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Annual Report 2017-2018 Prepared for the Ministry of Advanced Education Ambrose University 150 Ambrose Circle SW Calgary, Alberta T3H 0L5 Annual Report 2017-2018 Prepared for the Ministry of Advanced Education Ambrose University 150 Ambrose Circle SW Calgary, Alberta T3H 0L5 www.ambrose.edu 22 COMPREHENSIVE INSTITUTIONAL PLAN 2014-2017 Annual Report Academic Year 2017-2018 For Alberta Advanced Education Contents 1. Accountability Statement ................................................................................................................ 2 2. Management’s Responsibility for Reporting ................................................................................... 2 3. Message from the President ............................................................................................................ 2 4. Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act ............................................................. 3 5. Operational Overview ...................................................................................................................... 4 6. Goals, Priority Initiatives, Expected Outcomes and Performance Measures .................................. 6 Accessibility .................................................................................................................................. 6 Affordability ............................................................................................................................... 14 Quality ........................................................................................................................................ 16 Coordination .............................................................................................................................. 22 Accountability ............................................................................................................................ 26 Other .......................................................................................................................................... 26 7. Financial and Budget Information ................................................................................................. 27 8. Enrolment Plan and Program Changes .......................................................................................... 31 9. Research, Applied Research and Scholarly Activity ....................................................................... 35 10. Community Outreach and Underrepresented Learners ................................................................ 36 11. Internationalization ....................................................................................................................... 37 12. Capital Plan .................................................................................................................................... 37 13. Information Technology ................................................................................................................. 37 Appendix A: Audited Financial Statement ............................................................................................ 38 1 1. Accountability Statement Ambrose University’s Annual Report for the year ended April 30, 2018 was prepared under the Board’s direction in accordance with ministerial guidelines. All material economic, environmental or fiscal implications of which we are aware have been considered in the preparation of this report. Kenneth Stankievech Chair, Board of Governors 2. Management’s Responsibility for Reporting Ambrose University’s management is responsible for the preparation, accuracy, objectivity and integrity of the information contained in the Annual Report including the financial statements, performance results and supporting management information. Systems of internal control are designed and maintained by management to produce reliable information to meet reporting requirements. The system is designed to provide management with reasonable assurance that transactions are properly authorized, are executed in accordance with all relevant legislation, regulations and policies, reliable financial records are maintained, assets are properly accounted for and safeguarded. The Annual Report has been approved by the Board of Governors and is prepared in accordance with Ministerial guidelines. Gordon T. Smith, PhD President 3. Message from the President Ambrose University is an active participant in Campus Alberta. As one of the Independent Academic Institutions we value our partnership with the Ministry and with our fellow post-secondary institutions in the province. As an Independent Academic Institution, Ambrose University does not receive a mandate statement from the Minister of Advanced Education. Unduplicated headcount in the 2017-2018 academic year was 1105, a 3.8% decline from the previous year. There was significant growth in the Bachelor of Education program which offset the decreases in other programs. A marker of our progress towards achievement of our mission is reflected in the results of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). In response to questions about the quality of their overall experience at Ambrose, 96% of our senior students and 87% of our first year students rated their Ambrose experience as “Excellent” or “Good” (both measures are above the national average). This strong performance is an indicator that across the institution, in academic settings and in co-curricular activities, Ambrose faculty and staff are focused on creating a vibrant learning environment for our students. Another marker of success appeared in the results of the Ambrose Graduate Outcomes Survey: 93% of our graduates find employment following graduation. 2 Faculty in three programs were engaged in cyclical program reviews: Biology, Behavioral Studies and General Studies. The proposal for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology was submitted to the Ministry and Campus Alberta Quality Council during the academic year. Ambrose hosts three Institutes: the Jaffray Centre for Global Initiatives, the Flourishing Congregations Institute and the Canadian Poverty Institute. Each has a distinct mandate and identity within the institution, and each launched significant initiatives within the 2017-2018 academic year. Of particular interest was the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) grant that was secured by the Flourishing Congregations Institute, in collaboration with the University of Saskatchewan. The Student Development division led the university community in developing a Community Standards policy and procedure document outlining parameters and policies for all students within and outside of classrooms, in the residence and while in the community representing the institution. The President’s Cabinet gave approval to this work at its August 2018 meeting. Faculty and staff continue to advance the eleven recommendations identified by the Ambrose Commission responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The primary emphasis has been on developing relationships with Indigenous elders and in raising cultural awareness. Considerable work has occurred in the Bachelor of Education program through networks of relationships and our engagement in provincial initiatives funded by the Ministry of Education. We continue to address the eleven recommendations which include curriculum design and revision. The Teaching and Learning Committee, as well as individual departments and faculties, are engaged in further work to move these recommendations forward. At the end of the 2017-2018 academic year there were vacancies in two senior administrative positions: the Vice President of Student Development and the Vice President Advancement with responsibility for Development (fundraising), Enrolment, Communications and Marketing, and Public Relations. Interim arrangements were made to ensure responsibilities related to both positions were fulfilled. The financial forecasts for Ambrose present a challenge. We continue to experience very significant financial stress. Institutional management is developing a multi-year strategy to address the ongoing financial concerns that are forecasted to continue their downward trend in 2018-2019. We continue to seek a resolution of our funding formula with the Ministry. This is imperative if Ambrose University is going to continue to be a strong contributor to Campus Alberta. We value our inclusion in Campus Alberta and support the government’s commitment to providing Albertans options for post-secondary education. Approximately 90% of our student body is from Alberta and we are pleased to provide additional access and capacity for the province. This was a challenging academic year for the institution, however, across the institution there were clear signals of growth and ongoing commitment to the institutional mission. The success and satisfaction of our students are affirmations and encouragements to us. 4. Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act As a private, independent Academic Institution, Ambrose University is not subject to this legislation. 3 5. Operational Overview No significant operating changes were made during this reporting period. Alberta’s economic environment began to turn around in 2017-2018 following a deep and long recession. However, rising energy prices and a lower Canadian dollar drove up consumer prices. Rising costs and increasing interest rates slowed consumer spending (Economic Spotlight: A year in Review, Alberta Treasury Board and Finance, March 2018). The increased weight on household spending may have affected student decisions to enroll
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