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20102011 Business Plan
Executive Summary
On March 25, 2010, Georgian College’s Board of Governors approved Vision 2015, Georgian
College’s 2010‐2015 Strategic Plan. In pursuing our mission and vision over the next five
years, we will build on our theme of “connectedness” through the following five strategic
priorities:
• Advance Student Access and Success
• Inspire Extraordinary Teaching and Learning
• Champion Employee Engagement
• Strengthen Community and Industry Connections
• Build Sustainability through Innovation
The Strategic Plan provides the framework for the 2010‐2011 Business Plan. The Business
Plan is consistent with the Strategic Plan’s priorities and goals and is designed to meet the
requirements of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities’ Governance and
Accountability Operating Procedure for Business Plans. The Business Plan uses the
following categories to address the information requirements detailed in the operating
procedure:
Operational Objectives: The goals and objectives to be achieved.
Priority Actions: The major actions the college will take during the year to achieve those
operational outcomes.
Outcome Measures: How the college will know that it has achieved its outcomes at the
end of the year.
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20102011 Business Plan
Our Mission
To inspire innovation, transform lives and connect communities
through the power of education.
Our Vision
We will be the most personally connected learning organization in
Canada — a catalyst for individual, organizational and community
transformation.
Through partnerships, we will connect people from all walks of life to
extraordinary learning experiences that will inspire innovation and
prepare them for life and career success. With a reputation for
excellence, Georgian graduates will be in demand by employers and
will contribute in many ways to the economic vitality, sustainability
and quality of life of their communities.
Our learners and employees will feel a lifelong connection to Georgian
because of the positive difference we have made to their lives.
Our Values
Together, we will advance our mission and vision by living the
following values:
Connectedness, Engagement and Collaboration
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Strength through Diversity
Continuous Quality Improvement
Respect for People and the Environment
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Strategic Priority:
Advance Student Access and Success
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse population of learners through
expanded academic pathways, student engagement and support services.
Strategic Goals (to be achieved by 2015):
1. Fulfill our student access mandate by strategically managing all enrolment growth
in alignment with government priorities while balancing our financial, physical and
human resources and improving student retention every year.
2. Understand and serve the changing needs of an increasingly diverse population of
learners.
3. Expand academic pathways and alternative learning opportunities, including
continuing education programming and technology‐enabled learning.
4. Partner with a variety of universities to build on the mandate of the University
Partnership Centre to increase academic pathways and expand the number of
college and university degrees.
5. Partner with the Anishnabe Education and Training Circle to collaborate, articulate,
nurture and advance targeted outreach and programming initiatives aimed at
meeting the objectives of aboriginal learners.
20102011 Operational Objectives for
“Advance Student Access and Success”
Goal Objectives Priority Actions Outcome Measures
1. Grow overall College Develop a Strategic Enrolment targets
enrolment by 5%. Enrolment Management achieved as demonstrated
Increase apprenticeship approach by reviewing by audited student
enrolment by 4%. continuing education numbers by semester
Increase fully‐funded strategies, developing and from MTCU and seat
continuing education implementing student purchase report and fully‐
activity by 2%. Increase retention strategies, and funded Student Contact
international enrolment developing and Hours report from the
by 5% domestically. implementing the 2010‐ Office of the Registrar.
Increase student retention 11 Corporate Marketing Continuing education
by 1% per year. Recruitment and efficiency report prepared
Communications Plan in by October 31, 2010.
support of achieving
targeted enrolment
objectives.
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20102011 Operational Objectives for
“Advance Student Access and Success”
Goal Objectives Priority Actions Outcome Measures
2. Establish a research Analyze existing student Documented research
framework to understand demographic data and framework reviewed and
the needs of our changing trends to create approved by Senior
student population. population profile. Leadership Team by
January 2011.
Analyze and implement
recommendations and Student Experience
strategies from the Project report completed
Student Experience by March 31, 2011.
Project.
3. Develop a multi‐year Form project team to Strategy framework
strategy to ensure develop alternative approved by Senior
optimum, ongoing learning strategies. Leadership Team by
academic pathways and Expand Ontario Learn January 2011.
alternative learning offerings. Review
opportunities. Continuing Education
product mix.
4. Review and revise the Review UPC partnerships. Two new partnership
University Partnership Ensure financial initiatives established.
Centre (UPC) Operational agreements are viable. UPC Operational Plan
Plan to align with current Expand the number of revised.
strategic directions. College degrees.
5. Implement Georgian’s Implement targeted Year Two implementation
Post Secondary Education Aboriginal programs in completed by March 31,
and Training Plan. Health and Technology. 2011.
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Strategic Priority:
Inspire Extraordinary Teaching and Learning
We create innovative, quality learning opportunities that prepare students for life and
career success.
Strategic Goals (to be achieved by 2015):
1. Advance our commitment to integrated learning by combining the best in‐class,
work‐related and applied research experiences for our students.
2. Enhance interdisciplinary learning by exploring opportunities for students to study
outside their specific program.
3. Foster innovative teaching practices and curriculum design through the orientation,
development and engagement of faculty and staff.
4. Expand targeted alternative delivery options.
5. Focus on entrepreneurship, innovation and small/medium enterprise as a common
Georgian learning experience through curriculum renewal.
6. Develop a philosophy of citizenry in our students through service learning.
20102011 Operational Objectives for
“Inspire Extraordinary Teaching and Learning”
Goal Objectives Priority Actions Outcome Measures
1. Continue to establish the Establish an applied Participate in at least two
infrastructure and research steering externally funded research
business strategies for committee; develop a projects by March 31,
applied research and be strategic plan for applied 2011.
prepared to respond to research; open the new
emerging applied research Centre for Applied
opportunities. Research and Innovation.
2. Establish benchmarks for Review and inventory all Report submitted by
Study Abroad activity. Study Abroad programs March 31, 2011.
across the College.
3. Demonstrate a culture of Review faculty orientation Framework to measure
innovation for teaching practices; improve innovation that includes
practice and curriculum engagement of part‐time teaching practice and
design. faculty; establish teacher curriculum design
competencies for developed by March 31,
eLearning; continue 2011.
integration of information
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20102011 Operational Objectives for
“Inspire Extraordinary Teaching and Learning”
Goal Objectives Priority Actions Outcome Measures
literacy outcomes
throughout the
curriculum.
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Strategic Priority:
Champion Employee Engagement
We believe our employees are at the core of Georgian’s success. We strive to create an
environment where all employees are connected with our organization’s mission, where
our interactions are positive and supportive, and where employee contributions are
recognized and celebrated.
Strategic Goals (to be achieved by 2015):
1. Connect employees to our mission, vision, values and strategic direction.
2. Celebrate the contributions and successes of our employees.
3. Foster positive employee and labour relations.
4. Strengthen our workforce through diversity.
5. Promote the physical, mental and emotional health and wellness of our employees.
6. Enhance our culture through continuous improvement and lifelong learning.
20102011 Operational Objectives for
“Champion Employee Engagement”
Goal Objectives Priority Actions Outcome Measures
1. Improve employee Capitalize on Improved employee
engagement and internal opportunities to promote engagement survey results
communication processes. and communicate the in Fall 2011.
strategic direction. Progress report delivered
Develop and implement an by March 31, 2011.
employee engagement
strategy.
2. Create a leadership culture Develop and implement a Employee recognition
that recognizes and strategy to improve and program/procedure
celebrates employee make consistent staff revised by January 2011.
contributions. recognition across all Improved employee
campuses.
engagement survey results
in Fall 2011.
5. Promote employee health Design and implement Improved employee
and wellness. Healthy Workplace engagement survey results
initiatives. in Fall 2011.
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20102011 Operational Objectives for
“Champion Employee Engagement”
Goal Objectives Priority Actions Outcome Measures
6. Support employee learning Develop college‐wide Guidelines developed and
and development. guidelines for professional communicated for the
development allocation of Professional
opportunities. Track Development funds and
campus‐wide participation resources.
in college‐sponsored Number of workplace
professional development learning events in 2010‐
activities.
11.
Improved employee
engagement survey results
in Fall 2011.
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Strategic Priority:
Strengthen Community and Industry Connections
We will connect with community partners and employers through partnerships that
support student learning and that contribute to a highly skilled workforce.
Strategic Goals (to be achieved by 2015):
1. Act as a catalyst for community economic development across all campuses.
2. Expand our partnerships with business and industry to support student learning
through work placements, applied research and innovation.
3. Define and communicate our value proposition and differentiation through a
branding strategy.
4. Engage our students, employees, alumni, governors, partners, donors, advisory
committees and other stakeholders as ambassadors and champions.
5. Strengthen our global connections through increased international recruitment and
partnership development.
20102011 Operational Objectives for
“Strengthen Community and Industry Connections”
Goal Objectives Priority Actions Outcome Measures
1 Enhance partnership Recruit new VP New portfolio established
development activities. Community & Business and staffed by Fall 2010.
Development. Thought Leadership
Conduct stakeholder events held in all seven
engagement events in campus communities by
each campus community. December 2010.
Create a development plan Development plans
for each community to created for each
enhance business community for 2011‐2012
connections. by January 31, 2011.
Complete construction of Collingwood campus to be
the Collingwood campus. materially complete by
March 31, 2011.
2 Focus on targeted Develop relationship Relationship established;
business partnership between Georgian and Georgian participation on
opportunities. Spring Board Innovation Spring Board’s Board of
Inc. Directors.
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20102011 Operational Objectives for
“Strengthen Community and Industry Connections”
Goal Objectives Priority Actions Outcome Measures
3. Develop a new branding Complete research and Branding strategy
strategy. consultation process to developed and approved
arrive at a new positioning by March 31, 2011.
statement for Georgian.
4. Create a culture of Reinforce and visibly Amount of positive media
“connectedness”. reward a culture of coverage.
“connectedness” through
Engagement strategy
all communication media; developed.
implement an aggressive
and expanded Alumni
engagement strategy.
Develop engagement
strategy for Advisory
Committees.
5. Grow international Identify opportunities; International student
recruitment and implement international enrolment and revenue
development by 5% projects and enrolment from international
respectively. strategies. development initiatives
increased by 5%
respectively.
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Strategic Priority:
Build Sustainability through Innovation
We are dedicated to creating solutions that will ensure our financial and environmental
sustainability.
Strategic Goals (to be achieved by 2015):
1. Enhance financial sustainability through non‐government and philanthropic
sources.
2. Pursue an organizational effectiveness strategy to streamline our business
processes, leverage technology and optimize our space utilization.
3. Strengthen Georgian’s position as the hub of post‐secondary education in Central
Ontario.
4. Promote environmental sustainability on our campuses and across our curriculum.
20102011 Operational Objectives for
“Build Sustainability through Innovation”
Goal Objectives Priority Actions Outcome Measures
1. Grow overall Increase external focus on Achieve revenue targets
contributions from non‐ partnership and for 2010‐11.
government sources by fundraising activities. $24 million raised by
5%. Develop and implement March 31, 2011.
the annual fundraising
plan by the Office of
Development and Alumni
Relations.
Complete the Power of
Education Campaign by
August 31, 2011.
Pursue capital funding for
the Health and Wellness
project.
2. Implement a quality Develop and communicate Integrated Planning
improvement strategy a new integrated planning Framework is developed
that includes a new framework. and communicated.
framework for integrated Implement targeted Business process
planning. business process improvement project
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20102011 Operational Objectives for
“Build Sustainability through Innovation”
Goal Objectives Priority Actions Outcome Measures
improvement initiatives, teams established.
beginning with Academic
Officers and Deans’
Assistants.
3. Continue to position Secure ownership for all 100% owned facilities in
Georgian in our campus properties in the each of our eight locations.
communities and be open communities where we Enrolment growth across
to explore opportunities offer our programs and all campuses for the 2010‐
for new regional sites, services. 11 fiscal year.
supported by a strong Ensure the appropriate
business case. program mix in those
communities.
4. Implement phase 2 of the Reduce the overall amount Achieve annual targets in
multi‐year environmental of waste generated by the plan by March 31, 2011.
sustainability strategy. college and divert 50% of
the waste, based on the
2008 baseline waste audit
year, through awareness,
education, improved
signage and collection
systems.
Ensure that each Georgian
graduate has the skills and
knowledge to make sound
environmental decisions
by integrating
environmental learning
activities into programs.
Ensure that College
services and products are
environmentally
sensitive.
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