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Partnerships with NWT post-secondary institutions established
Anticipated Outcome
Partnerships are essential to successful transform Aurora College to a polytechnic university. Aurora College, College Nordique francophone, and Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning, entered into an agreement to formalize a collaborative relationship and build capacity to increase access to post-secondary programming and services in the NWT. Signatories will contribute their institutional strengths to support the development of complementary programs and services that will provide students with more program choices, attract research investments, and respond to workforce development needs.
Définition des domaines de spécialité de l’université polytechnique
Anticipated Outcome
Grâce aux commentaires de partenaires, des parties prenantes et du public, les domaines de spécialité de l’université polytechnique orienteront les décisions quant aux programmes, aux investissements dans la recherche et à la création de partenariats stratégiques. Ces travaux marquent la phase 1 de la transformation
Identify polytechnic university areas of specialization
Anticipated Outcome
Based on feedback from partners, stakeholders and the public, Areas of Specialization for the polytechnic university will inform future programming decisions, investment in research and the formation of new strategic partnerships. This work is indentified as part of phase 1 of transformation.
Establish three new research chair positions
Anticipated Outcome
Research is an important part of a post-secondary institution. Three new Research Chairs will drive innovative research and capacity, each based at one of the three Aurora College campuses. Each Research Chair will be responsible for developing and implementing an applied research program related to the areas of specialization. Their work will align with Aurora College's strategic direction and values, build Northern capacity and address Northern research needs.
Polytechnic university student pathways identified through Community Learning Centres (CLCs)
Anticipated Outcome
A variety of suitable pathways are identified in the Facilities Master Plan that could support a range of students entering the polytechnic university. The Facilities Master Plan is a phase 2 milestone and work on Community Learning Centres will continue as a separate project that builds on this initial piece.