Jennifer Castley

The agenda for the Regular Meeting of the College Board covered several key areas. Discussions included the adoption of the agenda, various reports from the President, Education Council, and committee reports from the Executive, Finance & Audit, Governance, and HR committees. Key action items involved the approval of a proposed new Business Administration Program, setting tuition fees for this new program, and obtaining approval for the CNC Research Forest Management Plan for submission to the Ministry of Forests. The Governance Committee recommended rescinding Bylaws #14, #16, and #18. The HR Committee approved the President's Objectives, Targets & Measures for 2026/27 and discussed succession planning and mandatory policy updates.

This amended management plan outlines the strategic direction for the College of New Caledonia Research Forest for the period of 2017 to 2022. It focuses on guiding forest operations and land management practices, ensuring consistency with legislated requirements, and providing continuity in management direction. Key strategic pillars include providing fiscal support for the Natural Resources and Environmental Technology (NRET) Program, serving as a foundational land base for conducting applied research, and fostering partnerships in natural resources research. The plan also addresses current management challenges, particularly the spruce beetle infestation, with intended outcomes of sustainable forest development, resource conservation, and educational benefits.

This document outlines the College of New Caledonia's Aboriginal Service Plan for the 2011/12 transition period, detailing efforts to integrate Aboriginal programs and services into core funding. The plan focuses on three primary goals: increasing access, retention, completion, and transition opportunities for Aboriginal learners; strengthening partnerships and collaboration with local Aboriginal communities and organizations; and enhancing the receptivity and relevance of CNC and its programs, moving towards institutional indigenization. Key initiatives include maintaining Aboriginal Liaison positions and advisory committees to foster culturally-specific support and community engagement.

The College of New Caledonia's Strategic Plan outlines a roadmap focused on six core goals: enriching the learning and teaching environment, increasing access and participation for learners, responding to communities and the labor market, creating a dynamic learning organization, strengthening resources, and deepening awareness. The plan aims to provide accessible, high-quality education and training, foster successful, self-reliant graduates, and strengthen community partnerships as a comprehensive community college.

This document serves as the College of New Caledonia's Accountability Report for 2010-2011 and its Planning Cycle for 2011-2012. It outlines the College's mandate, strategic goals, and measurable outcomes, including a report on past actions and a forward-looking plan for 2011-2015. Key strategic pillars for the 2011-2015 period include developing a Strategic Enrolment Management Plan, expanding partnerships with other educational institutions and school districts, enhancing instructional delivery methods, implementing new programs, establishing campus-specific specializations, increasing Aboriginal student access and cultural inclusion, ensuring financial stability, executing a new Five-year Capital Facilities Plan, improving communication and advocacy, fostering employee development and diversity, increasing applied research capacity, and promoting environmental stewardship and international education.