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Bachelor of Education program review complete
Anticipated Outcome
Aurora College has created a program development team that continue to undertake projects related to program review including the Bachelor of Education Program. These efforts will support the phase 2 milestone commitment to reinstante the Bachelor of Education program.
Social Work program review complete
Anticipated Outcome
Aurora College has created a program development team that continue to undertake projects related to program review including the Social Work Program. These efforts will support the phase 2 milestone commitment to reinstante the social work program.
A student resources quick guide is available
Anticipated Outcome
A student resources quick guide, supported by a section on the Aurora College website ,will provide students with an understanding of the services available to them, how to access those services and the standards by which they can expect responses from the service providers. The transformational aspect of this project has been completed and it will be operationalized through the implementation of the Strategic Enrolment Management Plan.
College application process standards in place
Anticipated Outcome
Application standards will ensure that every student entering a program has been assessed to ensure they have the prerequisites required to succeed in their chosen program. The transformational aspect of this project has been completed and it will be operationalized through the implementation of the Strategic Enrolment Management Plan.
Program policies address all aspects of program decision-making
Anticipated Outcome
The Program Development Team led by Aurora College has reviewed the program policies that address the creation, suspension and termination of programs at the institution. These are now in place and aligned with the institution's vision, mission, goals and areas of teaching and research specialization. These efforts will support the phase 2 milestone commitment to reinstante programs in the areas of teaching and research.
Updates completed to electronic information learning environment policy
Anticipated Outcome
Through a working group created during phase 1 of transformation, the Aurora College Electronic Information Learning Environment Policy was updated to better reflect, and align with the needs of programming today and in the future.
Develop Board of Governors recruitment process
Anticipated Outcome
Through a working group created during phase 1 of transformation, the Board of Governors' recruitment process was developed. This process will provide a guide by which the public can apply to be a member of the Aurora College Board of Governors. The new process will include competency requirements to ensure an effective and efficient Board that is able to lead the institution through the changes required to become a polytechnic university.
Balanced score card created
Anticipated Outcome
Through a working group created during phase 1 of transformation, a balanced score card was developed that will keep the institution on track, linking its activities to its goals in a way that shows which have been successful and which need more work. This work will be led by Aurora College on an ongoing basis.
A Student Housing Management plan developed
Anticipated Outcome
The Polytechnic University Facilities Plan, which is a phase 2 critical milestone will identify ways to address the needs of students arriving in or returning to student housing.
Community Learning Centre proposal released as part of the Facilities Master Plan
Anticipated Outcome
The Polytechnic Facilities Master Plan, which is a phase 2 critical milestone, will propose how the institution will address which programs should be delivered at which Community Learning Centre, strengthen connections to Aurora College campuses and to the secondary school system.
Condition, safety and cultural appropriateness of student housing reviewed addressed in the Facilities Plan for polytechnic university
Anticipated Outcome
Student success is enhanced when student housing is in good condition, is safe and culturally appropriate for the students we serve. A proposal for enhanced housing will be included in the Polytechnic Facilities Master Plan, released during phase 2 of transformation.
Internet bandwidth requirements are identified
Anticipated Outcome
Programs requiring the use of internet bandwidth are understood and plans are in place to increase capacity as and where needed. This is being considered in the IT needs assessment currently underway as part of the Facilities Master Plan work that is a milestone for phase 2 of transformation.
Polytechnic University Facilities Master Plan released
Anticipated Outcome
The Polytechnic Facilities Master Plan, released during phase 2 of transformation provides provide a comprehensive proposal of each facility type, their requirements, how they support learning and research, and their connection to the broader network of facilities across the polytechnic university. This document will inform the 10-year Capital Plan.
Recreational facilities are more accessible to students
Anticipated Outcome
The Polytechnic Facilities Master Plan, which is a phase 2 critical milestone, will propose enhanced access to recreational facilities in campus communities, enhancing post-secondary experience for our students.
Regional needs assessments complete
Anticipated Outcome
Work to understand regional needs in terms of types of programming and methods of program delivery is a critical part of developing the Polytechnic University Facilities Plan, released during phase 2 of transformation and an important step in the overall transformation. It will inform both how the institution operates and decisions around new facilities.
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.
Board of Governors operating manual developed
Anticipated Outcome
A Board of Governors operating manual that outlines the roles and responsibilities of Board members, as well as accountabilities and reporting requirements is developed by ACT and provided to Aurora College for implemetation. Once established, it will be the responsibility of the Board to update or make changes to the manual. Reinstating the Aurora College Board of Governors is a critical milestone for phase 2 of transformation.
Board orientation process developed
Anticipated Outcome
An orientation process for all Board members is developed and provided to Aurora College for finalizing and implementation. The orientation process should provide a clear understanding of their role and responsibilities as a member of the Board and of the institution. Reinstating the Aurora College Board of Governors is a critical milestone for phase 2 of transformation.
Policy Working Committee Established
Anticipated Outcome
One of the Working Groups established during phase 1 of transformation will schedule and conduct ongoing policy reviews as part of ongoing operations.