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Staff trained on new Student Information System
Anticipated Outcome
The new Student Information System (SIS), a GNWT investment in Aurora College, collects and provides accurate and accessible data ensuring the Aurora College Team can meet the demands of a modern post-secondary institution both during and after its transformation into a polytechnic university.
New Student Information System fully implemented
Anticipated Outcome
The new student information system, a GNWT investment in Aurora College, will support internal information management and public reporting of statistics.
Academic Program Development and Review Framework developed
Anticipated Outcome
One of the Working Groups formed during phase 1 of transformation developed a new policy and processes to review and make decisions around programming. These will continue to evolve as other related transformation work is completed and be led by Aurora College.
Details
L’un des groupes de travail formés au cours de la phase 1 de la transformation a élaboré une nouvelle politique et de nouveaux processus pour examiner les programmes et prendre des décisions. Ces éléments continueront à évoluer en parallèle au travail de transformation qui est mené et réalisé par le Collège Aurora.
Program Review policies finalized
Anticipated Outcome
A Program Review Policy that meets best practices and national standards is in place and being applied to the review of all existing programs. This policy work was led by one of the Working Groups established during Phase 1 of transformation. The policy will continue to be updated as Aurora College establishes additional capacity related to program review and development.
Provide Indigenous Engagement Approach to Indigenous Governments for their input
Anticipated Outcome
Engagement with Indigenous governments will be incorporated into all planning and execution of work related to the transformation of Aurora College. The importance of having a post-secondary institution that reflects the values and interests of Northern residents and communities cannot be overstated. An internal best practices approach was established early in transformation by the GNWT to support these efforts and will be continued by Aurora College as they work to transform into a polytechnic university.
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.
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.
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.
Release Aurora College 3-Year Strategic Plan 2020-2023
Anticipated Outcome
During phase 1 of transformation, the GNWT and Aurora College released Aurora College's 2020-2023 Strategic Plan. This document includes a new vision for the College to help guide it on the path to becoming a polytechnic university. A second 3-year plan will be released in 2023 and a 5-year strategic planning cycle for the polytechnic university will begin in 2026.
Release Transformation Implementation Plan
Anticipated Outcome
During phase 1 of transformation, the GNWT will release an Implementation Plan that lays all of the tasks required to transform Aurora College into a polytechnic university, ensuring that the right changes are made in the right order and at the right time.
Commit to transformation having neutral or positive social and economical impacts
Anticipated Outcome
The Aurora College Transformation Implementation Plan commits that over the course of its transformation to the polytechnic university the changes will have a neutral or positive social and economic impact.
Reflect a service oriented, learning centred approach in the 3-year Aurora College Strategic Plan
Anticipated Outcome
One of the four pillars in the 2020-2023 Aurora Strategic Plan is Learning Centred. The College Team are committed to providing learners with programs and services that are adaptive and can be tailored to help students meet their academic and personal goals. Work to strengthen Aurora College as a learning-centred institution will result in tangible improvement to the student experience and improved student outcomes.
2019-2020 Aurora College Annual Report released
Anticipated Outcome
During phase 1, Aurora College will release and table the 2019-2020 Aurora College Annual Report. This action meets a legal requirement and highlights the achievements of the College. The tabling of the 2019-2020 Annual report completes this commitment, however subsequent years will incrementally build on this year's report to reflect a polytechnic university.
2020-2021 Corporate Plan for Aurora College released
Anticipated Outcome
The 2020-2021 Corporate Plan for Aurora College is released using a new model. The model will continue to develop over the next few years and will move the College's corporate planning closer to that of a polytechnic university.
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.
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.