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Olds College Comprehensive Institutional Plan (CIP) 2013-2016 2 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 2013–2016 acronyms contents CASp ...... Campus CL ...... Community Learning Campus CA ...... Campus OCCI ...... OldsCollegeCentreforInnovation E V Institutional Outcomes: Sustainability...... 15 CIP ...... Comprehensive EAE ...... Enterpriseand Centennial Impacts...... 34 ...... Resource Implications 32 Olds CollegeRevenuesandExpenses...... 29 Budget andPlanningrinciples...... 28 Year InReview...... 26 Alberta Enterprise& Connect Your P ...... Olds CollegeCentreforInnovation 22 ...... EnrolmentManagement Strategic 20 OldsCollege...... Departmentat International 19 Institutional Institutional Outcomes: Responsiveness...... 13 Institutional Outcomes: ...... 12 CentreofSpecialization Institutional Outcomes: Excellence...... Results-Based Bugeting/Organizational 10 Institutional Environmental Scan...... 8 Institutional KeyPriorities...... 7 ...... Letter ofExpectation 6 Institutional Context ...... 5 Our P ...... Accountability Statement 4 Executive ERP ...... E nterprise ResourcePlanningSystem CESD ...... Chinook’s EdgeSchoolDivision CCRHPS .... CanadianCentreforRuralHighP GoA ...... Governmentof CIRE ...... CanadianInstituteforRuralEntrepreneurship (P alue alue ntrepreneurship at O at ntrepreneurship lan Development ...... Development lan 4 artnership withfourSouthern Vision ...... 4 A dded P dded ummary ...... Summary 3 Analysis ...... 9 Outcomes: (P artnership withChinook’s Edge School Division) artnerships ...... artnerships 16 assion ...... 24 (A elationship ...... Relationship Advanced Education 25 lds College ...... College lds 18 pplied ResearchdivisionoftheCollege) Accessibility ...... 11 Accountability ...... 14 (P artnership withRedDeerCollege) Alberta P Alberta SouthP econdary Institutions) ost-Secondary Advanced Education erformance Sport Institutional Alberta Central artnership Alberta Plan executive summary • • • • Institutional Plan, including will focuson4keyitemsaspartofitsComprehensive the2013/14fundingyear,Moving toward OldsCollege course onentrepreneurshipforallgraduates. regional stewardshipandbeyond, anda “gamified” capstone including dualcreditforhighschoolstudentswithinour formats,also offersotherprogramsinavarietyofinnovative and tradestoanincreasingnumberoflearners. horticulture, animalsciences, fashion, landandenvironment, diplomas, degreesinbusiness, andapplied agriculture, OldsCollegetooffercertificates,This expandedreachallows Central (CAC)andtheCommunityLearningCampusC). across Central P aspartofCampus a newcampusinCalgary influence acrosstheprovince. In2013, OldsCollegeopened whichexpandits of anumbernewlearninginitiatives withtheestablishment College willenteritssecondcentury under theauthorityofP Olds Collegeisaboard-governedinstitutionandoperates the futureofCampus for and entrepreneurialvisionofthepastisfoundation to thosereflectedincoursesofferedtoday. the OldsSchoolof underpinnedthefirstcourseofferingsof link thevaluesthat oflearners. generations for many With pride, OldsCollegecan century, OldsCollegehascontributedtosuccessfulcareers andtraining.100 yearsofqualityeducation Overthepast ourCentennial,Olds Collegeiscurrentlycelebrating marking artnership (CASp), andwillcontinuetoreachoutlearners plans. consulting with students inthedevelopmentof strategic and forengaging continuing toidentifystrategies competitive andsustainable, is and tocontributeaProvincialeconomythat andcommercialization,excellence inresearchinnovation lifelong learning, areskilledandproductive, demonstrate ofresourcestoensure allocation General, ofthe to ensurewearefulfillingtheexpectations reviewing andrefiningourcurrentpoliciespractices sustainability, Alberta throughtheeffortsofCampus Agriculture andHomeEconomicsin1913 Alberta. econdary Learning ost-Secondary lbertans are engaged in Albertans areengaged he innovation The innovation Alberta South The College Act. Auditor Alberta The letter of expectation provided byEAEinMarchof2013.letter ofexpectation of next 3years. willguide theinstitutionover performance measuresthat the basisfordevelopmentof strategies, actions, and Accountability, andSustainability. are are thefiveBoarddirectedinstitutional outcomeswhich Encompassed inthisComprehensiveInstitutionalPlan(CIP) Measures Outcomes, Strategies and Performance with ourventures. drive economicactivitylocally, nationally, andinternationally isn’t apassivecontributortotheeconomy: ourvisionisto resources andpeopleneedtomakeithappen. OldsCollege sense: theabilitytoseeanopportunityandpulltogether we refertoentrepreneurship, wemeanitinthebroadest wayofthinking,entrepreneurism isanormative butwhen business, andaremarkableabilitytoformpartnerships. Here, entrepreneurialedgein forthat Olds Collegeisknown enablersofoureconomy.”parts andperhaps different mirror. toseethemselvesasintegral They willhave ofthem,all butmany toviewthemselvesthrougha willhave Advanced Education, saying“Post-secondary institutions, not Thomas Lukaszuk, DeputyPremierMinisterof Enterprise and the newdigitallearner. with collaborator solidify theCollegeasaboldandinnovative tofinancialsustainability, approach a deliberative butwill notonlydemonstrates technology comprehensive information success andretention. to supportenrollmentgrowth, andtoimprovestudent positionstheCollegeinmarketplace housing strategically facilitiesandundesirablestudent someaging updating accountability, efficiency andeffectiveness. Investingin increases performanceprocessthat in arigorousemployee whoareparticipants employees skilled andknowledgeable The successofourlearnersishighlydependentupon not onlytosucceed, buttoexceedmarketrequirements. 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3 lan 2013–2016 2013–2016 lan P nstitutional I Comprehensive Accountability Institutional Context Statement Mandate Statement The College actively pursues involvement in applied research that advances innovation-based rural economic development accountability statement Olds College is a board-governed public College operating in Alberta. The applied research activity undertaken by under authority of the Post-secondary Learning Act. the faculty and research staff at the College supports and This Comprehensive Institutional Plan was prepared under informs the curriculum through exposing learners to the most the direction of the Board of Governors of Olds College and The College awards certificates, diplomas, applied degrees, innovative and up-to-date information available in a variety in accordance with legislation and associated Ministerial and baccalaureate degrees designed to meet the needs of disciplines and is the base for the further development of guidelines. In addition it takes in to consideration all policy of both learners and the communities served by the Olds College linkages with industry locally, nationally and internationally. decisions and material, economic, or fiscal implications of College. Olds College programs offer learning opportunities in agriculture, horticulture, land and water resource which the Board is aware. management, animal science, business, fashion, technology, Barry Mehr and apprenticeship training. A number of additional programs Values Chair, Olds College Board of Governors and services are offered to serve the needs of the region, At Olds College we value: including the offering of Grant MacEwan University’s first year BSc program, adult basic education, career training, and 1. Empowerment of learners non-credit courses, as well as cultural and recreational 2. Rural community development activities. The expertise and facilities at Olds College are specialized and unique, including a significant land base for 3. Teamwork plan hands-on learning. 4. Continuous improvement in all College operations The College works with industry partners and clients to development develop and deliver a range of training programs and Mission products designed to meet desired specifications.T hese outreach services are offered throughout the Province of Alberta, across Canada, and internationally. Our mission is to create an environment for learning, inquiry, Consultation partnership, and communication that supports our students, Olds College programs require learners to acquire and our employees, and our communities in the service of society. The internal aspects of the CIP consultation processes demonstrate competencies defined and updated through involve Olds College constituencies at all levels, including the collaboration with representative industry partners and The Board of Governors has approved five outcomes that form President’s Leadership Team, all departments and divisions, advisory groups. The quality of Olds College programs is a structure for the development of associated performance and the Board of Governors, as well as direct input from continuously improved through a policy-based cyclical review measures. students, faculty, and staff. process that seeks input from learners, graduates, employers, industry advisors, faculty, and staff. 1. Accessibility: Olds College, in conjunction with other During the external consultation process, we ensure that post-secondary institutions and partners, will operate our CIP includes an awareness and sensitivity to the plans Olds College offers a residential campus environment that strategically to provide access to learning opportunities. of local stakeholders such as the Town of Olds, Mountain helps learners achieve successful outcomes by providing a 2. Centre of Specialization: Olds College will be the leading View County, Chinook’s Edge School Division (CESD), and safe, caring, living and learning community in rural Alberta. centre of specialization in agriculture, horticulture and our key industry partners. Formal opportunities for these Learners at Olds College have access to a complete range consultations occur via the Olds Institute for Community of services designed to enable each of them to meet their land-based education, entrepreneurship and applied and Regional Development, the Olds and Calgary Chambers educational goals. research at the college level. of Commerce, annual intra-Board meetings, and the joint 3. Responsiveness: Olds College will maintain a structure Olds College is committed to using innovative partnerships operation of the Community Learning Campus with CESD. that anticipates and responds quickly and effectively Comprehensive I nstitutional P lan 2013–2016 5 Key documents from Campus Alberta are also thoroughly to sustain and enhance the ability of the institution to achieve the outcomes established by the Board of Governors. to opportunities and demands as a result of changes in reviewed to ensure the College is aligned with government industry, governments, and technology. priorities. Olds College is an active participant in eCampus Alberta, which promotes and supports learning through technology. 4. Accountability: Olds College will achieve excellence Consistent with the Campus Alberta concept and the Pan in educational outcomes while remaining fiscally Canadian Protocol on Mobility and Transfer, the College is responsible. signatory to articulation agreements with universities and colleges provincially, nationally and internationally. Olds 5. Sustainability: Olds College will achieve sustainable College, through the Community Learning Campus and other operations based on multiple bottom line concepts. initiatives, is committed to expanding learning opportunities OUR VISION for rural Albertans and works with educational partners in the secondary schools in Olds and the regional community. Olds College shall be the premier Canadian integrated Through its affiliation with the Faculty ofA griculture, Forestry, learning and applied research community specializing and Home Economics of the University of Alberta, Olds 4 Comprehensive I nstitutional P lan 2013–2016 in agriculture, horticulture, land and environmental College participates in a broad range of joint educational and management. research activities. 2 6 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 2013–2016 4. 3. 2. 1. Institutional Plan: on thefollowingkeyitemsaspart ofitsComprehensive “For the2013/14fundingyear,OldsCollegewillfocus expectations outlined byovernment. g exceed the commitment t our throughout the documentig hligting document, y importantresponse t o this As a From Letter ofExpectation research which we have already prioritizedasaninstitution. already research whichwehave to programs, learners, collaboration, governance, and related alsooutlinesconsiderations The letterofexpectation plans.” consulting withstudentsinthe development ofstrategic Continue toidentifystrategies forengagingand that bestachieve thefollowingdesired outcomes: Ensure theinstitutionalresources are allocatedinways a timelymannerthrough demonstrated progress. address alloftheAuditor General’srecommendations in In partnership withEnterprise andAdvanced Education, forward. institution, includingplansfor abalancedbudgetgoing and addressefficiencysustainabilityissuesatyour Focus onSustainabilityinresponsetoBudget2013 Alberta Enterpriseand d. Alberta’seconomyiscompetitive andsustainable c. Albertademonstratesexcellenceinresearch b. Alberta’sworkforceisskilledandproductive a. Albertansare engagedinlifelonglearning innovation and commercialization u will find “( LOE)”ou will ducation (EAE).Advanced Education ReceivedMarch22, 2013. items. an outcomes-basedprogressreport ontheabovenotedkey actions andstrategies, nextyear’s 2014-2017CIPwillprovide As ameasureofaddedaccountabilityandoutcomesdriven An excerptfromtheletter: sources andco-investmentopportunities. (LOE) resources, lookingfornew revenue theCollegeisalways outcomes basedgoals. Inadditiontorepurposingexisting through goodfinancialgovernance, principleddecisions, and Olds Collegecontinuestoaddressfinancialsustainability Financial Sustainability offerings. ofour inform ourcustomers(potentialstudentsandindustry) programs withinCampus OldsCollegeoffershighlyuniqueandspecialized recognize that a visitorcomesforthefirsttimeis, “Ihadnoidea….” We The mostcommonphraseheardaroundourcampuswhen Marketing and ExternalImage our programsinthecontextofCampus itsacademicleadership toevaluate Olds Collegehasengaged Cost EffectivePrograms keyprioritiesforOldsCollege.following Deans, Directors, oftheCollege, andManagers determinedthe Olds College, whichincludes thePresident, Through aweightedvotingexercise, theleadershipteamat key priorities 2013/2014 institutional three years. (LOE) weofferourprogramsoverthenext will guideandinformhow tookplaceinthemonthof initial evaluation individual performancetoensurethereareongoingactionplans insupportoftraining, developmentandretention. of ouroperations. andaccountabilitycontributetooverallefficiencya systemwilllaythegroundworkforengagement andeffectiveness withthegoalsandobjectivesof thecollege. expectations alignsemployee processthat Such performance management inordertosuccessfullyexecutethesepriorities,We that acknowledge weneedtoadoptastructuredand rigorous PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT systematic andcyclicalA systematic processwillclearly defineroles, setdevelopmentalgoals, andevaluate lberta and we can do better to Alberta andwecandobetterto Vice-Presidents, Alberta system. A

pril of 2013 which pril of2013which n An provided later inthedocument) provided later curriculum software, andschedulingsoftware. (Specificdetail a comprehensivecollege-wideenterpriseresourceprogram, Wi-Fi andbandwidthupgradeswillcontinueto invest in education. important infrastructurecomponentofthefuturehigher Information There isrecognitionthat Informati on Techlgy forthe2014-2015 available on ourcampus. newhousingwillbe We that anticipate external vendortofinance, build, studenthousing andoperate campus”. We willbeproceedinginapartnershipwithan campus, living abouthalfourstudentbody wehave “on needs ofstudentscomingtoOldsCollege. this 45yearoldbuildingcannotberepurposedforthecurrent for ourstudents. deemedthat Externalfacilitiesexpertshave OldsCollegeisnolongerviable The currenthousingfacilityat Housing he College has made a significant investment in The Collegehasmadeasignificantinvestmentin Academic year. T echnology is the most isthemost echnology

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7 lan 2013–2016 2013–2016 lan P nstitutional I Comprehensive Comprehensive Institutional Plan 2013–2016 9 olicy) Access to uition Fee P uition Fee olatile investment THREATS the Future Renaissance Funds “matching” Low increases tuition (T Funding sustainability issues for the Government of Alberta V markets Limited public knowledge of our program diversity refers Bitumen Bubble: to inconsistent and unreliable funding tied to resource revenues Unpredictable utility costs Recovering economy that has post-secondary education competing with lower education employment opportunities Lack of updated, comprehensive ERP hampers data-driven, strategic making efforts Intense competition for students Reduction in the graduating high school demographic Cost increases exceed base grant adjustments Absence of Alberta ourism OPPORTUNITIES Advent of mobile learning initiative Leadership in Dual Credit development Industry need for skilled workers Strong reputation Development of Centre of Specialization in Fashion programs in Calgary Innovative and flexible learning platform Campus Alberta philosophy Low borrowing costs positioned for Well entrepreneurial expectation of post- secondary institutions by the Government of Greater global importance in key programming areas environmental (water, agri-food stewardship, and beverage Connectivity to corporate and industry initiatives Increased opportunity for programs related to athleticshigh and performance training CertificateDiploma in and Hospitality and T Adoption of a performance management process Shared ERP pilot project with support from EAE, uDigit and the University of Alberta oor capital renewal asset WEAKNESSES Some high cost programs with low enrolments Aging facilities & undesirable student housing processes to Weak identify students with academic difficulties or students with disabilities during the admission process OutdatedERP software Limited student support counselling Limited academic counselling Low regional population density (Olds Campus) Bureaucratic labour and intensive processes Limited economies of scale in some areas P processes Distributed campus with large environmental footprint Outdated Campus Master being updated in Plan: 2013-14 South

ads, bandwidth, Wi-Fi) ads, bandwidth, pplied Research echnologically enhanced STRENGTHS & loyal, Dedicated, spirited students Dedicated & loyal alumni and industry partners Regional and provincial mandate Dedicated staff with entrepreneurial spirit Specialized programs and size small class Institutional recognition/ strength of brand Outcomes based institution Strong government relations and alignment Governance Structure Strong industry relations Diversified revenues Successful and innovative fundraising Campus Alberta (Calgary Campus) Shared facilities with community partners A capability and recognition Large land base and facility capacity Industry and educational partners Co-investment partners T learning environment (iP Responsive Entrepreneurial Analysis Institutional lds College to continue to enable its learners to exceed market requirements, it must be visionary, proactive and proactive be visionary, it must requirements, to enable its learners to exceed market lds College to continue O For strategicallychanging marketplace. positioned in the Threats (SWOT) for Olds College. Opportunities and Weaknesses, The following table outlines the Strengths,

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suggests that individuals migrate to cities for economic and educational opportunities. Provincial Intraprovincial migration is strongly driven from smaller centres and rural regions to urban centres. cial Social they will and as they retire, Baby boomers continue to age, take valuable experience with them that will need to be replaced. even more vital for likely correlate to an increase in post-secondary applicants. mic Economic an exceptional rateAlberta has experienced of growth in is recovering and its economy, largely due to recent years, the fact supported by strongly from the global recession, that The forecasted population 18-34 growth by service region, suggests that in 2011 the population was 996,415 years, and we can anticipate that in 2021 the population would rise to 1,058,995. (The following information was derived from the Campus Alberta Planning Resource) haveThe environment trends been categorized into six broad areas of change. can S Environmental

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15 lan 2013–2016 2013–2016 lan P nstitutional I Comprehensive Value Added Partnerships are a Priority!

Educational/Government Partners This 30,000 square foot 7th Floor will allow Olds College to consolidate the Fashion programming and allow Olds College Campus Alberta to be a Western Canadian Centre of Specialization in Fashion Marketing and Fashion Apparel Construction. In addition Olds College recently offered to host a provincial summit on to Fashion, Olds College is working with the other Campus Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) which is scheduled Alberta South Partnership institutions to assist Bow Valley in for June of 2013. We are prepared to take a provincial lead meeting its regional stewardship mandate. in “appifying” curriculum and thereby creating a new Access model of post-secondary education in Alberta and Canada. MacEwan University We believe that taking such bold steps will assist the whole system in adapting to a new digital learner. Since 2011, MacEwan University has been offering the first year Bachelor of Science on the Olds College Campus. This Community Learning Campus shared venture allows rural learners the opportunity to begin their science degree while remaining in a rural centre. In The Community Learning Campus (CLC) is an innovative 2014, GMU will begin offering the second year of the BSc due approach to high school, post-secondary, and community to increased interest in the program. This is particularly true education, which addresses specific rural needs by sharing for Olds College Broncos athletics as this highly transferable resources and working jointly with a variety of community program is attractive to student athletes – a clear enrolment groups and agencies. The CLC is a joint venture between growth area for our college. Olds College (OC) and Chinook’s Edge School Division (CESD), in collaboration with the Town of Olds, Mountain View Prairie Bible Institute: a non-traditional partner County, and the University of Alberta. The CLC vision is ‘to be indisputably recognized as a leading educational environment Through a Memorandum of Understanding, Prairie Bible in personalizing success for all learners in their community’. Institute is now granting Olds College students full credit into a Bachelor of Marketplace Ministry. This innovative approach Campus Alberta Central to education will allow a student to have a certificate or diploma from Olds College and apply those credits towards Campus Alberta Central (CAC) is a collaborative joint venture a Ministry credential from Prairie, thereby merging the best between Olds College and Red Deer College. Its mandate is of Olds College (job ready) with the best of Prairie (ministry to provide post-secondary educational opportunities to both training). In the end, the students will end up with a credential the communities and residents of rural Central Alberta. In that will allow them to work and get a job while maintaining operation since May 2010, CAC has partnered with existing their desire for ministry. Industry is stepping up to strengthen Olds College is again a leader in this area of co-investment learning organizations (Community Adult Learning Councils, our programs opportunities. Not only do we have a long track record of co- Community Engagement Sites, and Town Councils) to address investing in innovation in our applied research division, we have ERP Pilot Project the needs of rural adult learners. CAC links literacy, basic adult Olds College has, throughout its history, aligned its programs now moved into co-investment opportunities with the private education, K-12, and non-credit post-secondary education Olds College will direct a pilot project for a shared ERP with industry demands. While we have industry delegates on sector. Through a third party trust, the College has invested and provides professional support, guidance, and learning implementation with the lead institution, University of Alberta, all of our Industry Advisory Committees, we have developed in an 82 long stay room Hotel and Convention Centre with the opportunities not otherwise available in smaller centres. CAC charged with the provision of common hosting, application strategic partnerships in a few of our centres of specialization. Pomeroy Group. In addition to the Pomeroy Hotel and Suites at Comprehensive I nstitutional P lan 2013–2016 17 currently provides support to over 4,000 adult clients and will management and business processes. This project will In the School of Trades, we have specific initiatives with Case Olds College, we have recently entered into a co-investment be offering eleven (11) programs across the region in 2013 provide the template for other institutions, in particular small, New Holland and John Deere. In the School of Agriculture, arrangement with Chartwells through a 10 year contract which -2014. The collaborative goal of Olds College and Red Deer rural colleges, to adopt a system wide ERP in an efficient, cost we have partnered with UFA. In the School of Business we includes revenue sharing and capital investments. Our next key College through CAC is to increase life- long knowledge and effective manner. This type of partnership demonstrates the have aligned ourselves with Alberta Garment Wear in Calgary co-investment opportunity will provide a new housing facility skills betterment which contribute to a more vibrant Alberta. capacity of Olds College to work with various organizations and, in the School of Environment, we have several brewery for our students. In each case, the College co-invests with in developing province-wide solutions. This pilot project, companies supporting the development of a new Brewmaster private enterprise whereby both entities can demonstrate value Campus Alberta South Partnership endorsed by the University of Alberta, has garnered the Diploma. and economic benefit to the region. Ultimately, the tax-payer necessary financial support of uDigit Systems, licensee of benefits from such co-investment. In January of 2013, Olds College launched its centennial year PeopleSoft Enterprise Solutions, and EAE. by joining the University of Lethbridge and the University of Co-Investment Opportunities Athabasca in the new Bow Valley Campus South Complex. In an Edmonton Journal article titled Learn to Earn on Feb. 20, 2013, Deputy Premier and EAE Minister is quoted as saying, “Post-secondary institutions, not all but many of them, will have to view themselves through a different mirror. They will 16 Comprehensive I nstitutional P lan 2013–2016 have to see themselves as integral parts and perhaps enablers of our economy.” Entrepreneurship International at Olds College Department

Our goal at Olds College is to be recognized as Canada’s the broadest sense: the ability to see an opportunity and pull at Olds College preeminent college for entrepreneurial ventures and together the resources and people needed to make it happen. entrepreneurial learning. Entrepreneurship is a Centre Entrepreneurism is a way of thinking. of Excellence and Specialization at Olds College (Board Olds College’s international work dates back to the 1970s and mandated outcome). Olds College is known for its entrepreneurial edge in business over the years, the College has worked in over 30 countries. and its remarkable ability to form partnerships. We do things The College has an international department for 3 main Many people associate an entrepreneur with someone differently. So of course, our Entrepreneurship at Olds College reasons: possessing creative flair, passion, and calculated risk-taking is not what you would expect. It is not just a course or major who eventually starts a business to capture an opportunity in a business program; it is the way we do business. Olds • To prepare Olds College students for success in a globalized in the marketplace. We want to provide our students with College doesn’t want to be a passive contributor to the economy an entrepreneurial mindset and attitude that will serve them economy, we wish to drive economic activity locally, nationally, • To attract international students well whether they go on to be an employee or start their own and international with our entrepreneurial ventures. business. When we refer to entrepreneurship, we mean it in • To assist other countries with training/education/applied research needs • Revamped Hospitality and Tourism program for September 2014 will have an international component Our international activities are also designed to generate revenue for the College. Current activities are summarized below:

• Mexican Degree Completion program (20+ students/year) Opportunities • Japanese Student Exchange program (2+ students/year) for international students • ELAP - Emerging Leaders in the Americas (2+ students/year) • Other international students (10+ students/year)

• International experiences for Olds College students for example building International community gardens in Kenya and community development in Bolivia Opportunities for • Articulation Agreement s with Hartpury College in the UK and Montana State Olds College Students University • Dominican Republic Coffee Project

International • Dominican Republic Research/Training • Maui Projects • Caribbean training Rural Business Learning the dream team Incubator Entreprises

We have 3 main strategies in the 3. We focus on international opportunities for Olds College Comprehensive I nstitutional P lan 2013–2016 19 Gamified Entrepreneurship students by facilitating better integration of Olds CIRE website BrewMaster Advisory Team International Department: iPad App College and international students and by encouraging 1. We focus on the best markets for international students short international experiences that allow students to e-Campus for Olds College: US, Mexico, and Caribbean. These priority be involved in research, social entrepreneurship, or Entrepreneurship The Garage Coffee Project Entre-Speaker Series countries have been selected based on factors such as community development projects. We work with partners Certificate language skills, standard of living, partners we trust and to do this. can work with for the long term, straightforward approval School of Business Financing through the of visas, proximity, a common interest in agriculture/land/ Courses Canadian Youth Business Meat Processing Mentorship water, opportunities for Canada to trade, and opportunities Foundation for reciprocity in training and research. Business Information Production Horticulture Venture Capital 2. We focus on being excellent at the international student programs we have in place. We aim to increase efficiency without losing the personal touch, ameliorate the

18 Comprehensive I nstitutional P lan 2013–2016 Advice to College Senior Hotel on Campus classroom/practicum issues around English skills, and Leadership assist with transition and integration into the community. 20 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 2013–2016 Management Strategic Enrolment student supportstoimprovesuccessandretention. academic alertprocesses, academicadvisingandsuperior includeEfforts toreduceattrition theadoptionofearly inquiries toapplicants. from and campusexperiencestoincreasetheconversionrate technology, socialmedia, multimedia, institutionalmarketing, other of trades school of agricultureschool and ultimately toprospectivestudents,superior service currentstudents, student success. Olds Collegehasarenewedcampuswidecommitmentto School ofagricul academic upg rading School oftradesTO perator (2ndIntake) EquipmentOperator Heavy (1stIntake) EquipmentOperator Heavy MotorcyclePre-Employment Mechanic(1stIntake) HET(1stIntake) Pre-Employment Pre-Employment Welder (2ndIntake) Pre-Employment Welder (1stIntake) Hairstylist Pre-Employment V Racehorse Groom Exercise RiderandJockeyCertificate off-cycle intake anager Certificate PracticeManager eterinary Alumni. This willbeaccomplishedbyproviding T raining Certificate ture TO The Collegewillimproveitsuseof TALS TALS and anincreasein new programming, campus, thelaunchofCalgary the next3yearsfromresultoftargetedrecruitment, of200additionalstudentsisplannedover Enrolment growth proposition ofanOldsCollegeeducation. andoverallvalue student marketabouttheuniqueattributes (ACC) students. We willcontinuetoinformtheprospective Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference Capacity 60 40 84 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 30 15 15 Goal 45 40 56 15 15 15 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 chool of trades School School ofenvironment School ofbusiness of agricultureschool other to School oftradesTO School ofenvironmentTO Land Water ResourcesDiploma Diploma Land Agent Land Diploma Management Operations Brewmaster andBrewery Production HorticultureDiploma School ofbusinessTO School ofAgricul Open Studies General Studies Hospitality and Fashion -MarketingCertificate - A Fashion Diploma Business Administration Certificate Business Management V Diploma Agriculture Management Land T Environmental HorticultureDiploma Bach Hospitality and (Deferred) Assistant Administrative Bach MacEwan B.Sc. OldsCollege at Farrier (previouslydiploma) ScienceCertificate Equine ScienceDiploma Animal Health V (Winter2014)Certificate Meats Chinook’s Edge-DualCred it T EquipDiploma Ag &Heavy EquipCertificate Ag &Heavy Animal Health fall intake anagement Diploma urf grassManagement ransitional V et T et MedicalReceptionistCertificate tal s/go ssistant Certificate ech Assistant dmin Certificate (BlendedDelivery) Admin Certificate dmin Certificate (On-Line) Admin Certificate A A pplied ScienceinHorticulture pplied Science- pparel T als ocational T ocational T T T T ech Diploma(OnCampus) ech Diploma(Online) ourism Diploma ourism Certificate echnology Diploma echnology ture TO Ag Business raining Certificate raining TALS TALS TALS TALS Capacity 1219 256 394 288 92 30 17 30 45 50 40 20 20 24 32 20 20 30 30 30 15 30 30 54 30 50 65 60 25 16 50 30 30 30 30 12 65 Goal 1039 2015 236 329 265 92 30 17 30 45 50 40 20 24 32 20 20 30 25 20 15 30 30 54 40 65 50 16 50 30 30 32 25 12 70 Goal 2014 1009 236 329 260 92 25 17 30 45 50 40 20 24 32 20 20 30 25 20 15 30 30 54 40 65 50 16 50 30 30 32 25 12 65 Goal 2013 219 274 275 880 87 10 40 40 20 15 24 25 15 15 25 20 20 10 20 30 54 25 60 35 20 16 50 30 30 32 25 12 60 17 25 45 0 Actual 2012 216 185 254 757 68 19 48 42 24 12 21 13 27 29 22 20 15 30 12 55 31 16 12 51 30 30 32 18 12 53 19 16 33 Actual 2011 207 175 225 698 65 45 31 17 17 29 19 22 27 20 27 41 17 50 20 16 46 30 30 25 11 63 16 14 35 4 6 Actual 2010 203 195 200 687

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The future of Olds College Centre for Innovation (OCCI) and • University of Alberta, Department of Agriculture, Food and its industry partners is very promising. OCCI is proud of its Nutritional Science Agri-Food Discovery Place. Collaboration history and all that has been accomplished since 1999 in the includes joint research program and appointment of research areas of biofuels, composing, and renewable energies. This staff success is due to the expertise, leadership, and dedication • University of Calgary – Department of Environmental of its staff, the involvement of industry partners, clients and Engineering stakeholders, and the support provided by Olds College. The primary focus of activities at OCCI is domestic and focuses on • University of Lethbridge – Biological Sciences Department providing applied research and innovation services to small to • Alberta Innovates System – AIBioSolution and AITechnology medium enterprises in rural Alberta, and secondarily to open Futures up the world to Alberta businesses through our international • Lakeland College – Applied Research Centre connections. This background provides a strong foundation for future growth and increased industry involvement. Recent • Mount Royal University – Department of Environmental programs launched at OCCI will promote further opportunities Science In addition, fifty percent ofA lberta’s historic wetlands have Secondary areas of research priorities are: and growth: already been lost through land development, agricultural, • Universidad Autonoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo, industrial, and residential uses. Olds College has built Botanical Horticulture and Turfgrass Research Coahuila, Mexico • Exploration Program – A program focused on expanding the Gardens and Treatment Wetlands for treatment of polluted Olds College’s role in addressing this need is to provide training involvement of Olds College staff and students in applied • Universidad Autonoma Chapingo, URUZA, Bermejillo, waters. The unique 12 acre constructed wetland with its 20 and on-site demonstration and research opportunities in the research activities. Durango, Mexico treatment ponds and wireless mesh monitoring equipment, area of small scale farming operations using traditional and • Technologies Program – A new multi-partner initiative • Universidad AgroForestral Fernando, Arturo de Merino, will address research needs associated with the treatment organic approaches, and turfgrass research. The College designed to manage all intellectual property and Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic of storm water, municipal wastewater, produced water in oil and industry partners have invested significant resources into commercialization opportunities, and to train Olds College and gas and oil-sands operations, and run-off from intensive the establishment of new research turfgrass research plots personnel. livestock operations. As such, this new facility will serve as including sand-based and USGA greens to address problems a model to demonstrate the way wetlands can help reduce • OCCI Rural Outreach Program – A new multi-partner initiative in the landscaping, athletic fields, municipal playing fields, and negative impacts on our environment and the ever increasing focused on effective rural outreach and communication with Applied Research Priorities golf courses. Two areas of research focus are cold tolerance demand for clean water. The College plans to focus on the individuals, organizations, and companies primarily in rural Olds College has three primary and two and use of recycled water for turfgrass. implementation of the Government of Alberta’s Wetland Policy Alberta. secondary areas of research. by addressing monitoring challenges relating to functionality of Genomics and Feed Efficiency Research (food production) The three primary areas are: wetlands in cold high-latitude climates and the use of wetland Collaboration with other Institutions, Research plants for the phyto-remediation of different pollutants. It is Olds College and the University of Alberta kicked off a new three Agencies, and Government Bioenergy (Environment) also noteworthy that the constructed wetlands will more than year project in the agriculture sector entitled “Use of Genomic Tools to Improve Feed Efficiency in Purebred Hereford Cattle” The Olds College Centre for Innovation has provided many The current bioenergy industry needs and opportunities are triple the water storage capacity within Olds College and help in the quest to drought-proof the campus and enhance the in 2012. The project was funded by the Natural Sciences and applied research and expert services to various departments of in the Generation 1 area (specifically biodiesel).T hese needs Engineering Council of Canada (NSERC) under the College- the Government of Alberta including the followings: include knowledge and skills related to biodiesel production, the ecological health of our environment. The infrastructure for the real-time, wireless water quality monitoring systems which was University Idea to Innovation program. This will mark the start Comprehensive I nstitutional P lan 2013–2016 23 • Agriculture and Rural Development optimization of resources and by-products, higher productivity of a new and in some cases renewed collaboration between levels and enhanced competitiveness. The future bioenergy funded by CFI, will become the backbone for the monitoring of a • Environment and Sustainable Resource Development network of wetlands across Alberta. Olds College, the University of Alberta, Livestock Gentec, Alberta industry needs are expected to be diverse and include other Agriculture and Rural Development, the Canadian Hereford • Municipal Affairs Generation 1 options in addition to emerging Generation 2 and Integrated Waste Management Association, and the Integrated Beef Research Station. The 3 options. To address these requirements, Olds College and project will engage the livestock industry and our students in • Alberta Transportation Olds College’s Composting Technology Centre has provided OCCI will continue to utilize all available resources (both on and scientific research involving residual feed intake (RFI). Feed • Energy support to municipal, agricultural, and industrial sectors of off-campus), and will carefully evaluate the need for additional efficiency and genomic data will be collected in approximately Alberta’s economy for close to 20 years. Research activities • Enterprise and Advanced Education and Technology applied research capacity. OCCI focuses on the development of 900 purebred Hereford bulls over the three year period. This at the centre now focus on commercialization of waste non-food feedstock for biofuel production. project will provide the means of identifying more efficient management technologies and provision of services to Olds College collaborates on numerous applied research sires at a younger age, and improve the profit margin and clients. The College additionally provides sustainable waste projects with government agencies, Campus Alberta members Water Quality and Quantity (Treatment of Water) competitiveness for many Canadian beef cattle producers. management services to Municipalities of Olds, Carstairs, (universities and colleges), and numerous institutions around Alberta is facing a number of pressures on its water resources the world, including: and the Mountain View County. The College also continues to due to rapid industrial, agricultural, and municipal growth. provide applied research services to the mining and resource 22 Comprehensive I nstitutional P lan 2013–2016 • University of Alberta - Agri-Food Discovery Place, Agriculture, At present, Alberta has approximately 11% of the Canadian industry sectors on remediation and reclamation of tailings and Food and Nutritional Sciences population, but only 3% of the freshwater area in Canada. impacted environments. Connect Your Passion!

Welcome to a new learning environment. When you come to Olds College in 2013, you’ll find students and instructors engaged in collaborative projects using iPads, in the classroom and in the out- of-doors. You’ll be on the campus with the highest bandwidth per student in Alberta. You’ll see students learning about and “feeling” what it’s like to be an entrepreneur by using an iPad application that is a gamified course.

iPads: the New Hands-On Olds College is known for practical, hands-on learning. The iPad Relationship of Olds College is the new hands-on way to learn. Olds College Instructors are currently preparing for iPad integration for September 2013. iPads, of course, are tablet computers with a multi-touch screen that can shoot video, take photos, play music, video conference, Activities to Alberta Enterprise and let you browse the internet and e-mail. In addition, hundreds of thousands of applications called “apps” can be downloaded, along with books and courses. They’re small, light, portable, and allow and Advanced Education students to interact with the lesson and their networks at the same time. Beginning in 2013, all new students entering Olds College with a longer-term certificate, diploma, or applied degree Priority Directions An extensive study of iPads in an American university found that will be required to complete this app as part of a graduation students felt the iPad made class more interesting, encouraged requirement. exploration of additional topics, provided functions and tools not possible with a textbook, and helped them manage their time more “Olds College is on the forefront of education and the first College effectively. (http://newsinfo.nd.edu/news/16512/) It merges the that has stepped up to make sure its learners are ready for 2012 Enterprise and Advanced Education’s Areas of Olds College Response learning and personal lives of students. entrepreneurship. Mobile is instant and engaging, and education Strategic Focus delivered on this platform is a game changer. The intersection of One of the obvious uses of iPads in the classroom is to replace technology and education is going to change the way students ··95% of our students have jobs within 6 months of graduating expensive, heavy textbooks with e-books. E-books are less Respond to labour market and learner demand for learn.” This is the view of Dr. Leslie Roberts, President, GoForth ··Active Industry Advisory Committees expensive than regular textbooks with the added advantage of programming. Institute, builder of the entrepreneurship app content. ··Embedded in our Budgeting principles interactivity such as embedded videos, audio clips, and interactive Support Alberta’ graphs. There is a reason why Olds College is moving towards gamified economic and Increase the culture of entrepreneurship, competitiveness, One of Olds College’s centres of Specialization is curriculum. Just look at these statistics: social progress so and productivity within adult learning providers and among Entrepreneurship as noted earlier in the document on page 12. graduates to increase the economic and social contributions of It is our goal to be considered Canada’s most entrepreneurial 1Gb Connectivity we can reach our adult learning providers. college. • In the US, 99% of boys and 94% of girls under 18, play games full potential at least 8 hours a week All those iPads and mobile technology require very fast internet, Respond to the mandate item of closing the participation gap of Focused effort is placed on Access through our participation in lots of bandwidth, and excellent Wi-Fi. By September 2013, • There are 1 billion gamers world wide under-represented groups in post-secondary. Campus Alberta Central with Red Deer College. Olds College will move from 40 megabit high speed internet to • 10 positive emotions related to gaming are: creativity, incredibly fast 1,000 megabit (1Gb) high speed internet through a contentment, awe and wonder, excitement, curiosity, pride, In response to results-based budgeting and in collaboration partnership with O-Net; a local internet provider. surprise, love, relief, joy with affected stakeholders, develop institutional, sector, Olds College has been an outcomes-based institution in a system, and/or societal outcomes to demonstrate what we are Governance as Stewardship model for many years and will The College will have more bandwidth per student than any other For more information on gaming: www.showmethescience.com striving for and what we want to achieve with adult learning and continue to work towards tangible and measurable ends. post-secondary in Canada: 1 Gb of bandwidth. The Wi-Fi is also research investment. “The app will let the student run and manage their own getting a major upgrade which will allow up to 2 devices per Comprehensive I nstitutional P lan 2013–2016 25 lemonade stand and slowly introduce business concepts into Focus on In collaboration with affected stakeholders, develop person to be connected in all educational spaces. Outcomes institutional, sector, system and/or societal key performance This is demonstrated in the section on Outcomes earlier in this the game as course content is unlocked,” describes Phillip indicators to measure success in achieving those outcomes. document. “This will connect students to the rest of their work with lightning Wheaton of Robots and Pencils. “To add to the appeal, students speed,” comments Dr. Jason Dewling. “And allow the use of videos are rewarded for completing course content with lemon coins. Enhance alignment of Campus Alberta research priorities and This is demonstrated in the research section of this document all over campus and multi-collaborative documents to open live in The lemon coins can be used to upgrade your stand, buy ads, capacity with the key outcomes and themes articulated in the on pages 22. We have a clear focus on Bioenergy, Water, Waste a classroom. Olds College will be preparing students for the digital Alberta Research and Innovation Plan. management, Turfgrass and Feed Efficiency. speed up production, and even hire employees. Students have workforce.” to manage their supplies, keep their shelves stocked, and fix Build upon current strengths to further the cultural shift to This is demonstrated in the partnership section of this repairs! collaboration among adult learning providers in order to better document on pages 16. Olds College has a clear commitment Gamified Curriculum (Entrepreneurship Course) serve learners, achieve efficiencies, leverage expertise, and to partnerships with Government agencies, Industry and co- As the student progresses through the content, new business maximize resources. investors. Although there are hundreds of thousands of apps, books, concepts are introduced to the game - eventually teaching Enhance system and courses available for use on an iPad, there have been no collaboration and Increase research and innovation system engagement and students about term sheets, balancing the books, and supply collaboration among Campus Alberta faculty and students, the comprehensive, truly gamified courses - until now. In December partnerships chains. On the content side, students are able to interact with GoA, and industry to advance the knowledge-driven economy This is demonstrated in the Entrepreneurship and Research 2012, Olds College entered into an agreement with two Calgary- each other, review slide notes, and even ask a teacher a question, and create society benefits. Increase research and innovation sections of this document on pages 18 and 22. system engagement and collaboration among Campus Alberta based companies, GoForth Institute and world-class app-designer in real-time, right from the app.” faculty and students, the GoA, and industry to advance the 24 Comprehensive I nstitutional P lan 2013–2016 Robots and Pencils Inc. to provide an iPad-based mobile application knowledge-driven economy and create society benefits. in entrepreneurship for students. Year in Review: Top Accomplishments in 12/13

Auditor’s Recommendations for Information Conference Services and Student Housing School of Agriculture Entrepreneurship Technology Olds College entered into a multi-year partnership with A cluster of innovative developments occurred in relation to our Five year licensing agreement with GoForth Institute and A bookstore point of sale system has been implemented, Compass Group Canada – Chartwells for Food and Beverage Meat Processing Program. These included the launch of an Online Robots and Pencils to provide entrepreneurship apps to Olds improving financial controls in this ancillary operation. Service to support financial sustainability, client satisfaction, Meat Training platform, equipment acquisition, and online training College students. A strong foundation for resolution of IT-related audit and student recruitment, and retention. We will continue related to Humane Handling and Stunning, and leadership in recommendations has been laid through adoption of an to explore enhanced partnerships with Pomeroy Lodging providing Interprovincial Meat Inspection Training for the Western Educational Technology and Curriculum Information and Technology Management (ITM) Governance and Chartwells for catering, food service, and conferencing Canadian provinces. Apple technology was fully integrated The Center for Teaching and Learning has gone through a and Management Policy, establishment of an ITM Steering efficiencies for the campus. for inventory tracking and point of sale in the retail store, and restructuring to include four roles such as the Technology Committee, and adoption of an ITM Risk Management engineering and design was completed for the upcoming Mentors, and is now the Center for Educational Technology Framework. Olds College will continue to implement further Industrial Meat Training Centre Upgrade. Housing and Curriculum. The restructuring will better position controls to ensure that those staff members who must A partnership with SAIT Residence provides campus housing the Center to meet the needs of faculty as Olds College possess both privileged user access and data entry access opportunity for Calgary Campus (Fashion Institute) students. School of Environment implements the 1:1 iPad program, the appification of are effectively monitored and reported. The preparation of With programs beginning to grow with the Calgary campus Construction of Western Canada’s only Teaching Brewery began curriculum, and more involvement with Campus Alberta. The monthly reports will confirm that no data entry took place development, Olds College has an arrangement where with haste in the Fall of 2012 with students from across Canada Center will also play an important role in exploring the MOOC under the privileged user access and that all changes in its students may apply to reside at SAIT Residence. It is seeking admission to the Brewmaster & Brewery Operations concept and expanding accessibility to education worldwide. authority for privileged access are authorized in advance and anticipated for the foreseeable future SAIT will have capacity Manager Diploma Program beginning in Fall 2013. Beginning in documented. to fully accommodate potential Olds College students the Fall of 2013, members of the general public will be able to International needing housing while attending classes in Calgary. purchase any of the Brewery’s four unique craft beers or, from a Implementation of the Olds College Dominican Republic Coffee Auditor’s Recommendations for Business variety of student designed craft brews. Services (LOE) Project. Athletics, Health and Wellness We will continue to work with the provincial SSBO group, Broncos Athletics added basketball, volleyball, soccer, School of Trades in concert with the Auditor General, to find anA lberta wide and golf as new sports in the 2012/13 year in addition to Extensive renovations have been completed in two of our three implementation model for PSAS. Collaborating with efforts to Futsal, Curling, and junior varsity programs in the Alberta Welding Labs. These renovations have doubled our student be undertaken by the Campus Alberta institutions will assist to College Athletic Conference. All programs competed very capacity for the Welding Apprenticeship classes. It has also develop a framework and methodology to ensure compliance well in the first year, including women’s volleyball making updated the technology of the equipment within these labs to with legislation affecting our operations. We will adopt this the playoffs in the inaugural year especially the Women’s better align with industry standards. Last of all, the air quality of framework to develop reports for the Board of Governors Basketball Team who won the ACAC and the Bronze Medal at the labs has been improved due to the updating of the ventilation that detail our compliance with legislation, any breaches Nationals. Jylisa Williams was also named as the best player and heating systems in these labs. of legislation and steps that we must take to avoid future in Canada in Collegiate Women’s Basketball. Olds College non-compliance. We have connected with the CIAS and have has approximately 160 students enrolled that are recruited accepted their offer of assistance in preparing us for our next School of Business athletes. audit. Opening and consolidation of the Fashion programs into the 7th floor of BowV alley Campus’ new South Campus building was a Human Resources highlight in the School of Business. We also hosted the provincial School of Business Case competition as a Centennial Event. Olds College maintained its Certificate of Recognition for

Student Recruitment and Enrolment ManagemenT Comprehensive I nstitutional P lan 2013–2016 27 excellence in health and safety having achieved an overall score of 87%. The continued hard work of staff ensures Continuing Education An increase in headcount of 63 students (9.24%) was a a safe working, learning, and living environment for staff, As a result of an external review completed in the fall of 2011, significant number for the entire campus. T his was the students, and visitors to our campus. Continuing Education was realigning its operations throughout reflection of a campus wide commitment to SEM as well as an the 2012-2013 year to create an organizational structure adoption of customer centric approaches. The Olds College Board of Governors and the Olds College better prepared to respond to industry and community learning Faculty Association entered into a three-year Collective opportunities. This restructure will enable Continuing Education Community Learning Campus Agreement commencing July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015. The to be responsive and entrepreneurial in their approach to learning Working with the School of Trades and Campus Alberta Agreement provides a degree of budget stability, better long- opportunities. Central, we launched a pre-employment hairstylist trade term planning, and a decrease in bargaining costs. program in February of 2013. We launched the development Research of a new Operational Handbook to streamline and Campus Facilities The construction of the Wetlands and Botanical Gardens was communicate structures and processes for the CLC. Finishing Campus Facilities assisted and participated in the interior renewal completed, and the College received $800,000 in infrastructure the Dream projects will be underway. Projects include an expansion to the Ralph Klein Centre, further development of 26 Comprehensive I nstitutional P lan 2013–2016 project and addressed three major environmental sustainability research grant from CFI to complete the installation of circulation issues as a result of a water line infrastructure failure. pumps, real-time water quality monitoring systems, and telemetry the football field, and construction of a green roof, as well as systems for the wetland research. some way-finding signage. Comprehensive Institutional Plan 2013–2016 29 Provincial Grants 54% Salaries and Benefits 60% Amortization of Deferred Amortization of Deferred 7% Capital Contributions Amortization of Capital Assets 11% Donations 2% Utilities 3% Cost of Goods Sold 5% Tuition and Related Tuition Fees 16% Supplies and Services 20% Investment Earnings 2% Investment Earnings Sales, Rentals and Other Services 13% Scholarships and Bursaries 1% Other Grants and Contracts 6% Training ollege 2013/2014 expenses olds College 2013/2014 ollege 2013/2014 revenues 2013/2014 College olds uition T

Alberta System ducation, tuition Advanced Education, Instruction 38% Academic & Student Support 14% tudent demand-driven investment of resources to align Student demand-driven with EAE and CIP priorities (Campus perspective) Making changes that benefits over will ensure ongoing multiple years Seeking new and growing existing revenue sources infrastructure investment Balanced budgets and age 20. Tuition Projections At the direction of Enterprise and In an and fees have been held at 2012/13 levels for 2013/14. effort to remain fiscally conservative we have also held elated Fees revenue budgets constant for 2014/15 and and Related Fees 2015/16 despite the enrollment growth we are forecasting on P uiding our budget discussions and decision making, and decision making, budget discussions Guiding our following Budgeting commit to the we as a College Principles: • • • • This Ancillary Services 7% Sponsored Research 5% lberta’s Enterprise and Alberta’s Special Purpose 4% & Trust hrough all our deliberations, we have Through all our deliberations, As such: lberta funding plus an additional $1 million in Alberta funding plus an Institutional Support 20% aking responsibility for the future-proofing of the College aking responsibility for the future-proofing Alignment with Government of Advanced Education priorities and expectations were which 2013 stated a letter received on March 22, in T progressive action through bold, Entrepreneurial leadership that yields co-investment ventures operationalContinued principle-driven and outcomes-based decisions rinciples P Planning and Budget post-secondary like all other institutions in Olds College, reduction in of a significant is faced with the reality Alberta, during the 2013-14 academic our funding from Government year which equates 9.3% ($2.4 million) of to a reduction of Government of funds (total of $3.4 million). Infrastructure maintenance reality will require considerable thought and action thatreality will require considerable are immediate in nature. and will continue to have the student at the centre of our decisions. fiscally sound organization and. highly functional, An efficient, the in the face of and thrive, is essential for us to survive, situational reality. We, as a College, commit to the following Guiding Principles: as a College, We, • • • •

Facility Operations & Maintenance 12% ollege 2013/2014 PSAS olds College 2013/2014 Expense classification

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2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016 OLDS COLLEGE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Revised Budget Proposed Budget Proposed Budget 2012/2013 2013/2014 Budget Forecast Revenue: Provincial Grants $25,750,000 $25,750,000 $25,750,000 Operating Transactions Other Grants and Training Contracts 2,574,000 2,574,000 2,694,000 Excess of revenue over expense $1,580,000 $893,000 Tuition and Related Fees 7,355,000 7,355,000 7,355,000 add (deduct) non-cash items: Sales, Rentals and Other Services 6,500,000 6,500,000 6,385,000 amortization of tangible capital assets 4,832,000 4,934,000 Investment Earnings 1,069,000 1,069,000 1,069,000 amortization of deferred capital contributions (3,371,000) (3,421,000) Donations 1,060,000 1,160,000 1,060,000 total non-cash items: 1,461,000 1,513,000 Amortization of Deferred Capital Contributions 3,421,000 3,421,000 3,421,000 Cash Provided by (Applied to) Operating Transactions 1,461,000 1,513,000 $47,734,000 $47,729,000 $47,829,000 Cash provided from (used in) capital transactions Expense: Acquisition of tangible capital assets (3,000,000) (3,548,000) Salaries and Benefits $28,158,000 $28,338,000 $28,338,000 Cash Provided by (Applied to) Capital Transactions (3,000,000) (3,548,000) Supplies and Services 9,325,000 9,317,000 9,317,000 Scholarships and Bursaries 246,000 246,000 246,000 Cash provided from (used in) investing activities Cost of Goods Sold 2,576,000 2,576,000 2,576,000 Purchase of investments, net of sales (3,000,000) 0 Utilities 1,602,000 1,602,000 1,602,000 Endowment investment earnings 50,000 50,000 Amortization of Capital Assets 4,934,000 4,934,000 4,934,000 Cash Provided by (Applied to) Investing Transactions (2,950,000) 50,000 $46,841,000 $47,013,000 $47,013,000 Comprehensive I nstitutional P lan 2013–2016 31 Cash provided from (used in) financing activities Excess of revenue over expense $893,000 $716,000 $816,000 Endowment contributions 150000 150000 Capital contributions 3,000,000 1,150,000 Opening Unrestricted Net Assets $2,008,000 $1,653,000 $1,519,000 Debt retirement (253,000) (128,000)

Plus: Cash Provided by (Applied to) Financing Transactions 2,897,000 1,172,000 Excess of revenue over expenses 893,000 716,000 816,000 Amortization of Internally Funded Assets 1,150,000 1300000 1350000 $4,051,000 Increase (decrease) in cash (12,000) 80,000 Less: $3,669,000 $3,685,000 Purchase of Internally Funded Capital 2,398,000 2,150,000 2,100,000 Cash, beginning of year 1,222,000 1,210,000 Closing Unrestricted Net Assets $1,653,000 $1,519,000 $1,585,000 30 Comprehensive I nstitutional P lan 2013–2016 (percentage of total annual revenues) 3.5% 3.2% 3.3% Cash, end of year $1,210,000 $1,290,000 Research Olds College has been very successful in Shared Enterprise Resource Planning Resource Implications obtaining NSERC and CFI grants. Olds College was the recipient (ERP) System Through implementation of a single ERP of one of the first six NSERC awards ($600,000) provided to system shared by multiple institutions, Olds College plans to colleges in Canada through the CCI pilot program and the only optimize business processes and reduce ongoing administrative successful Western Canadian College in the first round of the Student Housing To increase access at Olds College Interior Renewal Over the next year, Olds College will operating expenses throughout the Alberta post-secondary CCI Program ($2.3 million). In the last 9 years, 7 applications we have identified the need to replace the primary residence on continue to undergo a major campus renewal. Buildings that sector. Shared technology hosting, application management, for CFI grants were successful. Olds College is in a position to campus. New housing will contribute to our strategic enrolment have been identified within this scope of work are facilities older and business services will provide a higher baseline of quality leverage these funds for provincial and industry support for our management efforts. We have assembled a committee to than 20 years. Priorities for this project are classrooms, building at lower expense for business activities which are not central infrastructural capacity development. We have plans to pursue proceed on finalizing a capital business case to move forward code deficiencies, and common spaces. Upgrades within the to the teaching and learning mandate, leading to a greater further Tri-Council, CFI, and Industry Infrastructure funds to with a new housing complex. A new housing development will facilities would utilize energy-efficient lighting and low water flow return on investment in higher education. The ministry has leverage Government of Alberta’s investments in applied research contribute to our strategic enrolment management efforts. For fixtures, and will ensure disabled access in college buildings. committed to a shared services model by providing U of A with through EAET, in support of the following research capacity better sustainability, the design of the new structure, equipment, Consideration will be taken to standardize space utilization on the fiscal resources necessary to make it possible for the small, requirements. and fixtures will address the current high use of natural resources campus within Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education’s rural colleges to benefit from a robust, comprehensive erp by that the present 45 year old building is consuming. Construction guidelines. taking on the role of host institution for the implementation and is projected to take 15-18 months to complete and we are Alberta Centre for Renewable Energy and ongoing administration of a PeopleSoft solution. uDigit, provider of PeopleSoft licences in post-secondary education, has agreed planning for new students to be in the housing development for Utility Upgrades Olds College’s main utility lines are Sustainability (ACRES) With a recent commitment September of 2014. from Alberta Energy totaling $1.275 million, Olds College has to provide the financial backing to supporting a shared services in excess of 40 years old and in need of replacement and pilot project. Olds College has stepped forward to take the lead upgrading. The underground electrical, gas, and water lines developed a unique multi-million dollar world class facility to serve multiple applied research projects. One of the goals in developing a template to ensure others will have a successful Industrial Meat Training Centre Upgrade (domestic and sewage) have deteriorated and are not reliable. transition. Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education has funded a Primary services to the College have been upgraded by utility of Olds College is the development of quality programs and one-time grant of $775,000 (in 2011) to upgrade the current companies, however, Olds College’s secondary underground centres of excellence. Responding to the significant interest in meat processing facilities and to also provide equipment to services remain original. The following Web Access for Capital the commercialization of renewable energy technologies that Information and Technology Management meet provincial food safety regulations. ALMA has also provided Submissions (WAP) have been submitted, Water Infrastructure exists today, the College plans to develop the Alberta Centre for (ITM) Control Framework Olds College continues an additional $370,000 towards this project which will cost a $2,935,000 and Electrical Infrastructure $3,581,000. This will Renewable Energy and Sustainability (ACRES). The College to support the development of the Provincial Post-Secondary total of $1.5 million. This project is due to be completed in the need to be addressed over the next 3 years. will explore NSERC Technology Access Centre (TAC) and federal System ITM Control Framework. Implementation of the Fall of 2013. These upgrades will increase program capacity to cluster funding for the development of ACRES. framework deliverables is planned throughout 2013-2016, a program that is traditionally over-subscribed and will permit and operational control development is tightly coupled with year round meat processing and sales under a full cost recovery Wetlands and Water Remediation and implementation of the shared ERP system. model. Reclamation Research Olds College is recognized as a centre of excellence in constructed wetlands research to Digital Curriculum Development and focus on functionality of wetlands in cold climates. A total of 1-to-1 Tablet Computing At Olds College, students $7 million has been invested jointly by Olds College, Industry are encouraged to participate in a learning ecosystem which 2013 – 2016 Capital and Infrastructure Budget Partners, Federal Government, and a grant of about $0.5 million capitalizes on the strengths of mobile computing and deep wetland mitigation funds managed for the industry by Alberta integration of tablet computing into all aspects of the academic Total Project Confirmed Provincial Environment. The constructed wetlands facility at Olds College and student life experience. Implementing this vision requires Costs Other Funding Funding Request will continue to support the Alberta Water for Life Strategy and extensive faculty training, procurement of tablets and supporting the anticipated Government of Alberta’s new Wetlands Policy in technology, and curriculum redevelopment. Current resources Capital Acquisition: the areas of research and public education and awareness. To were realigned to support this initiative. Entrepreneurial Software $900,000 $900,000 support the research requirements for the research wetlands Brewmaster Program 1,300,000 1,300,000 laboratory, infrastructure is needed and the College will be raining Classroom Technology and Student Housing 700,000 700,000 $2.5 million for this initiative. The College was recently awarded $800,000 Federal (CFI) for wetlands research infrastructure. Olds Infrastructure Renewal Investing over $500,000 in ERP and related software 2,120,000 2,120,000 College will also be applying to NSERC under the Technology dynamic classroom interaction technologies and campus wireless IT Renewal 1,800,000 1,800,000 Access Centre Grant and the NSERC Industry Research Chair networking upgrades ensures that our students are provided with Comprehensive I nstitutional P lan 2013–2016 33 Meat Program 400,000 400,000 Programs to receive long-term operating funds for the centre. quality opportunities to benefit from an interactive, engaging, General capital 1,350,000 1,350,000 learning experience in the classroom, in their residence, and in communal learning spaces. LTD payment on Townhouses 128,000 128,000 Information Technology: Future Proofing Water Infrastructure 2,935,000 $2,935,000 the College Olds College recognizes effective technology Very High Bandwidth In partnership with O-Net, a Electrical Infrastructure 3,581,000 3,581,000 integration in teaching and learning as a fundamental community owned and operated Internet Service Provider, and requirement of delivering quality programming and preparing Gas Line Infrastructure 3,000,000 3,000,000 powered by the Alberta Supernet, Olds College provides learners our students to excel in the knowledge-driven economy. We Roofing 305,000 305,000 access to a very high bandwidth 1Gb internet connection. also acknowledge the value of high-performing administrative This level of connectivity provides a strategic advantage in Total $18,519,000 $8,698,000 $9,821,000 systems and technology-assisted business processes accessibility to global information and service resources. Our in improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and strategic students will have more bandwidth per student than any other $1,150,000 management of our operations. Olds College is investing in a Raised by Olds College Advancement post-secondary student in Canada. Unrestricted Net Assets 7,548,000 comprehensive series of projects collectively forming a learner- focused technology portfolio and a framework for continued 32 Comprehensive I nstitutional P lan 2013–2016 8,698,000 growth and agility in the evolving digital space. 34 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 2013–2016 the Centennial Top 10impacts of 3. 7. 10. 9. 8. 1. 5. 6. 2. 4.

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New Logo and Introduction of “Employ your Passion”

Olds College has a newly condensed and distilled tag-line: Employ Your Passion. Each of these words has true meaning to our campus community.

Employ has two meanings in this context. One is “to make use of” or “to devote”. An Olds College education is hands- on, highly practical and rarely just theoretical. It also uses the double entendre of employ to communicate our #1 selling point and that is that 95% of Olds College graduates gain employment within 6 months of completing their program.

Passion is the most common word that comes up when talking to students, instructors or staff at Olds College. Because we teach very specific and niche programs, the students we get are very keen and highly motivated in their studies. Rarely does a student enrol at Olds College to “find himself”. Instead, an Olds College student tends to be very focused on a career in agriculture, horticulture, fashion, business and entrepreneurship, land and environmental management.

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