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Executive Brief Vice President, University Services Yukon College Executive Brief Vice President, University Services Yukon College January 2019 Executive Brief www.boyden.com Vice President, University Services, Yukon College Essence of the Opportunity An exciting evolution is underway at Yukon College (YC) as it becomes Canada’s first university in the North, leading through outstanding place-based education, northern- focused research and scholarship and focused on exemplary community engagement, with First Nation partners throughout Yukon. The transition, expected to take place in 2019, will create the Yukon University (YukonU), a flexible, post-secondary institution that includes a place and a pathway for every learner including: adult basic education, skills and vocational training certificates and diplomas, plus degree and post-graduate programs. Yukon College contributes significantly to the development of a healthy and prosperous North through relevant, innovative and inclusive education and research. The College currently serves 1,200 full and part-time credit students and over 4,400 non-credit students each year. The student body includes 150 full time international students. Yukon College operates 13 campuses across Yukon, including the beautiful main campus in Whitehorse. With a $46 million operating budget, supported by 270 full-time and 310 part-time faculty and staff, Yukon College is a major contributor to the economic and social fabric of Yukon. Student surveys have demonstrated strong endorsement from the student body. In 2016, 96% of student respondents were satisfied with the quality of instruction at YC, and 98% agreed that “Yukon College is a good learning environment”. Yukon College has a long history, and is a leader in Canada, in its commitment to reconciliation and Indigenization. Collaborating with First Nations to identify and respond to their educational needs and priorities is one of the five strategic goals for the College. Currently, nearly 30% of all students identify as First Nation, and Yukon College is currently launching the first Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Governance in Canada. Yukon College continues to lead the country in research conducted by community colleges. YC ranked first among all colleges in Canada for research intensity and third and fifth respectively for research funding and partnerships, according to Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges by Research Infosource Inc. Expanding Northern research and innovation is one of Yukon College’s five strategic directions. Yukon College is seeking a strategic visionary thought leader to become the Vice President, University Services (VPUS) in the exciting transformation to a university. This dynamic individual will have the vision, skills, drive and expertise to successfully support the College’s transition to a University. Reporting to the President, the VPUS will play a pivotal role overseeing innovative and leading edge informed best practice strategies and programs related to Finance, Human Resources, Student and Infrastructure Services, Community Campuses and revenue generation areas including Continuing Education. Key opportunities ahead of the new VPUS include: working with government on new funding formulas for the University, enhancing the relationship with First Nations, executive oversight of anticipated capital builds, and developing campus plans to accommodate future growth, including a campus housing strategy. 2 Executive Brief www.boyden.com Vice President, University Services, Yukon College Yukon College to Yukon University At the request of the Government of Yukon, Yukon College is preparing to become Yukon University (YukonU). Several years ago, Yukon College Board of Governors and staff members spent 18 months researching, visiting and meeting with leaders from more than 60 institutions and organizations around the world, and learned a number of valuable lessons. These lessons guide the institution as it moves forward with planning and development. The current timeline has the institution transitioning in 2019. The Model When Yukon College transitions, Yukon University will be what is referred to as a hybrid university – a flexible, post-secondary institution that includes a place and a pathway for every learner including: adult basic education and upgrading, trades and vocational training certificates and diplomas or degree and post-graduate programs. All programs will provide opportunities for students at all levels and be grounded in research relevant to the North. The 13 community campuses will continue to play a critical role in delivering education to the communities. Ongoing development of partnerships in response to education, training and research needs, with business, industry, governments and First Nations, will shape its future. Northern Focused Yukon University will stand apart from those in the South. It will reflect its own cultures and identities. It will be borne from its own experiences. It will contain its own ideas and aspirations. Niche Programming Yukon University will be known for focusing on education and research relevant to populations in the North, contributing to a responsive, resilient and versatile economy and society. With this in mind, Yukon University (YukonU) will build on its existing strengths and will be known for unique, relevant, niche programming and research in the following areas: Climate change - society and environment: The climate is rapidly changing in the North and affecting the landscapes and people’s lives. For over 16 years, Yukon College has been recognized as a leader in climate change research in both the natural and social sciences. This work spans community health and well- being, impacts on traditional culture and practices, infrastructure and economy, policy implications, community and individual resiliency and food security. The College builds on this strong foundation in climate change research to ensure its programs provide a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to the study of a changing planet. Indigenous self-determination and governance: Yukon College offers five programs in Indigenous self-determination studies and is currently delivering its first made-in-Yukon degree – a Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Governance. The College has had strong partnerships with Yukon First Nations for many years, working closely with First Nations governments to share knowledge and build reciprocity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous traditions. In 2014, the College won the inaugural gold award from Colleges and Institutes Canada 3 Executive Brief www.boyden.com Vice President, University Services, Yukon College (CICan) for Indigenous Education Excellence. The College has a history of taking seriously the role of education in reconciliation, a position now strengthened by the report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Building on this history and the strengths, experience and knowledge of decades of First Nations self- governance in the Yukon, the College will continue to work in partnership with First Nations to provide programming that supports capacity development and self-determination. Sustainable resource development and innovation: Through education, training, research and innovation, Yukon College supports the sustainable development and stewardship of Yukon’s resources – the land, wildlife, water and minerals. For over five decades Yukon College has successfully delivered a wide range of apprenticeship, trades and technology training across the territory. As the College evolves, it will continue to play this role while also expanding training opportunities, connecting training more closely to research and emphasizing sustainable practices. Current research in mine reclamation and bioremediation, alternative energy and cold climate and technology innovation offers many opportunities to align training with research and scholarship. Yukon College researchers work constantly to innovate and diversify resource development in the North, in areas such as renewable energy and agriculture, with a focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship. 4 Executive Brief www.boyden.com Vice President, University Services, Yukon College Strategic Plan 2016-2021 Inspiring dreams. Revealing passions. Changing lives. Click on the above video to watch a 3-minute video on Yukon College’s strategic plan. Yukon College is forging a new future, for the North, for Yukon, and for the institution. Dr. Karen Barnes, President & Vice Chancellor; Yukon College 5 Executive Brief www.boyden.com Vice President, University Services, Yukon College Strategic Plan - Overview The 2016 to 2021 Yukon College Strategic Plan will support the transition to university, anticipated in 2019. Rather than initiating the year-long consultation which drove our previous 2013-2016 plan, we conducted an email survey in 2016 (173 responses), querying possible revisions and updates to the previous plan. This survey affirmed that the previous plan required only minor revisions to take us through to 2021. Mission Yukon College is a leader in education, rooted in our diverse cultures and northern environment, where everyone is inspired to dream, learn and achieve. Vision Grounded in northern expertise and strong partnerships, we will build a healthy and prosperous North through unique, relevant and inclusive education and research. Strategic Direction Each of the five strategic directions have specific goals: • Offer exceptional student experiences • Collaborate with First Nations • Engage with Yukon rural communities • Expand research and innovation • Become a Northern-focused
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