Transformation Progress Tracker
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Aurora College internal Working Groups formed
Anticipated Outcome
Aurora College employees will be directly engaged in the transformation into a polytechnic university. Four Working Groups, made up of Aurora College employees and Aurora College Transformation Team members, will be established to help coordinate the implementation and completion of the projects in four distinct areas: Academic Program Management, Recruitment and Retention, Accountability and Operations.
Discussion paper on governance released
Anticipated Outcome
A critical milestone that started in Phase 1 and concludes in Phase 2 is the coming into force of the update Aurora College Act. Feedback on a discussion paper shared with Indigenous governments, stakeholders and the public helped inform the proposed arm's length governance model for Aurora College and the polytechnic university.
Launch ACT's Critical Milestone Interactive Webpage
Anticipated Outcome
Tracking the progress of the Aurora College Transformation ensures transparency and accountability throughout the transformation process.
First ACT Implementation Plan quarterly report distributed
Anticipated Outcome
A quarterly report will be generated and distributed starting in January 2021. The information will monitor and report on the progress of the Aurora College Transformation. A report will be distributed quarterly and on a regular basis until the milestones led by the GNWT are complete in 2023/2024.
Introduction of a draft bill to amend the Aurora College Act
Anticipated Outcome
A draft bill is introduced during phase 1 of transformation to amend the Aurora College Act, which includes a change in governance that leads to the reinstatement of the Board of Governors and a new arm's length governance model for Aurora College.
Complete institutional quality assurance evaluation
Anticipated Outcome
In order to be recognized as a degree-granting post-secondary institution, Aurora College must go through a review by a legislated body. This review requires Aurora College to complete a self-study and put the key pieces in place to pass the review and receive recognition. This recognition is required by the Minister before they can approve the establishment of a polytechnic university. This work is a phase 2 critical milestone.
Establish a Polytechnic University Funding Framework
Anticipated Outcome
The GNWT will work with a contractor to develop a funding framework and funding formula that can be used for Aurora College and eventually the future polytechnic university. This is identified as a critical milestone for transformation.
Establish new legislation for polytechnic university
Anticipated Outcome
Legislation is passed by the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories formally establishing the polytechnic university. This is a phase 3 critical milestone.