Transformation Progress Tracker
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Release Aurora College/polytechnic university 3-Year Strategic Plan 2023-2026
Anticipated Outcome
A 2023-2026 Strategic Plan will overlap Aurora College and the polytechnic university. It will guide Aurora College for the second phase of the transformation and the polytechnic university through its initial years. A 5-year strategic planning cycle for the polytechnic university will begin in 2026.
*The finalized Aurora College/polytechnic university 3-year strategic plan is for 2024-2027, not 2023-2026.
Aurora College's Corporate Plan includes a results-based budget
Anticipated Outcome
To increase the accountability and efficiency of the College, a results-based budget evaluation will be completed as part of the Corporate Plan development.
Recruitment, Marketing and Communication Strategy developed 2024-2026
Anticipated Outcome
A new comprehensive Recruitment, Marketing and Communication Strategy is completed and is aligned with the institution's 5-Year Academic Plan, 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and the Strategic Enrolment Management plan. This plan will support the final stages of transformation to a polytechnic university.
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.
Year 1 of Education, Social Work and General Arts and Science Programs Implemented
Anticipated Outcome
Aurora College will work to have programs re-introduced by fall 2024.
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.
Release polytechnic university 5-Year Academic Plan
Anticipated Outcome
The 5-Year Academic Plan for the polytechnic university will be released and guide programming decisions. This is a phase 2 critical milestone, led by Aurora College.