EXECUTIVE SUMMARY VISION Success for all through learning and partnerships. MISSION Excelling in quality, accessible education through innovative programs, services, and partnerships for the benefit of our northern communities. GUIDING PRINCIPLES • • • • • •
Learning for success Career opportunities through innovative education and transferable skills Practical, hands-on experiences Value for investment Support for lifelong learning A healthy, adaptive, and progressive organizational culture
This 2019-2020 Annual Report is a testament to the goals accomplished by Northern College. It provides us with a recap of the inspiring events and achievements that have raised the bar on post-secondary education and corporate training in Northeastern Ontario. As an exercise, this report also presents us with the opportunity to press pause for a moment and take stock of how our College has positively impacted the communities we serve. Creating strong educational experiences ultimately improves the lives of learners, their families, and their workplaces. And all this is occurring at a time when the global demand to foster and attract talent has never been more competitive. The preparation of this annual report has been guided by the framework and directions outlined within Northern’s Strategic Plan—in accordance with the College’s Strategic Mandate Agreement—and based on our key areas of strength and differentiation, as well as Northern’s Strategic Enrolment (SEM) Plan, Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles. New this year, are the College’s additional organizational documents providing further strategic guidance to the institution, including Academic, Recruitment, Marketing and Communications strategic plans. In the ways outlined on the following pages, it is clear that Northern College has risen to yet another level of achievement, guided by a promise to deliver the best college education in Ontario, and accomplishing this task with the dedication and expertise of our people, partners, leaders, and volunteers, along with the Board of Governors who guide our efforts.
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