2016-2019 Comprehensive Institutional Plan

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1 At Olds College, we recognize the value and purpose of the Comprehensive Institutional Plan. It aligns our actions and strategies with Board Vision, Mission and Values as well as communicates to Government and external stakeholders how we steward our responsibility within Campus Alberta. “Dream Big, Build Simple and Act Now,” is a phrase DREAM BIG used widely within our organization and a reflection of our culture. BUILD SIMPLE 2 DREAM BIG BUILD SIMPLE Words on paper do not adequately convey the spirit Olds College has taken a leadership role in establishing of the people who work at Olds College. We are people four highly successful models of engagement with external who dream of big ideas and work to execute them. We are partners on our campus. Each of these partnership models always looking for new opportunities that can propel us is slightly different, but all have demonstrated significant forward so that our learners and community can benefit. value to our students, to the learning experience we offer This is embodied in some of our recent achievements. and to our campus infrastructure and culture. By nature, The building of a world class Community Learning Campus humans often complicate things that should be kept simple. is an amazing example of intergovernmental collaboration Building our partnership and operational models with a ACTACT NOW NOW to create an integrated learning environment that benefits simple structure allows us to be much more responsive Public-private partnerships in higher education are unique the region. Our commitment to the learner is evident by than other post-secondaries. The simplicity of our structure in Alberta. The future-proofing of a rural Canadian college has been accentuated deploying more bandwidth per student than anywhere in takes considerable work but we believe it provides the over the past decade by Olds College's transformative approach to embracing the world. This enables a responsive learning environment system with alternatives to the regular business operations "Catalytic Business Models" with the private sector, and others, which that allows for deep integration of technology and digital of higher education and our learners can benefit from such enhance learning opportunities and unleash innovation, applied research, and resources. Our new 450 room private student housing arrangements. As with our external partnerships, we value commercialization. We are known for our nimbleness and ability to respond to facility provides a student living environment that is best simplicity in our student service model. Our 'one stop shop' opportunities. Our employees are extremely responsive to student, government in nation. Further, emerging initiatives around the Global approach provides enhanced accessibility in a simple and industry needs. Long prospective student waitlists and increasing demand Agribusiness Commons may lead to multi-million dollar streamlined manner. This improves the student experience from the animal health industry for trained graduates has placed accessibility investments by federal and private sector individuals which and allows students to focus their time and efforts on what and infrastructure investment towards Animal Health as a key priority in our will create a learning environment that is deeply integrated matters most- being successful in their programs. Capital Campaign. Most recently, our efforts towards a world class GREENhouse into learning and research enterprises. These “big ideas” Our vision for The HUB also incorporates principles of are responsive to our province’s desire for several initiatives which include 3 lead to great accessibility for students and an integrated simplicity in design for a one stop shop access for students climate leadership, diversification of the economy, local food, environmental learning environment that others can only dream about. to academic, health and wellness supports. sustainability, sustainable agriculture, and reduced carbon footprint. This kind The quality of our students’ education and experience of responsiveness is uncommon in our sector and Olds College remains steadfast is second to none. in responding to the needs of our stakeholders. ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT VISION Olds College shall be the premier Canadian integrated learning This Comprehensive Institutional Plan was prepared under the direction of the Board of and applied research community specializing in agriculture, Governors of Olds College and in accordance with legislation and associated Ministerial horticulture, land and environmental management. guidelines. In addition, it takes into consideration all policy decisions and material, PLAN economic, or fiscal implications of which the Board is aware. DEVELOPMENT VALUES Robert (Bob) Clark, Chair, u Empowerment of learners Olds College Board of Governors u Rural community development CONSULTATION u Teamwork 5 The internal aspects of the CIP consultation u Continuous improvement in all College operations processes involve Olds College constituencies at all levels, including the President’s INSTITUTIONAL CONTEXT Leadership Team, all departments and divisions and the Board of Governors, as MISSION MANDATE STATEMENT well as direct input from students, faculty, Our mission is to create an environment for learning, inquiry, and staff. Olds College is a board-governed public college operating Olds College is committed to using innovative partnerships partnership, and communication that supports our students, under authority of the Post-Secondary Learning Act. to sustain and enhance the ability of the institution to achieve During the external consultation process, our employees, and our communities in the service of society. the outcomes established by the Board of Governors. we ensure that our CIP includes an The College awards certificates, diplomas, applied degrees, Olds College is an active participant in eCampusAlberta, awareness of and sensitivity to the plans and baccalaureate degrees designed to meet the needs promoting and supporting learning through technology. of local stakeholders such as the Town of both learners and the communities served by the Consistent with the Campus Alberta concept and the Pan of Olds, Mountain View County, Chinook’s PERFORMANCE MEASURES College. Olds College programs offer learning opportunities Edge School Division (CESD) and our key Canadian Protocol on Mobility and Transfer, the College is The Board of Governors has approved five outcomes that form a in agriculture, horticulture, land and water resource signatory to articulation agreements with universities and industry partners. Formal opportunities for these consultations occur via the Olds structure for the development of associated performance measures. management, animal science, business, fashion, technology colleges provincially, nationally and internationally. Olds and apprenticeship training. A number of additional programs Institute for Community and Regional College, through the Community Learning Campus (CLC) Development, the Olds Chamber of and services are offered to serve the needs of the region and other initiatives, is committed to expanding learning including adult basic education, career training, and non-­ Commerce, annual Inter-Board meetings, u opportunities for rural Albertans and works with educational and the joint operation of the Community Accessibility credit courses, as well as cultural and recreational activities. partners in the secondary schools in Olds and the regional Learning Campus (CLC) with CESD. Key Olds College, in conjunction with other post-secondary institutions The expertise and facilities at Olds College are both community. Through its affiliation with the Faculty of documents from Campus Alberta are also and partners, will operate strategically to provide access specialized and unique, including a significant land base Agriculture, Forestry, and Home Economics of the University thoroughly reviewed to ensure the College to learning opportunities. is aligned with government priorities. for hands-on learning. The College works with industry of Alberta, Olds College participates in a broad range of joint educational and research activities. partners and clients to develop and deliver a range of Prior to submission, this document is u Centre of Specialization training programs and products designed to meet desired The College actively pursues involvement in applied vetted through the following formal Olds College will be the leading centre of specialization specifications. These outreach services are offered throughout research that advances innovation-based rural economic structures: Academic Leadership Team, in agriculture, horticulture and land-based education, the Province of Alberta, across Canada and internationally. development in Alberta. The applied research activity the President’s Leadership Team, Senior entrepreneurship and applied research at the college level. Administration, the Administrative Services undertaken by the faculty and research staff at the College Olds College programs require learners to acquire and Committee and the Board of Governors. demonstrate competencies defined and updated through supports and informs the curriculum through exposing Formal internal stakeholder organizations, u Responsiveness collaboration with representative industry partners and learners to the most innovative and up-to-date information including Olds College Faculty Association, Olds College will maintain a structure that anticipates and 4 advisory groups. The quality of Olds College programs is available in a variety of disciplines. Alberta Union of Provincial Employees and responds quickly and effectively to opportunities and demands continuously improved through a policy-based cyclical the Students’ Association of Olds College as a result of changes in industry, governments and technology. Approved by the are also consulted. review process that seeks input from learners, graduates, Deputy Premier and Minister employers, industry advisors, faculty, and staff. of Advanced Education, u Accountability Olds College offers a residential campus environment that June 17, 2010 Olds College will achieve excellence in educational outcomes helps learners to achieve successful outcomes by providing while remaining fiscally responsible. a safe, caring, living and learning community in rural Alberta. Learners at Olds College have access to a complete u Sustainability range of services designed to enable each of them to meet Olds College will achieve sustainable operations based their educational goals. on multiple bottom line concepts. ENVIRONMENTALScan The following information was derived from the Campus Alberta Planning Resource as well as Statistics NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada. Environmental trends impacting Olds College Albertans tend to delay transition to post-secondary education after high school relative Alberta continues to receive a record to other provinces. However, Alberta’s level of educational attainment is on par with the number of immigrants each year. Alberta have been categorized into six broad areas of change. The six categories include the following: Canadian average, as there is a strong influx of educated people coming to Alberta for is known for its wealth of opportunities job opportunities. The post-secondary participation rate (18-34 years) in Alberta ranged for national and international students ECONOMIC SOCIAL PROVINCIAL from 17.0% in 2009, 17.7% in 2010, 17.5% in 2011 and 16.9% in 2012. This is more alike. Eligible international students than 7% below the Canadian average, according to Statistics Canada. Alberta has a lower are able to work and gain valuable The price of oil is an everyday story in Baby boomers continue to age and, as they Intraprovincial migration is strongly post-secondary participation rate in relation to other Canadian provinces for a number experience, while continuing their studies. Alberta. Floating around $30/barrel over retire, they will take valuable experience driven from smaller centres and rural of reasons, including its strong labour market. Recent support for dual credit offerings in The Graduate Outcomes Survey Class 2015/2016, it has impacted government with them that will need to be replaced. regions to urban centres, suggesting Alberta contributed to increased high school completion and transition to post-secondary. of 2011/2012: Final Report found that revenues and the overall provincial and This means that post-secondary education that individuals migrate to cities for It will be interesting to see if this is a longitudinal trend. Alberta’s three year high school approximately 9.63% of provincial national economies. While Olds College will be even more vital for Alberta’s future economic and educational opportunities. completion rate increased to 76.4% in 2015 from 71.5% in 2009. The increase follows graduates were international students has seen the impact in our community and economic success. Students born after 1996 Net migration patterns over the last efforts by schools boards, teachers, parents, communities and government to better and 75.11% of international students region, with higher unemployment rates were born into a digital age. The advent two years indicate very clearly that engage students in the importance of learning. remained in the province up to two years in the energy industry having an effect of technology has impacted the way they more Canadians are moving to Alberta. following graduation. At Olds College, on some oil and land related programs, work, learn and engage. This will have Alberta’s net interprovincial migration There was a modest decrease in Alberta’s dropout rate, which fell to 3.4% in 2015 international students represent 4% of the agriculture industry remains strong a metamorphic impact on post-secondary tally (102,000 in-migrants less 56,000 from 3.5% in 2012. our total enrolment. with solid commodity prices and industry education over the next five years as we out-migrants) came in at just under growth. This positive outlook in agriculture prepare students for the digital economy. 46,000 in 2012 – accounting for 1.2% of Other notable highlights as compared to the national scene provides employment opportunities for its population. Alberta is very attractive – Alberta compared to other provinces LOCAL AND REGIONAL FACTORS The forecasted population growth many of our graduates. for its high employment rate and high Applicants prefer universities and by service region for the prime post- Areas of High Performance Areas of Low Performance per capita incomes. In 2014 and 2015, colleges that are closer to their homes secondary attending cohort (18-34 years) only two provinces posted positive u High literacy and numeracy test scores u Low university participation rate as cost and familiarity are significant suggests an overall population growth net interprovincial migration: Alberta for college educated adults u Low proportions of adults with a factors in the choice process. Post- of 7.2% between 2012 and 2022. This and Saskatchewan. This is expected u High earnings premium for Albertans college or university credential secondary institutions need to market population increase will likely correlate to to slow due to the current price of oil. with a trades credential relative to those their institution to assist potential an increase in post-secondary applicants. u Low increase in the rate of labour The Provincial government has made a with only a high school education applicants to make an informed decision. renewed commitment to Higher Education, market participation for college and The Alberta post-secondary Our region is particularly well served, due to underrepresented learners and to First u Low federal government loan university educated adults over those system can expect enrolment to a partnership with Red Deer College in Nations communities. We anticipate this repayment default rates for both with only a high school education increases of 10,590 Full Campus Alberta Central. We invest in our will have a net positive impact on Higher college and university borrowers u Diminished advantage in Load Equivalents (FLEs) region through program offerings typically Education and society at large. u High level of university research unemployment rates for university between 2011 not available in these rural locations. We income per faculty member and college educated adults over and 2021. have increased our offerings online in those with only a high school recent years and have also increased our education efforts in reaching learners outside our 4 region through dual credit and mobile 7 friendly digital video assets. For Olds College to continue to enable its learners marketplace. The following table outlines the to exceed market requirements, it must be visionary, Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats proactive and strategically positioned in the changing (SWOT) for Olds College.

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u Dedicated, loyal, and spirited students u Expansion of mobile learning and mobile workplace u PRIORITY INITIATIVES u Dedicated and loyal alumni and industry partners strength u EXPECTED OUTCOMES u Early adopter of the provincial OER creation project u Regional and provincial mandate u PERFORMANCE MEASURES u Dedicated staff with entrepreneurial spirit u Provincial leadership in dual credit development The Heart of the u Specialized programs and small class size u Industry need for skilled workers u Institutional recognition/strength of brand u Strong reputation nationally and internationally u Outcomes based institution u Development of Centre of Specialization in Agri-Food COMPREHENSIVE and Agri-Business u Strong government relations and alignment u Well positioned for entrepreneurial expectation of u Policy governance structure post-secondary institutions by the Government of u Strong industry relations Alberta INSTITUTIONAL PLAN u Diversified revenues u Greater global importance in key programming areas (water, environmental stewardship, agriculture) This section is the heart of the Comprehensive Institutional Plan. It indicates how our Board of Governors u Shared facilities with community partners u Increased opportunity for programs related to approved outcomes advance the College’s Mission and Vision. It also demonstrates how the College’s u Applied research capability and recognition athletics and high performance training u Large land base and facility capacity outcomes align with system-level outcomes. These priorities are a direct correlation to job creation as u Co-investment partners 95% of our students find employment within 6 months of graduating. u Technologically enhanced learning environment THREATS u Responsive Linking Olds College Outcomes to System-level Outcomes u Entrepreneurial The Government of Alberta, through the Ministry of Advanced Education, has identified three system level outcomes. u Innovative program delivery models This section will define and identify those outcomes while indicating how Olds College aligned its efforts to support u Incredible bandwidth speeds the provincial system. u Intense competition for students u Excellent non-academic student experience u Cost increases exceed base grant adjustments 1 A LEARNER ENABLED SYSTEM 2 VALUE FOR INVESTMENT 3 ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE 9 u Low tuition increases (Tuition Fee Policy) This outcome refers to a learning system This outcome refers to a publicly This outcome refers to the important WEAKNESSES u Funding for capital renewal is inadequate to meet that enables and empowers the learner funded post-secondary system that is role that the publicly funded post- the requirements and where the learning choices and able to maximize benefits using the secondary system plays in advancing u Price of oil on provincial economy and enrolment in aspirations of individuals are understood, resources invested to produce tangible the knowledge economy and several programs respected and addressed. The system results in an effective and efficient intellectual fabric of Alberta. As such, removes or diminishes barriers to way. The system is able to deliver this outcome extends beyond the accessing higher education. As such, on the diverse needs of learners, system’s important formal instructional u Low regional population density (Olds Campus) the system is able to effectively facilitate employers and society in general. mandate and recognizes the important u Bureaucratic and labour intensive processes the opportunity to learn for all individuals role that institutions have in advancing u Olds College has addressed this u Limited economies of scale in some areas who are willing and able. societal and economic objectives. system outcome through our u No formalized strategic plan for capital renewal u Olds College has addressed institutional outcomes of Centre u Olds College has addressed this system u Distributed campus with large environmental footprint this system outcome through of Specialization, Accountability outcome through our institutional outcomes of Centre of Specialization u Significant deferred maintenance our institutional outcomes of and Accessibility. Accessibility and Responsiveness. and Sustainability. ACCESSIBILITY CENTRE OF SPECIALIZATION RESPONSIVENESS ACCOUNTABILITY Olds College, in conjunction with other post-secondary Olds College will be the leading centre of specialization Olds College will maintain a structure that anticipates Olds College will achieve excellence in educational MINISTRY PRIORITIES institutions and partners, will operate strategically MINISTRY in agriculture, horticulture land-based education, and responds quickly and effectively to opportunities outcomes while remaining fiscally responsible. to provide access to learning opportunities. PRIORITIES entrepreneurship and applied research at the MINISTRY and demands as a result of changes in industry, MINISTRY PRIORITIES PRIORITIES College level. governments and technology. 2016 – 2019 2016 – 2017 STRATEGIES Actions & Performance Measures 2016 – 2019 2016 – 2017 Accessibility Affordability Quality STRATEGIES Actions & Performance Measures 2016 – 2019 2016 – 2017 2016 – 2019 2016 – 2017 Accessibility Affordability Quality STRATEGIES Actions & Performance Measures STRATEGIES Actions & Performance Measures Offer programs Program renewal based on Accessibility Affordability Quality Accessibility Affordability Quality that align with Academic Council motions and Develop Delivery of a provincial mobile ■ ■ ■ Program Enhance the Animal Health Adopt Implement a new Human Government comprehensive program reviews innovative delivery training initiative with renewal that Technology program through an strategic Resources system to improve priorities (scorecard metric) training Alberta Hotel and Lodging ■ ■ ■ ■ focuses on ambitious capital campaign to ■ ■ ■ analytics operational and functional delivery and Association and Safe Food differentiation support facilities renewal in decision efficiencies Adopt and Implement new business curriculum Canada and (part of a four year plan) making integrate best practices that improve efficiency that addresses Develop a comprehensive practices for and accuracy in Business ■ Conclude planning for and launch meaningful divergent Engage in a comprehensive Campus Master Plan, Corporate Services, Human Resources and of a joint ACAD – Olds College engagement needs of review and redevelopment of ■ ■ Preventative Maintenance Plan Services Facility use and renewal four year Bachelor of Design ■ ■ of learners learners equine programming and Infrastructure Renewal Plan ■ ■ ■ program in Calgary (September that aligns with the Olds College Implement a common online 2017 intake) Establish Olds College’s mission, vision, values and presence (OC Marketplace) Agricultural Equipment Technician that showcases our unique ■ Dual credit offering in at least outcomes program as the number one Olds College products to the four areas of programming and ■ ■ ■ program in Canada through Deliver Support a successful partnership community at large with at least four school districts industry training facility upgrades flexible, with College Housing (Olds) Co. Introduce and implement a Ensure that an Olds College will award and technology trends responsive both in terms of on campus ■ comprehensive communication Olds College over $425,000 in student and student housing and conference Align applied Launch the Technology Access strategy for internal/external ■ education scholarships, bursaries and innovative seasonal guests research Centre for Livestock Production to stakeholders and the community balances prizes with program specific ■ ■ college activities to enhance industry access to livestock Continue to support the area at large quality and awards to reflect changing services that industry and and meat research & demonstration of Student Mental Health and accessibility demographic of the student body promote academic Wellness needs with an enhanced College will Continue detailed project 10 and program demand Build applied research in Land and a positive embark on planning and active fundraising programming and sustainable community- ■ Water through wetland and turf student an ambitious for projects approved within the ■ ■ ■ Renew 17.5% learning spaces ■ ■ based model for mental health research and advance the Food experience multi-year “Beyond” future proofing capital per year with increased ■ services and a focus on a positive Industry through crop research capital campaign (2016-2021) technology student life experiences campaign Collaborate with industry, Apply innovative and effective 11 Olds College will deliver over Build on the integration of academics and government communications strategies to $2 million worth of industry Information Technology, Library to support applied research, ■ ■ actively support and promote, required training programs and and Learning Resources in the ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ innovation, commercialization both externally and internally, courses, certifications, continuing ■ ■ Learning Commons and Library and entrepreneurship the fundraising goals within the education credits and special at Olds College five year campaign interest courses. Target is a 10% Bold Advance strategic partnerships Foster a Develop a Human Resources return on direct expenses ■ entrepreneurial to position Olds College as the culture of framework that demonstrates action to future agricultural capital of Canada Respond to Foster K-12 connections with engagement, commitment to talent stewardship proof the community Olds College programs by having Pursue the development of the empowerment including effective performance ■ college ■ and industry a K-12 engagement with 80% of High Efficiency GREENhouse and management, onboarding, staff need within our programs Research and Learning Enterprise in commitment wellness and safety, professional ■ ■ the region and collaboration with Sunterra Farms. development, staff engagement Respond to regional learning the province This is a key signature feature for and recruitment needs through our Campus ■ ■ the Green Economy Alberta Partnership with Red Develop a staff retention and succession planning model that Deer College Maximize the potential of our ■ partnership in the District Ventures ■ ■ aligns with the priorities and Olds College will advance Entrepreneurial Accelerator commitments of the College digital video media sources and increase capacity for video ■ ■ Leverage existing college assets Implement meaningful production through staffing and to maximize revenues in the expressions of the Truth and ■ equipment Community Learning Campus and ■ Reconciliation Report Conference Services under “Sell the Summer” SUSTAINABILITY Olds College will achieve sustainable operations based MINISTRY on multiple bottom line concepts. PRIORITIES BUDGET and PLANNING Principles 2016 – 2019 2016 – 2017 STRATEGIES Actions & Performance Measures Accessibility Affordability Quality Olds College has incorporated a 2% increase in base funding for REVENUES EXPENSES Implement a Review current facility operations the 2016/2017 fiscal year. There will be a substantial increase in u A 2% increase in Campus Alberta grant in 2016/17, u Salaries and benefits have been projected to increase in comprehensive and identify future opportunities federal grants and contract revenue in 2016/17 due to success in ■ ■ ■ with 0% increase in 2017/18 and 2018/19 2016/17 to reflect wage cost increases to Faculty and AUPE approach to to support internal needs as well securing research focused funding. Student tuition is at 2015/16 employees. There will be a modest increase in 2017/18 and managing as external partnerships levels in fiscal 2016/17 with a 1.5% increase forecasted for u Federal and other grants and training contracts will increase operations an increase of 1.3% in 2018/19 to reflect wage cost increases Identify and implement an 2017/18 and 2018/19. by 65% in 2016/17 due to increased research, technology and curriculum grants and funding. A further 2% increase u Supplies and services are projected to increase in 2016/17 due to annual review process of Olds College is rooted in the student-at-the-centre philosophy. ■ ■ is anticipated in 2017/18 and another 2% in 2018/19 inflation of foreign currency transactions. This amount is expected services and operations as they This student-centered focus guides all our decisions. An efficient, u Student tuition is projected to remain stable, with tuition frozen to increase by 0.7% in 2017/18 to reflect inflation, partially offset impact economic goals and highly functional and fiscally sound organization is essential to at 2015/16 levels for 2016/17. Tuition revenues are expected to by cost savings measures, and remain flat in 2018/19 as cost environmental stewardship survive and thrive with the ability to deliver a world class student increase by 1.5% for the 2017/18 and 2018/19 years savings measures fully offset inflationary increases experience in all our programs. Ensure new, and repairs on u Scholarships and Bursaries are projected to increase in existing, infrastructure include u Third party lease, revenue sharing and fees have been ■ Olds College is committed to the following Guiding Principles: 2016/17 to reflect available funds. This amount is expected energy efficient solutions with projected as a result of a third party involvement to operate residence services to be consistent in 2017/18 and 2018/19 reduced environmental impact u Taking responsibility for the future proofing of the College u Sales of products and services are expected to increase in u Cost of Sales has been projected to decrease slightly in Ensure a robust risk management through bold, progressive action 2016/17 to reflect current projections for meal plans, brewery 2016/17 to reflect current sales projections. This amount framework results in tangible ■ u Entrepreneurial leadership that yields co-investment ventures and meat sales, and contracted services. This amount is is expected to increase by 1.5% in 2017/18 and 2018/19 actions u Continued principle-driven and outcomes-based operational projected to increase by 1.5% in 2017/18 and 2018/19 to to reflect projected sales growth 12 Engage Implement the Sustainability decisions reflect expected sales volume and pricing increases u Utilities have been projected to increase in 2016/17 to reflect campus in Strategic Plan, inclusive of the u Alignment with Government of Alberta priorities and u Investment earnings are expected to increase in 2016/17 higher utility rates. This amount is expected to be consistent developing CLC, by actioning items that in 2017/18 and 2018/19 ■ expectations due to a higher expected market yield. This amount is strategic result in cost savings which Guiding our budget discussions and decision making, Olds College expected to increase by 1.5% in 2017/18 and 2018/19 u The Amortization of Capital Assets is calculated using the sustainability are reinvested into further with compounding interest current and projected capital asset base initiatives sustainability initiatives is committed to the following Budgeting Principles: u Internationalization has been projected to be increased Develop and Execute a plan for u Student demand driven investment of resources to align with TUITION PROJECTIONS u The Amortization of Deferred Capital Contributions is the repurposing of Frank Grisdale ■ AE and CIP priorities calculated using the current and projected capital asset base There is no tuition increase proposed for the 2016/17 academic Hall (Former Residence) u Making changes that will ensure ongoing benefits over year. The projections for 2017/18 include a 1.5% increase and multiple years Expand the Olds College in the 2018/19 projections include tuitions at the 2017/18 level. The projections do not include any increases to mandatory student Community initiative to include ■ u Seeking new, and growing existing revenue sources international experiences fees. The Student’s Association has advised that there will be u Balanced budgets and infrastructure investment increases to the Student’s Association Fee\Building Fund Fee Future proofing Continued cyclical program and Health and Dental Fees. International tuition is charged per our organiza- reviews to ensure alignment ASSUMPTIONS credit and at two and a half times the Canadian tuition rate when ■ ■ tion against with students, industry and Olds College is forecasting to meet the Board of Governors surplus applied to undergraduate level programs. The exception 13 internal and government priorities mandated by Board policy. The following factors are expected to to this would be Continuing Education or travel external courses which would be charged on External reviews on Enterprise contribute to the projected surplus: changes a cost recovery basis. activities, Athletics and u Increased revenues due to increased internationalization Information Services to ensure ■ ■ ■ optimal use of resources and u Stable salary expense for AME staff alignment with priorities u Administrative cost refinement and reduction Comprehensive infrastructure u Investment portfolio performance master plan document to be ■ ■ u Increased ancillary revenue developed based on current and future space utilization needs Internal long-term plan established for programs, ■ ■ facilities, community development (5-20 year plan) BUDGETED STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES BUDGETED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW

OLDS COLLEGE EXPECTED REVENUES AND EXPENSES – YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 OLDS COLLEGE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW

2016 / 2017 2017 / 2018 2018 / 2019 2015 / 2016 2016 / 2017 BUDGET FORECAST REVENUE: Government of Alberta Grants 31,565,895 31,565,895 31,565,895 Cash Provided from (used in) operating activities Federal and other grants 3,210,202 3,274,406 3,339,895 Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expense 1,500,000 1,756,610 Student tuition and fees 7,968,683 8,088,213 8,088,213 Add (deduct) non-cash items: Sales of services and other products 13,090,118 13,286,470 13,485,767 Amortization of deferred capital contributions (3,050,000) (3,050,000) Investment income 1,704,269 1,729,833 1,755,781 Amortization of capital assets 4,945,000 4,888,000 Donations and other contributions 1,014,457 1,014,457 1,014,457 Cash provided by (applied to) operating transactions 3,395,000 3,594,610 $ 58,553,624 $ 58,959,274 $ 59,249,008 Cash provided from (used in) capital activities EXPENSE: Purchase of capital assets, net of proceeds on disposal (2,800,000) (2,737,453) Instruction 19,151,211 19,221.341 19,365,370 Cash provided from (applied to) capital transactions (2,800,000) (2,737,453) Academic and student support 8,656,261 8,725,174 8,790,553 Facility operations and maintenance 6,690,877 6,737.727 6,788,214 Cash provided from (used in) financing activities Institutional support 11,060,503 11.006,406 11,088,879 Endowment contributions 30,000 30,000 Ancillary Services 6,566,916 6,747,876 6,678,479 Special Purpose and Trust 1,789,654 1,789,654 1,789,654 Cash provided by (applied to) financing activities 30,000 30,000 Sponsored research 2,881,592 2,885,678 2,907,302 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 625,000 887,157 $ 56,797,014 $ 57,113,856 $ 57,408,451 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 8,479,666 9,104,666

OPERATING SURPLUS $ 1,756,610 $ 1,845,418 $ 1,840,557 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR $ 9,104,666 $ 9,991,823

EXPENSE BY OBJECT: Salaries and benefits 30,569,587 30,600,000 30,600,000 Supplies and services 13,617,782 13,818,179 14,025,452 2016 – 2019 CAPITAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE BUDGET Scholarships and bursaries 474,020 474,020 474,020 Total Confirmed Confirmed Provincial Cost of goods sold 5,735,453 5,821,485 5,908,807 Project Provincial Other Budget Utilities 1,512,172 1,512,172 1,512,172 Costs Funding Funding Request Amortization of capital assets 4,888,000 4,888,000 4,888,000 CAPITAL ACQUISITION: $ 57,113,856 $ 57,408,451 $ 56,797,014 ERP (Finance, Human Resources, OPENING UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS $ 5,626,000 $ 6,483,157 $ 7,366,575 and Student Services Modules) 4,000,000 2,300,000 1,700,000 Information Technology 1,865,500 1,865,500 Plus: Teaching, Learning and Applied Research Excess of revenue over expenses 1,756,610 1,845,418 1,840,557 Technology 75,190,000 190,000 10,000,000 14 Amortization of Internally Funded Assets 1,838,000 1,838,000 1,838,000 General Capital 919,953 919,953 15 Utilities Infrastructure 9,516,000 3,075,000 5,541,000 9,220,610 10,166,575 11,045,132 $ 97,062,359 $ 5,375,000 $ 10,246,359 $ 15,541,000 Less: Purchase of Internally Funded Capital 2,737,453 2,800,000 3,500,000 Raised by Olds College 35,000,000 Unrestricted Net Assets 10,056,359 Closing Unrestricted Net Assets $ 6,483,157 $ 7,366,575 $ 7,545,132

Percentage of total annual revenues 11.1% 12.5% 12.7%

FULL LOAD EQUIVALENT (FLE) PROJECTION ACTUAL FLEs PROJECTED FLEs PROGRAM CREDENTIAL 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 Advanced Farrier Science Certificate 14.300 12 13 13 13 Ag & Heavy Equipment (1st year only) Certificate 35.836 25 30 35 35 Ag & Heavy Equipment (2nd year only) Diploma 30.200 20 15 25 25 Agricultural Management Diploma 131.470 130 130 130 130 Animal Health Technology (AHT) Diploma 110.836 110 110 110 110 (Planned Animal Health related program growth) Diploma 40 80 Apparel Technology Diploma 66.300 60 60 60 60 Arboriculture Technician Certificate 7.500 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 Bachelor Applied Science (Agribusiness, Applied Degree 93.700 80 80 85 90 Horticulture, Golf Course Management) Brewmaster & Brewery Operations Management Diploma 38.518 40 42 45 45 Business Management (1st year only) Certificate 73.569 57 55 55 55 Business Administration (2nd year only) Diploma 15.700 19 20 25 25 Environmental Horticulture * Diploma 12.367 Equine Science Diploma 99.403 90 87 90 95 Exercise Rider & Jockey Training Certificate 5.360 2.7 5 5 5 Olds College will maintain its commitment Fashion Marketing Certificate 27.000 15 15 15 20 to providing opportunities for learners across General Studies * Certificate 4.500 this country. This will be accomplished by Heavy Equipment Operator Trades 17.000 17 17 17 17 creating a campus-wide enrolment culture Horticulture Technician (1st year only) Certificate 28.400 26 26 26 26 providing superior service to both prospective and current students. Olds College will Horticulture Technologist (2nd year only) Diploma 12 16 18 20 Accelerated continue to improve its use of technology, Hospitality & Tourism Management Diploma 32.401 37 37 37 37 social media, multimedia, institutional 2011 / 2012 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014 2014 / 2015 Land Analyst (transferred to SAIT 2016/17) Certificate 13.700 12 marketing and visit experiences (Open House, Land Agent * (bi-annual intake) Diploma 60.701 36 20 20 20 Preview Days, Campus Visits and Tours) 1286 1294 1316 1387 Land & Water Resources Diploma 92.670 96 90 90 90 to attract the right inquiries and applications HISTORICAL FLEs as well as increase conversion rates. Meat Processing Certificate 13.467 18 18 18 18 MANAGEMENT Open Programming Open Learning 113.508 110 110 110 110 Olds College anticipates a stable Full Post Diploma Certificate 1.200 1.5 2.1 2.1 2.1 Load Equivalent (FLE) over the next three FULL LOAD EQUIVALENT (FLE) PROJECTION years. This is due to our continual program Production Horticulture * Diploma 15.100 improvements to match industry needs as u The FLEs listed for 2014/2015 are Race Horse Groom Training Certificate 1.058 1.6 3 4 4 well as program additions, modifications the official numbers reported to the Sports Management (2nd year only) Diploma 7.700 20 15 15 15 government and an intentional focus on retention. Transitional Vocational Program * Certificate 12.166 The 2016/2017 school year will mark the Transitions to Employment Program Certificate 13 15 15 15 beginning of an online Veterinary Medical u The FLEs listed for 2015/2016 are Receptionist program as well as the first year based on headcount figures and Turfgrass Management (1st year only) Certificate 21.800 23 24 24 24 we offer three intakes of Meat Processing. conversions to FLEs but are not (2nd year only – former) * Diploma 19.700 16 Additional apprentice periods have also finalized numbers Turfgrass Management (2nd year only) Diploma 11 20 20 20 17 been opened for 2016/2017, increasing our Vet Medical Receptionist (VMR) Certificate 27.668 25 40 40 40 u The FLEs listed for the next three years capacity to train learners for specific trades. Vet Technical Assistant (VTA) Certificate 15.301 15 15 15 15 Our strategy is specialized, cutting-edge (2016/2017 to 2018/2019) consider Subtotal programming that excels on a national level. capacity, enrolment trends and program 1260.099 1142.3 1138.6 1179.6 1200.6 changes. These figures are simply – Apprenticeship 115.878 113 105 105 105 Centennial Village, a brand new 450 bed estimates based on current resources – Pre-Employment 11.064 15 15 15 15 student housing and conference complex, and AE funding Trades Subtotal 126.942 128 120 120 120 opened in September 2015 and is a TOTAL FLEs 1387.041 1270.300 1258.600 1299.600 1320.600 reminder of our commitment to destination Denotes any program that we have programming, world-class education * deferred and will no longer be offering

STRATEGIC ENROLMENT ENROLMENT STRATEGIC and students.

Olds College has a strong capacity to conduct applied research APPLIED RESEARCH, in beef production with excellent infrastructure and expertise. We have a 560 head feedlot, lab space, cattle and sheep handling equipment, automated drafting chute for sheep, vet room, feed ENTREPRENEURSHIP equipment, and a state-of-the-art National Meat Training Centre. AND COMMERCIALIZATION u Support for Learners: This strategic research area aligns well with our academic For the past 15 years, Olds College has of growth, and number one in Canada for programming in Agricultural Management, Animal Health played a leadership role in applied research partnerships (Research Infosource Inc). Technology, Meat Processing, and our Bachelor of Applied facilities for activity aimed at advancing innovation- Science Degree in Agribusiness. One of our Learning crop processing, based rural economic development in OCCI makes a concerted effort to pursue Enterprises is in Meat Processing. fermentation, pilot Alberta. The mandate of the Olds College areas of research that are highly unique, u Collaborative Relationships: incubation, quality analysis and Centre for Innovation (OCCI) is to enhance although we frequently collaborate with Olds College has strong links with industry, other colleges certification through our Bioindustry innovation in the agriculture, horticulture, other eCampus institutions as well as Alberta and universities; especially the University of Alberta, Lakeland Resource Centre and Analytical Laboratories. land and environmental management sectors Innovates and our Regional Innovation College, SAIT, Lethbridge College and other agricultural Research greenhouses allow for phytotoxicity trials and through market focused applied research Network, to develop a strong and coordinated research centres in the province. testing of biocontrol agents in agri-food production. and the development of enabling processes provincial research and innovation approach. A variety of composting and food waste management strategies and new products. Our commitment has u Level of Development: We have identified two key strategic research We have been active in feed efficiency research for 14 years are investigated in our Composting Technology Centre. CENTRE assisted hundreds of small and medium sized areas that we will focus on over the next three companies in the agriculture sector to explore (since 2002). In 2015, Olds College completed a three year years: the Food Industry and Land & Water u Support for Learners: new ideas, test innovative products and NSERC College University Idea to Innovation grant for “Use Management – supported by a very strong This strategic research area aligns well with our Agricultural processes and incubate technologies prior to of Genomic Tools to Improve Feed Efficiency in Purebred interest in innovation, entrepreneurship and Management, Agribusiness Applied Degree, Brewmaster full commercialization. We were recognized Hereford Cattle” in collaboration with University of Alberta, rural economic development. and Brewery Operations Management diploma and our Land as number 21 in 2015’s “Canada’s Top 50 Livestock Gentec, Alberta Agriculture and Cattleland. We Reclamation and Remediation programs. One of our Learning Research Colleges”, in the top 10 in terms have requested a five year Technology Access Centre grant Enterprises is in beer production. through NSERC, starting April 1, 2016, to continue our work in the livestock industry focusing on feed efficiency, carcass u Collaborative Relationships: The Bayer Crop Science regional research facility is located THE FOOD INDUSTRY analysis, early disease detection, breed variation and animal health and welfare. on Olds College land. We have good industry relationships Links to the Alberta Research and Innovation Plan: Improving food security, increasing and will build collaborative partnerships with the Lacombe nutrient density, focusing on quality and safety, improving animal health and welfare, Field Crops and Horticulture Research Research Centre (cereal breeding) and the Field Crop adapting to climate change and making the link between food and health Development Centre in Lacombe. One of our activities for Alberta grows canola, along with spring wheat, barley, oats, rye, 2016 is to build an Industry Research Advisory Committee. peas and sugar beets. In 2011, canola surpassed spring wheat for Olds College is pursuing the development of a 25 acre Livestock Research the top spot among field crops in Alberta. Production of crops in the state-of-the-art, high efficiency greenhouse on campus in Currently Alberta produces almost half of all cattle in Canada, as well as province is very efficient and export-oriented, and all areas of crops partnership with Sunterra Farms to serve as a production, other livestock (dairy, hogs, poultry and eggs) in lesser quantities. The research have been growing. Global herbicide research is expected teaching and research facility. cattle industry here is highly efficient and globally competitive; to grow to $31.5 billion by 2020. The two biggest areas for growth are bioherbicides and glyphosate (Allied Market Research study, u Level of Development: however, improving food security, quality and safety as well During the 2015 research season, 14 applied agronomic as improving farm animal health and production practices 2014). Private sector research in seeds has increased from $56 million in 2007 to $110 million in 2012. To date, the main research research trials were conducted at Olds College. This is an continue to be important. In 2013, nearly 45% of food area that we plan to grow. We will invest in seeding and manufacturing sales were concentrated in the meat interest has been in canola, corn and soybeans but the forecast FOR INNOVATION is for more interest in cereals (Agriculture Canada, 2014). As well, harvesting equipment to allow us to conduct plot trials for products segment. Alberta is Canada’s second seed, fertilizer, pest and weed control for both organic and largest exporter of agri-food products with Canada is the 5th largest organic market in the world. There has been a 300% increase since 2006 to sales of $3 billion worldwide. conventional farming. We also plan to conduct research into 20.7% of Canada’s total agri-food exports hops and malting barley and include students in testing at headed to the U.S., Australia, Japan and Key issues for the organics industry are improvement in seed 18 quality and weed control using bioherbicides (Organic Federation of our microbrewery. Over the course of the next five years, 19 China. About 40 processing companies OCCI will expand the agriculture research program to better in the province are responsible for Canada, 2014). The relevance of agronomic research is regionally specific. Varietal performance, crop input efficacy and pest and match the expectations of an agricultural college, respecting the majority of those exports, the established agricultural research programs in Alberta in and most deal in meat. disease pressures are related to regional climate and soil conditions. Crops research, particularly plot trials, is an area that Olds College a manner that best complements these while establishing a Advanced manufacturing valuable research service to local companies, farmers and and workforce has engaged in for many years but we plan to increase our focus in this area over the next few years. entrepreneurs. OCCI will work with new and current partners development is and collaborators to build a larger, diversified and predictable important for With a 2,000 acre farm in central Alberta, greenhouses, labs and a income stream from research, service projects, business this sector. microbrewery, Olds College is ideally situated to conduct this type enterprises and work in areas of inquiry that OLDS COLLEGE of applied research. We offer services, expertise and access to are new, innovative and profitable. LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT Turfgrass u Level of Development: Olds College received a five year Links to the Alberta Research and Innovation Plan: The Prairie Turfgrass Research Centre at Olds College is one of two Natural Sciences and Engineering improving water quantity and quality, improving technology turfgrass research facilities in Canada (the other is at the University Research Council of Canada for climate change adaptation and effective tools for of Guelph). Turfgrass is the term used for grasses maintained (NSERC) Innovation Enhancement informing land-use decisions in urban parks, athletics fields, golf courses, commercial lawn care, sod growers and homeowners. Canada’s prairie turfgrass grant for Sustainable Turfgrass industry covers Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba and supports Management for the Canadian Prairie Wetlands Management an estimated 310,000-415,000 hectares of managed turf with Provinces (2014-2019), totaling $2.3M. With our uniquely constructed wetlands facility, Olds College is estimated annual expenditures of $1.6-2.2 billion. positioned to become the place to go for Wetland Management INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP Solutions. Our new facility will serve as a model to demonstrate the Targeted research outcomes at Olds College include: AND RURAL ECONOMIC way wetlands can help reduce negative impacts on our environment 1. Developing new integrated and sustainable products, DEVELOPMENT and the ever increasing demand for clean water. The College plans processes and management practices Links to the Alberta Research and to focus on the implementation of the Government of Alberta’s 2. Enhancing the transfer of best-practices and technology Innovation Plan: enhancing entrepreneurship, Wetland Policy by addressing monitoring challenges relating to to companies and stakeholders commercialization and collaboration functionality of wetlands in cold high latitude climates and the use of wetland plants for the phytoremediation of different pollutants. 3. Increasing the number of student training opportunities Our goal at Olds College is to be recognized as Canada’s We have the opportunity to provide climate leadership as well as and furthering the integration of turfgrass research into pre-eminent College for entrepreneurial ventures and recognition and enhancement of biodiversity to the province as it the Olds College curriculum entrepreneurial learning. Entrepreneurship is a Centre of relates to wetlands management. The development of products, processes and practices will address Specialization at Olds College (Board mandated outcome) issues such as mitigation of winter injury, reduction of pesticide that we have integrated across the entire campus. Our unique 12 acre constructed wetlands with its 20 treatment use, strategies for alternative and specialty grasses use and ponds and wireless mesh monitoring equipment is designed A culture of entrepreneurship and innovation permeates Olds water quality and quantity issues. Research and development in to address research needs associated with the treatment of College and can be seen in initiatives like our unique Spirit of the turfgrass area creates benefits for environmental and human stormwater and municipal wastewater. The infrastructure for the Entrepreneurship app that all students at Olds College complete, health and wellness through the enhancement of recreational areas real-time, wireless water quality monitoring systems was funded our project-based learning in the Business Administration and development of products such as low risk pesticides, organic by Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI). program where students help entrepreneurs and owners solve develop our ATREK (Access to Research Expertise and Knowledge) products and drought tolerant grasses that require less water. business problems, our Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise business incubator for companies commercializing new products. u Support for Learners: Olds College and the Alberta Turfgrass Research Foundation online certificate, our student Entrepreneurs Club, our Learning We currently have our first client and hope to increase that number. This strategic research area aligns well with our Agricultural developed a partnership in 1989 and the result has been a 25 year Enterprises and our partnerships with companies and community Management, Land Reclamation and Remediation and our research success story. We have strong expertise in this area as well organizations. TEC VenturePrize awarded Olds College students Environmental Stewardship programs. One of our goals is to District Ventures as good infrastructure including labs, greenhouses and field trials. the top prize for a student business plan in both 2015 and 2016. build our capacity to provide wetland training and information Olds College demonstrated a very real commitment to to students at all levels as well as landowners, municipalities u Support for Learners: We want to provide our students with an entrepreneurial mindset innovation in the food and nutrition sphere by joining Venture and developers in central Alberta. This strategic research area aligns well with our Turfgrass and attitude that will serve them well whether they go on to Communications CEO, Arlene Dickinson, in her bold new initiative, be an employee or start their own business. When we refer to u Collaborative Relationships: Management and our Golf Course Management Applied District Ventures (DV) in October 2015. While most business entrepreneurship, we mean it in the broadest sense: the ability We are building our relationships with industry, government Degree programs. We hire students every year to assist accelerators focus on the technology and energy industries, to see an opportunity and pull together the resources and and not-for-profit organizations like Ducks Unlimited. One of with turfgrass research. District Ventures provides support to entrepreneurs in the people needed to make it happen. Olds College is known for its consumer packaged goods industry, with a focus on entrepreneurs our activities for 2015 is to conduct a survey of research and u Collaborative Relationships: entrepreneurial edge in business and its remarkable ability to form in the food and beverage and health and wellness sectors. District information needs of stakeholders in Central Alberta. We have strong relationships with industry and government partnerships. We do things differently. So, of course, entrepreneurship Ventures is the first accelerator of its kind in Canada and is u and an active Industry Research Advisory Level of Development: at Olds College is not what you would expect. It is not just a course located in Calgary. Proceeds from the Centennial Entrepreneurial Olds College has spent the past four years constructing Committee. or major in a business program; it is the way we do business. Olds Legacy Fund are now used to support budding entrepreneurs and commissioning the Wetlands and Botanic Garden and College doesn’t want to be a passive contributor to the economy, through title sponsorship of the accelerator. Opportunities for conducting small demonstration projects. We anticipate that we wish to drive economic activity locally, nationally engagement range from collaboration with DV entrepreneurs the Wetlands will be fully functional this summer and we will and internationally through our entrepreneurial ventures. and student work opportunities to applied research connections direct our attention to meeting the research and information 20 and alignment with the Global Agri-Business Commons. Arlene 21 needs of our stakeholders. We also plan to explore Here are some of our exciting initiatives in the area Dickinson will be the celebrity spokesperson for Year One of educational opportunities with the new provincial of innovation and entrepreneurship. the ‘Beyond’ capital campaign. Arlene is a recognizable and Qualified Wetland Science Practitioner trusted voice nationwide and a proven entrepreneurial winner certification and with Ducks Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network from Alberta. Her influence, connectivity and brand synergy Unlimited. Olds College plans to become an active member of the Central as it pertains to agriculture is well aligned with Olds College’s Alberta Regional Innovation Network with funding from Alberta entrepreneurial vision. We hope to give students internship Innovates in 2016. Key initiatives will include enhanced opportunities to work in the District Venture Business Accelerator. commercialization services for entrepreneurs and companies with Other collaborative activities will include opportunities for students innovative business products or technology. We will continue to to connect with high-end guest speakers at District Ventures. 22 meaningful contributions in theworkplaceastheyareabletomake production. This givesourstudentsadistinctadvantage usedtoadvancesales,the problem-solvingmatrix marketingand orlearnfrom only observe “static” casestudies, theyarepartof as production, planning, marketinganddistribution. Studentsnot revenue andinvolvestudentsinhands-onbusinessactivitiessuch generate programsthat Learning enterprisesareeducational Learning Enterprises industry.competitiveness oftheCanadianapparel andsignificantlyincreasetheglobal market-driven innovations Most importantly, the of AIC willleadtothecommercialization continuestobecomemoreglobalized. that industry in anapparel toobtainemployment will gainthespecializedskillsnecessary improved healthandwellness. StudentsinourFashion Institute medicalgarmentsfor with disabilitiesandprovisionofinnovative and thermalcomfort, improvedaccessibilityforpeople industrial workersafety, enhancedperformance benefitstopeoplethroughimproved have areawill technology activity intheapparel on afee-for-service basis. research Applied to companies, entrepreneursandresearchers and textileproducts. The AIC isopenlyaccessible ofnewapparel research andcommercialization be devotedtothedesign, development, testing, will that and equippeditwithspecializedmachinery innovation.apparel OldsCollegehasleasedabuilding position Alberta and Western Canadaasagloballeaderin researchisafirstofitskindinCanadaandwill applied Ltd. This uniquepartneringofindustry, and education inpartnershipwith is operated Alberta GarmentManufacturing has establishedthe Centre(AIC)inCalgary, Innovation Apparel which Olds College, withfundingfrom Western EconomicDiversification, Apparel Innovation Centre exceeding oursupply. over $1,200,000ingrossrevenueannually. Currentdemandis intheFallbeer andmeat of2014. These retailstoreswillprovide lab. ustolaunchretailstoresinboth This investmentallowed Processing labandaMeat $3.5 milliontobuildanewBrewery together withcommercialenterprises. In2013, weinvestedover fullyfunctioningteachingandproductionlabs programs have Operations. 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Inthenextthreeyearperiod, the2015/2016 for regionalstudents, particularlythoseinrural become oneofthebestwaystoincreaseaccess evolves,As technology onlineinstructionhas 23 APPROVED PROGRAMS INTERNATIONALIZATION Internationalization is the intentional process of integrating international field schools for Olds College students (at least one 2016-2017 2015-2016 an international dimension into the delivery of post-secondary per year), institutional exchange programs, international research, education in order to enhance the quality of education and international practicums and internships and facilitating better research and to make a meaningful contribution to society. campus-wide integration of international students. We also have Olds College has been actively involved in international activities articulation agreements with Hartpury College in the United since the 1970s. We help prepare students for global employment Kingdom for Equine and Business degrees and Montana State success. We aim to build strong international partnerships, offer University for Agricultural Heavy Equipment. Accommodation Guest Online Administrative Online efficient and relevant programs and assist the students and Services Certificate Olds College Professional Certificate Red Deer College faculty at Olds College to be internationally engaged and aware. Appeal to the Best Learners Worldwide Accommodation Management Online Communication Online to Study With Us Certificate Olds College Courses Red Deer College WE HAVE FOUR GOALS: International students bring an economic benefit to Canada and Administrative Professional Online Educational Assistant Online they support our efforts to internationalize our campus. We have Certificate Red Deer College Certificate Red Deer College Align with Provincial and National Strategies begun to work carefully with international student recruitment agencies and hope to increase the percentage of international Agriculture & Heavy Equipment Online Early Learning & Online Olds College’s priority regions are Latin America (Bolivia, Mexico, students on campus to 5%, or 65 students by 2018. Technician Certificate Olds College Child Care Certificate Red Deer College Peru), the Caribbean, the United States of America and Asia (China, India, Japan and Vietnam). Aligning our priority countries with Business Administration Online Health Care Aide Rocky Mtn. House those of the government maximizes resources and access Build International Collaboration Diploma Red Deer College Certificate Bow Valley College to programs and funding. There is an increasing need for global research and innovative Communication Online Heavy Equipment Drumheller solutions to a variety of pressing global concerns. Undertaking Courses Red Deer College Operator Certificate Olds College Develop Cross-Cultural Competencies research and innovation allows Olds College faculty and staff Early Learning & Online Management Online Participation in international experiences provides students members to cultivate new knowledge and take it back to the Child Care Certificate Red Deer College Certificate Red Deer College with the chance to expand their personal horizons and develop classroom and the industry. A crucial task for Olds College is to increase the numbers of our students involved in research, either Educational Assistant Online Medical Online cross-cultural skills. 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The Post Diploma Certificate is primarily meant for Practical Nurse Stettler (year 3) international students Diploma Red Deer College Program funding from Emerging Leaders Two students (one undergraduate and one graduate) per year to Global Affairs Canada Rural Finance & Online in the Americas Program work with the Olds College Centre for Innovation Entrepreneur Certificate Olds College through CBIE Build capacity in agricultural competency-based Tourism Business & Services Online Education for Employment Global Affairs Canada education with Tecnologico Agropecuario Portachuelo 24 Management Certificate Olds College Andean Region-Bolivia through CICan near Santa Cruz Unit Clerk Online Certificate Red Deer College Education for Employment Partnership with Norquest College to build capacity in agricultural Global Affairs Canada Andean Region-Peru competency-based education with Rioja IESTP through CICan Veterinary Medical Online One per year offered for Canadian students. Travel abroad to one Campus Alberta Grant for Receptionist Certificate Olds College International Field of Olds College’s priority regions. International Field Schools offer International Learning Schools unique experience for students linked to program curriculum (CAGFIL) PARTNERSHIP AND SHARED SERVICES Olds College is a leader in piloting and adopting shared services for information and technology management. We have successfully partnered with Athabasca University for provision of our Learning Management System, Moodle, since 2010. We are the lead institution with Cybera and two other post-secondary institutions to bring EduRoam to small colleges. Our sharing network infrastructure and library services with Olds High School through the CLC is a template model that can be adopted by other jurisdictions.

Olds College is building on our strengths in this area with the pilot Research partnerships of the Campus Alberta Unified Services PeopleSoft Enterprise will be developed Resource Planning solution in partnership with the University Alberta Agriculture and of Alberta and uDigit. This project will enable better managerial Forestry, the University of decision making, information management, service for students Alberta and Vineland Research and administrative efficiency in our operations — future proofing and Innovation Centre. our college in administrative practices as well as education. RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS GREENhouse will produce higher yields HIGH EFFICIENCY GREENHOUSE ENTERPRISE while requiring significantly less energy The financial environment continues to cause requirements through the use of energy Olds College to scrutinize the deployment of Advanced greenhouse technology, combined with Alberta’s efficient technologies such as LED lighting, energy resources for optimum advantage. With this strategic advantages of winter sun and low cost, low greenhouse curtains and cogeneration of heat and power. This intent, the College is undertaking a space ROOFING PROJECT gas emitting energy sources including natural gas, biomass means that GREENhouse will emit far less emissions utilization analysis to determine efficient use and waste heat from the energy industry will be the basis for than the average Albertan greenhouse and will play a cost- Olds College will embark on a roofing project of infrastructure and to eliminate or minimize a vibrant Alberta-based greenhouse industry. Alberta is heavily effective role in Alberta’s greenhouse gas mitigation strategies that includes three of our highly used academic unproductive space resources. Additionally, the reliant on produce imports, particularly in winter. Increasing local and climate leadership plan. There are energy savings to the buildings. These include our Learning Resource development of a service request process will food production strengthens food security, lowers transportation- College as well, having access to a source of electricity at Centre, Land Science Centre and our Metals facilitate responsiveness and accountability. A risk associated greenhouse gas emissions and reduces issues related a lower cost than we currently pay. management inspection will be undertaken to Building. Our objective is to replace existing roofing, to transport, accessibility and quality. Olds College intends to determine infrastructure, scheduled maintenance inspect and repair metal roofing and fix skylights. establish the High Efficiency GREENhouse Enterprise at Olds GREENhouse will provide a model of responsible business and capital concerns with a comparison to current We also will ensure that our infrastructure allows College, with Sunterra Farms as the managing and operating and academic practices applied in the agriculture and agri-food usage for the purposes of identifying spaces and for solar panels in the future. The project is partner. This is a 25 acre commercial facility will operate year sector, providing the necessary proof of concept to underpin the buildings that can be repurposed and utilized in a estimated at $1,067,900 and will be part of our round with the capacity to produce 6 million kg of locally feasibility of the development of a 1000-1500 acre green belt of more efficient and effective method. The goal will Infrastructure Maintenance Program (IMP) funding. grown tomatoes, strawberries and lettuce each year. commercial greenhouse production that will be well aligned be to optimize the operation of capital resources in with the use of excess heat from the petro-chemical the most fiscally responsible manner. CLASSROOM UPGRADE GREENhouse will play a key role in catalyzing energy sector and is possible on rural, remote, research and development in greenhouse northern, and indigenous lands. Olds College, as part of our commitment to high technologies, horticulture practices and energy UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE delivery programs, is undertaking a Classroom efficiency. The Research and Learning Olds College’s main utility lines are in excess Upgrade project. These classroom upgrades will Enterprise will support the education 27 of 40 years old and in need of replacement and include electrical lighting, flooring and minor and training of skilled workers for the upgrading. The underground electrical and water renovations in our Agricultural Mechanics building, industry and engage them in leading lines (domestic and sewage) have deteriorated Animal Science building and Land Science centre. edge research and innovation. and are not reliable. Primary services to the This project will be part of our IMP funding. Students in our Horticulture College have been upgraded by utility companies, Programs will have the unique 26 however, Olds College’s secondary underground benefit of participating in services remain original. The following Web a full scale commercial Access Submissions (WAP) have been submitted: operation, developing Water Infrastructure $3,008,001 and Electrical their complete Infrastructure $3,670,935. This will need to be understanding addressed in the near future. of getting products to market. CAPITAL PLAN CAPITAL group activities have become core to educational courses and therapeutic modalities, physiotherapy, health programming and curriculum. Our goal is to establish a best-in-class learning social gathering spaces including collaborative work spaces, cafe commons that: and common use spaces. An awareness and commitment will be made to the incorporation of features that attract and support the u Supports innovative application of emerging technologies in needs of a diverse audience, including indigenous students, and teaching, learning and research the accommodation and recognition of needs of students with disabilities. The renovation will also be designed for improved u Provides top-quality facilities for shared learning opportunities, energy efficiency in the final construction. collaborative workspaces and private study for students of Olds College, Olds High School as well as the local community Animal Health Education u Enhances delivery and availability of academic support and Industry Training Centre 29 services, including: tutoring, digital literacy development, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN The HUB: technology support and curriculum content support Olds College is a national educational leader in Animal Science. 2016-2020 Integrated Student Our students apply their focus, passion and commitment to In 2013 Olds College took part in a National College Health achieve excellence in animal health and welfare. We have Olds College is undertaking an Learning, Health and Wellness Commons Assessment. The cross-Canada results showed there is an lengthy waitlists in our Animal Health programs. Our current ambitious capital campaign to overwhelming need for students to actively participate in the facilities were built over 40 years ago and we need to ensure address the needs of our students If you fast forward to the future maintenance of their overall well being. In addition to addressing that we can keep pace with the increasing industry demand for and our community. A capital campaign of educational advancement, digital mental health issues, this will set the foundation for an increased our graduates. The investment in a new world class facility will is an intensive, multi-year fundraising learning and well-being of Central Alberta’s ability to sustain well-being throughout a student’s academic re-define the delivery of quality animal health education in Alberta effort organized to meet a specific financial citizens and students you will arrive at The career and beyond. Olds College recognizes that a proactive and the nation whereby a host of Animal Sciences programs goal within a specified period for one or more HUB at Olds College. This capital project will approach has a direct correlation on a student’s ability to fully will be taught in an integrated clinic environment. major special projects such as a new building, involve a renovation of our existing Learning engage in their learning experience and, in turn, has a direct A unique program operational model that will allow for an renovation to an existing building or other important Resources Centre (originally constructed in 1987) correlation on the likelihood of a student’s graduation. As such, amazing learning experience, integrated learning with industry, projects that cannot be financed through the normal to increase the social engagement, learning spaces investing in the wellness of our students will: and a building design that enhances a specific pedagogical budget process. The essential underlying reason to and technology our students require, while providing the approach. This new model will allow us to increase our current conduct a capital campaign is to enable the College to better necessary wellness and mental health support services our u Deliver flexible, responsive and innovative college services intake into these programs, addressing our goals of increased serve our community and students through accomplishment community and campus so desperately needs. The HUB will accessibility. The new model and facility will consider enterprise of our mission. demonstrate what is possible when professionals, corporate u Contribute to campus life and a positive student experience and retail components to enhance programming and reduce champions, community members and government work together u Improve student success, retention and satisfaction reliance on base funding, aligning with the Learning Enterprise In order to continue to graduate leaders with a world class to foster a culture of engagement, empowerment and pride across model that is so highly successful at Olds College. education, it is critical for Olds College to modernize and all demographics. The HUB will create a fully integrated and u Provide strong programs with high completion rates that align expand our facilities and programs. BEYOND is a multi-year welcoming physical space that provides students and members with Government priorities transformational fundraising campaign that will future-proof our of the community access to a best in class library, learning and campus by enhancing the quality of our learning spaces and health and wellness centre in a one stop approach. Although these services are available in large urban centres, promoting student success. The estimated $30 Million Beyond the provision of and access to these services in a rural Capital Campaign, officially launched in April 2016, will go Beyond Olds College is a national leader, known for our environment are limited. Olds is located 100km from a 28 tomorrow and Beyond traditional classrooms to define integration of high-quality learning technologies major urban center and has limited mental health supports our next century. Two distinct projects have into the hands-on learning environment available to students in the community. It is essential already been defined within of Olds College. Currently, the Learning that students have access to mental health, addiction, the BEYOND Capital Resource Centre is an aging facility, medical and other important support services while Campaign: but one of the most beautiful on Olds on campus. By providing a facility designed to College’s campus. It includes a enable the integration of these services into the library that is shared between college environment, students can reach out Olds College, Olds High School for help they may need to have a successful and the community. Currently college experience. Olds College is we have limited adaptable committed to removing these barriers to 29 study spaces on campus achieving success, creating engaged for students, staff and students and communities for a the community and healthy Alberta. we know that collaborative Creation of The HUB will result in an open space with more welcoming The HUB: access to counselling, Conceptual disability services, Drawing medical treatment, DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS Olds College advances digital communication technologies that enhance our brand, accessibility, responsiveness and sustainability. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIC INITIATIVE FUNDING $200,000 estimated Implement an enterprise identity management architecture Olds College has a vision of global recognition for a positive impact on institutional outcomes of u Internal Capital

operational excellence in information and technology management. To achieve this vision, Olds College $200,000 estimated Implement an enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) application is mobilizing information and technology investment in the following strategic areas to drive organizational u Internal Capital excellence and innovation. ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT TEACHING, LEARNING AND APPLIED RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY Olds College maintains education and administrative applications which enable operational excellence and information that is complete, Olds College builds and sustains a quality technology environment supporting academic success, agility and excellence. accurate and secure.

STRATEGIC INITIATIVE FUNDING STRATEGIC INITIATIVE FUNDING Renew the Learning Commons and Library at Olds College $4,500,000 estimated $1,800,000 estimated Pilot the Campus Alberta Unified Services (CAUS) PeopleSoft Human Capital u Capital Campaign u Advanced Education CAUS Grant Management shared service in partnership with the University of Alberta u Alumni and Donor Investment u Internal Capital u Industry Investment $2,700,000 estimated Continued to renew the learning spaces technology $1,000,000 estimated Pilot the Campus Alberta Unified Services (CAUS) PeopleSoft Campus Solutions u Advanced Education CAUS Grant u Access to the Future Grant shared service in partnership with the University of Alberta u Internal Capital u Internal Capital Reinvigorate the Mobile Learning Strategy including telephony, Renew secondary applications including student awards, facilities work order $400,000 estimated staff computing and learning technology strategies management and Continuing Education online registration u Internal Capital

$100,000 estimated Renew reporting and analytics software 30 u Internal Capital

CUSTOMER AND SUPPORT SERVICES Olds College delivers exceptional high-touch customer support services which facilitate effectiveness, efficiency andaccessibility of information and technology to the Olds College community.

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$150,000 estimated Implement an enterprise e-commerce platform u Internal Capital

TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE Olds College provides highly available, extensible and responsive technology infrastructure services. 31 STRATEGIC INITIATIVE FUNDING

Renew telecommunications infrastructure leveraging industry mobile $200,000 estimated technology innovations u Internal Capital

Deploy digital, building and room access solution for improved security $350,000 estimated amd accountability u Internal Capital VALUE ADDED PARTNERSHIPS ARE A PRIORITY! demonstrate EDUCATIONAL/GOVERNMENT PARTNERS partnerships which are paying dividends for the College. Dual value and credit with the Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary economic benefit to Municipal Governments in Olds and Region Catholic School District continue to advance in the areas of the region, and especially Strong relationships with the Town of Olds and Mountain View Fashion and Veterinary programs. We are fully operational in our to our students, faculty and County continue to be of critical importance to Olds College. Apparel Innovation Centre and have forged several key industry staff. Ultimately, the taxpayer Mountain View County continues to provide a site for Heavy contracts with international heavyweights. We also became the benefits from such partnerships. Equipment Operator training. The Town of Olds has been title sponsor for the Arlene Dickinson supported District Ventures. Each partnership goes through a rigorous instrumental, together with the College and other partners in the District Ventures is a business accelerator for consumer packaged assessment, approval and monitoring process Olds Institute for Community and Regional Development, which goods in the food and health sector. which is required under Board policy. has spawned O-NET: Canada’s first ever community owned and operated fibre to the premises telecommunications network. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Industry is Stepping Up We will look to both municipalities to continue to play a key role Olds College was instrumental in forging a partnership with the to Strengthen Our Programs in the outdoor development of the Community Learning Campus. University of Alberta and acquiring funding from uDigit Olds College has, throughout its history, aligned its programs (the higher education license holder for PeopleSoft in Alberta) with industry demands. Our commitment to our learners and the Community Learning Campus and the Ministry of Advanced Education for the purpose of employers who will hire them when they graduate is that we will The Community Learning Campus is an innovative approach to implementing a shared enterprise resource planning (ERP) always focus on industry advice to evergreen our curriculum. In high school, post-secondary and community education, which system. Now referred to as CAUS (Campus Alberta Unified our view, this is the very essence of the business we are in – to addresses specific rural needs by sharing resources and working Services), Olds College has implemented the Finance and Supply launch young people into careers and ensure that industry values jointly with a variety of community groups and agencies. The Chain module, and is planning for implementation of the Human what we taught them during their time with us. CLC is a joint venture between Olds College and Chinook’s Edge Capital Management and Campus Solutions modules. This School Division, in collaboration with the Town of Olds, Mountain solution for systems supporting quality information management View County and the University of Alberta. The CLC vision is ‘to be and evidence-based decision making is a model of sector-wide indisputably recognized as a leading educational environment in collaboration, demonstrating the value of shared services across personalizing success for all learners in their community’. the province. The CLC hosted a provincial dual credit symposium in October of 2015 and continues to advocate for a streamlined provincial Co-Investment Partnership Opportunities approach to dual credit programming. Olds College is again a leader in the area of co-investment partnership opportunities. Not only do we have a long track record 32 Calgary Partnerships of partnerships in innovation in our applied research division, In the past four years Olds College has advanced several we have now moved into co-investment partnership opportunities relationships in the Calgary region. While our anchor presence with the private sector. Through a third party trust, the is the Fashion Institute on the 7th floor of the College has invested in an 82 extended stay room Hotel and Bow Valley South Campus, we have Convention Centre with the Pomeroy Group. This partnership 33 advanced several other has allowed us to increase access to programming in our Hospitality and Tourism Management and our Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management programs.

We have benefited from a partnership arrangement with Chartwells through a 10 year contract, which includes revenue sharing and capital investments.

Our most recent partnership opportunity with Shunda Construction Management and IBI Architects under the banner of College Housing (Olds) Co. has provided a new $35,000,000 housing facility for our students and conference season. In each case, the College partners with private enterprise whereby both entities can DREAM BIG BUILD SIMPLE ACT NOW

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