Transformation Progress Tracker
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 to submit request to the Minister for establishment of a polytechnic university
Anticipated Outcome
In order to establish a public post-secondary institution in the NWT, the Aurora College Board of Governors must submit a formal request to the Minister of Education, once key transformational changes are complete. This is a critical milestone identified for phase 2 of transformation