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NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD AT KOMOUX HALL BOARDROOM, COMOX VALLEY CAMPUS THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2015 @ 1:00 PM

AGENDA

*Note: Representatives from the North Island Student Union will be making a presentation to the Board at 12:00noon. Lunch break will be at 12:30pm with the business meeting starting at 1:00pm.

Topic Attachment Action

1. CALL TO ORDER1.1 Welcome Board of Governors New Members –

Caitlin Hartnett and Rhonda Johnson 1.2 Oath of Appointment Oath-taking1.3 Adoption of Agenda To adopt1.4 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 27, 2014 To approve

2. BOARD BUSINESS

2.1 Board Action Log as of January 29, 2015 Information2.2 Executive Committee Report Information2.3 Finance and Audit Committee Report

2.3.1 Review of Investment Portfolio To approve2.4 Roundtable Regional Reports Information

3. REPORTS

3.1 President 3.1.1 President’s Report

Pay Parking – Comox Valley Campus College Plan Process Update Board of Governors and Foundation Board Joint Meeting,

February 26, 2015

Information

3.2 Vice President, Learning and Students 3.2.1 Establish New Program Credential - Heavy Duty Mechanical Foundation Certificate

To approve

3.2.2 Cancel Credential – Heavy Duty and Commercial Transport Mechanics Certificate

To approve

3.2.3 Ministry Policy – Adult Upgrading Information3.2.4 Bylaw 4 – Domestic Tuition and Fee Bylaw To approve3.2.5 Fall/Winter Stable Enrolment Report Information3.2.6 Fall Applications Report Information3.2.7 Regional Highlights Report Information

3.3 Vice President, Finance and Facilities 3.3.1 Third Quarter Financial Statements for 2014/2015 To approve3.3.2 Financial Projections to Year End 2014/2015 To approve3.3.3 Budget 2015-2016 Preparation Information

3.4 Chair, Education Council 3.4.1 Education Council Report Information

4. INFORMATION4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4

4.5 4.6

4.7 4.8 4.9

NIC Upcoming Events December 12, 2014 Letter of Appreciation from Campbell River City Mayor Andrew Adams BC Colleges’ Advocacy Document for Budget 2015 Letter from AVED regarding NIC’s 2013/2014 Institutional Accountability Plan and Report dated December 19, 2014 Order-in-Council 732-2014 Appointment of R. Johnson to NIC Board of Governors October 14, 2014 BC Colleges letter to MAVED regarding the college system’s funding request for 2015/2016 Email Correspondence from PSEC re Accountability & Disclosure Information Session Letter from NIC BOG Chair to AVED Minister dated January 5, 2015 Itinerary - Minister Wilkinson’s Visit to NIC, January 23, 2015

5. NEXT MEETING DATES

Joint meeting – NIC Foundation Board, February 26, 2015, Locals Restaurant, Courtenay

Regular meeting – Thursday, March 26, 2015, Third Course Bistro, Campbell River Campus

In-Camera meeting – Thursday, March 26, 2015, immediately following the regular meeting

6. ADJOURNMENT

North Island College

Board of Governors

Oath of Appointment

The following Oath of Office is to be sworn, signed and dated before the Board at the

commencement of all members’ first meeting with the Board. The Ministry suggests that either

the Board Chair, or, if an institution prefers, a Commissioner of Oaths would be appropriate

administrators of the Oath.

I, , sincerely promise and swear (or

affirm) that I will truly, faithfully and impartially, to the best of my ability execute the duties and

responsibilities of my position as a Member of the Board of North Island College. I have read

and agree to abide by the Code of Conduct and the Conflict of Interest Bylaws of the institution.

________________________________

(Signature)

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Date

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

HELD IN THE KOMOUX HALL BOARDROOM, COMOX VALLEY CAMPUS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2014

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

B. Bell, Community Member, Comox Valley Region, Chair J. Bowman, President C. Hodgson, Faculty Representative P. Hoefgen, Student Representative H. Howie, Chair, Education Council A. Hamilton, Community Member, Comox Valley Region S. Mbah, Student Representative G. Phelps, Community Member, Comox Valley Region R. Reid, Executive Assistant to the Board of Governors C. Reyno, Support Staff Representative

Via teleconference D. Lamb, Community Member, Campbell River Region, Vice Chair R. Grant, Community Member, Campbell River Region K. Nelson, Community Member, Mount Waddington Region

BOARD MEMBER ABSENT B. Calder, Community Member, Comox Valley Region S. Minions, Community Member, Port Alberni Region V. Mundy, Community Member, West Coast Region

ALSO PRESENT S. Auchterlonie, Director, College and Community Relations/ Executive Director, NIC Foundation C. Baert, Vice President, Finance and Facilities T. Bellavia, Asst. Vice President, Access and Regions K. Crewe, Director, Human Resources and Organizational Development L. Domae, Vice President, Learning and Students K. Haggith, Dean, Health and Human Services R. Heidt, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives

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1. CALL TO ORDER

1.1 Adoption of AgendaMoved P. HOEFGEN/Seconded C. HODGSON: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE ADOPT THE REGULAR AGENDA OF NOVEMBER 27, 2014 AS CIRCULATED.

Motion carried

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Moved C. HODGSON/Seconded C. REYNO: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVES THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 30, 2014 AS CIRCULATED.

Motion carried

2. BOARD BUSINESS

2.1 Board Action Items Log as of November 27, 2014

J. Bowman updated the Action Items Log to reflect that the item on “TAP addendum for Board Member signatures” has been assigned to the Governance and Human Resources Committee.

2.2 Executive Committee Report

The Board received the Executive Committee report. J. Bowman added that the College will be sending letters of congratulations to all recently elected local government officials.

2.3 Governance and Human Resources Committee Report

R. Grant, Chair of the Governance and Human Resources (GHR) Committee provided a summary of the proposed minor amendments to the Committee’s Terms of Reference. B. Bell suggested further amending the terms of reference under Duties and Responsibilities – Governance, to include reviewing the Government’s Taxpayers Accountability Principles and ensuring that those principles are being implemented by the College.

Moved R. GRANT/Seconded K. NELSON: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVES THE GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE AS AMENDED.

Motion carried

2.4 Roundtable Regional Reports

A. Hamilton attended the NIC School of Business Administration networking event earlier in November, commenting on how well-run the event was. C. Hodgson attended the School of Fine Arts and Design student exhibition at the Comox Valley Art Gallery. She also reported that a couple of Faculty members were successful in their local municipal elections. Shirley Ackland, President of NICFA and instructor in Applied Business Technology, has been elected Mayor of the Town of Port McNeill. Pat Corbett-Labatt (retired Instructor, Adult Basic Education, Mathematics and Sciences) has been elected Councillor in the District of Port Hardy. R. Grant attended the NIC Wine Festival. He added that he acted as campaign manager for Andy Adams who has been elected as Mayor of the City of Campbell River. B. Bell announced that S. Minions has recently resigned from the Board following her election as Councillor for the City of Port Alberni but she will be the contact between the City of Port Alberni and NIC.

3. REPORTS

3.1 President

3.1.1 President’s Report

J. Bowman discussed the November 3rd teleconference with AVED regarding the draft Aboriginal Service Plan (ASP) and Reporting Guidelines. T. Bellavia reported on NIC’s funding status under the ASP, noting that NIC is one of 11 institutions eligible for Ministry funding under the Plan and could potentially be eligible for additional funding next year.

J. Bowman also highlighted the BC Colleges Presidents Meeting he attended on November 17th. Representatives from Colleges and Institutes Canada (formerly ACCC), the Post-Secondary Employers

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS NOVEMBER 27, 2014 Page 3 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Association and the Public Sector Employers’ Council Secretariat were in attendance. He noted that AVED Deputy Minister Sandra Carroll was scheduled to participate but had to cancel.

3.2 Vice President, Learning and Students

3.2.1 NIC-Island Health, Health Education Partnership and Program Funding Agreement

L. Domae introduced K. Haggith, Dean of Health and Human Services, who provided background information on the Agreement which accompanied the sale of the hospital land. K. Haggith reported that programs to be considered for funding under this Agreement will either be existing programs that are in high demand or new programs that can be developed through the use of the funds. L. Domae added that the College will carefully consider labour market and costing information before making programming decisions within the terms of the Agreement.

K. Haggith noted that aside from funding under the Agreement, there are potentially other funding sources through a collaboration among Vancouver Island post-secondary institutions. Opportunities for NIC to participate in Health Sciences related international programming will also be explored.

3.2.2 Regional Highlights Report

L. Domae noted that the report’s major theme is the strong connections being developed across the College. She added that a lot of work is being done in the smaller regions and that local businesses continue to support NIC alumni. As reported to the Board at its October 30th meeting, J. Bowman added the College is planning to offer the Aquaculture and Coastal Forest Resource Technician Programs to more students, possibly with a regional delivery. He will provide an update report on this in the future.

3.3 Vice President, Finance and Facilities

3.3.1 2015-2016 Budget Guidelines and Ongoing Budget Development Timeline

C Baert summarized some of the key budget assumptions for 2015-2016:

International Education will be increasing its support of college operations by $225K consistent with the policy on non-base-funded activity

The college is currently in the process of collective bargaining. No increases will be built into the budget until bargaining is completed but increased wage costs will be funded so there should be a zero net impact on the budget.

Regarding inflation, some budgetary adjustments have been made to accommodate increased costs in hydro rates, and technology and library license agreements with contractual fee increases.

C Baert added that new budgeting processes will be developed to support the College multi-year plan. She also reported that the College is in good shape to finish the fiscal year on target. A financial projection to March 31, 2015 will be provided at the Board’s January 29, 2015 meeting.

3.3.2 North Island Hospitals Project

C. Baert reported that the college has a positive working relationship with both Island Health and its P3 Partner, Tandem Health Partners. They have been very open in providing information on construction schedules, designs and plans. NIC senior staff and faculty have been invited to participate in the North Island Hospital Project meetings. J. Bowman suggested that an invitation be extended to Island Health’s Chief Project Officer Tom Sparrow to a Board meeting in early 2015 to make a presentation on the Project.

3.4 Executive Director, NIC Foundation

S. Auchterlonie reported that the NIC Foundation Board met on November 20th for an introduction and orientation of new Board Members. The Foundation Board received its second quarter financial

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS NOVEMBER 27, 2014 Page 4 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ statements showing assets at $4.4 million and have enjoyed an exceptional year in revenues. S. Auchterlonie added that donations and fundraising events proceeds are also up.

J. Bowman noted that the February 26, 2015 joint meeting of the Board of Governors and NIC Foundation Board will focus on long-term planning and a more comprehensive approach to fundraising.

3.5 Chair, Education Council

3.5.1 Education Council Report

H. Howie reported that the Education Council (EdCo) will hold a by-election early in 2015 to replace the outgoing Vice Chair who will be moving to the Lower Mainland. She added that a few course revisions were approved by EdCo at its last meeting. The next EdCo meeting will be held on December 12, 2014.

4. INFORMATION

The Board received the NIC Upcoming Events document.

5. NEXT MEETING DATES

Regular meeting – Thursday, January 29, 2015, Komoux Hall Boardroom, CV Campus In-Camera meeting – Thursday, January 29, 2015, immediately following the regular meeting

6. ADJOURNMENT

The NIC Board of Governors adjourned its regular meeting at 9:10 a.m.

Bruce Bell, Chair Rachel Reid, Executive Assistant

NIC Board Action Items Log

# ITEM SOURCE ACTION ASSIGNED TO DUE DATE

1 Committee EvaluationBOG 2014 Workplan - January 30, 2014

Evaluate committees' performance

GHR Committee

January/February 2015

2

Policy/Bylaw Updates (conflict of interest, student appeals, unruly behaviour)

BOG 2014 Workplan - January 30, 2014; GHR Committee meeting - Oct. 30, 2014

Approve new revised policies/bylaws; BL 5 approved June 2014; BL 2 approved March 2014

GHR Committee

To be regular part of GHR Committee report starting in 2015

3 ASTTBC presentation BOG meeting - June 26, 2014

CEO John Leech to be invited to make a presentation regarding ASTTBC J. Bowman Early 2015

4 TAP addendum

Ministry letter of September 16, 2014 re all Boards to support implementation of TAP; BOG meeting November 27, 2014

Teleconference with ADMS Avison and Wenezenki Yolland on Nov. 20, 2014; task assigned to GHR Committee to include review and implementation of TAP principles

GHR Committee Ongoing

5

Multi-year financial projections and targets for new/alternative revenues 2016/2017 and beyond

BOG Executive Committee meeting - October 16, 2014 Status report J. Bowman Mar-15

6Aquaculture and Coastal Forest Resource Technician Programs

BOG meeting - November 27, 2014

Update report on offering programs to more students J. Bowman Fall 2015

7 Island Health PresentationBOG meeting - November 27, 2014

Island Health Chief Project Officer to be invited to make a presentation on the hospital project J. Bowman Feb 2015

1/8/2015

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NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

January 29, 2015 Vision: North Island College is a premier community and destination college, in a spectacular west-coast environment, that inspires and prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world. AGENDA ITEM: Regular Meeting

2.2 Executive Committee Report Executive summary The Executive Committee met on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 to discuss agenda items for the January 29, 2015 Board meeting and forthcoming events. Board Chair Bruce Bell (via phone), Vice Chair Derek Lamb, Bruce Calder, John Bowman, Sue Bate and Rachel Reid were in attendance. The committee reviewed the draft agendas as well as Board action items logs provided. All other items in the draft agendas were approved. Other items discussed were:

AVED Minister Wilkinson’s visit to NIC on January 23, 2015 – D. Lamb, B. Calder with J. Bowman and R. Heidt to meet with Minister McRae on January 22)

PSEC Accountability and Disclosure Information Session on February 11 via webcast Victoria Meetings in Spring 2015 – two days either late April or early May Island Health Chief Project Officer Tom Sparrow to be invited to the joint BOG and

Foundation Board meeting on February 26; Board Executive Committee to meet before the joint meeting

Board participation at the CICan Annual Conference, May 24-26 in Winnipeg, Manitoba Meeting with School District 72 in March, tentatively the morning of March 26, 2015

(Board Chair and Vice Chair only) Action: For the Board’s information.

NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS JANUARY 29, 2015

Vision: North Island College is a premier community and destination college, in a spectacular west-coast environment, that inspires and prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world. AGENDA ITEM: Regular Meeting 2.3.1 Review of Investment Portfolio (attachment) The Finance and Audit Committee will report on the Committee’s November meeting with Margaret Lanthier from Genus, the College’s investment manager. The College’s Investment Policy requires the Board to approve the Investment Program each year. The Investment Program provides a high level framework to our professional investment adviser who is obligated to ensure that investments held in the College’s long term investment portfolio are consistent with the Investment Program. The Finance and Audit Committee reviewed the Investment Program and recommends to the Board that the Investment Program be renewed, unchanged, for another year.

Action: For the Board’s review and approval Suggested Resolutions: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE CONTINUE TO ADOPT THE INVESTMENT PROGRAM DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2014 UNTIL ITS REVIEW IN 2016.

North Island College

Investment Program

Effective February 1, 2014

The Investment Program, as required under the College’s Investment Policy provides direction to Management and the College’s professional Investment Advisor on the investment of College funds. As required under the College & Institute Act, all investment decisions must be consistent with the concepts of the Prudent Investor Rule.

Income Requirement: The College requires income of ~3% annually to support operations in addition to capital appreciation that will preserve and grow the capital.

Strategic Asset Mix:

Short‐term funds Lower limit Target Upper Limit Cash & Equivalents 0% 10% 20% Fixed Income 65% 75% 85% Equity 10% 15% 20% Alternative Strategies 10%

Long‐term Funds Lower limit Target Upper Limit Cash & Equivalents 0% 5% 10% Fixed Income 45% 55% 65% Equity 30% 40% 50% Alternative Strategies 10%

Equity holdings: no more than 1/3 of equity holdings in each of US and International equity holdings.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

JANUARY 29, 2015

This report will cover the period of December 3, 2014 to January 26, 2015.

North Island Students Union (NISU)

On December 3rd, the Senior Leadership Team met with members of NISU to discuss closer collaboration

and shared interests between the college and students union.

Ministry of Advanced Education

On December 4th, I received a telephone call from Nicola Lemmer, Executive Director, Colleges and

Skills Development Branch, regarding changes to provincial government policy re tuition for Adult

upgrading courses.

On December 8th, I participated in a teleconference with the BC Colleges Presidents and DM Sandra

Carroll regarding the issues around Adult upgrading courses (ABE and ESL).

Education Council

On December 12th, I attended the Education Council meeting.

K’omoks First Nation Office Building Opening

On December 12th, I attended the celebration of the grand opening of the new K’omoks First Nation

Office Building. The celebration included a cultural blessing ceremony, unveiling of totems and a tour of

the new facilities.

Comox Valley Echo

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Project Watershed

On January 5th, Christine Hodgson and I and Project Watershed representatives Paul Horgen and Dan

Bowen met with Minister McRae at his Courtenay office to request his support for a formalized

agreement between Climate Action Secretariat, Project Watershed and NIC.

On January 13th, Randall Heidt, VP Strategic Initiatives, Naomi Tabata, Manager CARTI, Christine

Hodgson and I met with Project Watershed representatives Paul Horgen and Dan Bowen as a follow up to

the January 5th meeting. C. Hodgson volunteered to draft up the MOU between NIC and Project

Watershed.

College Plan Committee (CPC)

On January 9th, I chaired the CPC meeting. The four Focus Groups provided a summary/highlights of

their discussions of the Appreciative and Critical Reflection/Analysis (ACRA) process. I was very

impressed by the discussion and will use the Focus Groups’ notes to develop the matrix of Strategic

Direction priorities, goals and objectives in the initial draft of the College Plan.

Exempt Employees Meeting

On January 9th, I chaired the Exempt Employees meeting. I provided a review of Provincial systems

issues and the College Plan Process. L. Domae, VP Learning and Students, gave an overview of the

multi-year planning process. C. Baert, VP Finance and Facilities discussed the 2015/16 College budget

process, D. Graham, Director of Facilities Management provided a Capital Projects update. K. Crewe,

Director HR and Organizational Development, gave an update on collective bargaining and the NIC

Standards of Conduct Policy.

College Board Executive Committee

On January 13th, I met with the Executive Committee to review the agendas for the January 29th Board of

Governors meeting. The report from the Executive Committee is in the Board agenda package.

Premier’s LNG Working Advisory Council

At the invitation of the BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for

Labour, I have been asked to serve on the Premier’s LNG Working Group Advisory Council. On January

14th, I participated in the inaugural meeting which was held in Vancouver. The Council will meet twice

annually and is expected to provide the Premier’s LNG Working Group with advice on skills training and

workforce planning, as well as help identify issues that need to be addressed for British Columbians to

obtain employment in the LNG field.

Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce

On January 15th, I attended an Economic Forecasting luncheon at Crown Isle Resort. The CV Chamber of

Commerce, CV Economic Development Society (CVEDS) and MNP LLP, a local accounting and

business consulting firm, asked local business owners and senior managers to share their views on doing

business in the CV.

BC College Presidents

On January 19th, the Council of Presidents (COP) met in Vancouver. Minister Andrew Wilkinson and DM

Sandra Carroll joined the meeting. It was the first meeting between the Minister and BCC and was an

opportunity to discuss the college system’s critical role in education and training BC’s future workforce.

Other agenda items included an update from the BC Consortium for Skills Development, a presentation

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by Selkirk College’s Dr. Terri MacDonald on the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute, ESL and

ABE tuition policy and funding issues, CICan (formerly ACCC) on the Hill briefing, AGB Governance

workshop, BCC endorsement discussion on the Indigenous Education Protocol for Colleges and

Institutes, and the Premier’s LNG Working Group Advisory Council.

Trades Training BC (TTBC)

On January 20th, I participated in the TTBC Board of Directors meeting in Vancouver. JTST DM Athana

Mentzelopoilos and ADM Scott MacDonald provided an update on Skills for Jobs Blueprint, top

occupations of highest demand, Trades Training priorities in the next 12 months and perspectives on how

TTBC can help JTST meet its challenges and achieve its priorities. ITA CEO Gary Herman gave a

presentation on ITA’s plans post Core Review and the Training Plan Budget for 2015/16. Other agenda

items included a discussion on the status of the TTBC as a consortium/Crown Agency, TTBC operating

budget for 2015/16 and 2014/15 reconciliation and impact on making the case for more funding.

BCATTA provided an update on waitlist/website projects and an enhanced Apprenticeship model.

MLA Don McRae

On January 22nd, Bruce Calder, Derek Lamb, Randall Heidt and I met with Minister Don McRae to

discuss Minister Andrew Wilkinson’s visit to NIC on January 23, 2015.

Aboriginal Education Advisory Council Meeting

On January 22nd, I attended the Aboriginal Education Advisory Council meeting. Agenda items included

a discussion on finalizing the Aboriginal Service Plan submission due to AVED on February 6, 2015 and

the Indigenous Education Protocol by CICan. I provided an update on the College’s strategic planning

process and L. Domae reported on the Multi Year Program Planning process.

Ministry of Advanced Education

On January 23rd, the BOG Executive Committee and Senior Leadership Team hosted the visit of the

Honourable Andrew Wilkinson, Minister of Advanced Education, and the Honourable Don McRae,

Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation and MLA for Comox Valley at our CV campus.

Minister Wilkinson was joined by his Chief of Staff Jennifer Chalmers.

We were able to provide an overview of the College and discuss some of our key successes, priorities and

challenges. A student panel was set up in order to provide an opportunity for the Minister to meet with

students so that they could tell their stories and talk about their post-secondary experiences. The Minister

was also given a brief tour of the CV campus site.

In the afternoon, I attended the “Emerging Technologies” event hosted by the CV Economic

Development Society in partnership with Innovation Island Technology Association in our Trades

Building. Minister Wilkinson attended the networking luncheon and was the moderator for the Emerging

Technologies Panel discussion.

Alberni Valley Learning Council Meeting

On January 26th, I travelled to PA campus for the AV Learning Council meeting. The Alberni Learning

Council is organized to serve as a vehicle for communication and collaboration on broad educational

matters, assist with identifying and pursuing educational needs or opportunities, and advancing

initiatives or projects that may fall outside of any one agencies jurisdiction or mandate.

We discussed the vision and goals of the AVLC and I provided an update on North Island College.


JANUARY 29, 2015 Vision: North Island College is a premier community and destination college, in a spectacular west-coast environment, that inspires and prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world. AGENDA ITEM: Regular Meeting

PAY PARKING – COMOX VALLEY CAMPUS A number of months ago, the Senior Leadership Team instructed the Facilities Management department to prepare a report examining the financial and operational impacts of implementing paid parking at North Island College. Upon detailed review of the report and much discussion, SLT approved proceeding with planning for implementation of a new pay-to-park model at the Comox Valley campus during the 2016/17 fiscal year. Implementation of paid parking at the Campbell River, Port Alberni and Mount Waddington campuses is not being considered at this time.

While the issue of paid parking has been considered for a number of years, there are three main reasons for implementing paid parking at the Comox Valley Campus:

1. It is the expectation of the Ministry of Advanced Education that post-secondary institutions have pay parking at their campuses. North Island College is one of only a few institutions in the province that does not currently charge for parking. Government funding is not provided for the maintenance of parking facilities or site infrastructure and given the current fiscal climate, the ability to find money to maintain parking facilities and site infrastructure is limited. Institutions are expected to fund the maintenance of such facilities from alternative sources of revenue.

2. The college’s commitment to sustainability, specifically reduction of the college’s carbon footprint, requires the institution to encourage students and employees to use alternate modes of transportation to travel to the campus, including public transportation, biking, walking and ride-sharing.

3. The new Comox Valley Hospital will open in 2017 and while it will have significant parking capacity (over 700 stalls), users/visitors will have to pay to park as is the case at all Island Health facilities. Significant pressure is expected on neighbouring properties and streets, as users/visitors seek to find free parking within a reasonable walking distance. By implementing paid parking at NIC Comox Valley, the college will be working to protect our parking facilities for use by our students, employees and guests. The college is already experiencing pressure with regards to parking as a result of construction of the new hospital.

It is anticipated that paid parking will not be implemented until sometime during the 2016/17 fiscal year. The college is currently in the early stages of planning for implementation. There is much to be considered when addressing this complicated issue, which is why the college administration is intending to allow more than one year to plan for a successful implemention. The college will seek input from the college community as it proceeds with implementation.

North Island College will use the revenues raised from paid parking to maintain and improve parking facilities and site infrastructure, encourage and support sustainability initiatives, and fund other college priorities.

Administration notified its employees of the college’s intent to implement paid parking at the Comox Valley campus on January 22, 2015.

Action: For the Board’s information.


January 29, 2015 Vision: North Island College is a premier community and destination college, in a spectacular west-coast environment, that inspires and prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world. AGENDA ITEM: Regular

3.2.1 Establish New Program Credential: HEAVY MECHANICAL FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE

PROGRAM

Background: NIC offers two pathways for students who wish to obtain a Red Seal/Certificate of Qualification in Heavy Mechanical Trades; a foundation path leading to apprenticeship and a straight apprenticeship path. These high demand programs are offered at the Vigar Road location of the Campbell River campus. In February 2014, the Industry Training Authority (ITA) issued an Official Program Standards Notice (OPSN) announcing the redundancy of the existing Heavy Duty and Commercial Transport Mechanics Foundation program and the establishment of the new Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program. Parallel with this change was the launch of the Apprentice Transition Plan and Red Seal Trade Name Alignment. The existing Heavy Duty and Commercial Transport Mechanics Foundation certificate program includes Heavy Duty Equipment Technician and Truck and Transport Mechanic. The ITA’s new Heavy Mechanical Foundation certificate program includes those two discipline areas plus two new credential areas: Diesel Engine Mechanic and Transport Trailer Technician. The intent is to provide students with a broader technical training base while making the system more efficient. As directed by the ITA through the OPSN, this change was effective September 1, 2014. At the time of the OPSN, the NIC Training Plan for 14/15 included delivery of Foundation and Apprentice technical training. As a result of the short lead time provided by the ITA to develop the new curriculum and obtain internal program approvals, NIC currently has two intakes registered in the Heavy Duty and Commercial Transport Mechanics Foundation certificate program. As directed by the ITA, these students are being taught the new curriculum. These students require the new credential for which we are seeking the Board’s approval. Education Council recommended approval of the new program, Heavy Mechanical Foundation certificate to the Board of Governors at its December 12, 2014 meeting. Under the Province of British Columbia’s Tuition Limit Policy, new tuition and fees can be set for new programs (first year only). Institutions may set the initial tuition and mandatory fee rate for new instructional programs.

It is recommended that the tuition and fees for the Heavy Mechanical Foundation Certificate Program be set as follows:

Program credential Length Program fee Supply fees Total

fees Heavy Mechanical Foundation certificate 45 $3450 $300 $3750

Tuition for the Heavy Duty and Commercial Transport Mechanics program was set at $2434 with a supply fee of $55. Rationale for the increase is based on NIC’s costs of delivering this capital and operating intensive new program. The recommended tuition and fees are in line within the expected fee range for the program at the other publicly funded institutions in BC and comparable to the two other programs on Vancouver Island. The provincial average for tuition and fees for the Heavy Mechanical Foundation program is approximately $4000. Action: For the Board’s discussion and decision. Suggested Resolutions: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CREDENTIAL, HEAVY MECHANICAL FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVES TUITION OF $3450 AND FEES OF $300 FOR THE, HEAVY MECHANICAL FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE, FOR ALL PROGRAMS STARTING AFTER JANUARY 31, 2015.

NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS January 29, 2015

Vision: North Island College is a premier community and destination college, in a spectacular west-coast environment, that inspires and prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world.

AGENDA ITEM: Regular 3.2.2 Cancel Credential:

HEAVY DUTY AND COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANICS CERTIFICATE

Background:

NIC offers two pathways for students who wish to obtain a Red Seal/Certificate of Qualification in Heavy Mechanical Trades; a foundation path leading to apprenticeship and a straight apprenticeship path. These high demand programs are offered at the Vigar Road location of the Campbell River campus.

In February 2014, the Industry Training Authority (ITA) issued an Official Program Standards Notice (OPSN) announcing the redundancy of the existing Heavy Duty and Commercial Transport Mechanics Foundation program and the establishment of the new Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program. Parallel with this change was the launch of the Apprentice Transition Plan and Red Seal Trade Name Alignment.

As a result of the ITA’s requirement for a new program and decision to make redundant the Heavy Duty and Commercial Transport Mechanics Foundation program, no institution in BC can offer that credential. In keeping with Policy #3-20, Suspension, Relocation or Cancellation of Academic Credentialed Programs, we are recommending cancellation of this credential to the Board of Governors.

In accordance with Policy #3-20, Education Council recommended cancellation of the Heavy Duty and Commercial Transport Mechanics Foundation Certificate to the Board of Governors at its December 12, 2014 meeting.

No students will be disadvantaged by this decision. The ITA’s transition to a new program requires that NIC offer two streams of programming to allow students to complete their full four years of apprenticeship in either the old or new stream. This will be done through a transition plan with the final year of old Level 4 programming to be delivered in 2016-17 or 2017-18, depending on ITA funding approvals. In addition, students do not receive partial credit in a Foundation program and Foundation programs are evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

Action:

For the Board’s discussion and decision.

Suggested Resolution:

THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVES THE CANCELLATION OF THE CREDENTIAL, HEAVY DUTY AND COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANICS FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.


January 29, 2015 Vision: North Island College is a premier community and destination college, in a spectacular west-coast environment, that inspires and prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world. AGENDA ITEM: Regular

3.2.3 Ministry Policy – Adult Upgrading

Background: On December 10, 2014 the Ministry of Advanced Education (AVED) notified NIC of changes to policy affecting programming. In alignment with the Skills for Jobs Blueprint, the suite of programming formerly called Developmental Education is now called Adult Upgrading. It includes the same programs: Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult Special Education (ASE) and English as a Second Language (ESL). The attached briefing note describes the major elements of this policy change, its anticipated impacts to NIC and our next steps, including as it pertains to the Board of Governors. Action: For the Board’s information and discussion. Suggested Resolutions: Not applicable

Briefing Note – Ministry Policy on Adult Upgrading Programming Lisa Domae, Vice President Learning and Students January 18, 2014 Issue On December 10, 2014 the Ministry of Advanced Education (AVED) notified NIC of changes to policy affecting programming. There are four major elements of this policy change: Program Naming In alignment with the Skills for Jobs Blueprint, the suite of programming formerly called Developmental Education is now called Adult Upgrading. It includes the same programs: Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult Special Education (ASE) and English as a Second Language (ESL). ABE accounted for 76% of Adult Upgrading FTEs in F13/14; an average of 82% over the past five years. Tuition Policy As of January 1, 2015 AVED policy permits institutions to charge domestic tuition fees for all Adult Upgrading programming. Since 2008 AVED policy has required that institutions offer ABE programming tuition free. Tuition free ESL became government policy in 2012 as a result of the Canada-BC Immigration agreement, which has now changed. Once an institution has set tuition for Adult Upgrading, it is subject to government’s Tuition Limit policy. AVED has capped Adult Upgrading tuition at $1600 per semester for a full-time program which is based on 20 to 25 student contact hours per week over a 12 to 14 week semester. Depending on the number of contact hours, this translates into approximately $400 - $500 per course. To encourage BC adults to obtain an Adult Dogwood Diploma, students will continue to be able to access those courses through the K-12 system, tuition free. Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG) While AVED’s change in tuition policy is designed to ensure that students with the means contribute to the costs of post-secondary education, government has also made changes to their financial aid program to allow low income students to access grants for tuition and other costs of school. Institutions will administer these grants after conducting an assessment of students’ income and wealth. Funding Reduction As the change in tuition policy is expected to generate revenue for institutions, AVED has announced that it will reduce NIC’s grant by $372K in fiscal year 15/16. This reduction represents the value of the base operating grant increase NIC received in 2008 when AVED established tuition-free ABE.

Impacts This policy change has far reaching impacts on NIC’s programming and requires an extensive implementation plan. These impacts include:

Enrolment, FTE Production and Programming This policy decision is expected to have a very substantial negative effect on NIC’s enrolment in ABE given that students who have not graduated from high school can continue to take these courses tuition free from the K-12 school system. At present, the K-12 system in our regions have not provided this level of education for adults face-to-face and we do not yet know their future plans.

Discussions with AVED about the ability of NIC to achieve its Developmental FTE target (572) will have to occur in the context of the impact of these decisions on rural colleges like NIC.

Establishing Tuition for Adult Upgrading. AVED has set tuition for Adult Upgrading based on the average Arts and Science tuition in the province and announced a funding reduction based on the expectation that institutions can recover this revenue through tuition. This tuition is 40% higher than NIC’s tuition for Arts and Science, creating large mismatch between the costs of high school level and college level programming. As an example, a student taking the equivalent of Grade 12 English at NIC can expect to pay approximately $400-$500 a course while a student taking first year, University Transfer English will pay $270. This is an unintended consequence of government’s tuition limit policy.

Effective Date While this policy is effective January 1, 2015, at the time of AVED’s policy announcement in early December 2014, registration for NIC’s Winter and Spring semesters had been underway for over 7 months. Timing did not allow the College to bring a tuition recommendation to the Board of Governors for the Winter semester. Implementation for Intersession would result in both fee paying and non-fee paying students in the same class. As all levels of ABE have been tuition free at NIC since 2008 and as NIC has never charged tuition for fundamental literacy courses, a strong communications plan will need to be developed for students and for all of our partners in education.

Adult Upgrading Grant – Service Costs The new Adult Upgrading Grant (replacing the previous Adult Basic Education Student Assistance Program (ABESAP) requires the administration of a means test to low income students. NIC expects that the costs of providing this service to rise significantly as most students will want to access this grant. NIC will also need to budget the costs of administering this service to our students registered in in-community programming and how it will impact our programming done in partnership with Aboriginal communities.

Summary NIC’s Senior Leadership team will recommend to the Board of Governors that tuition be set as per government policy for all Adult Upgrading programming in order to recover the related

funding reduction. We understand that this is consistent with the approach being proposed by other post-secondary institutions effected by the policy change. However, in order to carefully consider how NIC can meet the needs of its Adult Upgrading students while doing so, NIC intends to bring a tuition recommendation to the Board of Governors at its March 2015 meeting. This will follow the Board of Governor’s annual review of Bylaw#4 – Domestic Tuition and Fees. Adult Upgrading tuition would be effective for programming offered after August 15, 2015.

At this time, NIC plans to keep its Adult Upgrading programming intact for the 15/16 academic year based on the assumption that tuition revenues will allow the institution to balance its budget, despite projected decreases in enrollment. We anticipate that a year’s experience with the new policy will allow us to better plan for the future and to coincide with our multi-year program planning process.

AVED has requested that institutions submit a work plan by January 30, 2015 regarding its intended plans for implementing this government policy and the impacts on delivery. NIC hopes that government will reconsider the timing of its funding reduction in its review of these reports.

Tony Bellavia, Assistant Vice-President Access and Regions will take the lead in the preparation of this report and in the implementation of this policy at NIC.


Vision: North Island College is a premier community and destination college, in a spectacular west-coast environment, that inspires and prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world. AGENDA ITEM: Regular Meeting

3.2.4 BOARD BYLAW NO. 4 - TUITION AND FEE BYLAW

The Ministry of Advanced Education has confirmed the continuation of the 2% limit for tuition and mandatory fees increases for the 2015/16 year. This allows the Board of Governors to conduct its annual review of the tuition and fee bylaw prior to consideration of the budget in March. In turn, this allows time for more substantive discussion of tuition as well as earlier communication of this information to students. To maintain viability, staff recommends that the Board of Governors increase domestic tuition and mandatory fees by 2% for courses and programs with start dates after August 15, 2015. Board Bylaw No. 4, 2015 – Domestic Tuition and Fee Bylaw and schedules A and B have been revised to reflect a 2% increase. This year, for the first time, we are seeking an exception to this increase for two cost recovery programs, Underground Mining Essentials Certificate program and Adventure Guiding Certificate program. Tuition for both programs exceed $8000 and in discussion with industry, the respective Deans do not believe the market will respond at an increased rate. No other new tuition or mandatory fees appear on these schedules. To balance the budget, the College faces a number of cost pressures each year. The Ministry of Advanced Education has advised us to expect a reduction to our base operating grant despite higher costs. An increase of 2% in tuition would result in $72,591 additional tuition revenue for programs funded by our base operating grant. As outlined in the previously discussed agenda item 3.2.3, Ministry Policy - Adult Upgrading, the tuition and fee bylaw presented today does not include a recommendation for Adult Upgrading. That will be presented in March to allow sufficient time for consideration of the impacts of this policy change on NIC and its students. With a 2% increase in tuition and mandatory fees, North Island College would continue to have the lowest tuition on Vancouver Island and the eighth lowest tuition in the province (of 25 publicly funded post-secondary institutions).1 Action: For the Board’s discussion and decision.

1 As per the metric used by the Ministry of Advanced Education published at http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/tuition/welcome.htm

http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/tuition/welcome.htm

Suggested Resolution: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVE A 2% INCREASE IN TUITION AND FEES AND BYLAW NO. 4, 2015 – DOMESTIC TUITION AND FEE BYLAW.

NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE _____________________________________________________________________________________

BYLAW NO. 4, 2015

____________________________________________________________________________________

DOMESTIC TUITION AND FEE BYLAW _____________________________________________________________________________________ This bylaw establishes principles for a sustainable tuition fee model for courses and programs. Under the College and Institute Act, the Board of Governors is responsible for approving tuition fees. North Island College will take into consideration the following principles when setting Tuition and Fees: Principles:

1. Tuition and Fees are the students’ contribution to the overall costs of instructional courses and programs including materials and supplies used in the course delivery.

2. In setting Tuition and Fees, the following factors will be taken into account: the Mission and Values of the College, program duration and operating costs, available provincial funding for the program, and tuition and fees for comparable programming at other BC institutions.

3. Tuition and Fees for course and programs that do not receive provincial funding will be set at a level that covers the full cost of the course or program, including a contribution to the operation of support services.

4. Programs which require specialized supplies or facilities may have fees levied to cover those additional costs.

5. Tuition and Fees for programs offered in partnership with other post-secondary institutions will be established with the partner institution(s).

6. The Tuition fee model will strive for simplicity. 7. Proposed Tuition and Fees for new programs will be brought forward to the Board as part of the

credential approval process. 8. Tuition and Fees will comply with the Province of British Columbia’s Tuition Limit Policy.

Scope This bylaw applies to domestic tuition and lab and supply fees for:

• all courses and programs that lead to a credential; • Adult Basic Education (ABE) and Adult Special (ASE) courses and programs; and, • English as a Second Language (ESL) courses and programs.

THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE IN OPEN MEETING ASSEMBLED ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. This bylaw shall be known and may be cited as Bylaw No. 4, 2015, “Domestic Tuition and Fee Bylaw”.

2. Tuition and Fee payable by students (international students excluded) to North Island College

shall be those set out in Schedule “A” and “B” attached hereto.

3. Tuition and Fees will be communicated to students by inclusion in the College Calendar and by posting on the College Website.

4. This bylaw will be reviewed at least once per year.

Approved the _________________________________ _________________________________ Chair, Board of Governors Executive Assistant, Board of Governors

NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE ____________________________________________________________________________________

BYLAW NO. 4, 2015

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SCHEDULE “A”

DOMESTIC TUITION FEES Effective for courses and programs with Start Dates after August 15, 2015

Adult Basic Education and Adult Special Education ........................................................ No tuition fee

English as a Second Language .......................................................................................... No tuition fee Arts and Science ............................................................................................................... $93.10/credit BIO 250 ...................................................................................................................... $116.34/credit CPS 104 ...................................................................................................................... $116.34/credit ENR 151 ..................................................................................................................... $116.34/credit MAT 122 .................................................................................................................... $116.34/credit Business (except as listed below)....................................................................................... $93.10/credit

Post Degree Diploma in International Management BUS 360, 370, 375 ................................................................................................ $116.34/credit

Post Degree Diploma in Global Business Management BUS 500 ................................................................................................................ $132.64/credit

Cooperative Education ....................................................................................................... $93.10/credit

Exercise and Wellness Certificate EXW 110, 120, 121, 130, 140, 153, PSY 110 ............................................................. $159.18/credit Fine Arts (except as listed below) ...................................................................................... $93.10/credit

Professional Photography Certificate ............................................................ $7,468.77 program fee

Professional Potter Advanced Certificate ....................................................... $9,550.87 program fee

Metal Jewellery Design Certificate ............................................................... $5,306.04 program fee Health (except as listed below) ......................................................................................... $93.10/credit

Activity Assistant Certificate ......................................................................... $2,440.77 program fee

Practical Nursing Access Certificate .......................................................................... $143.48/credit

Practical Nursing Diploma ......................................................................................... $143.48/credit

NUR 170, 173 .............................................................................................................. $143.48/credit

Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate ............................................................................. $4,305.90 program fee

Human Services (except as listed below) ......................................................................... $93.10/credit

Early Childhood Education Certificate ......................................................... $3,104.20 program fee

Interactive Media (except as listed below) ....................................................................... $93.10/credit

Mobile Application Development Certificate IMG 204, 214, 215 ............................................................................................... $116.34/credit

Landscape Horticulture Fundamentals Certificate ............................................... $1,326.51 program fee

Tourism and Hospitality (except as listed below) ............................................................. $93.10/credit

Adventure Guiding Certificate ...................................................................... $8,611.69 program fee

Tourism and Hospitality Management (Advanced Certificate, Advanced Diploma) THM 300 .............................................................................................................. $116.34/credit

Trades and Technology:

Apprenticeships (except as listed below) ...................................................................... $88.42/week

Landscape Horticulture Level 2 ............................................................... $2,703.00 program fee

Professional Cook Level 1 ....................................................................... $2,172.94 program fee

Professional Cook Level 2 ....................................................................... $931.26 program fee

Professional Cook Level 3 ....................................................................... $620.84 program fee

Welding Level B ...................................................................................... $1,241.68 program fee

Welding Level A ...................................................................................... $620.84 program fee

Foundation and other programs:

Aircraft Sheet Metal Manufacturing Technician Certificate ....................... $1,552.10 program fee

Aircraft Structures Technician (AME-S) ………………………………… $2793.78 program fee

Automotive Service Technician Foundation ............................................... $2,172.94 program fee

Carpentry Foundation .................................................................................. $1,862.52 program fee

Drafting ………………………………………………………………………$2793.78 program fee

Electrical Foundation .................................................................................. $1,862.52 program fee

Electronics Technician Core …………………………………………………$2793.78 program fee

Heavy Duty & Commercial Transport Mechanics Foundation ................... $2,483.36 program fee

Heavy Equipment Operator Foundation ..................................................... $1353.04 program fee

Industrial Automation Technician Diploma ………… $2793.78 program fee

Joinery/Cabinetmaking Foundation ……………………………………… .$2793.78 program fee

Metal Fabrication Foundation ..................................................................... $1,552.10 program fee

Plumbing & Piping Foundation .................................................................. $2,172.94 program fee

Welder Foundation Certificate .................................................................... $2,172.94 program fee

Underground Mining Essentials Certificate Program .................................... $8,240.58 program fee

Prior Learning Assessment (for above as applicable) ....................................................... 75% of tuition

NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE ____________________________________________________________________________________

BYLAW NO. 4, 2015

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SCHEDULE “B”

LAB AND SUPPLY FEES Effective for courses and programs with Start Dates after August 15, 2015

Category Subject Course/Program Fee

Adult Basic Education & BIO 051, 060 .............................................................................. $11.24

Adult Special Education CHE 051, 060 ............................................................................. $11.24

PHY 050, 060 ............................................................................. $11.24

Arts and Science ANT 260 .................................................................................... $54.12

ANT 290 .................................................................................... $331.21

BIO 102, 103, 110, 111, 160, 161, 170, 171, 200, 240 .............. $11.24

BIO 211 ...................................................................................... $125.48

BIO 215, 230 .............................................................................. $56.30

BIO 250 ...................................................................................... $110.40

CHE 110, 111, 200, 201 ............................................................. $11.24

CHE 152 ..................................................................................... $56.30

CPS 104 ……………………………………………………….. $110.40

CPS 100, 101, 109, 120, 143, 144, 146, 151, 160, 165 180, 212, 215, 234, 235, 262 ..................................................... $11.24

ENR 110 ..................................................................................... $110.40

ENR 151 ..................................................................................... $130.05

EXW 120, 121 ............................................................................ $477.54

EXW 150 ................................................................................... $110.40

GEO 105, 106 ............................................................................ $11.24

MAT 181, 182 ............................................................................ $11.24

MCS 200 .................................................................................... $112.60

PHY 120, 121 ............................................................................. $11.24

SSA 100, 101 ............................................................................. $56.30

Business BUS 170 ...................................................................................... $11.24Fine Arts FIN 110, 111, 210, 211, 292 ...................................................... $33.76

FIN 115, 120, 121, 130, 131, 135, 140, 145, 200, 201, 206, 215, 217, 220, 221, 230, 231, 235, 236, 245, 246, 291 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298 ...................................................... $56.30

Professional Photography Certificate ......................................... $112.60

Professional Potter Advanced Diploma ..................................... $318.36

Health ECC 124, 125 ............................................................................. $22.51

HCA 120 .................................................................................... $11.24

NUR 105 .................................................................................... $112.60

NUR 115, 175, 206, 216, 375 .................................................... $22.51

NUR 306 .................................................................................... $84.45

PNA 150 ..................................................................................... $112.98

PNS 116, 126, 236, 246 ............................................................. $108.24

Human Services HSW 166 .................................................................................... $22.51

Interactive Media IMG 100, 102, 103, 105, 110, 111, 112, 120, 130, 201, 202, 204, 206, 208, 209, 210, 214, 215 230, 240, 250, 260 ........ $22.51

Tourism & Hospitality THM 119 .................................................................................... $541.21

THM 219 .................................................................................... $811.81

THM 170, THM 270 .................................................................. $135.11

Trades & Technology Aircraft Sheet Metal Manufacturing Technician ....................... $112.60

Aircraft Structures Technician ................................................... $225.20

Automotive Service Technician ................................................. $140.76

Carpentry Foundation ................................................................ $883.24

Drafting ...................................................................................... $135.08

Electrical Foundation ................................................................. $84.45

Electronics Core Technician ...................................................... $84.44

Heavy Duty & Commercial Transport Mechanics Foundation . $56.30

Industrial Automation Technician Diploma ............................... $84.44

Joinery/Cabinetmaking Foundation ........................................... $112.60

Landscape Apprenticeship Level 1 ............................................ $127.33

Landscape Apprenticeship Level 2 ............................................ $127.33

Landscape Fundamentals ........................................................... $127.33

Metal Fabrication Foundation .................................................... $140.76

Plumbing & Piping Foundation ................................................. $84.45

Professional Cook 1 ................................................................... $28.15



Welding Level A ........................................................................ $80.40

Welding Level B ........................................................................ $160.83

Welding Foundation Certificate ................................................. $281.45


Vision: North Island College holds a vision of being a premier community and destination college, in a spectacular west-coast environment, that inspires and prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world.

AGENDA ITEM: Regular Meeting

3.2.5 FALL/WINTER 2014-2015 STABLE ENROLMENT REPORT (attachment)

Relationship to Values: Accountability

Relationship to Strategic Issues: Long-term Sustainability

Reason:

Lisa Domae, Vice President, Learning and Students, will present the Fall/Winter 2014-2015 Stable Enrolment Report. Data are as of January 15, 2015 with comparison data from January 16, 2014.

Stable enrolment is defined as the last date a student can withdraw from a course and receive a refund of tuition. For classes beginning in January, this date is typically ten days after the first day of classes. Stable enrolment for the Winter 2015 semester was January 14, 2015. Fall/Winter stable enrolment captures all enrolment for programs confirmed during the Fall 2014 and Winter 2015 semesters at the Winter term stable enrolment date.

For both domestic and international student enrolments, program area and location reports are provided; a citizenship report for international students is also provided. Stable enrolments are expressed as unduplicated headcounts which represent the number of unique students enrolled at NIC. Student headcounts are reported irrespective of number of registrations and therefore, are not equivalent to FTE (full-time equivalent) enrolments.

Action: For the Board’s information.

INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH & PLANNING

FALL/WINTER 2014-2015 STABLE ENROLMENT SUMMARY

The fall/winter stable enrolment reports are a point-in-time comparison of 2014 fall term and 2015 winter term headcount with 2013 fall term and 2014 winter term headcount as of January 14, 20151. Fall/Winter stable enrolment is the final enrolment report of the academic year. International and domestic enrolments are reported separately. It is important to note that new enrolment is ongoing and students will continue to register in continuous intake programming, community/industry responsive programming, and winter term program intakes. At the 2015 winter term stable enrolment date, domestic student headcount was down 4% (155 students) and international student headcount is up 37% (71 students). DOMESTIC PROGRAM ENROLMENT - YEAR-OVER-YEAR CHANGES

Access & Upgrading Access & Upgrading enrolment is 9% (103 students) lower than last year. Adult Basic Education (ABE) enrolment constitutes almost all of the decline with fewer sections being run this year due to lower student demand as shown by a 11% (70) reduction in 2014 fall term applications, course consolidation, and fewer students preparing for Health programming due to the temporary suspension of applications to the Nursing program. Although ABE enrolment will grow modestly to the end of the winter term as students register in continuous intake courses, it is expected that enrolment will remain lower that last year.

University Studies & Applied Programs University Studies & Applied Programs enrolment is 5% (96 students) lower than last year. University Studies is the main contributor to the decline with enrolment down 6% (80 students). Applications to University Studies programs were down by 4% (34) this fall term, indicating lower student demand for this area. University studies is another area experiencing lower enrolment as a result of the temporary suspension of applications to the Nursing program. Enrolments in Fine Arts, Interactive Media & Graphic Design and Business Administration programs are also down this year. Cancellation of the Exercise & Wellness and Professional Photography programs are also contributing to the enrolment decline. The new Adventure Guiding Certificate program is boosting enrolment this year by 23 students. Health & Community Care Health & Community Care enrolment is 4% (19 students) lower this year. Within this group, Early Childhood Care & Education, Health Care Assistant, Nursing and Practical Nursing enrolments are either higher or virtually on par with last year. Human Services programs are the exception with enrolment down by 20% (21 students) partly due to Education Assistant/Community Support students in Ahousaht finishing their program in last year (8 students). Continuing Education & Training Continuing Education & Training enrolment in credit programs is 9% (14 students) lower this year. Most notably, the Occupational Skills group (Labour Market Agreement funded programs) has lower enrolment this year with intakes of Aquaculture Technician, Coastal Forestry, Building Service Worker and Underground Mining running. Hospital Unit Clerk is at capacity with one intake of 16 students; last year, two intakes were offered resulting in higher student numbers. A new intake of Activity Assistant is boosting enrolment this year by 14 students.

Trades & Technology, and Apprenticeship Training Trades & Technology enrolment is 24% (53 students) higher than last year. Enrolment is strong in all program areas. Welding will continue to admit students on a continuous entry basis. A new intake of Access Education Construction Labourer is running in Port Alberni with 15 students. A new Heavy Mechanical Foundation program is running two intakes virtually at capacity. Apprenticeship Training enrolment is 4% (10 students) higher than last year with additional intakes in Carpentry, Construction Electrician, Heavy Duty Mechanic, Landscape Horticulture and Plumbing scheduled for the remainder of the winter term.

1 Stable enrolment is defined as the last date a student can withdraw from a course and receive a refund of tuition. For classes beginning in January, this date is typically ten days after the first day of classes. Stable enrolment for the winter 2015 semester was January 14, 2015. J A N U A R Y 2 9 , 2 0 1 5 1

DOMESTIC ENROLMENT BY CAMPUS

Campbell River Campus Enrolment at Campbell River campus is down 3% (21 students) this year mainly due to lower enrolment in University Studies courses. Enrolments in Health & Human Services, Trades & Technology and Apprenticeship Training are higher this year. Comox Valley Campus Enrolment at the Comox Valley campus is 2% (37 students) lower this year due to lower enrolment in University Studies and Adult Basic Education. Enrolment in Trades & Technology, Apprenticeship Training and Continuing Education & Training are higher this year with most intakes at, or near, capacity. Health & Human Services enrolment is lower this year with fewer students enrolled in Human Services courses; Health program enrolment is at capacity and on par with last year. Port Alberni Campus Port Alberni campus enrolment is down 14% (74 students) with lower enrolment in University Studies and Adult Basic Education contributing to much of the decline. Fewer Labour Market Agreement funded Occupations Skills intakes are running this year (47 fewer students). Mount Waddington Regional Campus Enrolment in credit programs offered at Mount Waddington campus is down by 49% (52 students) due to lower enrolment in Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses. A new intake of 9 students in Health Care Assistant is offsetting this decline. In-community programming with our First Nation’s partners in the Mount Waddington region is reported under “Ucluelet Centre and In-community Programming” below. This change reflects NIC’s efforts to meet the diverse educational needs of residents through in-community programming and distance education offerings that provide students with flexible access to courses and programs.

In-community Programming and Ucluelet Centre In-community enrolment and enrolment at the Ucluelet Centre is 22% higher than last year (20 students). New intakes of Carpentry Foundation, Adventure Guiding, Aquaculture Technician, Coastal Forestry and Underground Mining are boosting enrolment (70 students) this year. Health Care Assistant on Hornby Island and Education Assistant/Community Support in Ahousaht concluded last year resulting in 13 fewer students this year. New in-community programming has been offered in the following locations: • Alert Bay (Namgis First Nation – Cormorant Island) • Bella Coola (Nuxalk Nation – North Bentinck Arm/mainland coast) • Port Hardy (Gwa’sala’-Nakwaxda’xw Nations) • Tsaxana/Gold River (Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nations) • Port Alberni Friendship Center Distance Education Enrolment Enrolment in distance courses is down 7% (68 students) this year due to lower enrolment in Business Administration, University Studies, and Adult Basic Education. 86% of distance education enrolment are students who live in the region; 47% of distance education students live in either the Comox Valley or Campbell River regions.

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION International Education enrolment is up 37% (71 students) this with 263 students from 30 countries attending NIC. Countries represented include: India (101 students) China (37 students), Japan (29 students), and Brazil (22 students). This year, North Island College will welcomed new international students from Ukraine, Hong Kong, Uganda, Cameroon, Nigeria, Venezuela, Ghana, Russia, South Korea, Chile, Mexico, Philippines, Rwanda, and Sweden. International student enrolment is very strong in Business Administration, comprising 33% of that program area (by headcount) and University Studies. Other programs attracting international students include Interactive Media, Tourism and English Language programs. Virtually all (95%) of NIC’s international students attend the Comox Valley campus.

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DOMESTIC ENROLMENTFall 2014 / Winter 2015 Cumulative Stable Enrolment ReportStudent Headcount by Instructional Area - All LocationsAt January 15, 2015 with Comparison Data at January 16, 2014

Instructional AreaFall 2014 /

Winter 2015Fall 2013 /

Winter 2014 Change % ChangeUniversity Studies & Applied Programs 1,653 1,749 -96 -5 %

Applied Business Technology 224 214 10 5 %Business Administration 312 319 -7 -2 %Exercise And Wellness 13 -13 -100 %Fine Arts 133 152 -19 -13 %Information Technology & Computer Science 56 61 -5 -8 %Interactive Media & Graphic Design 48 65 -17 -26 %Professional Photography 7 -7 -100 %Tourism & Hospitality Management 47 42 5 12 %Tourism: Adventure Guiding 23 23Tourism: Hospitality Distance Learning 4 14 -10 -71 %University Studies 1,200 1,280 -80 -6 %

Access & Upgrading 1,085 1,188 -103 -9 %Access for Students with Disabilities (ASD) 152 159 -7 -4 %Adult Basic Education 866 954 -88 -9 %English as a Second Language 76 84 -8 -10 %

Health & Community Care 433 452 -19 -4 %Early Childhood Care & Education 105 103 2 2 %Health Care Assistant 61 60 1 2 %Human Services 86 107 -21 -20 %Nursing: Bachelor of Science 149 150 -1 -1 %Practical Nursing Diploma 33 33 0 0 %

Continuing Education & Training 143 157 -14 -9 %Activity Assistant 14 14Animal Care Aide 16 16 0 0 %Hospital Unit Clerk 16 23 -7 -30 %Metal Jewellery Design 7 8 -1 -13 %Occupational Skills 90 110 -20 -18 %

Trades & Technology 273 220 53 24 %Access Education Construction Labourer 15 15Aircraft Structures Mechanic 13 6 7 117 %Automotive Service Technician Foundation 24 22 2 9 %Carpentry Foundation 23 8 15 188 %Drafting 7 -7 -100 %Electrical Foundation 32 31 1 3 %Electronics Technician: Core 13 12 1 8 %Electronics Technician: Industrial Automation Technician 14 13 1 8 %Heavy Mechanical Foundation 31 16 15 94 %Joinery/Cabinetmaking Foundation 15 11 4 36 %Landscape Horticulture Fundamentals 1 -1 -100 %Metal Fabrication Foundation 12 6 6 100 %Plumbing & Piping Foundation 29 31 -2 -6 %Welding 63 62 1 2 %

Apprenticeship Training 285 275 10 4 %Apprenticeship: Carpentry 73 65 8 12 %Apprenticeship: Construction Electrician 69 82 -13 -16 %Apprenticeship: Heavy Duty Mechanic 49 30 19 63 %Apprenticeship: Landscape Horticulture 15 21 -6 -29 %Apprenticeship: Plumbing 26 23 3 13 %Apprenticeship: Professional Cook 28 30 -2 -7 %Apprenticeship: Welding 25 24 1 4 %

Total Unduplicated Headcount 3,460 3,615 -155 -4 %

Notes:• International Education student enrolments are excluded.• Short duration, non-credit course enrolments are excluded (e.g. general interest and short-term vocational courses).• Headcount totals and subtotals show unduplicated headcount (i.e. the number of unique students) and will, therefore, not equal the sum of subgroups

as students may be enrolled in more than one subgroup. For example, a student who is taking both University Studies and Business Administration courses will be counted in each of these subgroups but will only be counted once in the subtotal for University Studies & Applied Programs.

• Headcounts are reported irrespective of registrations and therefore, are not equivalent to FTE (full-time equivalent) enrolments.


DOMESTIC ENROLMENTFall 2014 / Winter 2015 Cumulative Stable Enrolment ReportStudent Headcount by Location At January 15, 2015 with Comparison Data at January 16, 2014

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Winter 2014 Change % ChangeCampbell River 736 757 -21 -3 %Comox Valley 1,697 1,734 -37 -2 %Port Alberni 450 524 -74 -14 %Mount Waddington 54 106 -52 -49 %In-Community Programming & Ucluelet Centre 113 93 20 22 %Distance Education 952 1,020 -68 -7 %

Total Unduplicated Headcount 3,460 3,615 -155 -4 %

Notes:• International Education student enrolments are excluded.• Short duration, non-credit course enrolments are excluded (e.g. general interest and short-term vocational courses).• Total Unduplicated Headcount is the count of unique students enrolled; it will not equal the sum of headcounts by location since students may

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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION ENROLMENTFall 2014 / Winter 2015 Cumulative Stable Enrolment ReportStudent Headcount by Instructional Area - All LocationsAt January 15, 2015 with Comparison Data at January 16, 2014

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Winter 2014 Change % ChangeUniversity Studies & Applied Programs 213 144 69 48 %

Applied Business Technology 1 1 0 0 %Business Administration 157 109 48 44 %Fine Arts 12 11 1 9 %Information Technology & Computer Science 27 12 15 125 %Interactive Media & Graphic Design 16 7 9 129 %Tourism & Hospitality Management 23 11 12 109 %University Studies 147 107 40 37 %

Access & Upgrading 86 70 16 23 %Adult Basic Education 21 11 10 91 %English as a Second Language 69 62 7 11 %

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Trades & Technology 4 1 3 300 %Aircraft Structures Mechanic 1 1 0 0 %Electronics Technician: Industrial Automation Technician 3 3

Apprenticeship Training 2 1 1 100 %Apprenticeship: Professional Cook 2 1 1 100 %

Total Unduplicated Headcount 263 192 71 37 %

Notes:• Short duration, non-credit course enrolments are excluded (e.g. general interest and short-term vocational courses).• Headcount totals and subtotals show unduplicated headcount (i.e. the number of unique students) and will, therefore, not equal the sum of subgroups

as students may be enrolled in more than one subgroup. For example, a student who is taking both University Studies and Business Administration courses will be counted in each of these subgroups but will only be counted once in the subtotal for University Studies & Applied Programs.

• Headcounts are reported irrespective of registrations and therefore, are not equivalent to FTE (full-time equivalent) enrolments.


INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION ENROLMENTFall 2014 / Winter 2015 Cumulative Stable Enrolment ReportStudent Headcount by Location At January 15, 2015 with Comparison Data at January 16, 2014

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Winter 2014 Change % ChangeCampbell River 6 2 4 200 %Comox Valley 251 186 65 35 %Port Alberni 4 3 1 33 %Distance Education 34 24 10 42 %


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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CITIZENSHIPFall 2014 / Winter 2015 Cumulative Stable Enrolment ReportAt January 15, 2015 with Comparison Data at January 16, 2014

Student CitizenshipFall 2014 /


Winter 2014 Change % ChangeBrazil 22 9 13 144 %Burundi 4 4 0 0 %Cameroon 2 2 0 0 %Chile 2 2 0 0 %China 37 27 10 37 %El Salvador 1 1Ghana 8 6 2 33 %Hong Kong 2 1 1 100 %Hungary 1 1 0 0 %India 101 62 39 63 %Iran (Islamic Republic Of) 1 -1 -100 %Jamaica 1 1Japan 29 20 9 45 %Kenya 3 1 2 200 %Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 12 -12 -100 %Malaysia 1 -1 -100 %Mauritius 1 -1 -100 %Mexico 5 1 4 400 %Mongolia 1 -1 -100 %Nigeria 12 10 2 20 %Pakistan 3 4 -1 -25 %Peru 1 1 0 0 %Philippines 2 1 1 100 %Poland 4 -4 -100 %Rwanda 2 1 1 100 %South Korea 9 5 4 80 %Sweden 1 1Switzerland 1 -1 -100 %Taiwan 1 4 -3 -75 %Thailand 1 2 -1 -50 %Uganda 2 3 -1 -33 %Ukraine 2 2United Kingdom 1 1United States 5 3 2 67 %Venezuela 1 1Viet Nam 1 1Zimbabwe 1 1 0 0 %



Vision: North Island College holds a vision of being a premier community and destination college,

in a spectacular west-coast environment, that inspires and prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world.

AGENDA ITEM: Regular Meeting

3.2.6 FALL 2015 APPLICATIONS REPORT (attachment)

Relationship to Values: Accountability Relationship to Strategic Issues: Long-term Sustainability Reason: Lisa Domae, Vice President, Learning and Students will present the Fall 2015 Applications Report. Data are as of January 9, 2015 with comparison data from January 10, 2014. Program applications are an indicator of demand for College programs. On an annual basis, NIC tracks program applications and adjusts both promotion and offerings accordingly. As per Policy #4-17, Admission, North Island College normally accepts domestic student applications a year prior to the following academic year. Normally, North Island College begins accepting applications from international students as of March 31 for programs starting the following September. As part of its enrolment reporting to the Board and in the interests of long-term sustainability, NIC is providing application information for programs beginning in Fall 2015. The information provided includes:

• Fall 2015 Domestic Student Applications Report • Fall 2015 International Student Applications Report

These reports reflect a year-over-year comparison of student applications. Applications are reported by status as “Applied” or “Qualified”. Applied represents the first stage of the admissions process, including the receipt of new applications and the request for transcripts. Qualified aggregates all statuses beyond the applied status, including the receipt and processing of transcripts, receipt of tuition deposits and admission to programs. Withdrawn applications are not reported. It is important to note that we are very early in the application cycle and that substantial growth application numbers will occur between the reporting date and the beginning of fall term. Action: For the Board’s information. Suggested Resolution: NONE REQUIRED.

INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH & PLANNING

FALL 2015 APPLICATIONS SUMMARY The fall term application reports are a point-in-time comparison of 2015 fall term and 2014 fall term applications as of January 9, 2015 and January 10, 2014, respectively. Applications are reported by status as “Applied” or “Qualified”. Applied represents the first stage of the admissions process, including the receipt of new applications and the request for transcripts. Qualified aggregates all statuses beyond the applied status, including the receipt and processing of transcripts, receipt of tuition deposits and admission to programs. Withdrawn applications are not reported. International and domestic applications are reported separately. Program applications are an indicator of demand for College programs. On an annual basis, NIC tracks program applications and adjusts both promotion and offerings accordingly. As per Policy #4-17, Admission, NIC normally accepts domestic student applications a year prior to the following academic year. Normally, NIC begins accepting applications from international students as of March 31 for programs starting the following September. Domestic student applications are down 1% (3 applications) and international student applications are up 13% (9 applications) at the reporting date. It is important to note that it is very early in the 2015 fall term admissions cycle and that application numbers are expected to grow substantially to the end of 2015 fall term. DOMESTIC STUDENT APPLICATIONS Domestic student applications to NIC’s major program areas in 2015 fall term show a pattern that is typical for this point in the admissions cycle and one that is consistent with that seen for 2014 fall term: University Studies & Applied programs, Access & Upgrading, Apprenticeship Training and Continuing Education & Training credit programs all have very small numbers of applications on the system with much growth to come between now and the end of 2015 fall term. Health & Community Care and Trades & Technology programs also have relatively small numbers of applications in these early days, but for some programs there are sufficient numbers of qualified applicants to fill program intakes and inform fall term enrolment predictions. Applications to Health programs are strong at the reporting date with sufficient numbers of qualified applicants to fill the Health Care Assistant and Practical Nursing programs at Port Alberni campus. It should be noted that applications to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program are not currently being accepted at NIC as the program exhausts its current waitlist and moves to a competitive entry admissions process. NIC’s BSN program is offered at the Comox Valley campus and is typically enrolled to capacity each year due to substantial student demand. Applications to Human Services & Social Services programs at the Comox Valley campus are lower in 2015 fall term by 20% (16 applications). Applications to Trades & Technology programs are higher in 2015 fall term by 8% (8 applications) with enough qualified applicants to fill intakes of Electronics Technician and Heavy Mechanical Foundation at the Campbell River campus. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATIONS International student applications for 2015 fall term show patterns consistent with 2014 fall term at this early stage of the admissions cycle with the majority of applications to University Studies, Business, Interactive Media and Tourism programs. English Language program application numbers are very small at the reporting date; however, these are expected to grow substantially over the next few months.

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DOMESTIC STUDENT APPLICATIONSFall 2015 Applications ReportAt January 9, 2015 with Comparison Data at January 10, 2014

Instructional Area Qualified AppliedTotal

Applications Qualified AppliedTotal

Applications % ChangeUniversity Studies & Applied Programs

Applied Business Technology 2 2 4 1 2 3 33%Business Administration 3 8 11 9 4 13 -15%Exercise And Wellness 0 3 2 5 -100%Fine Arts & Photography 6 6 2 10 12 -50%Interactive Media & Graphic Design 1 2 3 6 5 11 -73%Tourism & Hospitality 2 5 7 1 6 7 0%University Studies 31 17 48 25 18 43 12%Subtotal 39 40 79 47 47 94 -16%

Access & UpgradingAdult Basic Education 1 1 2 2 2 0%Adult Special Education 1 1 0Subtotal 2 1 3 0 2 2 50%

Health & Community CareEarly Childhood Care & Education 5 7 12 8 4 12 0%Health Care Assistant 28 29 57 20 25 45 27%Human Services & Social Services 39 34 73 57 29 86 -15%Practical Nursing Diploma 22 47 69 40 47 87 -21%Subtotal 94 117 211 125 105 230 -8%

Continuing Education & TrainingActivity Assistant Certificate 3 3 7 1 8 -63%Animal Care Aide Certificate 9 5 14 6 3 9 56%Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate 12 12 1 1 2 500%Metal Jewellery Design Certificate 3 3 1 1 2 50%Subtotal 12 20 32 15 6 21 52%

Trades & TechnologyAircraft Structures Technician (AME-S) 1 1 2 2 3 5 -60%Automotive Service Technician Foundation 2 4 6 1 3 4 50%Carpentry Foundation 2 2 1 1 100%Drafting 0 1 5 6 -100%Electrical Foundation 1 15 16 4 3 7 129%Electronics Technician 18 6 24 14 6 20 20%Heavy Mechanical Foundation 18 13 31 29 7 36 -14%Joinery/Cabinetmaking Foundation 4 8 12 3 3 300%Plumbing & Piping Foundation 3 6 9 2 7 9 0%Welder Foundation 3 5 8 0Welding 0 2 9 11 -100%Subtotal 50 60 110 55 47 102 8%

Apprenticeship TrainingApprenticeship: Carpentry 2 2 1 1 100%Apprenticeship: Electrical 2 2 4 1 1 300%Apprenticeship: Heavy Duty Mechanic 1 3 4 1 1 300%Apprenticeship: Plumbing 3 1 4 0Apprenticeship: Professional Cooking Level 1 4 4 1 4 5 -20%Apprenticeship: Professional Cooking Level 2 0 1 1 -100%Apprenticeship: Welding 1 1 2 0Subtotal 7 13 20 4 5 9 122%

Grand Total 204 251 455 246 212 458 -1%

Campus2015

Fall Term2014

Fall Term Change % ChangeCampbell River 122 184 -62 -34 %Comox Valley 196 240 -44 -18 %Port Alberni 137 34 103 303 %Total Applications 455 458 -3 -1 %

Notes:Applied represents the first stage of the application process, including receipt of new applications and requesting transcripts.Qualified aggregates all applications that have progressed beyond the Applied status, including receipt and processing of transcripts through tuition deposit and program admission.Bachelor of Science in Nursing applications excluded because of change in admission process for the program in 2013/14.

2015 Fall Term 2014 Fall Term

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATIONSFall 2015 Applications ReportAt January 9, 2015 with Comparison Data at January 10, 2014

Instructional Area Qualified AppliedTotal

Applications Qualified AppliedTotal

Applications % Change

University Studies & Applied ProgramsBusiness Administration 14 5 19 13 12 25 -32%Business Administration Diploma 1 1 0Fine Arts & Photography 2 3 5 3 3 67%Interactive Media & Graphic Design 7 3 10 2 2 400%Tourism & Hospitality 2 5 7 2 1 3 133%University Studies 16 3 19 12 12 24 -21%Subtotal 41 20 61 29 28 57 7%

Access & UpgradingEnglish Language Program 3 1 4 2 3 5 -20%Subtotal 3 1 4 2 3 5 -20%

Health & Community CareEarly Childhood Care & Education 3 3 2 2 50%Health Care Assistant 1 1 0Human Services & Social Services 2 2 0Subtotal 0 6 6 0 2 2 200%

Trades & TechnologyAircraft Structures Technician (AME-S) 3 3 1 1 200%Carpentry Foundation 1 1 0Electronics Technician 3 3 4 4 -25%Joinery/Cabinetmaking Foundation 1 1 0Subtotal 0 8 8 0 5 5 60%

Apprenticeship TrainingApprenticeship: Professional Cooking Level 1 1 1 1 1 0%Apprenticeship: Professional Cooking Level 2 0 1 1 -100%Subtotal 1 0 1 1 1 2 -50%

Grand Total 45 35 80 32 39 71 13%

Campus2015

Fall Term2014

Fall Term Change % ChangeCampbell River 7 6 1 17 %Comox Valley 71 65 6 9 %Port Alberni 2 0 2Total Applications 80 71 9 13 %

Notes:Applied represents the first stage of the application process, including receipt of new applications and requesting transcripts.Qualified aggregates all applications that have progressed beyond the Applied status, including receipt and processing of transcripts through tuition deposit and program admission.

2015 Fall Term 2014 Fall Term

REPORT TO NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

January 29, 2015

CAMPBELL RIVER CAMPUS

BiologyStudentstourinternationallyacclaimedScienceCentre

SubmittedbySandraMilligan

BIO 202 Genetics students toured the internationally acclaimed BC Centre for Aquatic Health Science (BC CAHS), seeing firsthand how molecular biology tools are used to solve real world health problems. Students observed tracking of samples from fish farm coolers, through dissection, protein, RNA and DNA isolation to the final results used for disease diagnosis. They saw scientists with all levels of education working in this stimulating environment and now know that science employment opportunities exist in their home community. Instructor and BC CAHS Board member Sandra Milligan notes that NIC students have been employed at the BC CAHS in the past as volunteers, summer students and research assistants. “This field trip exposes students to a level of science that they have never seen firsthand. They leave excited and thinking about their future career goals.”

COMOX VALLEY CAMPUS

UnitedAgainstViolenceAgainstWomen

SubmittedbyRichelleGardiner‐Hynds

On December 3rd, NICFA and NISU held a United Against Violence Against Women event in Tyee 205 from 4-6 pm. Comox Valley Transition Society Representative and former NIC student, Stasia Hasumi, led the discussion on Community, Silence & Blame, and VIU student, Michael Snodden, led the Consent & No Means No discussion. The RCMP spoke on Party, Date & Bar Safety. Food & Beverages were provided. The event was well received by an enthusiastic group.

NewBusinessInstructor

SubmittedbyBillParkinson

The School of Business is very pleased to welcome Ali Mayboudi as a new instructor in the area of economics and other related courses. Ali has both an MBA and an MA in Economics, making him a very versatile member of our department. Ali comes to us from Simon Fraser University where he worked in the Department of Economics. Ali will also be transitioned slowly into the role of advisor for International Business students as part of his faculty responsibilities. We are excited to have Ali and his partner Mania join us here in the Comox Valley.

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RegionalHighlights–January2015 Page2

UpdatefromtheFineArtsDepartment

SubmittedbyLindaPerron

Follow the link below for an article in the CV Record that features two of our students: Lisa Zervakis is currently taking the Communication Design Diploma and took the social media course last winter, and Anne Guilo is a grad from our old Graphic Design program.

http://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/news/286144481.html

Exhibitionsandopenings

The School of Fine Art & Design will be hosting the official opening of the Satellite Gallery at the CRA Lewis Centre in Courtenay on January 23rd, from 7 – 9pm. Gestural Regimes features paintings by students enrolled in the Fine Arts Diploma and the Emily Carr External Degree program at NIC. The write up for the show is attached and a quick view of some of the work can be seen on the FB page for Raven Hall Gallery.

https://www.facebook.com/RavenHallGallery

The Way Things Art & How To Be, works on paper, sculpture and performance will be opening on January 23rd at the Comox Valley Art Gallery. Artists Kelly Gough and Joyce Lindemulder are both graduates of the Fine Arts Diploma and Emily Carr External Degree programs at NIC. Joyce holds her MA in visual arts and is a sessional instructor and technician with the School of Fine Arts & Design.

http://www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com/exhibitions/present/

Also opening is ‘After,’ an exhibition of work by second year Fine Arts Diploma painting students. This show will be presented simultaneously at the Comox Valley Art Gallery's George Sawchuck Gallery and the Raven Hall Gallery at NIC. The opening reception will be at CVAG on January 23rd, from 7 – 9pm. The exhibition in the Raven Hall gallery is currently being installed.

http://www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com/exhibitions/present/

Annual Spring Art Event will be held on February 14th, 2015 from 7 - 11pm. Once again Shadbolt Studios and Raven Hall will be transformed into a contemporary exhibition space filled with work from students in the Fine Arts Diploma, Emily Carr External Degree and Interactive Media & Design programs. This event is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend.

MOUNT WADDINGTON CAMPUS

NewAboriginalAdvisor

SubmittedbySarahDeagle

Debra Edzerza joined NIC late in the Fall as the Aboriginal Advisor in Mount Waddington. Deb is Tahltan First Nations and is from the Crow Clan. Her family is from Telegraph Creek, although she lived in Whitehorse, Yukon before moving to Port Hardy. She completed her Masters in Education with a focus on Multi-Disciplinary Leadership from UNBC in December and holds a Bachelor of Education (University of Regina, 2006). She was most recently the Executive Director of Yukon Women in Trades and Technology and has experience as a teacher and outreach counselor (Elijah Smith Elementary School) and as mental health first aid trainer (Council of Yukon First Nations), among other things.

HCAProgram

SubmittedbyGregoryBatt

After six months of preparation, student recruitment and admissions, the HCA program began in October and will finish in May of 2015. Attached is a picture of our keen students with their instructor, Roland


Stockham. Students include; Colleen George, Brenda Gordon, Deanna Jewell, Meryn Kelly, Stephanie Macarenko, Jerika McArter, Taylor Soper, Cheyanne Speck, Vanessa Walkus.

EnglishLanguageProgram

SubmittedbyGregoryBatt

This very successful program under the direction of Dr. Julia Fall-Wood is back for another year. The program relies completely on volunteer tutors. Last year the Program had 14 tutors and more than 42 learners from Sointula, Port Alice, Port McNeill and Port Hardy. This year we are up to 35 learners and 11 tutors. The success of the Program depends totally on recruiting and supporting volunteer community tutors. Attached is a picture of our December Christmas International dinner.

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Community Collaboration and Engagement

REGIONAL ACTIVITIES

The School is preparing for a review of its priorities and operational model.

The School continues to support the implementation of annual First Aid, Marine, ElderCollege, general interest and a range of Certificate programs.

The School continues to support Project Based Training programs across the region including delivery in Bella Bella and Bella Coola. Programs include: Aquaculture Technician Level 1, Marine Training/Aquaculture Prep, Coastal Forest Resource Certificate, Underground Mining in Campbell


River and Dease Lake, Building Service Worker Program, Security Training (Basic), Oil and Gas Foundation Program – Working in Natural Gas.

Programming Activities

CAMPBELL RIVER

The School has received 13 applicants for the Coastal Log Scaling program in February and there are discussions taking place with the Ministry of Forests with reference to delivery model, examination and access to required training logs.

NVIATS in the north island area had been working with Western Forest Products to facilitate fire training/safety training for prospective employees. They had contracted NIC Campbell River to provide training from September 23 to October 1 at the Port Hardy campus. All instructors were engaged and schedules finalized. Unfortunately NVIATS was not successful in securing funding and the contract offer was cancelled.

Room C251 at the Campbell River campus is now a much-needed multi-purpose space for the School. The room supports a range of programs including First Aid, and all gear and supplies have been moved over from the Vigar Road location.

Staff are busy supporting the ongoing implementation of the Project Based Training programs with Campbell River supporting all deliveries across the region.

Staff put out a call for proposals for some additional part-time jewellery courses to a variety of jewellery makers. So far we have received 10 proposals. We are also working on a mobile studio to take metal jewellery classes to other campuses.

Staff attended the Cumberland Winterfaire to promote metal jewellery programs and other Continuing Education courses.

The School has started research on some new program ideas including, beer sommelier, incubation farm and safety officer.

The Landscape Horticulture Level 2 apprenticeship finished with all eight students passing their Industry Training Authority (ITA) exam. Staff attended their program-end celebration.

The Metal Jewellery Design Certificate program also held their term 1 wrap-up party.

CampbellRiverElderCollege

o Elder College in Campbell River had a successful week of registrations and will be meeting with the Dean to review the operating model as there is a high dependence on volunteers.

COMOX VALLEY

The School held an information session for Landscape Horticulture programs starting in February in the Comox Valley. The instructor meeting is scheduled for early January. All scheduling and hiring for the program has been done and we are working on advertising and promotion.

Staff are in the process of finalizing revisions to Activity Assistant Practice Experience 1 (HSR 170) to go to Curriculum Committee on January 23rd and Education Council on February 13th.

We are working with Fine Arts Faculty on the coordination of the screen printing studio for programming use and budget expenditures.

Staff participated in the Human Service Worker Advisory Committee to provide an overview of involvement and the role of Continuing Education and Training.

Staff met with the St. Joseph’s Hospital Unit Clerk Manager to discuss capacity challenges for the upcoming cohort of 16 Hospital Unit Clerk students doing placements in June 2015.

Staff started research on some new program ideas including; dog grooming and related ideas such as a dog walking business, arts courses, grant writing, and contract courses with clients such as School


District 71 Comox Valley, and Community Development and Strategic Planning.

Staff presented contract training opportunities to managers at the Comox Valley Airport and Costco in conjunction with First Aid promotions.

The Activity Assistant Certificate Program completed December 20th with a final evaluation wrap-up session.

The School is working on changes to scheduled courses for the upcoming term.

Staff continue to distribute posters for Landscape Horticulture, Nursing Foot Care, Animal Care Aide, and Hospital Unit Clerk.

ComoxValleyElderCollege

o 2015 WI Comox Valley ElderCollege Newsletter is now available online. Hardcopies will be available throughout the community and NIC Courtenay campus on January 9th.

o We have a total of 61 courses offered plus the 8 week Lecture series. This represents 16 more courses than we offered for the 2014 FA session.

o The theme of the 8 week Lecture Series is Crime and Punishment – Canadian Style. This series will feature many interesting topics including a look inside a courtroom, how prosecutions are conducted and challenges in the intersection of psychiatry and the law presented by experts in the field. The lecture series will allow drop-ins if there are available seats. The first day of Registration is January26th at 9am.

o The Information Forum highlighting courses by the instructor is on January 24th. It will be held at Stan Hagen Theatre starting at 10am.

PORT ALBERNI

The School continues to provide Professional Development training for the Volunteer Fire Departments in the surrounding area.

The Project Based Funded programs, Marine Training and Building Service Worker, completed in December with 12 students successfully receiving various certificates.

Staff have been marketing and recruiting for the Project Based Funded, Enhanced Security Training program which will start in late January. We have now met our target enrollment of 12 students.

Programming for 2015 winter/spring for PA ElderCollege is in progress.

Staff are working with industry for log access so we can possibly offer the Log Scaling course in Port Alberni in February 2015.

A 4-day Kitchen Helper Training course successfully took place in December in Ucluelet for Nuu-chah-nulth Employment and Training Program.

Staff are preparing a quote for Nuu-chah-nulth Employment and Training Program (NETP) for some retail/trades certificate training.

Staff prepared a quote and were awarded a contract from the Port Alberni Friendship Centre to deliver Foodsafe, First Aid & CPR which will take place in January. There is also a possibility of a 4-day Retail Training course and a Communication & Conflict Resolution workshop.

The School was awarded a Foodsafe course contract for the Wickaninnish Inn staff in Tofino to run in January.

FIRST AID

In November we held another very successful OFA Level 3 course with 12 students.

The meeting with the Comox Valley Airport Commission went well and we have our first course for them scheduled in January 2015. We also met with the Safety Coordinator at Costco and will touch


base with her again in the New Year for training in a February-March time frame.

We had two contracts in December and currently have four more in place in January and February for a total of five additional courses.

We are offering the Marine Advanced First Aid course in five locations in conjunction with the Ministry-funded Aquaculture Technician Program. Our trainer will be delivering the course in both Port Hardy and Bella Bella in January.

Marketing is underway with ads submitted for the Comox Military Family Resource Centre and the Courtenay Recreation newsletters. We have also focused on email blasts to marine/logging clients increasing the contacts in the database significantly.

Staff continue to promote our Red Cross courses through the Red Cross website.

Staff are participating in the Continuing Education bi-weekly ads in CV, CR & PA and continue to promote, update and reach out on Facebook & Twitter.

North Island College cafeteria accepted its first delivery of local farm produce from Sieffert’s Farm

CARTI supported the completion of a pilot study of wildlife activity in the Beaver

Lodge Forest Lands in collaboration with City of Campbell River, Ministry of For-

ests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations, and Greenways Land Trust. Pilot

funding was provided by Western Forest Products.

Dr. Aisling Brady presented her aquaculture research results to Fisheries and

Oceans Canada at a meeting that also included Government, industry represent-

atives and NIC.

Albert Balbon gave an RWSL demonstration for international agents from India,

with Mark Herringer and Colleen Hanley, International Education, in attendance.

The new RWSL LEGO project development has been released to SD 71 students

for pilot testing.

Coordinated two NISOD Staff Excellence Award Nominations.

Completed Genome Canada Pre-Proposal; $7.8 million total project with part-

ners including UVIC, UBC, DFO, Rutgers, UPEI, BCSGA, and Island Scallops.

Local, direct farm fresh food is now being served by Custom Gourmet to NIC students, staff and visitors.

Jaymie Collins, Vancouver Island Farm Products, Sandra Hamilton, Feed Comox Valley Project Lead, and

Dawn McRae, Custom Gourmet, load up fresh fruit and vegetables for delivery to North Island College’s

Comox Valley campus cafeteria.

Advise Canadian Agricultural

Human Resources Council on Finfish

Aquaculture job competencies

First local food order delivered to

NIC Comox Valley Campus Cafete-

ria, operated by Custom Gourmet,

as result of FEED CV project

BC Applied Research and Innovation

Network

BC Centre for Aquatic

Health Sciences

BC Colleges

Comox Valley Regional District

Camosun College

Green Technology Exchange

Innovation Island

Navigate NIDES

North American Network of

Science Labs Online

RWSL Team travel to Philadelphia to Reimagine Education Awards and Conference

Albert Balbon, along with Randall Heidt and Lisa Domae, attended the Reimag-

ine Education Awards at the Wharton School of Business in Philadelphia. The

Remote Web-Based Science Lab (RWSL) received second place award in the Dis-

cipline Award in Life Science and Medicine.

Dr. Stephen Cross submitted Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council

(NSERC) 18-month report

Dr. Stephen Cross discussed applied research opportunities with We Wai Kai

Nation

Dr. Aisling Brady submitted final aquaculture research report to NSERC

RWSL website launched: www.nic.bc.ca/rwsl

CARTI featured in Campbell River Mirror, as a result of interview with Reporter

Albert Balbon with the second place award for the Remote Web-based Science Labs at the Reimagine

Education Awards in Philadelphia.

RWSL team attended the Reimagine

Education Awards at the Wharton

School of Business in Philadelphia.

Received second place award in the

Discipline Award in Life Science and

Medicine.

BC Salmon Farmers Association

BC Applied Research and Innovation

Network

Campbell River Chamber of

Commerce

EMC Fastpass / Labelry

Island Agricultural Show

Mainstream Biological

Reimagine Education Awards

Vancouver Island University

Vancouver Island Aerospace

Alliance

We Wai Kai Nation

Gestural Regimes

Much like the existentialist philosopher Marleau-Ponty, who supported the idea that embodi-ment is our primary experience of the world, gestural experimentation with mark making attempts to enrich that experience by suspending our visual dependency on ordering infor-mation into recognizable forms and allowing us to simply feel and not think. John Cage, Kandinsky, Henri Michaux, and many other artists believed that only music through its pure abstraction was capable “of expressing the rhythmic dynamism of the thought process and of gaining access to the original inner self ” (Parish, Henri Michaux: Experimentation with Signs, 2007), however, it could be argued that visual art can reveal just as much of the process if one has committed enough of their attention.

Musical vibration and frequency span much further and are much stronger than the vibration of colors, but just the same - colors and strokes carry emotion and rhythm, and can be decoded into narratives of feeling. Abstract painting is a performance that occurs on an intimate level, and one that requires attention as well as careful consideration of the work. We cannot turn up the volume to hear it better, one must examine the work for what it is and what it is not, and allow it to exist without restraints and compulsions to make it into familiar images which want to rationalize the compositions. The experiences often come from within us and not really from the works themselves; the work is just there to guide us to them.

The exhibition is comprised of works created by students enrolled in the Fine Arts Diploma Program/Emily Carr University. Painting is one of many Fine Art courses offered at the college, and it covers a comprehensive list of styles, artists and movements, as well as encour-ages students to hone and develop their own preferred stylistic explorations.


Vision: North Island College is a premier community and destination college, in a spectacular west-coast environment, that inspires and prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world. AGENDA ITEM: Regular Meeting 3.3.1 Third Quarter Financial Statements F14/15 (attachments) The third quarter financial statements to December 31, 2014 report a surplus of $760,954. The Finance and Audit Committee met earlier in the month to review the results year to date. Attached is a memo prepared by Carol Baert to explain the reason for the surplus and provide a rationale for the suggested resolution. Action: For the Board’s review and approval Suggested Resolution: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVES A DONATION OF UP TO $650,000 BE MADE TO THE NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATION FOR CAPITAL FUNDRAISING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2015, PROVIDING THAT NET REVENUES ARE AVAILABLE TO FUND THE DONATION.

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Memo TO: Board of Governors

FROM: Carol Baert, VP Finance and Facilities

DATE: January 21, 2015

RE: Realized Gains on Investment reported to December 31, 2014

The surplus of $760,954 reported at December 31 is entirely due to unbudgeted and unanticipated gains realized in the College’s long term investment account. The gains have been separated from other investment income and are reported on a separate line on the Statement of Operating and Net Surplus: Realized gains (loss) from investments. In the spring, a realized gain of $266,050 was recorded. The gain was the result of a planned sale of certain investments to purchase other investments as recommended by Genus and approved by the Finance & Audit Committee in compliance with the Investment Program. While the actual gain was larger than anticipated because of the strength of the market at the time the sale took place, Management had a plan to use the revenue to fund a number of projects that could not proceed without one-time funding. In December, the investment account statements reported realized gains of $581,599 for the month of December. These gains arose because the net sum of realized gains and losses inside the pooled investments must be paid out to unit holders by December 31 each year. The strength of the market combined with thresholds used by Genus to manage the funds resulted in large net gains this year. In effect, a portion of the unrealized gains that had been built up inside the investment funds for the past two – three years have been converted to realized gains. These realized gains were unexpected and create a significant problem for the College because income without offsetting expenses rolls into the accumulated surplus account at year end. The College and Institute Act’s prohibition on deficits makes it difficult for the College to spend surplus funds earned in a prior year. Management is requesting the Board approve the transfer of realized gains, up to a value of $650K, to the Foundation for the capital campaign. The rationale for this request is that we currently have planning approval for two capital projects – the Campbell River Campus Consolidation project and the Remote Web-based Science Lab facility. If, as expected, these projects receive funding approval in the next year, the Ministry will require the College to contribute $1.2M to the projects. The plan has been to use gains in long-term investments to fund those contributions. Up to now, the gains have been unrealized and under PSAB are not recorded as revenue. Now that a portion of those gains have been realized, it is a good opportunity to set aside the

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unbudgeted gains to fund ~50% of the contribution. The Foundation can use the funds to launch a capital campaign and hold them until funding approval is received and the projects get underway. The gains are one-time in nature and cannot be carried forward to the next fiscal year. They represent capital appreciation of the investment funds and are additional to regular investment income that is used to fund college operations. With less than three months remaining in this fiscal year, a transfer of funds to the Foundation is the best way to ensure the funds are available for the capital projects and not “trapped” in the accumulated surplus account. The Board’s Executive Committee was briefed on this matter earlier in the month and Finance & Audit Committee discussed the impact on the statements and the proposed transfer to the Foundation on January 20. I will answer any questions Board members have at the January 29 meeting.

NORTH ISLAND COLLEGEFINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the nine months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

North Island CollegeIndex to the Financial Statements


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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Statement of Financial Position 1

Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus 2

Statement of Remeasurement Gains and Losses 3

Statement of Cash Flows 4

Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets (Net Debt) 5

Schedule 1 - Schedule of Expenses by Object 6

North Island College Statement of Financial Position As at December 31, 2014 and 2013

Dec 2014 Dec 2013 Financial assetsCash and cash equivalents $ 3,980,194 $ 4,812,824Accounts receivable 770,063 498,743Due from government organizations 654,626 458,771Inventories held for resale 572,416 454,729Portfolio investments 17,413,239 15,999,739

23,390,538 22,224,806

LiabilitiesAccounts payable and accrued liabilities 5,141,898 5,161,035Due to government organizations 146,160 48,627Employee future benefits 237,628 278,455Deferred revenue 3,141,708 2,384,686Deferred contributions 9,821,685 10,708,767Deferred capital contributions 22,142,956 22,109,121

40,632,035 40,690,691

Net financial assets (net debt) (17,241,497) (18,465,885)

Non-financial assetsTangible capital assets 26,912,145 27,467,230Prepaid expenses 162,272 155,257

27,074,417 27,622,487

Accumulated surplus $ 9,832,920 $ 9,156,602

Accumulated surplus is comprised of: Accumulated surplus $ 8,629,140 $ 7,868,132 Accumulated remeasurement gains (losses) 1,203,780 1,288,470

$ 9,832,920 $ 9,156,602

North Island CollegeStatement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus


Budget 2015 % of

Budget Dec 2014 Dec 2013 Revenue Province of British Columbia

Base Operating grant $ 21,577,721 76 $ 16,338,348 $ 17,011,611 Industry Training Authority grant 2,814,103 79 2,236,256 1,891,946 Routine capital 242,354 54 132,057 420,411 Leases 223,168 76 169,168 169,316 Aboriginal service plan 250,000 117 291,435 304,528 Literacy grants 150,000 134 201,078 336,311 Student aid 108,500 36 38,661 21,362 Educational partnerships 472,161 77 364,888 481,480 Province of BC contracts 30,000 1,687 506,020 1,462,281 25,868,007 78 20,277,911 22,099,246 Government of Canada 563,785 54 304,361 118,852 Tuition and student fees 6,887,796 75 5,158,283 4,088,293 Contract services 625,766 44 272,663 306,821 Sales of goods and services 1,427,200 65 926,181 996,681 Investment income 513,350 96 493,070 345,480 Realized gain(loss) from investments - 896,461 25,634 Other income 396,422 99 393,794 345,879 Revenue recognized from deferred capital contributions 1,914,261 74 1,418,544 1,475,925

38,196,587 79 30,141,268 29,802,811

Expenses (Schedule 1) Instructional and non-sponsored research 35,704,972 77 27,595,287 28,031,756 Ancillary services 1,422,895 70 991,953 1,067,168 Sponsored research 483,820 66 317,965 119,074 Special purpose 584,900 81 475,109 581,492

38,196,587 77 29,380,314 29,799,490

Surplus for the year - 760,954 3,321

Accumulated surplus, beginning of period 7,868,186 7,868,186 7,864,811

Accumulated surplus, end of period $ 7,868,186 $ 8,629,140 $ 7,868,132

North Island CollegeStatement of Remeasurement Gains and Losses


Dec 2014 Dec 2013

Accumulated remeasurement gains, beginning of period $ 1,691,633 $ 445,791

Unrealized gains (losses) attributed to:Pooled bond funds 686,076 (399,654)Pooled equity funds (2,070,390) 1,242,333

Amounts reclassified to the statement of operations:Realized gain on pooled bond funds 281,586 -

Realized gain on pooled equity funds 614,875 -Remeasurement gains(losses) for the period (487,853) 842,679

Accumulated remeasurement gains (losses), end of period $ 1,203,780 $ 1,288,470

North Island CollegeStatement of Cash Flows


Dec 2014 Dec 2013

Cash provided by (used in):

OperationsSurplus for the period $ 760,954 $ 3,321Items not involving cash:

Amortization of tangible capital assets 2,055,367 2,133,248

Revenue recognized from deferred capital contributions (1,418,544) (1,475,925)Change in employee future benefits (15,139) (18,630)Gain on sale of tangible capital assets - -

Change in non-cash operating working capital:Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable (213,018) (192,313)Decrease in due from government organizations (357,455) 122,343

Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses (45,923) (26,266)Increase in inventories held for resale (345,204) (251,674)

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (1,329,623) (466,005)Increase (decrease) in due to government organizations 285,478 (391,198)Decrease in deferred revenue 856,514 (897,315)

Increase in non-capital contributions (313,931) 452,027Net change in cash from operating activities (841,478) (1,011,708)

Capital activitiesCash used to acquire tangible capital assets (1,027,507) (891,693)

Proceeds from deferred capital contributions 836,867 252,949Proceeds on disposal of tangible capital assets - -

Net change in cash from capital activities (190,640) (638,744)

Investing activitiesIncrease in investments (815,563) (1,119,613)Net remeasurement gains (losses) (487,853) 842,679Net change in cash from investing activities (1,303,416) (276,934)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents (1,574,580) (1,924,065)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 5,554,774 6,736,889

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 3,980,194 $ 4,812,824

North Island CollegeStatement of Changes in Net Financial Assets (Net Debt)


Budget 2015 Dec 2014 Dec 2013

Surplus for the year $ - $ 760,954 $ 3,321

Acquisition of tangible capital assets - (1,027,507) (891,693)Amortization of tangible capital assets - 2,055,367 2,133,248Gain on sale of tangible capital assets - -Proceeds on sale of tangible capital assets - - -

- 1,027,860 1,241,555

Acquisition of prepaid expenses - (63,055) (50,710)Use of prepaid expenses - 17,132 24,444

- (45,923) (26,266)

Net remeasurement gains (losses) - (487,853) 842,679

Change in net financial assets (net debt) - 1,255,038 2,061,289

Net debt, beginning of period (20,209,534) (18,496,535) (20,527,174)

Net debt, end of period $ (20,209,534) $ (17,241,497) $ (18,465,885)

North Island CollegeSchedule 1 - Schedule of Expenses by Object


Budget 2015 % of

Budget Dec 2014 Dec 2013 Expenses

Salaries and benefits $ 27,239,802 75 $ 20,425,448 $ 20,360,557Other personnel costs 598,633 63 374,386 524,715Advertising and promotion 377,159 105 394,525 359,983Books and periodicals 241,383 78 188,102 172,105Cost of goods sold 1,041,120 63 657,958 780,343Equipment costs 589,916 149 877,749 1,028,442Facility costs 2,531,693 72 1,825,816 1,943,104Financial service charges 177,995 69 123,206 121,439General fees and services 817,258 101 827,878 999,528Student awards 427,900 63 270,295 271,729Supplies and general expenses 903,165 50 452,858 413,763Travel 413,260 112 460,883 374,441Grant transfers 150,000 133 199,843 316,093Donations to NIC Foundation - - 246,000 -Amortization of tangible capital assets 2,687,303 76 2,055,367 2,133,248

$ 38,196,587 77 $ 29,380,314 $ 29,799,490


Vision: North Island College is a premier community and destination college, in a spectacular west-coast environment, that inspires and prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world. AGENDA ITEM: Regular Meeting 3.3.2 Financial Projection to Year End March 31, 2015

(attachment) Carol Baert has prepared a financial projection for the year ending March 31, 2015 for the Board’s information. The projection was reviewed and discussed at the Finance and Audit Committee meeting on January 20. C. Baert will provide a brief verbal report at the meeting. The projection includes a provision for a donation of $60,000 to the Foundation at the end of March 2015. The Board’s practice has been to provide this donation to the Foundation if funds are available at year end. To enable Finance to record the donation in the current fiscal year, a resolution to approve the donation is required. Action: For the Board’s information and approval Suggested Resolutions: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS APPROVES A DONATION OF UP TO $60,000 BE MADE TO THE NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 PROVIDING THAT NET REVENUES ARE AVAILABLE TO FUND THE DONATION.

December Budget Forecast

2014 2014-15 2014-15

Revenues

Province of BC Revenues

Base operating grant 16,338,348$ 21,577,721$ 21,751,400

Industry Training Authority Grant 2,236,256 2,814,103 2,864,000

Routine capital 132,057 242,354 170,000

Leases 169,168 223,168 225,000

Aboriginal Service Plan 291,435 250,000 452,000

Literacy grants 201,078 150,000 201,100

Student aid 38,661 108,500 100,000

Educational partnerships 364,888 472,161 472,000

Provincial contracts 506,020 30,000 1,600,000

20,277,911 25,868,007 27,835,500

Federal Government grants and contracts 304,361 563,785 550,000

Tuition and student fees

Base funded programs 2,351,290 3,757,828 3,635,000

Continuing education and training 1,145,766 1,197,500 1,320,000

International education 1,661,227 1,932,468 2,182,500

5,158,283 6,887,796 7,137,500

Sales of goods

Bookstore revenue 835,863 1,300,000 1,300,000

Cafeteria revenue 90,318 127,200 118,000

926,181 1,427,200 1,418,000

Contract services 272,663 625,766 300,000

Investment income 493,070 513,350 625,000

Realised gain (loss) from investments 896,461 - 900,000

Other income 393,794 396,422 465,000

Total Operating Revenue 28,722,724 36,282,326 39,231,000

Amortization of deferred capital revenue 1,418,544 1,914,261 1,915,000

Total Revenues 30,141,268 38,196,587 41,146,000

Expenditures

Salaries & benefits 20,425,448 27,239,802 28,465,500

Other operating expenses 6,183,361 7,691,582 8,401,600

Grant transfers 199,843 150,000 201,100

Student awards 270,295 427,900 425,000

Donation to Foundation 246,000 916,000

Amortization of capital assets 2,055,367 2,687,303 2,700,000

Total Expenditures 29,380,314 38,196,587 41,109,200

Revenues less Expenses 760,954 - 36,800

NORTH ISLAND COLLEGEFinancial Project to March 31 2015

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Education Council Report for the Board January 29, 2015

Education Council was established in 1996 in response to the then new College and Institute Act. Clauses 14, 15 and 18 of the Act define the role and composition of an Education Council. The mandate of the Education Council at North Island College is to ensure educational quality. Education Council extends a standing invitation for members of the Board to attend Council meetings. This report is provided to update the Board on work done by the Council. Vacancies and Elections

Raged Anwar, who was acclaimed as Education Council Vice‐Chair for 2015 and was to begin his term on January 2, 2015, has left NIC to teach at another college. We will hold vice‐chair elections at our next Education Council meeting on February 13 to fill the vice‐chair vacancy.

Nominations are being accepted for the following vacant Faculty and Student positions on Education Council. 1 Student position, 2 Faculty positions (1 faculty from Comox Valley – Health & Human Services; 1 faculty Campbell River – Access & Upgrading including Aboriginal/International Education/Student Services/Library/Continuing Education). The deadline for nominations for submissions is Monday, February 2nd at 4:00 pm. The election period begins on Feb 9 and closes on Feb 12.

The College and Institute Act requires the Registrar to set out the rules and regulations for election in consultation with the chair of the board and the chief officers of the representative groups. Kathleen Kuhnert, our registrar, has consulted with the chief officers of all representative groups and received support for the following changes: The changes in distribution of faculty were made to address the changes to our

administrative structure and to ensure that there is equal distribution by faculty discipline and location, while optimizing the opportunity to fill all seats. Kathleen consulted with HR and analyzed regular faculty numbers in each area as well as FTE reports in making these adjustments.

Sessional faculty now have an opportunity to serve on Ed Co. Sessionals are open

to be nominated for a seat in their category as long as their contract extends the length of the Ed Co term. The changed language allows regular faculty (or sessionals with contracts that span the length of the term) to have first opportunity to fill seats, but if no nominations come forward, we will accept sessional faculty nominations as long as they have a contract that extends over at least two academic terms.

Approved Curriculum

New Programs:

Heavy Mechanical Foundation CertificateProgram Revisions:

Joinery and Carpentry Foundation Global Tourism & Hospitality Management Advanced Certificate Global Tourism & Hospitality Management Advanced Diploma Automotive Service Technician Foundation Metal Fabrication Foundation Welder Foundation

New Courses:

BUS 340 Leadership CHN 101 Introduction to Chinese 1 CHN 102 Introduction to Chinese 2

Course Revisions:

THM 107 Accommodating Your Guest THM 108 Human Resource Management THM 112 Leadership & Management THM 119 Tourism & Hospitality – Year One Field Trip THM 170 Food & Beverage Management THM 201 Internal Controls THM 219 Tourism & Hospitality – Year 2 Field Trip THM 212 Law & Ethics THM 270 Beverage Theory and Management BUS 100 Financial Accounting Fundamentals BUS 162 Basic Marketing Principles and Practices BUS 170 Computer Applications for Business LHC 101 Horticulture Practices LHC 102 Horticulture Equipment LHC 103 Horticulture Organizational Skills LHC 120 Plant Identification LHC 121 Plant Science for Horticulture LHC 122 Plant Health LHC 130 Understanding Soils LHC 140 Landscape Maintenance LHC 141 Landscape Design Fundamentals ESL 003 Pre Intermediate Reading & Writing ESL 008 Pre Intermediate Listening & Speaking ESL 031 Intermediate Reading & Writing 1 ESL 032 Intermediate Reading & Writing 2

ESL 034 Intermediate Listening & Speaking 1 ESL 035 Intermediate Listening & Speaking 2 ESL 037 Intermediate Grammar 1 ESL 038 Intermediate Grammar 2 ESL 040 Pronunciation ESL 041 Canadian Studies ESL 042 IELTS Preparation – Reading and Writing ESL 043 IELTS Preparation – Listening and Speaking ESL 051 Advanced Writing and Reading ESL 052 Advanced Writing and Reading 2 ESL 054 Advanced Speaking and Listening 1 ESL 055 Advanced Speaking and Listening 2 ESL 057 Advanced Grammar 1 ESL 058 Advanced Grammar 2 ESL 089 University and College Preparatory Reading ESL 090 University and College Preparatory Writing ESL 094 Speaking & Pronunciation for University and College FIN 145 Introduction to Photography FIN 245 Photography II FIN 247 Introduction to Digital Photography FIN 333 Advanced Throwing, Large Pots

Course Deactivation:

FNS 065 First Nations Studies

The next Education Council meeting is February 13th.

Caitlin Hartnett Chair, Education Council

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North Island College Upcoming Events – January 2015

LIST OF UPCOMING EVENTS @ NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE

Board of Governors – January 29, 2015

Date Time Event Location

Saturday, February 14

7:00pm Art Event Shadbolt Studios

Comox Valley Campus

Wednesday,

February 18 High School Open House Port Alberni Campus

Thursday,

February 19 High School Open House Comox Valley Campus

Monday,

March 23 12:00pm Budget Town Hall meeting

Room CEN 211

Port Alberni Campus

Tuesday,


Komoux Boardroom

Comox Valley Campus

Wednesday,


Room CWG 28

Campbell River Campus

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Wednesday, December 03, 2014

Dear Board Chairs

Attached is a condensed version of BC Colleges’ advocacy document for Budget 2015. I thought you might find it useful to have this one page (double sided) summary of our ‘ask’ to government for 2015/16. I do encourage you to take the time to read the transmitted letter to Minister Virk (October 14th) and the larger version of the paper.

I thought this information may be useful to you, if you have an occasion to meet your local MLA and other key stakeholders over the holiday season.

In its simplest form the key messages are:

BC’s Colleges have critical role to play in educating and training BC’s workers for the top occupations now and in

the future;

The majority of the high demand occupations will require a college education;

Colleges have faced significant budget challenges in the last three years and the prospects for 2015 are no

better;

To ensure colleges can produce the highly skilled workforce, it needs a multi-year investment plan that

rebalances colleges’ proportionate share of operating funding, incents new industry investment and builds

capacity that aligns with the Skills for Jobs Blueprint;

Colleges have developed strategies that are intended to support significant progress on the three critical areas

of the Blueprint: K-12, industry and post-secondary education;

Each of these three strategies call for a modest amount of new investment, that in turn, will generate a

significant “return on investment”;

Colleges are a great investment, generating significant ROI to the province and every region; over $7.8B annually

to BC’s GDP and every $1 invested, generates $15.4M added income and savings.

We need to continue to hammer away at the financial sustainability piece, but in doing so emphasize the ROI that is generated, either for government’s Blueprint objectives, its fiscal framework (e.g. skilled workers creating economic growth) or the economic and social health for every region of the province. Your stakeholders need to have a better understanding of the key role your respective college plays and the importance of increased investment at colleges in 2015.

I hope the condensed version is helpful and please let me know if you have an opportunity to discuss the issues and the opportunities with your stakeholders in the next few months.

In closing I would like to wish you all the best for the holiday season and much success in 2015.

Yours sincerely,

Jim H. Reed

President, BC Colleges

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BC's colleges havea multi-billion dollar

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on the province.

Putting British Columbians First In Line – December 2014

The Challenges There are almost 1 million job openings forecast by 2022.

The largest percentage, 44 per cent require a college education.

Between 2019 and 2022 the demand for college educated workers in BC will outpace supply.

In fact, BC’s colleges provide programming for 76% of BC top 70 in demand occupations – which highlights the essential role colleges play in terms of educating and training British Columbians for the top occupations now and in the future.

Foundations for Success Now is the time to make the college system a priority and adequately fund our institutions to

graduate workers with the education and training required by today’s labour market.

Most importantly, our colleges need a multi-year investment plan to build capacity and align programming to the objectives set out in the Blueprint.

To this end, it is crucial that government:

Rebalance colleges’ proportionate share of operating funding, mitigate the impact of inflation, and address the funding cuts to ESL

Additionally, create incentives for matching programs to encourage industry to work with colleges and improve capital infrastructure (facilities and equipment).

3 Initiatives that Align with the Blueprint Encourage: “A Head-Start To Hands-On Learning Through Collaboration & Partnership With K-12”

We propose a Transitions Strategy to encourage more students to pursue post-secondary education while in high school, which will in turn allow them to transition faster to the workplace.

The focus will be on increasing the number of Dual Credit and ACE-IT program spaces for careers that are most in demand.

ASK: $500,000 for development and piloting a transition framework, $3 million annual, multi-year commitment for implementation of BC Transition Strategy.

Create: “Stronger Partnerships With Industry & Labour To Benefit Communities Across BC”

Our colleges are in every region of BC and are uniquely positioned to work with industry, SME and labour to respond to local labour market needs and generate regional economic growth.

We propose a Learning Partnership Fund – a collaborative arrangement between post-secondary, industry and labour to align and support industry needs and governments’ objectives for skills training and address issues around workforce experience, mobility, employability of graduates, innovation, or commercialization, regional economic development, just-in time skills training and improved teaching capacity or infrastructure.

BC's colleges havea multi-billion dollar

(that's Bi l l ion w i th a "B")positive economic impact

on the province.

ASK: $50 million endowment to be allocated over the next 5 years, targeted to college programs that support the BC Skills for Jobs Blueprint.

Our third and final initiative seeks to “Shift Education & Training To Better Match Jobs In Demand”

Addressing this particular gap is fundamentally important to meeting the challenges in the Blueprint so we propose a BC Adult Employability Pilot to transform and re-engineer Adult Basic Education (ABE).

The pilot would match ABE programming with careers in high demand specifically in critical areas such as business, administration, finance, trades and healthcare.

It would create pathways for students – especially Aboriginal, immigrant and disabled learners – to transition quickly to the job market with real skills, such as critical thinking, problem solving, oral communication and literacy.

ASK: $5 million in targeted ongoing funding that supports transformational initiatives that tie adult education programming and outcomes to the job market.

Return on Investment A college education is BC’s most accessible and affordable pathway to post-secondary

education.

Tuition costs at a BC college are 35 – 45% less than at a BC university.

Studies show that for every $1 invested, $15.40 is returned in added income and savings to society.

In total BC’s public colleges and their graduates contribute $7.8 Billion dollars annually to BC’s GDP.

This contribution amounts to 4.2% of BC’s GDP - similar in size to sectors like Finance and Food Services.

Finally, continued investment in BC’s colleges will result in a better standard of living, reduce social costs, ensure labour market demands are met and create vibrant and sustainable communities throughout BC.

We feel strongly that BC’s colleges are worth the investment.

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Subject: Sent on behalf of Lee Doney, PSEC ‐ SAVE THE DATE

Good morning,

The Public Sector Employers’ Council (PSEC) Secretariat invites you to save‐the‐date in February 2015 and attend an Accountability & Disclosure Information Session.

Attendance is open to board chairs and members, CEOs, presidents, CFOs and HR staff at Crown agencies, research universities, post‐secondary institutions and health authorities, as well as ministry staff. Please coordinate within your organization prior to reserving for attendees.

In early January, PSEC will send a reservation email on a first‐come‐first‐served basis to book one of these three dates and times:

February 3rd – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

February 10th – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

February 11th – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ensuring that government is broadly communicating and supporting public sector employers with clear and accessible information is a top priority.

These sessions will include a presentation by the Crown Agency Resource Office (CARO) on the Taxpayer Accountability Principles which are part of the overall governance framework that includes public sector executive compensation and its annual disclosure.

Thanks in advance for your time and attendance to one of these information sessions.

Lee Doney Interim CEO & President Public Sector Employers’ Council Secretariat

From: Mayer, Fay PSEC:EX [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, December 19, 2014 11:17 AM To:

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ITINERARY

HONOURABLE ANDREW WILKINSON, MINISTER OF ADVANCED EDUCATION

VISIT TO NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE, COMOX VALLEY CAMPUS

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015

TIME DETAILS WHO

9:00 a.m. Pick up Minister Wilkinson and Chief of Staff J. Chalmers – Flight CMA 575, Comox Valley Airport

R. Heidt

9:30 a.m. Minister arrives at Comox Valley Campus, Komoux Hall Boardroom

Province:

Honourable Andrew Wilkinson, Minister of Advanced Education

Honourable Don McRae, Minister of Social Development and SocialInnovation

AVED Chief of Staff Jennifer Chalmers

NIC Board of Governors:

Bruce Bell, Chair

Derek Lamb, Vice Chair

Bruce Calder, Past Chair

Allyson Hamilton, Community Representative Comox Valley

NIC Administration:

John Bowman, President

Lisa Domae, VP Students and Learning

Carol Baert, VP Finance and Facilities

Randall Heidt, VP Strategic Initiatives

Mark Herringer, Executive Director, International Education

Tony Bellavia, Assistant VP, Access and Regions

Susan Auchterlonie, Director of College and Community Relations

Ken Crewe, Director Human Resources

9:30 -10:40 a.m. Meeting with College Senior Leadership Team and Board Executive:

1. Welcome and Introductions

2. Brief NIC Overview Video

3. College Successes, Priorities and Challenges

4. Q & A

5. Adjourn

B. Bell

J. Bowman

All

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10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Student Panel To provide an opportunity for the Minister to meet with students, NIC has invited the following students to meet with the Minister to tell their stories and talk to the Minister about their post-secondary experiences. A photographer will be present.

Ashley Smeltzer, 2nd year, General Management, BBA

Jessica Cruikshank, 2nd year, Marketing, BBA

Peter Hoefgen, Global Business Management PDD and Board of Governors student representative

Sanie Cagoco, 1st year, Accounting, BBA

Rachel Birch, 2nd year, Accounting, BBA

Marie Xyla E. Vital, 1st year, NIC-UVic Engineering transfer

Tera Cooper, 2nd year, Social Services Diploma

11:15 – 11:40 a.m.

Campus Tour/Walkabout

Nursing Simulation Lab

RWSL

Trades Building

R. Heidt

11:45 am Trades Capital Funding Announcement, Trades Training Building (media invited)

Afternoon Event (Comox Valley Economic Development, Innovation Island)

12:00 p.m. Lunch “Emerging Technologies” Event Attendees

12:30 p.m. Minister Presentation to “Emerging Technologies” Event

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. “Emerging Technologies” Panel Discussions

2:30 p.m. Minister Wilkinson Departs

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Successes, Priorities &Challenges

January 23, 2015

College Quick Facts

Total Enrollment, 2013/14: Headcount = 8,912FTE = 2,517

Credentials Awarded: 575 (certificates, diplomas, degrees)

Campuses: Port Alberni, Comox Valley, Campbell River, Port Hardy

Employees: 402 full & part timefaculty, staff, administration

Actual Expenditures, 2013/14: $41,000,000

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College Region

Population 159,000 in 2014

Land area 80,000 square kms

Six school districts

Four regional districts

35 First Nations

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Enrolment Profile

FTE Students By Major Program Area, 2013/14

Total = 2,517

In-community delivery

Ahousaht Education Assistant

Tseshaht (PA) Bridges to Success

Nuu-chah-nulth Health Care Assistant

Alert Bay/’Namgis Adult Basic Education

Port Hardy Manufacturing Program

Bella Coola Early Childhood C. E.

Denman/Hornby Health Care Assistant

Early Childhood Education and Care,Tofino

Hornby

Gold River

Carpentry

Adult Basic Education

Ahousaht Health Care Assistant

Community Program *

* Most programs must include Adult Upgrading to support student success

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Trades and Technical

The Industry Training Authority (ITA)funds Apprenticeship, Trades Foundation and technical training programs. NIC’s 2014/15 Training Planincluded 13 programs and a total of 753 trainee seats.

Carpentry Electronics Core Technician

HD Mechanical Electrician

Plumbing & Piping Professional Cook

Welding Aircraft Structures Technician

Joinery Automotive Service Technician

Horticulture Metal Fabrication

Industrial Automation

Health and Human Services

- Health Care Assistant (HCA)- Practical Nurse (PN)- BSN Nursing Degree (RN)- Activity Assistant- Hospital Unit Clerk- Early Childhood Care and Education- Human Services and Social Service- Educational Assistant

Island Health and NIC will collaborateon the development of new HealthScience related programs that will bedeveloped and delivered in support of new hospitals in Campbell River andthe Comox Valley. Island Health hasear-marked $2.75M over 10 years to assist NIC in developing and providing new health programs.

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Student Pathways

Institutional Partnerships (Dual & Guaranteed Admission)

University of Victoria - B.A., B.Sc., B.Eng., B.C.Y.C

Vancouver Island University- B.A., B.Sc., B.Ed., M.B.A.

U.N.B.C. - B.Sc.

Justice Institute of B.C.- Primary Care Paramedic

Royal Roads University

University of Manitoba

Aboriginal Education

In 2013/14, NIC enrolled 1,200students of self-declared Aboriginalancestry. These students equated to13% of NIC’s total student populationwhich exceeds the proportion of AboriginalPeople living in the College’s service area.

Key initiatives in Aboriginal Education:

- Partnerships- In-community access to programs- Aboriginal education advisors- Elders “in-residence” on campus- Regional steering committees

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International Education

In 2013/14 headcount enrolment ofInternational Education students (213) has more than doubled compared totwo years ago (2011 = 84 students).

In the past year, students have come to North Island College from 26 countries; with the largest numbers from India (42), African nations (29), Japan (27), and China (24).

Most students are enrolled in the Business, University Studies, or English Language Programs.

Applied Research

The College created the Centre for Applied Research Technology and Innovation (CARTI). NIC has received major grant funding from NSERC ($1.0M) to study the commercial feasibility of multi-trophic aquaculture on the North Island.

The College will also be exploring opportunities for applied research and innovation in other areas (e.g. health, educational technology, forestry) in partnership with industry and other institutions.

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Educational Technology

Remote Web-based Science Labs (RWSL)

Interactive Television/Videoconference (ITV)

On-line Programs & Services

Major Capital Projects

Campbell River- Vigar Vocational Centre

and Campus Consolidation

Comox Valley- Remote Web-based

Science Lab (RWSL)

- Temporary/Portable Buildings Replacement (“The Village”)

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College Funding & Capacity

NIC faces a number of funding and fiscal capacity challenges.Funding from the province on aper capita basis is the lowest of all the rural region colleges.

The college is also the 2nd most “dependent” on direct funding from the provincial government, with 74% of its total revenueprovided by AVED and the ITA.Student tuition and other feesaccount for 15 percent of college overall revenues.

Difference of $78 below per capita avg. x 159,000 pop. = $12.4M

Documents

NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS REGULAR … · 2018-03-28 · Letter from NIC BOG Chair to AVED Minister dated January 5, 2015 Itinerary - Minister Wilkinson’s Visit to