees are responsible for their personal conduct and shall not engage in conduct that disrupts North Island College operations and/or may be considered inappropriate by any reasonable standard or other College policy or law or regulation. Examples of inappropriate personal conduct includes, but is not limited to: Conduct that interferes with the learning or working environment, including the

delivery of instruction and/or other North Island College services;

Conduct that creates an atmosphere of disrespect, hostility, intimidation or discrimination (See Policy #2-08 Human Rights: Discrimination and Harassment);

Conduct not in keeping with common standards, protocols or regulations that relate

to health and safety and proper operation of College facilities, including those utilized or operated in partnership with other parties;

Conduct that is violent and/or is deemed to be threatening in nature towards any

other person present on College property, including facilities used in partnership with other parties;

Conduct that damages any North Island College property or assets; Conduct that damages, or has potential to damage, the public reputation of North

Island College.

POLICY DETAILS

2. Conflict of Interest

2.1. In general, a conflict of interest exists when employees use their position at North Island College for personal advantage or to benefit, friends, family or relatives, business associates, corporations, union or partnership, or the interest of a person to whom the employee owes an obligation.

2.2. Employees shall avoid all real or potential or perceived conflicts of interest in the course of fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with North Island College.

2.3. There are a variety of situations that could give rise to a conflict of interest, with some specific types of conflict described in detail in sections 3 through 8 of this Code. Without limitation, the following are some examples of the types of conduct and situations that would be considered to be a conflict of interest:

Influencing North Island College to purchase goods or services from a supplier

owned by the employee’s family member or relative;

Participating in a hiring decision by North Island College when a family member or relative is being considered for such position;

Utilizing their position with North Island College to gain access to information

and/or solicit clients for a personal business or business operated by a family member or relative;

Taking advantage of information learned through their position at North Island

College to pursue a business opportunity for personal gain that would otherwise be available to North Island College, unless the College has clearly and irrevocably decided against pursuing the opportunity, and the opportunity is available to the public.

3. Workplace Relationships

3.1. Relationships with Students: Employees in instructional roles, or who have positions in

which they can influence and/or have decision-making power over a student’s grades, academic interests and/or other matters, shall not become involved in a business or inappropriate personal relationship (including romantic or sexual) with the student for the duration of the time in which there is such professional relationship and/or evaluative role with the student.

3.2. Relationships with Other Employees: Employees must ensure that social relationships with other employees do not interfere with, or have the perception of interfering with, the effective functioning of the workplace;

3.3. Employees who become involved in personal relationships (including romantic or

sexual) are responsible for ensuring that the relationship does not raise concerns about the abuse of power, harassment, bias or conflict of interest.

3.4. If an employee has a concern regarding a personal relationship, the employee should

discuss it with his/her Designated Supervisor or the Director of Human Resources in order to review the concern and determine any actions, if any, need to be taken to address the concern.

4. Outside Interests and Investment Activity

4.1. While North Island College recognizes the right of employees to be involved in business, political and volunteer activities as individuals and citizens in their communities, such activities shall not present a conflict, or perception of conflict, between the employees’ private interests and the discharge of their duties as employees of the College. Employees are expected to remain impartial and retain the perception of impartiality in relation to their duties and responsibilities with the College.

4.2. Employees shall not hold a significant financial interest, either directly or through a family member, relative or friend, or hold or accept a position as an officer or employee in an organization that has a material relationship with North Island College, where by virtue of his or her position with North Island College, the employee could in any way benefit the other organization by influencing the decisions of North Island College, unless the interest has been disclosed and a remedy to the conflict has been implemented.

4.3. Employees shall not, either directly, or indirectly through family, relatives or associates,

acquire or dispose of any interest, including publicly traded shares, in any company while having undisclosed confidential information obtained in the course of their work with North Island College which could reasonably affect the value or anticipated value of such securities.

5. Outside Remuneration/Employment & Volunteer Work

5.1. Employees may hold jobs outside of North Island College, carry on a business, receive

remuneration from public funds for activities outside of their position with the College, or engage in volunteer activities provided it does not: Interfere with the performance of their duties as a North Island College employee;

Bring North Island College into disrepute;

Does not represent or create the reasonable perception of a conflict of interest;

Appear to be an official act or to represent North Island College’s opinion, position

or policy;

Involve the unauthorized use of work time or North Island College premises, services, equipment, supplies; or

Gain an advantage that is derived from their employment with North Island College.

6. Entertainment, Gifts or Favours

6.1. Employees and their family or relatives shall not accept entertainment, gifts or favours that create or appear to create a favoured position for doing business with North Island College. Inappropriate gifts received by employees shall be returned to the donor.

6.2. Similarly, no employee shall offer or solicit entertainment, gifts or favours in order to secure preferential treatment for themselves or North Island College;

6.3. Notwithstanding 6.1 and 6.2 above, entertainment, gifts and favours may be accepted or

offered by employees in the normal exchanges common to, and generally accepted in, established business relationships in which no sense of obligation is created. The following criteria should be used as a guide and employees should consult with their designated supervisor should if they are uncertain or require further guidance;

The transaction must be lawful;

The entertainment, gift or favour is modest or of nominal value, occurs infrequently,

and would be seen to be within the bounds of propriety and reasonable business and/or cultural standards taking into account the circumstances of the occasion;

The entertainment, gift or favor is not used for financial gain by the employee, their

family or their relatives.

7. Use of College Property and Assets

7.1. Employees, in the course of their duties and responsibilities to North Island College, are entrusted with the care, management and cost-effective use of College property and assets, including the use of North Island College’s name and intellectual property.

7.2. Employees may not dispose of or purchase North Island College property or assets except in accordance with policies and procedures established by the College.

7.3. Employees may use property and assets owned by North Island College, excluding

vehicles owned by the College, for incidental personal purposes. Incidental use is use that:

Is infrequent and of short duration (i.e. during evening or weekend);

Does not impact normal College operations;

Follows sign-out procedures (as appropriate);

Does not cause North Island College to incur any cost;

Does not use North Island College supplies;

Does not expose North Island College to any risk or liability, including Workers

Compensation Act and regulations;

Requires that the employee has received appropriate training for the property or asset that is being used prior to use;

Is not part of an activity which the employee does for personal remuneration or

remuneration for a family member, relative or other associate;

Requires that the employee will return the property or asset in the same or better condition;

Requires that the employee will reimburse North Island College for any costs to

repair or replace damaged or lost property, and;

Does not contravene this Code or any laws, including but not limited to, the Workers Compensation Act and regulations.

7.4. Employees are to comply with the terms of Policy #3-28: Intellectual Property with

respect to the development and/or use of intellectual property in the course of their employment with North Island College.

8. Confidentiality and Protection of Privacy

8.1. Confidential information, in any form, that employees receive through their employment

must not be disclosed, released, or transmitted to anyone other than persons who authorized to receive the information.

8.2. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to, proprietary, technical, operational, business, financial, or legal information about the North Island College, its employees, suppliers and contractors, and student information.

8.3. Employees with care or control of personal or sensitive information, electronic media, or devices must handle and dispose of these appropriately to ensure information is not lost, stolen or misused.

8.4. Employees who are in doubt as to whether certain information is confidential must ask the appropriate authority (Designated Supervisor or other appropriate Administrator) before disclosing, releasing or transmitting it.

8.5. The proper handling and protection of confidential information is applicable both within and outside the College and continues to apply after the employee’s employment relationship with the College ends.

8.6. Confidential information that employees receive through their employment must not be

used by an employee for the purpose of furthering any private interest, or as a means of making personal gains.

8.7. Employees are to refer also to Policy #1-01: Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy and Policy #1-05 Records Management with respect to their responsibilities in these areas.

9. Post Employment Restrictions (Applies to Senior Executive Employees (SEE) Only –

President, Vice Presidents and Associate Vice Presidents)

9.1. If a SEE had substantive involvement in dealings with a private sector entity at any time during the year preceding the end of his/her employment then, for a year after the end of such employment he/she must not:

Accept an offer of employment, an appointment to the board of directors or a contract to provide services to that private sector entity;

Lobby or otherwise make representations for that private sector entity to North

Island College; or

Provide counsel to that private sector entity, for its commercial purposes, concerning the programs or other interests of North Island College; or

Act for a private sector outside entity in connection with any ongoing proceedings, transactions, negotiations or cases in which the private sector entity and North Island College are involved:

If the SEE, during his/her former employment with the College, acted for or

advised the College concerning the proceedings, transactions, negotiations or cases; and

If acting for the private sector entity in that connection would result in the

receipt by the private sector entity of a private or commercial benefit or of any benefit not for general application.

9.2. The Chair of the Board of Governors, in consultation with the Human Resources and

Governance Committee of the Board, may reduce the one-year post-employment restriction upon an application from a SEE (or former SEE) of North Island College, after considering the following: The circumstances under which the SEE’s employment ended;

The SEE’s general employment prospects;

The significance to North Island College of information possessed by the SEE by

virtue of the position held by the SEE with North Island College;

The desirability of a rapid transfer of the skills of the SEE to an employer other than North Island College;

The degree to which the new employer might gain unfair commercial advantage by

hiring the SEE;

The authority and influence the SEE possessed while employed by North Island College;

The disposition of other cases.

10. Disclosure

10.1. Employees are required to disclose to their Designated Supervisor, all interests and

relationships of which the employee is aware which will or may be perceived as being a conflict of interest on or before commencing employment or, in situations where the interest or relationship develops post the commencement of employment, as soon as the employee becomes aware of the conflict or potential conflict.

10.2. Full and voluntary disclosure enables employees and North Island College to review and

resolve unclear situations and provides an opportunity to dispose of conflicting interests prior to any difficulties arising.

10.3. The disclosure by the employee shall be in writing and should provide fulsome and

complete information about the nature, facts and extent of the conflict of interest concern.

10.4. If the conflict involves the employee’s Designated Supervisor, the disclosure should be

provided to the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development or designate.

10.5. Upon receiving disclosure, the Designated Supervisor will consult with the Director of

Human Resources and Organizational Development and as appropriate, with other people internal to and external to the College, and seek direction of the applicable member of the College Senior Leadership Team to address the concern. Following appropriate consultation, the matter shall be documented in full, including the substance of the conflict, a determination as to whether or not a conflict exists, the follow-up actions that are required and confirmation that the matter has been resolved, or waiver approved.

10.6. Employees who are concerned that another employee is in a conflict of interest or

potential conflict of interest situation are required to report their concerns to the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development who will bring the matter to the attention of the appropriate Designated Supervisor of the employee in question.

10.7. Where North Island College receives a complaint of a conflict of interest, per section 9.6

above, or otherwise becomes aware of a conflict or potential conflict of interest that has not otherwise been disclosed, the Designated Supervisor of the employee who is the subject of the complaint will investigate the matter and, following appropriate consultation as outlined in section 10.5 above, will make a determination of whether or not a real or perceived conflict of interest exists.

10.8. If it is determined through Section 10.6 and/or 10.7 above, that an employee has been

involved in a conflict of interest situation or activity and has failed to previously disclose such activity, the Designated Supervisor will consult with the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development and others in determining an appropriate remedy (if any), as well as impose, or recommend the imposition of, disciplinary action in accordance with Policy 2-12: Progressive Discipline: Misconduct or Inappropriate Behaviour.

11. Compliance, Reporting and Retaliation

11.1. The President is responsible for monitoring compliance with this Code.

11.2. Employees shall adhere to the standards outlined in this Code as a condition of employment and are expected to make themselves aware of, understand and comply with this Code, all College policies, guidelines or related legislation. Employees are to

consult with their Designated Supervisor with respect to any guidance that they may require.

11.3. Employees who know or suspect a breach of this Code by another employee are

responsible for reporting it to their Designated Supervisor, or to the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development.

11.4. There will be no retaliation against any employee who, in good faith, reports a known or

suspected violation of this Code, and/or provides information in relation to an investigation. However, employees who, upon investigation, are proven to have knowingly provided false accusations or knowingly provided false information during an investigation, will be subject to discipline in accordance with Policy 2-12: Progressive Discipline: Misconduct or Inappropriate Behaviour.

11.5. Employees found to have violated the requirements of this Code may be subject to discipline that will be addressed through relevant North Island College policies such as Policy 2-12: Progressive Discipline: Misconduct or Inappropriate Behaviour and/or relevant collective agreements or terms of employment. If the violation also involves breaking of any relevant laws of the Province of British Columbia, the matter may also be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

11.6. Any supervisor or manager who directs or approves of a violation of the Code, or knowingly fails to report or address a violation, is also in violation of this Code and is also subject to disciplinary action.

12. Exceptions

12.1. Exceptions to the principles and standards outlined in this Code are expected to be rare and will only be considered in circumstances where there has been full disclosure on the part of the employee requesting an exception. Such requests for an exception must be submitted through the appropriate Designated Supervisor or Director of Human Resources to the President for consideration and approval. If a request for an exception is being submitted by the President, approval must be sought and provided in writing by the Chair of the Board of Governors.

Limitations:

This Code will not interfere with the rights and obligations specified in collective agreements governing employees of North Island College, and where there is a conflict or inconsistency between a collective agreement and this Code, the collective agreement shall prevail to the extent of the conflict or inconsistency.

Legislative and Collective Agreement References: (optional) NIC-NICFA Collective Agreement and Common Agreement

NIC-CUPE 3479 Collective Agreement Cross Reference:

See also Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Policy #1-01 See also Records Management Policy #1-05 See also Human Rights: Discrimination and Harassment Policy #2-08 See also Progressive Discipline: Misconduct and Inappropriate Behavior Policy #2-12 See also Intellectual Property Policy #3-28

NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives REPORTS TO: President EFFECTIVE DATE: July 2014 Reporting to the President, the Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives will provide vision, leadership and direction for the College’s advancement and development of partnerships with business, industry, community and government agencies. The purpose of the position of Vice President, Strategic Initiatives is to build the College’s culture and brand for entrepreneurial leadership, support and foster innovation, and bring an external focus to the College’s goals and strategies for sustainability and excellence. Integral to this position is a focus on achieving growth targets through:

a. Supporting high levels of engagement and connections between the College and the communities it serves;

b. Building strategic partnerships and ongoing collaboration with business, industry, government and nonprofit sectors. This includes aligning partnerships and collaborations with new and existing college initiatives, program development and implementation;

c. Identifying revenue generation opportunities; establishing objectives and working to achieve these objectives by engaging college internal and external stakeholders;

d. Identifying and developing new business opportunities, to strengthen stakeholder relationships and increase revenue growth;

e. Assisting in securing funding and in‐kind support from corporations, government, institutions and granting councils; and,

f. Ensuring all efforts align with the College’s strategic and educational priorities and goals. The Vice President will generate rationales for funding from both private and government sources at all levels based on institutional and community strengths. Included in the mandate for this position is the requirement to improve the financial viability of existing non-government revenue streams. The Vice President recognizes North Island College’s vision, mission and mandate to support students and their life-long learning success, and the vital importance of NIC to the many small communities it serves. The Strategic Initiatives Division is comprised of Community and College Relations, Marketing, School of Continuing Education and Training (CET), and the Centre for Applied Research, Technology and Innovation (CARTI).

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KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

1.1. Provides leadership and works in collaboration with other NIC administrators and

faculty in establishing new beneficial working relationships between the College and regional, provincial and national employers, governments and associations.

1.2. Negotiates with new and existing clients and partners to develop creative solutions to problems and formalize partnership engagements between the College and other domestic organizations.

1.3. Collaborates with North Island College International (NICI) in any areas that might

bridge both domestic and international opportunities.

1.4. Continually assesses and re-evaluates effectiveness of strategies and re-aligns as necessary to achieve measurable results.

2. EXTERNAL RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

2.1. The Vice President, in consultation with other members of the Senior Leadership Team is responsible for the development and maintenance of the College’s strategic communications plan.

2.2. Provides information and intelligence about the College’s performance in all areas of education, services and operations to the North Island College community, including senior administration, faculty, and the Board of Governors.

2.3. Provides assistance to the President in supporting government relations activities at the local, regional and provincial levels.

3. COLLEGE ADVANCEMENT AND FUNDRAISING

3.1. In consultation with the Executive Director, North Island College Foundation, is

responsible for the design and maintenance of long-term, mission-driven fundraising strategies, plans and campaigns to support the goals and priorities of the College.

3.2. Provides support for the development and implementation of donor-centric annual operational plans to build a culture of support and increase long-term giving to the College.

3.3. Participates with the President, and Executive Director, NIC Foundation in advancement

activities including prospect identification, relationship development, and cultivation and solicitation of major donors.

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3.4. Participates in the development of policies and procedures to assist in the accomplishment of established goals.

4. MARKETING 4.1. Provides support for and executive leadership in the development of an integrated

marketing communications plan for the College, and drives the NIC brand process to ensure alignment between educational, service and financial targets.

4.2. Ensures that an annual marketing plan is designed and executed to maintain and increase enrolment and NIC Branding across all of the College’s courses, programs and locations.

4.3. Working in collaboration with other college faculty, staff and administrators provides support for Strategic Enrolment Management activities.

4.4. Provides advice, support and executive oversight for the functions and services of the college marketing team for domestic Canadian markets.

4.5. Supports the Learning and Students Division with program development, focusing on

marketability of current and future programs.

5. APPLIED RESEARCH

5.1 Provides support and senior leadership to the Centre for Applied Research, Technology

and Innovation (CARTI) department for the purpose of fostering an applied research culture within NIC and forging partnerships with business, industry, government and other institutions to expand research and development opportunities and contribute to the economic growth of the North Island region.

5.2 In collaboration with other NIC leadership (Vice Presidents, Deans, faculty) the Vice

President advances the college’s applied research activities by promoting collaborative research and innovation priorities guided by the college-wide plan, encouraging investment in research infrastructure, increasing external capital, program development and other funding from major public and private sources.

6. CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CONTRACT TRAINING

6.1 Provides senior leadership to the School of Continuing Education and Training for the purpose of fostering responsive, relevant and high quality cost-recovery programs and service delivery.

6.2. Develops measurable results regarding collaboration, cooperation and support for

growth in continuing education, professional development and contract training across the College.

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6.3 Supports further actualization of NIC as “one College” with diverse programs and services provided across the region, in many communities and through a variety of delivery methods.

6.4 Supports pan-provincial collaborations, government and industry partnerships.

7. HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

7.1. Manages human resources within the division.

7.2. Uses a teamwork approach to promote an organizational environment that encourages personal productivity, job satisfaction and the professional growth of employees within the division and the greater NIC college community.

7.3. Implements the values of the College, promotes a learning and working environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect, promotes and encourages innovation and creativity and ensures that the College’s practices are conducted openly, honestly and in the public’s best interests.

7.4. Establishes effective union and management relationships and works with union representatives to resolve problems effectively within the division.

8. OTHER

8.1. Attends appropriate provincial and local committees, task forces and advisory committees representing the College.

8.2. Develops, manages, prioritizes and balances the annual budget for the division.

8.3. Participates in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of the College’s annual and long-range plans.

8.4. Advises and keeps the President and other Senior Leadership informed on all matters

relevant to the division or of general concern to the College.

8.5. Facilitates collaboration within the division and acts in a manner which develops cooperation and team work throughout the College.

8.6. Assumes other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the President.

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QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. • Minimum ten years of program/service management experience related to a broad

combination of: Business; Communications; Marketing; Public Relations; Community Engagement; Continuing Education; Applied Research, and Fundraising in a post-secondary education environment.

• Demonstrated ability to creatively build relationships with experience in negotiating and securing funding contracts with business, industry, community organizations and various levels of government.

• Experience with or knowledge of significant and successful change and transition management in a post-secondary environment.

• Demonstrated experience working with First Nations to support economic development. • Demonstrated experience working with rural communities and industries. • Exceptional and engaging leadership and management skills. • Ten years of progressively advancing professional and project management experience. • Knowledge of integrated and distributed computer systems, networks, management

information systems, telecommunications, and technology support services. • Knowledge of innovative project management approaches. • Demonstrated competence in institutional long-range planning including strategic,

tactical and operational planning approaches. • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to implement effective organizational

strategies. • Excellent verbal and written communication and influencing skills. • Ability to communicate professionally at all levels within the College and community. • Entrepreneurial and responsible risk-taker • Demonstrated strong work ethic • Strong self-starter and superior team player • Excellent analytical problem-solving skills • Committed to upholding confidentiality and sensitivity to controversial issues • Proactive and student and employee service oriented • Ability to work flexible schedules

Incumbent Date President Date

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS

2300 RYAN RD, COURTENAY, BC, V9N 8N6 WWW.NIC.BC.CA TEL : 250 .334.5275 FAX: 250 .334.5269 [email protected]

MEETING AND PLANNING SCHEDULE September 2014 – June 2015

MONTH/LOCATION BUSINESS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Komoux Hall Boardroom, Comox Valley Campus

Election of Chair and Vice-Chair Board Committee Appointments Banking Resolutions (if required) Financial Information Act Report Board Evaluation Results Fall 2014 Credit Enrolment Report First Quarter Financial Statements for 2014/2015

OCTOBER 30, 2014

C211, Port Alberni Campus

College Plan - Planning Process Framework Approval President’s Annual Priority Performance Objectives 2014/2015

NOVEMBER27, 2014 (venue TBD)

BOARD RETREAT

NOVEMBER 27, 2014


2015/2016 Budget Guidelines and Ongoing Budget Development Timeline

Bylaw 6 – International Tuition and Fee Bylaw Second Quarter Financial Statements for 2014-2015 2015 Board of Governors Work Plan Advocacy Planning

JANUARY 29, 2015


Budget 2015-2016 Preparation Draft Outline of New College Plan Financial Projections to Year End 2014/2015 Third Quarter Financial Statements for 2014/2015 Review of Investment Portfolio Fall/Winter Stable Enrolment Report Bylaw 4 – Domestic Tuition and Fee Bylaw Fall Applications Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Comox Valley (venue TBD)

Joint Meeting with North Island College Foundation

MARCH 26, 2015

The Bistro, Campbell River Campus

Second Draft of New College Plan 2015/2016 Budget Approval Campus and Facilities Plan

MAY 28, 2015


Audited Financial Statements for year ended March 31, 2015 Board Planning and Meeting Schedule 2015/2016 Government Letter of Expectations 2015/2016 Fall Applications Report

JUNE 25, 2015


FTE Enrolment Report for the Year Ending March 31, 2015 2014/2015 Institutional Accountability Plan and Report Approval 2015/16 to 2019/20 College Plan Approval

North Island College Upcoming Events – October 2014

LIST OF UPCOMING EVENTS @ NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE

Board of Governors – October 30, 2014

Date Time Event Location

Tuesday, November 4

12:00pm Artist Talk Lecture Series presents Sandra Semchuk

Stan Hagen Theatre

Comox Valley Campus

Wednesday,

November 5 7:00pm

Write Here Readers Series presents Ian Weir

Stan Hagen Theatre

Comox Valley Campus

Wednesday,

November 12 7:00pm

The Invisible Iceberg of Suffering with Dr. David Kuhl

Stan Hagen Theatre

Comox Valley Campus

Friday,

November 14 7:00pm Great Gatsby Wine Festival

Third Course Bistro

Campbell River Campus

Tuesday, November 18

12:00pm Artist Talk Lecture Series

presents Farheen HaQ Stan Hagen Theatre

Comox Valley Campus

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