employ your passion Comprehensive Institutional Plan (CIP)

2015 – 2018 CONTENT ACRONYMS AGM Garment Manufacturing 1 Executive Summary AIC Apparel Innovation Centre ATRF Alberta Turfgrass Research Foundation 2 Accountability Statement AUPE Alberta Union of Provincial Employees Institutional Context CAC Campus Alberta Central (Partnership with ) 3 Our Vision Plan Development CASp Campus Alberta South Partnership (Partnership with four Southern Alberta Post-Secondary Institutions) 4 Environmental Scan CAUS Campus Alberta Unified Services 6 Strengths, Weaknesses, CESD Chinook’s Edge School Division Opportunities and Threats CFI Canadian Foundation for Innovation (Federal research funding) 7 Goals, Priority Initiatives, CHOC College Housing (Olds) Co. Expected Outcomes CICAN Colleges and Institutes and Performance Measures CIP Comprehensive Institutional Plan 10 Value Added Partnerships CIRE Canadian Institute for Rural Entrepreneurship Are Still A Priority! CLC Community Learning Campus (Partnership with Chinook’s Edge School Division) Regional Stewardship 12 CRM Customer Relationship Management 13 Entrepreneurship DFATD Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development ERP Enterprise Resource Planning 14 Internationalization FLE Full Load Equivalent (used to measure student enrolment) 15 Olds College Centre For Innovation: GoA Government of Alberta The Hub of Applied Research and Commercialization GPRC Grande Prairie Regional College IAE Alberta Innovation and Advanced Education 16 Strategic Enrolment Management NAFSA Association of International Educators 18 Budget and Planning Principles OC Olds College OCCI Olds College Centre for Innovation 20 Budgeted Statement (Applied Research division of the College) of Revenues and Expenses OCFA Olds College Faculty Association PSAS Public Sector Accounting Standards 21 Budgeted Statement of Cash Flow PSLA Post-Secondary Learning Act 22 Capital Plan PTRC Prairie Turfgrass Research Centre RDC Red Deer College 24 Information Technology RPL Recognition of Prior Learning SAIT Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Olds College …helped me SAOC Students’ Association of Olds College Employ my Passion! SWOT Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats Front Cover: Grant Cantin – Class of 2000 WAP Web Access for Capital Plan Submission Back Cover: James Bezan – Class of 1985 WFCP World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Olds College moves into 2015-16 with a flurry of activity These projects are united by the common thread of vision and anticipation for the newest additions to our offerings underpinned by a governance model that guides our innovative and experiences for students. spirit. In October, Olds College received international recognition for excellence in post-secondary governance from the World Following an extremely successful and engaging Centennial Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) and we were year that included many celebrations and signature events, pleased to accept this award at the WFCP conference held our focus has turned to our programs. The programs that in Beijing, China. With over 50 members from North America, allowed us to establish a century of excellence have evolved South America, Europe, Asia, Australasia and Africa, WFCP into programs that meet the needs of today’s learner and provides leadership in delivering workforce education for the today’s industries. Olds College continues its advancement global economy. Olds College is the first ever Gold Medalist with the addition of new learning, research, and living spaces for excellence in leveraging governance as a competitive – through transactional partnerships with private sector, and advantage in higher education. through meaningful philanthropy as we engineer our second comprehensive capital fundraising campaign. The continued cultivation of partnerships and strategic alliances ensures that we are giving our students the best possible Our partnership with the Pomeroy Inn and Suites at Olds learning environment. We are committed to the development College bore fruit as the hotel now hosts our newest programs, of partnerships, believing firmly that this will future proof Hospitality and Tourism Management and Brewmaster and Olds College and position us to thrive in our second century Brewery Operations Management. This is in addition to the and beyond. We are committed to the leveraging of partnerships partnership being a source of ancillary revenue for the college, in combination with hands-on, practical learning in order to as we forever strive to “future proof” our second century by ensure our students acquire knowledge, skills and, perhaps decreasing our financial dependence on the public treasury, most importantly, problem-solving aptitude as they join the and diversifying our revenue sources. workforce upon graduation.

We branched out geographically as we moved all of our Fashion It is in developing relationships with partners from industry, programs to the new campus located in the heart of governments or individuals who have an affinity to what we downtown Calgary and branded “The Fashion Institute by do and how we do it, that we are able to develop facilities, Olds College”. The Apparel Innovation Centre that resulted from programs and services that enrich our students and community. an industry and government partnership will open in 2015 and We acknowledge that due to these unique relationships, students from The Fashion Institute will be able to take advantage Olds College is entering its second century from a position of research and development opportunities right on their doorstep. of strength. The National Meat Training Centre at Olds College, in large part the result of a partnership with municipal government, opened a retail store where student prepared meat products OUTCOMES, STRATEGIES are showcased and sold. AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES Encompassed in this Comprehensive Institutional Plan (CIP) In January 2015, we celebrated the grand opening of the are the five Board directed institutional outcomes, of Accessibility, Canadian Centre for High Performance Sport. This expanded Centre of Specialization, Responsiveness, Accountability, facility builds on the collaboration between Olds College, the local and Sustainability. These outcomes are the basis for the school board, and local, provincial and national organizations. development of strategies, actions, and performance measures The Canadian Centre for High Performance Sport provides sport, that will guide the institution over the next three years. These wellness and athletic opportunities in a world class facility built strategies are compared with the goals of Alberta Innovation to accommodate the best of the best in our community. and Advanced Education (IAE). 1

2 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 2015 – 2018 advisors, faculty, andstaff. seeks inputfromlearners, graduates, employers, industry improved throughapolicy-based cyclical reviewprocessthat groups. The qualityofOldsCollegeprogramsiscontinuously partners andadvisory industry withrepresentative collaboration through competenciesdefinedandupdated demonstrate Olds Collegeprogramsrequirelearnerstoacquireand and internationally. are offeredthroughouttheProvinceof Alberta, acrossCanada designed tomeetdesiredspecifications. Theseoutreachservices to developanddeliverarangeoftrainingprogramsproducts learning. partnersandclients The Collegeworkswithindustry and unique, including asignificantlandbaseforhands-on OldsCollegearebothspecialized The expertiseandfacilitiesat activities. as culturalandrecreational education, careertraining, andnon­ theneedsofregionincludingoffered toserve adultbasic training. are A numberofadditionalprogramsandservices science, business, fashion, andapprenticeship technology horticulture, resourcemanagement, landandwater animal Olds Collegeprogramsofferlearningopportunitiesinagriculture, bytheCollege.of bothlearnersandthecommunitiesserved degreesdesignedtomeettheneeds and baccalaureate certificates,The Collegeawards diplomas,applied degrees, Learning under authorityofthepost-secondary Act. Olds Collegeisaboard-governedpublicoperating MANDATE STATEMENT INSTITUTIONAL CONTEXT implications ofwhichtheBoardisaware. In addition, ittakesintoconsiderationallpolicydecisionsandmaterial, economic, orfiscal of OldsCollegeandinaccordancewithlegislationassociatedMinisterialguidelines. This ComprehensiveInstitutionalPlanwaspreparedunderthedirectionofBoardGovernors ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT

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and up-to-date information available inavarietyofdisciplines. available information and up-to-date curriculum throughexposinglearnerstothemostinnovative theCollegesupportsandinforms and researchstaffat Alberta. research activityundertakenbythefaculty The applied ruraleconomicdevelopmentin advancesinnovation-based that research The Collegeactivelypursuesinvolvementinapplied andresearchactivities. educational of Alberta, inabroadrangeofjoint OldsCollegeparticipates Agriculture, Forestry, andHomeEconomicsoftheUniversity regional community. withthe Through itsaffiliation Faculty of schoolsinOldsandthe partnersinthesecondary educational learning opportunitiesforrural Albertans andworkswith Campus andotherinitiatives, iscommittedtoexpanding and internationally. OldsCollege, throughtheCommunityLearning agreements with universities andprovincially, colleges nationally Mobility and Transfer, toarticulation theCollegeissignatory Campus Alberta conceptandthePan CanadianProtocolon supporting learningthroughtechnology. Consistentwiththe is anactiveparticipantineCampusAlberta, promotingand outcomes establishedbytheBoardofGovernors. OldsCollege to sustainandenhancetheabilityofinstitutionachieve partnerships Olds Collegeiscommittedtousinginnovative goals. designed toenableeachofthemmeettheireducational accesstoacompleterangeofservices OldsCollegehave at caring, livingandlearningcommunityinrural Alberta. Learners learners toachievesuccessfuloutcomesbyprovidingasafe, helps Olds Collegeoffersaresidentialcampusenvironmentthat Approved bytheDeputyPremier and Minister Chair, OldsCollegeBoardofGovernors of InnovationandAdvancedEducation, Robert (Bob)Clark June 17,2010.

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View PLAN DEVELOPMENT CONSULTATION The internal aspects of the CIP consultation processes including involve Olds College constituencies at all levels, all departments and divisions, Team, Leadership the President’s as well as direct input from and the Board of Governors, and staff. faculty, students, we ensure that During the external consultation process, an awareness to the plans of and sensitivity our CIP includes Mountain of Olds, Town of local stakeholders such as the and our key Edge School Division (CESD), Chinook’s County, opportunities for these consultations Formal industry partners. occur via the Olds Institute for Community and Regional annual the Olds Chamber of Commerce, Development, and the joint operation of the Community intra-Board meetings, Key documents from Campus Learning Campus with CESD. Alberta are also thoroughly reviewed to ensure the College is aligned with government priorities. document is vetted through the this Prior to submission, Team, Academic Leadership following structures: formal the Administration, Senior Team, Leadership the President’s Administrative Services Committee and the Board of Governors. including internal stakeholder organizations, Formal Alberta Union of Public Association, Olds College Faculty Association of Olds College Employees and the Students' are also consulted.

fiscally responsible. Sustainability: Olds College will achieve sustainable operations on multiple bottom based line concepts. Accessibility: conjunction with other in Olds College, post-secondary institutions and partners, will operate strategically to provide access to learning opportunities. Centre of Specialization: Olds College will be the leading centre of horticulture specialization in agriculture, entrepreneurship and land-based education, and applied research at the college level. Responsiveness: Olds College will maintain a structure that anticipatesresponds quickly and and effectively to opportunities and demands as a result of changes in industry, governments and technology. Accountability: Olds College will achieve excellence in educational outcomes while remaining

eamwork ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Continuous improvement in all College operations

The Board of Governors has approved five outcomes that a structure for the development of associated form performance measures. Our mission is to create an environment for learning, Our mission is to create an environment for learning, and communication that supports partnership, inquiry, communities and our employees, our our students, in the service of society. MISSION At Olds College we value: ❖ empowerment of learners ❖ rural community development ❖ T VALUES ❖ OUR VISION VISION OUR Canadian shall be the premier Olds College research community learning and applied integrated land and horticulture, specializing in agriculture, environmental management. 4 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 2015 – 2018 1996 werebornintoadigitalage. has The adventoftechnology vital for Alberta’s futureeconomicsuccess. Studentsbornafter willbeevenmore education post-secondary This meansthat willneedtobereplaced.valuable experiencewiththemthat and,Baby boomerscontinuetoage astheyretire, theywilltake SOCIAL economy forthenearfuture. 2014 andearly2015, weexpectsignificant impactsto Alberta’s inthepriceofoilthroughoutlate With thecurrentdownturn education. secondary cost oflivingmake choiceforapost- Alberta afavorable research facilities, competitivetuitionfeesandanaffordable diploma. forhighqualityeducation,A reputation innovative of alljobsin or certificate Alberta requireapost-secondary becomein highly-skilled jobshave Alberta. Currently, 40% ordiploma.certificate pervasive Thisismainlybecauseofhow 2013-2018 periodswillbeforworkerswithapost-secondary are alsoincreasing. demandforskillsoverthe The greatest provincial economicactivity, exports andforestry agriculture driverof sectorremainstheprimary Although theenergy inCanada. rate has thehighestemployment from theglobalrecession, supportedbythefactthat Alberta years, largelyduetoitseconomy, andisrecoveringstrongly inrecent ofgrowth Alberta hasexperiencedanexceptionalrate ECONOMI categories include thefollowing: categorized intosixbroadareasofchange. Thesix Environment trendsimpactingOldsCollegehavebeen and EmploymentSocialDevelopmentCanada. Alberta PlanningResourceaswellStatisticsCanada The followinginformationwasderivedfromtheCampus ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN

to thecurrentpriceofoil. Alberta andSaskatchewan. due down This isexpectedtoslow two provincespostedpositivenetinterprovincialmigration: incomes. andhighpercapita rate for itshighemployment Only accounting for1.2%ofitspopulation. attractive Alberta isvery justunder46,000in2012– 56,000 out-migrants)cameinat tally(102,000in-migrantsless net interprovincialmigration clearly moreCanadiansaremovingto that Alberta. Alberta’s very overthelasttwoyearsindicate patterns Net migration opportunities. tocitiesforeconomicandeducational migrate and ruralregionstourbancentres, individuals suggestingthat isstronglydrivenfromsmallercentres migration Intraprovincial PROVINCIAL participation rate (18-34years)in rate participation Alberta rangedfrom coming to Alberta forjobopportunities. The post-secondary average, people asthereisastronginfluxofeducated isonparwiththeCanadian attainment level ofeducational tootherprovinces.after highschoolrelative However, Alberta’s education Albertans tendtodelaytransitionpost-secondary NATIONAL 2011 and2021. increases of10,590FullLoadEquivalents(FLEs)between The systemcanexpectenrolment Alberta post-secondary applicants. post-secondary toanincreasein increasewilllikelycorrelate This population of7.2%between2012and2022. growth an overallpopulation cohort(18-34years)suggests attending prime post-secondary regionforthe byservice growth The forecastedpopulation next fiveyears. overthe education a metamorphicimpactonpost-secondary impacted thewaytheywork, learnandengage. This willhave

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ACTORS AND REGIONAL F LOCAL Applicants prefer universities and colleges that are closer to their homes as cost and familiarity are significant factors in institutions need to market Post-secondary the choice process. their institution to assist potential applicants to make Our region is particularly well served, an informed decision. Alberta due to a partnership with Red Deer College in Campus invest in our region through program offerings We Central. typically not available in these rural locations. Olds College to continue to enable its learners to exceed For proactive and it must be visionary, market requirements, strategically positioned in the changing marketplace. Weaknesses, The following outlines the Strengths, table Threats (SWOT) for Olds College. Opportunities and are able to work and gain valuable experience, while continuing while are able to work and gain valuable experience, The Graduate Outcomes Survey Class of 2007-2008: their studies. 86.2% of international students Report found that overall, Final remained in the province up to two years following graduation. Alberta International students represent 6% of enrolment at international At Olds College, post-secondary institutions. students represent 4% of our total enrolment.

Low university participation rate Low proportions of adults with a college or university credential Not much lift in the rate of labour market participation for college and university educated adults over those with only a high school education Not much advantage in unemployment rates for university and college educated adults over those with only a high school education High earnings premium for Albertans with a trades High earnings premium for credential relative with only a high school to those education Low government loan repayment default rates federal for both college and university borrowers High level of university research income per faculty member High literacy and numeracy test scores for college and numeracy High literacy educated adults INTERNATIONAL Alberta continues to receive a record number of immigrants each Alberta is known for national for its wealth of opportunities year. Eligible international students and international students alike. reas of Low Performance Areas of Low Performance ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ reas of High Performance Areas of High Performance Other notable highlights as compared to the national to the national Other notable highlights as compared provincesscene – Alberta compared to other 17.0% in 2009, 17.7% in 2010, 17.5% in 2011 and 16.9% 17.7% in 2010, 17.0% in 2009, This is more than seven per cent below Canadian the in 2012. Alberta has a lower according to Statistics Canada. average, post-secondary participation rate in relation to other Canadian its strong labour including provinces for a number of reasons, Alberta has support for dual credit offerings in Recent market. to post-secondary. increased high school completion and transition trend. It will be interesting to see if this is a longitudinal 6 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 2015 – 2018 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ OPPORTUNITIES ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Entrepreneurial ❖ Responsive ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ STRENGTHS uDigit andtheUniversityof Alberta Shared ERPpilotprojectwithsupportfrom IAE, training to athleticsandhighperformance Increased opportunityforprograms related (water, environmentalstewardship, agriculture) Greater globalimportanceinkey programmingareas of Alberta Government institutionsby the of post-secondary Well positionedforentrepreneurial expectation and Agribusiness in Agri-Food Development ofCentre ofSpecialization Strong reputation needforskilledworkers Industry Provincial LeadershipinDualCredit development workplace strength andmobile Expansion ofmobilelearning by Board mandatedcontributions Strong commitmenttocapitalrenewal reflected New studenthousingfor2015 Incredible bandwidthspeeds Innovative models program delivery Technologically environment enhancedlearning Co-investment partners Large land baseandfacilitycapacity Applied Research capabilityandrecognition Shared facilities withcommunitypartners Diversified revenues relations Strong industry Policy Structure Governance relationsStrong government andalignment Outcomes basedinstitution Institutional recognition/strength ofbrand Specialized programs andsmallclasssize Dedicated staffwithentrepreneurial spirit Regional andprovincial mandate partners Dedicated andloyal alumniandindustry Dedicated, loyal, andspiritedstudents

and Threats Opportunities Weaknesses Strengths ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ WEAKNESSES ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ THREATS The auditorgeneral report findings footprint Distributed campuswithlarge environmental strategy planforcapitalrenewalNo formalized Limited economiesofscaleinsomeareas Bureaucratic andlabourintensiveprocesses Low regional populationdensity(OldsCampus) Outdated ERPsoftware to meettherequirements Funding forcapitalrenewal isinadequate data-driven, strategic decisionmakingefforts Lack ofupdated, comprehensive ERPhampers Volatile investmentmarkets Low tuitionincreases (Tuition FeePolicy) Cost increases exceed basegrant adjustments Intense competitionforstudents , , 2015 – 2018 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 7

xpected E , Olds College has addressed this system outcome Olds College has addressed and Accessibility outcomes of through our institutional Responsiveness. this system outcome Olds College has addressed outcomes of Centre through our institutional of Accountability Specialization, and Accessibility. Olds College has addressed this system outcome through our institutional outcomes of Centre of Specialization and Sustainability. a) a) a) This outcome refers to a publicly- for Investment: This outcome refers to Value 2. post-secondaryfunded thatsystem benefits maximize to able is to produce tangible results in an with the resources invested The system is able to deliver on the way. effective and efficient employers and society in general. diverse needs of learners, Knowledge: This outcome refers to the Advancing 3. post-secondaryimportant role that publicly-funded the system plays in advancing the knowledge economy and extends this outcome As such, Alberta. intellectual fabric of important formal instructional mandate beyond the system’s and recognizes the important role that institutions have in advancing societal and economic objectives.

e Measures 2015-2016 Actions and Performanc Alberta Hotel Execution of a provincial mobile delivery training initiative with and Lodging Association Olds College will advance digital video media sources and increase capacity for video production through staffing and equipment Dual Credit offering in at least four areas of programming Olds College will award awards over $400,000 in student and bursaries with program specific scholarships to reflect changing demographics and balance need in non-agriculture programs Renew 20 learning spaces per year with increased technology Olds College will deliver over $2 million dollars worth of industry required training Continuing Education Credits and special Certifications, programs and courses, interest courses a K-12 connection with each Olds College program through the Formulate Community Learning Campus Alberta Partnership Respond to regional learning needs through our Campus with Red Deer College

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gies 2015-2018 Strate Develop innovative training Develop innovative training delivery and curriculum that addresses divergent needs of learners Ensure that an Olds College education quality balances and accessibility Respond to community and industry need within the region and the province

to provideto learning opportunities. access Olds College, in conjunction with other post-secondary institutions and partners, will operate strategically strategically will operate in conjunction with other post-secondary institutions and partners, Olds College, Accessibility easures M & Performance Outcomes The Government of Alberta, through the Ministry of Innovation Alberta, The Government of has identified three system level Advanced Education, and will define and identify those outcomes This section outcomes. while indicating how College aligned their efforts to Olds support the provincial system. A Learner Enabled System: This outcome refers to a 1. learning system that and empowers enables the learner and where the learning choices and aspirations of individuals are system removes or The and addressed. respected understood, the As such, diminishes barriers to accessing higher education. system is able to effectively facilitate the opportunity to learn for all individuals who are willing and able. omes Outcomes Linking Olds College to system-level outcomes to system-level This section is the heart of the Comprehensive Institutional of the Comprehensive Institutional This section is the heart Board of Governors It indicates how our approved Plan. and Vision. Mission College’s the outcomes advance outcomes align how the College’s It also demonstrates with system level outcomes. Goals 8 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 2015 – 2018 to opportunitiesanddemandsasaresultofchangesinindustry, andtechnology. governments Olds Collegewillmaintainastructurethatanticipatesandrespondsquicklyeffectively Responsiveness education, entrepreneurshipandappliedresearchattheCollegelevel. Olds Collegewillbetheleadingcentreofspecializationinagriculture, horticultureandland-based Centre ofSpecialization to futureproofthecollege Bold entrepreneurialaction academic programming andactivities toindustry researchAlign applied of learners and meaningfulengagement focuses ondifferentiation Program renewalthat 2015-2018 Strategies and pride engagement, empowerment Foster acultureof positive studentexperience promotea that services collegeand innovative Deliver flexible, responsive decision makingmodel Adopt anevidence-based 2015-2018 Strategies

through sportwiththelaunchofFemale SportsLeadershipInstitute Position Oldsasthepremiercentrefordevelopmentoffemaleleadership Olds Collegeasthe ofCanada Agricultural capital Build theGlobal Agri-Business Commonswiththreeanchortenantstoposition Wetland Research withindustry,Collaborate academics, andgovernmentfor Treatment and TurfAdvance Agri-Food research the Operationalize CentreinCalgary Innovation Apparel trainingandfacilityrenewal one programinCanadathroughindustry Establish OldsCollege’s Agricultural Equipment Technician programasthenumber Agriculture programsgoingthroughComprehensiveProgramReview campaigntosupportfacilitiesrenewal capital Flagship Animal Health Technology bylaunchof programtobeplannedfollowed Execution oftheBusiness DiplomaProject-basedlearningapproach Administration 2015-2016 ActionsandPerformanceMeasures Improve and enhance the corporate communications model communications Improve andenhance thecorporate feedbackmechanism satisfaction Refine employee professional developmentand recruitment stewardship including effectiveperformancemanagement, onboarding, commitmenttotalent demonstrates Develop aHumanResourcesframework that OldsCollege at of aLearningCommonsandLibrary Information Integrate Technology, andLearningResourcesinthecreation Library community-based modelformentalhealthservices needswithenhancedandsustainableRespond totheStudentMentalHealthsurvey Survey fromtheStudentSatisfaction Address recommendations Transition toanewstudenthousingmodelwithCollegeHousing(Olds)Co. (CHOC) Complete acomprehensiveCampusMasterPlan analysis practice Develop acomprehensiveenterprisereportingframeworkandinstitutional ERP(PeopleSoft)Implement acollaborative withthe 2015-2016 ActionsandPerformanceMeasures

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e Measures 2015-2016 Actions and Performanc development and launch of the capital campaign Planning, future opportunities for partnerships Review current facility partnerships and identify process of servicesIdentify and implement an annual review and operations stewardship as they impact economic goals and environmental Evaluate space utilization which will enable long using new scheduling software term infrastructure planning and investment Implement the Sustainability Strategic one item per month that Plan by actioning results in cost savings further sustainability initiatives which are reinvested into Implement a flagship sustainability initiative that will future proof the college res formance Measu Actions and Per 2015-2016 comprehensive Council motions and Academic based on Program renewal program evaluations metric) (Scorecard accuracy and Implementation practices that of new business improve efficiency Address audit recommendations online retail platformImplement a common retail strategyImplement a campus for our current retail and service offering residence) Grisdale Hall (the current student Repurpose Frank Sport Advance the Canadian Centre for High Performance

gies 2015-2018 Strate College will embark on College will embark on an ambitious multi-year capital campaign Implement a comprehensive approach to managing operations Engage campus in developing strategic sustainability initiatives gies Strate 2015-2018 Offer programs that align thatOffer programs align Adopt and integrate best practices for Corporate Services Develop an asset based revenue generating model with Government priorities with Government priorities Olds College will achieve sustainable operations based on multiple bottom line concepts. Olds College will achieve sustainable ustainability Sustainability ountability Acc fiscally responsible. while remaining outcomes in educational will achieve excellence Olds College 10 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 2015 – 2018 groups andagencies. The CLCisajointventurebetween resources andworkingjointlywithavarietyofcommunity education, whichaddressesspecificruralneedsbysharing tohighschool,approach post-secondary, andcommunity The CommunityLearningCampus(CLC)isaninnovative Community LearningCampus concept –theGlobal OldsCollege. Agri-Business Commonsat conceptual discussionsaroundournewestboldco-investment beeninstrumentalinformative,Both Municipalitieshave network.to thepremisestelecommunications Canada’s fibre owned andoperated firstevercommunity O-net and RegionalDevelopmentwhichhasspawned College andotherpartnersintheOldsInstituteforCommunity Centre. The Town ofOldshasbeeninstrumentalwiththe Meat oftheNational contribution intotherenovation Training training,Equipment Operator andmadeaninvestment Mountain View CountycontinuetobeofcriticalimportanceOldsCollege. withthe Strong relationships Town ofOldsandMountain inOldsandRegion Municipal Governments EDUCATIONAL/GOVERNMENT PARTNERS ARE STILL A PRIORITY! VALUEPARTNERSHIPS ADDED iew County continues to provide a site for Heavy View CountycontinuestoprovideasiteforHeavy

: improvements andproductenhancements. interested intestingworkwear, safetywearinnovations, participants This centreisopenandaccessiblebyallindustry the GovernmentofCanada’s Western EconomicDiversification. Manufacturing Ltdandagrantofjustunder$3millionfrom sectorcompany to investmentbyprivate Alberta Garment entity –the thanks Centre–wascreated Innovation Apparel School Districttookplacein2014/15. research An applied Catholic andCalgary BoardofEducation with theCalgary enrolment in2014/15. Dualcreditprogramming inpartnership anotherincreasein continues topaydividendsaswesaw ofFashionThe consolidation programsintheFashion Institute Campus AlbertaSouthPartnership community users. of theoutdoorsportingteamsCollege, HighSchooland which alsoaugmentsthelocker-room/fieldhouse capacity “Finish theDream”. The CentreforHighPerformance Sport Centre, aidedbya$700,000investmentfromtheMinistry, to The RalphKleinCentreunderwentanexpansionofitsFitness in personalizingsuccessforalllearnerstheircommunity’. environment indisputably recognizedasaleadingeducational County, andtheUniversityof Alberta. The CLCvisionis ‘to be withthe in collaboration Town ofOlds, Mountain Olds CollegeandChinook’s EdgeSchoolDivision(CESD),

View 2015 – 2018 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 11 Industry is Stepping Up to Strengthen Our Programs its programs aligned throughout its history, Olds College has, and Our commitment to our learners with industry demands. the employers who will hire them when they graduate is that we will always focus on industry advice to evergreen our is the very this essence of the business our view, In curriculum. we are in – to launch young people into careers and ensure that industry values whatwith us. we taught them during their time facility. Our most recent partnership opportunity with Shunda Our most recent partnership facility. Architects under the banner Construction Management and IBI (CHOC) will provide a new of College Housing (Olds) Co. the In each case, $35,000,000 housing facility for our students. College partners with private enterprise whereby both entities and can demonstrate value and economic benefit to the region, Ultimately, faculty and staff. especially to our students, the taxpayer benefits from such partnerships. Olds College is again a leader in the area of business Not only do we have a long track partnership opportunities. record of business partnership in innovation in our applied we have now moved into business partnership research division, Through a third party trust, opportunities with the private sector. stay room Hotel the College has invested in an 82 extended to In addition Group. and Convention Centre with the Pomeroy we have benefited Inn and Suites atthe Pomeroy Olds College, through a from a partnership arrangement with Chartwells sharing and capital revenue 10 year contract which includes investments – most notably a transformational renovation and modernization of the cafeteria for our Student Residence Business Partnership Opportunities Business Partnership ERP) ( Planning Resource Enterprise with a partnership in forging instrumental was Olds College uDigit funding from Alberta and acquiring of the University Alberta) in education(the higher holder for PeopleSoft license EducationAdvanced and the Ministry for the of Innovation and planning enterprise resource implementing a shared purpose of Alberta Unified Now CAUS (Campus referred to as (ERP) system. and implementing the pilot Finance Olds College is Services), for implementation and is planning of the Supply Chain module, Human Capital Managementmodules. and Campus Solutions supporting quality informationThis solution for systems management making is a model and evidence-based decision demonstrating the value of shared collaboration, of sector-wide services the province. across 12 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 2015 – 2018 awareness ofCACopportunities inthecommunities. awareness sector timelines. A renewedmarketingplanwillbuild as CACadjustsplanningcycles tocoincidewithpost-secondary excellencewill beafocusforinternaldevelopment Operational investment insustainableandflexibletechnologicaldirections. methodsthroughassessmentofcurrenttrendsand delivery in CACregionalwork. There willbearenewalofresponsive andstewardshipwillcontinuetobeacornerstone Innovation understand laborforcerequirements. withlocalbusinessestobetter tools andfosteringrelationships ownership, achievedthroughimprovedneedsassessment learners. Work community withourpartnersiteswillencourage programming willprovidemoreopportunityforregional investment inprogramminganddelivery. Increasesinonline willinform The priorityoflearnerexperienceandsatisfaction an ongoingpresenceincommunities. delivery, anddevelop CACwillbepositionedtoachievegrowth forregionalpost-secondary investment inbuildingcapacity excellence.development ofoperational Through aconsidered and willrealizethegoalsofstewardshipthroughfurther established strengthsinworkingwithpartnerorganizations In theupcomingperiod, CACwillcontinuetobuildon change. adjustmentstoaccommodate to makeswift andhastheability positioned toabsorbshort-termvolatility is that established itselfasanefficientandeffectiveorganization economic uncertaintytouchesallaspectsofplanning, CAChas needs. poisedtoachieveitsfullpotential. Itisnow Although learning inmeetingpost-secondary responsiveness andinnovation excelsat that intoanorganization of communityparticipation recognizesthe importance concept ofregionalstewardshipthat intheCentral participation Alberta region. froma CAChasgrown fosterspost-secondary Red DeerCollegeandOldsthat Campus Alberta Central(CAC)isauniquepartnershipbetween Campus AlbertaCentral REGIONAL STEWARDSHIP Practical Nurse Medical Terminology Certificate Management Equipment Operator Heavy Care Aide Health Early Learning&ChildCare Assistant Educational Courses Communication Professional Certificate Administrative Approved Programs2015–2016 Stettler (continued) All Sites All Sites Drumheller Rocky Mtn. House All Sites All Sites All Sites All Sites

Provide exemplary services forstudents services exemplary Provide Increase accessandlearnerpathways nsure innovative technology isavailableEnsure innovative technology and readiesitselfforanexcitingfuture. Goingforward, CACwill: torealizeitsvisionasitbuilds onpastwork Central isready Together weserve, withthecommunitiesthat Campus Alberta ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Pre-Employment WeldingPre-Employment Hairstylist Pre-Employment Practical Nurse Medical Terminology Certificate Management EquipmentOperator Heavy Care Aide Health Early Learning&ChildCare Assistant Educational Courses Communication Professional Certificate Administrative Approved Programs2014–2015 and have positivelearningexperiences and have Support learnerstobesuccessfulintheirprograms student accessandisresponsivetolearningneeds increases Provide abroadselectionofprogrammingthat ofonlinepromotions integration providersthrough and ourpartnerpost-secondary Increase connectionsbetweenregionallearners partners with bothlocalLearningSitesandindustry recruitmentprocessesworking Develop strategic andsupporttopotentiallearners provide information Work withpartnerstaffandpromotional contactsto face-to-face learningopportunities communities withtheexpansionofbothonlineand tolearnersinCAC Increase programsavailable Learning Sites for updated technology Learning Sitesforupdated throughsupporttoour Build communitycapacity “next generation” technology forappropriate Review andestablishrecommendations Sundre (dualcredit) Olds (dualcredit) Stettler Mtn. House, Stettler Drumheller, Rocky All Sites Drumheller House, Stettler Didsbury, RockyMtn. All Sites All Sites All Sites All Sites 2015 – 2018 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 13

SUPPORT BUSINESS can to start a small business are in the position Students who apply for loans through website for information, access our Community Futures and Futurepreneur our partnerships with and participate Plan in the Red Challenge Business Canada, Alberta with Red Deer College and competition (a partnership – with a prize totalling $35,000). Futures Technology Innovates also We we had 46 applications for the Red Challenge. In 2015, incubatorplan to develop business services over the next two years – directed at agricultural with the ventures – in concert Global Agri-Business Commons. LEARNING ENTERPRISES Learning enterprises are educational programs thatgenerate business activities revenue and involve students in hands-on and distribution. marketing, planning, such as production, case studies, “static” Students not only observe or learn from they are part of the problem-solving matrix used to advance This gives our students a production. and marketing, sales, distinct advantage in the workplace as they are able to make due to the meaningful contributions to other businesses participating learning enterprise in which they’ve been “real life” in while in College. Meat Processing Currently we have two Learning Enterprises: Both programs haveand Brewmaster and Brewery Operations. and commercialfully-functioning teaching and production labs we invested over $3.5 million to build a new 2013, In enterprises. This investment allowedus Brewery lab and Meat Processing lab. of 2014. to launch retail stores in both beer and meat in the Fall in gross revenueThese retail stores will provide over $700,000 in their first year of operations and will exceed over $1 million Initiatives Current demand is exceeding our supply. in year two. the exploration of a new learning planned across campus include enterprise in Animal Health Technology. the College will continue to explore other areas In addition, will consider business opportunities We of revenue generation. thatcommunity, may exist between schools or within the local check the potential for new relationships with long standing steward existing financial partnerships reputable businesses, ‘new start ups’ or new and review and create ones, new relationships in the local area always seeking possibilities for creating industry new partners.

Starting a Business – students will create a business using any business idea that plan atof first year, the end and will take it all the way to the launch interests them, Any second year student wanting to go live with stage. will have access to mentoring supports their business, and grant opportunities available through Olds College. Project Based Learning – students are participating of Sundre Town in a pilot project in partnership with the Students are learning what it and six local businesses. takes to be an entrepreneur as they work with business owners who share their experiences and challenges. ❖ ❖ Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Diploma: dministration Diploma: Business Administration Diploma: TRAINING of EntrepreneurshipThe College will continue to offer the Spirit app of graduation as a requirement iPad for students graduating about Every year, in any longer than 16 weeks. program course in comprehensive 700 students complete this basic, entrepreneurship delivered as a gamified app complete with a “Entrepreneurship new 12-credit on-line A business simulation. “Rural certificate complements the and Social Enterprise” certificate that Olds College has and Entrepreneurship” Finance the School of Business In addition, offered for several years. courses andwill continue to offer a variety of small business Other campus. to mentor the student Entrepreneurs Club on training initiatives related to entrepreneurship planned across campus include: We want to provide our students with an entrepreneurial want to provide our students We mindset and attitude that will serve they go them well whether When on to be an employee or start their own business. sense: we mean it in the broadest we refer to entrepreneurship, and pull together the resources the ability to see an opportunity Olds College is known make it happen. and people needed to edge in business and its remarkable for its entrepreneurial of So do things differently. We ability to form partnerships. entrepreneurship at Olds College is not what you would course, just a course or major in a business program; It is not expect. Our goal at Olds College is to be recognized as Canada’s Our goal atCanada’s to be recognized as Olds College is ventures and College for entrepreneurial pre-eminent of is a Centre Entrepreneurship learning. entrepreneurial Specialization at Olds College (Board mandated outcome). ENTREPRENEURSHIP Olds College doesn’t want it is the way we do business. we wish to drive to be a passive contributor to the economy, and internationally through nationally, economic activity locally, entrepreneurship At Olds College, our entrepreneurial ventures. world-changing hands-on, is integrated across the campus, It has three main pillars as described below. and inspirational. 14 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 2015 – 2018 adds significancetotheircredentialsandenhances cross-cultural skills. experience, Itincreasestheireducational with thechancetoexpandtheirpersonalhorizonsanddevelop experiencesprovidesstudents Participation ininternational Develop Cross-CulturalCompetencies maximizes resourcesandaccesstoprogramsfunding. Aligning ourprioritycountrieswiththoseofthegovernment Peru), theCaribbean, theU.S., and and Asia (Japan Olds College’s priorityregionsareLatin America (Bolivia, Mexico, AndNationalStrategies Align WithProvincial andaware.engaged We fourgoals: have OldsCollegetobeinternationally the studentsandfacultyat partnerships, offerefficientandeffectiveprograms, andassist success.employment We aimtobuildstronginternational higher education. Olds College helps prepare students for global of theinternationalization important contextualfactorshaping themost isnow andglobalization has changeddramatically activities inthe1970s. Overthepasthalfcentury, theworld Olds Collegefirstbecameactivelyinvolvedininternational haschangedsince ofhighereducation Internationalization academic communityinglobalnetworksandpartnerships.” ofthe it mustinvolveactiveandresponsibleengagement education.outcomes ofpost-secondary To befullysuccessful, intercultural, andglobaldimensionsintotheethos andinfuseinternational,“the consciousefforttointegrate as plandefinesinternationalization 2011-2013 strategic The Educator’s ofInternational Association (NAFSA’s) National INTERNATIONALIZATION Andean Region-Peru forEmploymentEducation Andean Region-Bolivia forEmploymentEducation in the Americas Program Emerging Leaders Science withoutBorders Post-Diploma Certificate KEY INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVES

agricultural competency-basedagricultural with RiojaIESTP education Partnership in with NorquestCollegetobuildcapacity near SantaCruz with Tecnologico Portachueloeducation Agropecuario competency-based inagricultural Build capacity Centre forInnovation Two studentsperyeartoworkwiththeOldsCollege medicine in2014 andveterinary 16 Brazilianstudentsinagronomy students isprimarilymeantforinternational Certificate universities. Goalis20studentsperyear. The Post Diploma university inParaguay. Plannedexpansiontofive Currently withtwouniversitiesinMexicoandone EXPCTED OUTCOMES Vietnam). students by2016. studentsoncampusto5%or65 ofinternational percentage andhopetoincreasethe student recruitmentagencies America. We beguntoworkcarefullywithinternational have for OldsCollegecurrentlyaretheU.S., the Caribbean, andLatin students We thebestmarketsforinternational believethat ourcampus.and theysupportoureffortstointernationalize studentsbringaneconomicbenefittoCanada International Appeal T their own researchinareasofinterest.their own either aspartoffaculty-ledprojectsorthroughundertaking is toincreasethenumbersofourstudentsinvolvedinresearch, classroom andtheindustry. A crucialtaskforOldsCollege andtakeitbacktothe newknowledge members tocultivate OldsCollegefacultyandstaff allows research andinnovation solutions toavarietyofpressingglobalconcerns. Undertaking There isanincreasingneedforglobalresearchandinnovative Build InternationalCollaboration T equipment.University forheavy College intheU.K. forequinedegreesandMontanaState students. withHartpury agreements We articulation alsohave ofinternational bettercampus-wideintegration and facilitating research,international practicumsandinternships, international leastoneperyear),(at institutionalexchangeprograms, fieldschoolsforOldsCollegestudents goal areinternational in theworldwidemarket. toachievethis Ourmainstrategies opportunities forsocialentrepreneurshipandemployment o StudyWithUs o TheBestLearnersWorldwide

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evaluation of feed efficiency in livestock, including cattle and including in livestock, evaluation efficiency of feed testing on bulls OCCI continues to provide feed efficiency sheep. and improve in order to identify efficient sires at a younger age, the profit margin and competitiveness for many Canadian The recent renovation and re-branding beef cattle producers. Centre and the acquisition of Training of the National Meat specialized equipment will renew and reinforce our ability to needs for product and serve the Canadian meat industry’s offer We process innovation and enhanced quality assurance. expertise and access to facilities for crop processing, services, quality analysis and certification pilot incubation, fermentation, Analytical through our Bioindustry Resource Centre and greenhouses allow Research for phytotoxicity Laboratories. trials and testing of biocontrol agents in agri-food production. A variety of composting and food waste management strategies Centre. Technology are investigated in our Composting Agri-Food in the area of OCCI offers specialized facilities and expertise certification and analysis, processing, agri-food production, College farm is home to field Our Olds waste management. varietal testing, trials for agricultural companies including Situated on over novel fertilizers and pesticide trials. we host the Bayer 2000 acres of prime agricultural land, offers The Farm Crop Science regional research facility. a sophisticatedhandling and Growsafe covers Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba and supports Alberta, covers an estimated of managed 310,000-415,000 hectares turf Olds with estimated $1.6-2.2 billion. annual expenditures of (ATRF) Research Foundation Turfgrass Alberta College and the in 1989 to conduct research atdeveloped a partnership the and the result has Research Centre (PTRC), Turfgrass Prairie Strategic direction is success story. been a 25 year research Targeted Advisory Committee. provided by an Industry Research integrated (i) developing new and research outcomes include: processes and management practices; sustainable products, and technology(ii) enhancing the transfer of best-practices to and (iii) increasing the number companies and stakeholders, the integrationof student training opportunities and furthering The curriculum. of turfgrass research into the Olds College processes and practices will address development of products, reduction of pesticide mitigation of winter injury, issues such as: and strategies for alternative use, and specialty grasses use, Research and development water and quantity issues. quality in the turfgrass area creates benefits for environmental and of human health and wellness through the enhancement recreational areas and development of products such as low organic products and drought tolerant grasses risk pesticides, that less water. require

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Sustainable T is the term used for grasses maintained for Turfgrass and more specifically for urban parks, recreational purposes, sod commercial lawn care, golf courses, athletics fields, prairie turfgrass industry Canada’s and homeowners. growers, KEY there are four unique research areas that Within OCCI, as measured by the connection to demonstrate excellence, government investment industry partnerships, student learning, and the unique facilities and expertise we offer: Some of the factors considered when assessing priority areas forSome of the factors considered when assessing (i) alignment with industry and research at College include: Olds (ii) availability of complementary facilities andregional priorities, and (iii) alignment with academic programming and equipment, A key undertaking in the upcoming year involves student benefit. multi-stakeholder engagement align OCCI to formally consider and applied current research focus so it may best complement the Alberta. funding and business landscape in innovation, economic, For the past 15 years, Olds College has played a leadership role Olds College has played a leadership past 15 years, the For in applied at research activity aimed innovation-based advancing The mandate of Olds Alberta. in rural economic development College Centre for Innovation is to enhance innovation (OCCI) in management land and environmental horticulture, the agriculture, appliedsectors through market-focused research and the Our processes and new products. development of enabling in a profound impact on the ability forcommitment has resulted in the agriculturehundreds of small and medium sized companies test innovative products and processes sector to explore new ideas, This is and incubate technologies prior to full commercialization. 50 Research Colleges in ‘Top proven through our recognition in the ‘Number One’ in Canada Canada’ list and the fact that we placed OCCI collaborates on for partnerships (Research Infosource Inc). applied projects with numerous government agencies, research and and institutions across Canada Alberta members, Campus OCCI makes a concerted effort Specifically, around the world. eliminatingto pursue areas of research that are highly unique, Our areas the potential for duplication with others in the system. of research are most complimentary to those of Alberta, University of , Lethbridge, and we frequently RDC and SAIT, GPRC, Lakeland College, College, Alberta Innovates as well as with collaborate with these institutions, and our Regional Innovation Network to develop a strong and Researchcoordinated provincial research and innovation approach. learners to thesupports and informs the curriculum by exposing most innovative and up-to-date information available in a variety of disciplines. The Hub of Applied Research and Commercialization and Research Applied Hub of The CENTRE FOR INNOVATION: FOR CENTRE OLDS COLLEGE COLLEGE OLDS 16 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 2015 – 2018 the change of our Hospitality Program to a 15 month accelerated the changeofourHospitalityProgramtoa15monthaccelerated of ournewlymodifiedHorticultureand Turfgrass programming, additions andmodifications. Thisyearmarkedthefirstintakes needsaswellprogram industry improvements tomatch over thenextthreeyears. This isduetoourcontinualprogram FullLoadEquivalent(FLE)growth steady Olds Collegeanticipates ofinquiries toapplicants. the conversionrate (Open House, PreviewDays, Campus institutional marketing, andexpandourvisitexperience to improveitsuseoftechnology, socialmedia, multimedia, students andcurrentstudents. OldsCollegewillcontinue tobothprospective accomplished byprovidingsuperiorservice opportunities forlearnersacrossthiscountry. This willbe Olds Collegewillmaintainitscommitmenttoproviding STRATEGIC ENROLMENTMANAGEMENT become moreglobalized. Mostimportantly, the AIC willleadtothe continuesto that industry intheapparel to obtainemployment in ourFashion Institutewillgainthespecializedskillsnecessary medical garmentsforimprovedhealthandwellness. Students accessibility forpeoplewithdisabilitiesandprovisionofinnovative safety, enhancedperformanceandthermalcomfort, improved benefitstopeoplethroughimprovedindustrialworker will have basis. area technology researchactivityintheapparel Applied companies, entrepreneurs, andresearchersonafee-for-service andtextileproducts.new apparel The AIC isopenlyaccessibleto design, development, testing, research, of andcommercialization willbedevotedtothe that equipped itwithspecializedmachinery innovation. in apparel OldsCollegehasleasedabuildingand and willposition Alberta and Western Canadaasagloballeader education, researchisafirstofitskindinCanada andapplied Manufacturing Ltd(AGM Wear). This uniquepartneringofindustry, Calgary, Alberta, inpartnershipwith operated Alberta Garment has establishedthe Centre(AIC)in Innovation Apparel Olds College, withfundingfrom Western EconomicDiversification, Apparel

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monitoring ofanetworkwetlandsacross Alberta. Foundation (CFI)willbecomethebackbonefor forInnovation qualitymonitoringsystemswhichwasfundedbyCanadian water different pollutants. The infrastructureforthereal-time, wireless climates of andtheuseofwetlandplantsforphytoremediation tofunctionalityofwetlandsin cold high-latitude challenges relating Government of Alberta’s Wetland Policy byaddressingmonitoring water. ofthe The Collegeplanstofocusontheimplementation on ourenvironmentandtheeverincreasingdemandforclean impacts thewaywetlandscanhelpreducenegative demonstrate operations. As such, asamodelto thisnewfacilitywillserve orrunofffromintensivelivestock gas andoil-sandsoperations stormwater, municipalwastewater, inoiland producedwater of withthetreatment to addressresearchneedsassociated ponds andwirelessmeshmonitoringequipment, isdesigned Our unique12acreconstructedwetlandswithits20treatment Water Quality increase the global competitiveness of the Canadian apparel industry.increase theglobalcompetitivenessofCanadianapparel andsignificantly ofmarket-driveninnovations commercialization education willcontinuetolead thewayinhandsontraining.education 450bedstudenthousing complexinthefallof2015.Village Our Dining Fusionin2014andwillopenourbrandnewCentennial world class education. We Elements openedournewlyrenovated campus continuestoexpandanddevelopkeeppacewithour level.we excelonanational programs!Our We destination have behind ourprogramsisspecialized, cuttingedgeprogrammingthat students withreallifeworkexperienceastheylearn. The strategy toinclude modelsand toprovide industry fieldstudy/practicum Meat Training Centre. alignedwith These programchangeshave diploma, ProcessinginourNational aswellthelaunchofMeat

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(1st year only) ojection E) Pr alent (FL * (2nd year only – former) (2nd year only – new) ocational Program V iv ad Equ – Pre-Employment – Apprenticeship Trades l FLEs ta Horticulture, Golf Course Management) Horticulture, Operations Management et Medical Receptionist (VMR) Assistant (VTA) et Technical Program To V V Hospitality & Tourism Management Management Tourism Hospitality & Management (1st year only) Turfgrass Fashion Marketing Fashion General Studies Heavy Equipment Operator Horticulture Technician (2nd year only) Horticulture Technologist Land Analyst Land Agent Resources Water Land & Meat Processing Open Programming Diploma Post Production Horticulture Training Race Horse Groom Sports Management Transitional to Employment Program Transitions Ag & Heavyonly) (1st year Equipment Business Management (1st year only) Equine Science Lo Full

Academic Upgrading Academic Science Farrier Advanced Ag & Heavy Equipment (2nd year only) Agricultural Management Animal Technology Health Apparel Technology Arboriculture Technician Business Administration (2nd year only) Environmental Horticulture Training Exercise Rider & Jockey Science Farrier Bachelor Applied Science (Agribusiness, Applied Science (Agribusiness, Bachelor Brewmaster & Brewery Brewmaster & Brewery 18 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 2015 – 2018 we as a College commit to the following BudgetingPrinciples: we asaCollegecommittothefollowing Guiding ourbudgetdiscussionsanddecisionmaking, we, asaCollege, GuidingPrinciples: committothefollowing for ustosurvive, andthrive, inthefaceofthisreality. As such: highly functional, isessential andfiscallysoundorganization thecentreofourdecisions. thestudentat to have An efficient, Notwithstanding ourfundingrealities, andwillcontinue wehave beendelayedduetothereductionoffunding. have College toaddresssomeinfrastructuremaintenanceitemsthat Maintenance Fund. This increaseinfundingwillenableOlds of thecutbackfrom2013/14budgettoInfrastructure year aswell. OldsCollegewillbereceivingapartialrestoration There willalsobeafurtherreductionforthe2016/17fiscal grantin2014/15. tothat grant for2015/16afterazerogrowth Alberta, isfacedwitha1.4%reductioninthebaseoperating Olds College, institutionsin likeallotherpost-secondary BUDGET AND PLANNINGPRINCIPLES ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Balanced budgetsandinfrastructureinvestment existingrevenuesources Seeking newandgrowing multiple years willensureongoingbenefitsover Making changesthat to alignwithIAEandCIPpriorities Student demand-driveninvestmentofresources and expectations Alignment withGovernmentof Alberta’s priorities decisions operational Continued principle-drivenandoutcomes-based ventures yieldsco-investment Entrepreneurial leadershipthat of theCollegethroughbold, progressiveaction Taking responsibilityforthefutureproofing CLASSIFICA EXPENSE (PSAS) TION PSAS –PublicSector

10% 15% 23% 40% 3% 9% Accounting Standards Sponsored Research & Maintenance F Ancillar Student Support Academic & Instructional Support Instruction acility Operations y Ser vices and reduced administrative costs. and reducedadministrative revenue; increased internationalization: increasedancillary increase tothreeprograms;increasedrevenuesdue of retirements;a2.2%tuitionincrease; “market modified” asaresult the projectedsurpluswaspossibleduetoattrition order tocomplywithBoardofGovernorsmandate. Increasing however, toincreasetheprojectedsurplusin stillmanaged Olds Collegeincurreda1.4%decreaseinbasefunding Assumptions: Revenues ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ asset base usingthecurrentandprojectedcapital is calculated The Contributions ofDeferredCapital Amortization hasbeenprojected tobeincreased Internationalization in2016/17and2017/18 amount isexpectedtobeflat expectedmarketyield.in 2015/16duetoalower This Investment earningsareexpectedtodecreaseslightly residenceservices operate projected asaresultofthirdpartyinvolvementto Third partylease, been revenuesharingandfeeshave byathirdparty beingoperated services duetoresidence beeneliminated Residence feeshave 2% plus$200,000inmarketmodifiers2017/18 $450,000 inmarketmodifiers2016/17andafurther tuition increase. This isexpectedtoincrease2%plus and anadditionalamountduetoa “market modified” Student tuitionisprojectedtoincreaseby2.2% increase 2%in2016/17andanother2017/18 Federal andothergrantstrainingcontractswill a 1.7%decreasein2016/17andnochange2017/18 A 1.4%decreaseinCampus Alberta grantin2015/16, REVENUES

18% 53% 15% 1% 2% 5% 6% T Provincial Grants T Capital Contributions Donations Investment Earnings Other Grants& Amortization ofDeferred Sales, Other Ser uition &RelatedF raining Contracts Rentals& vices ees 2015 – 2018 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 19 Supplies and servicesSupplies in to decrease projected are expected amount is This cost cutting. due to 2015/16 2017/18 in 2016/17 and to be consistent projected to increase and Bursaries are Scholarships This amount is to reflect in 2015/16 available funds. and 2017/18 be consistent in 2016/17 expected to to increase to reflect has been projected Cost of Sales anticipated increases in retail brewery meat and This amount is expected to be consistent operations. in 2016/17 and 2017/18 Utilities have in 2015/16 been projected to decrease to reflect lower utility rates and lower usage caused by the elimination of residence operations due to residence This amount is services operated being party. by a third in 2016/17 and 2017/18 expected to be consistent Assets is calculated using Amortization of Capital The capitalthe current and projected asset base ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ new Mandatory Non Instructional Fees (e.g. Admin Fee, Info Fee, Admin new Mandatory (e.g. Non Instructional Fees fees. added to this year’s and Recreation Fee) Fee, Tech fee has been added Wellness A $50 per year (charged by credit) Tuition The initiatives. Wellness and will fund the promotion of Association and and fee increases were presented to the Student Association has advised The Student approved in January 2015. Association Fee\Building that there will be increases to the Student International tuition is and Health and Dental Fees. Fund Fee charged per credit and at tuition two and a half times the Canadian The exception rate when applied to undergraduate level programs. to this would be Continuing Education or travel courses which would be charged on a cost recovery basis. vices Assets Cost of Goods Sold Cost of Goods Utilities Scholarships & Bursaries Salaries & Benefits Salaries Supplies & Ser of Amortization Capital 3% 1% 6% 58% 22% 10%

S EXPENSE Salaries and benefits haveSalaries and benefits decrease been projected to in 2015/16 to reflect attrition due to early retirements. 2.1% in 2016/17 and a further This will increase by wage1.3% in 2017/18 to reflect cost increases ❖ TUITION PROJECTIONS is proposed Year Academic increase for the 2015/2016 Tuition at 2.2% which is an increase to the maximum allowed by The 2.2% was Advanced Education. Alberta Innovation and not distributed evenly across all programs but rather more selectively applied to programs with a greater number of the Province gave the College In addition, instruction hours. “market approval to identify three programs for a one-time, tuition increase based on their high cost of delivery. modified” Equine Science, Technology, Animal Health These programs are Ancillary There are no increases to the Technology. Apparel and There has been one etc. RPL Fee) Challenge Exam, (e.g. Fees Expenses 20 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 2015 – 2018 Olds CollegeExpectedRevenues and Expenses–Year EndedJune30 OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES BUDGETED STATEMENT Closing UnrestrictedNet Assets Less: Plus: Opening UnrestrictedNetAssets assets ofcapital Amortization Utilities Cost ofgoodssold Scholarships Supplies and Salaries and Expense byobject: bursaries and services Operating Surplus benefits Sponsored Ancillary research Institutional Services Facility andmaintenance operations support Academic andstudentsupport Instruction Expense: andothercontributions Donations Investment andotherproducts Sales ofservices income Student tuitionandfees Federal andothergrants Government Revenue: of Alberta Grants Percentage oftotalannualrevenues Purchase ofInternallyFunded Capital ofInternallyFunded Amortization Assets Excess ofrevenueoverexpenses

$ $ $ 48,454,503 $ $ $ 49,954,503 2015 /2016

10,460,159 28,357,013 48,454,503 $ 11,409,291 19,357,539 29,639,915 3,887,000 $ 2,800,000 6,687,000 1,838,000 1,500,000 3,349,000 $ 4,888,000 1,237,050 3,088,327 1,500,000 $ 1,437,291 4,773,347 4,155,066 7,321,968 7,733,829 8,891,207 2,302,822 7.8% 423,954 395,000 991,730 2016 /2017 48,855,205 $ 10,292,843 28,957,013 48,855,205 $ 11,521,009 19,502,890 50,451,032 $ 29,187,886 3,820,827 $ 3,500,000 7,320,827 1,838,000 1,595,827 3,887,000 $ 4,888,000 1,237,050 3,056,345 1,595,827 $ 1,460,203 4,766,578 4,191,242 7,413,283 7,988,506 9,519,031 2,348,878 7.6% 7.5% 423,954 415,000 991,730 2017 /2018 49,251,204 10,292,843 29,353,012 49,251,204 11,594,557 19,709,728 50,888,390 29,187,886 3,796,013 3,500,000 7,296,013 1,838,000 1,637,186 3,820,827 4,888,000 1,237,050 3,056,345 1,637,186 1,475,287 4,783,176 4,215,057 7,473,399 7,988,506 9,909,412 2,395,856 423,954 415,000 991,730 2015 – 2018 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 21

ast 30,000 30,000 30,000 350,000 350,000 568,000 568,000 9,516,000 9,516,000 3,345,000 3,345,000 2,650,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 4,888,000 4,888,000 1,533,933 1,533,933 2,101,933 1,838,000 (3,050,000) (2,800,000) (2,800,000) Budget 15,861,000 15,861,000 Forec 2015 / 2016 $

750,000 566,483 150,000 376,000 9,955,000 Other 9,955,000 $ 1,555,000 8,400,000 3,105,000 2,500,000 5,451,800 2,030,450 1,150,000 1,300,000 1,157,933 1,533,933 (3,421,350) (2,739,000) (2,739,000) Budget Funding Request Confirmed Provincial 2014 / 2015 $

900,000 $ 550,000 350,000 Funding Confirmed

otal T 7,000,000 1,100,000 5,500,000 9,516,000 Costs Project Provincial 26,716,000 $ $ $ 3,600,000 3,600,000

AND INFRASTRUCTURE BUDGET

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Technology and Student Services Modules) Research Applied of revenue over expense Excess (deficiency) Purchase of capital assets, net of proceeds on disposal net of proceeds Purchase of capital assets, contributions contributions Endowment Capital

Unrestricted Net Assets Net Raised by Olds College Unrestricted

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Cash provided to) operating transactions by (applied Cash providedin) capital activities from (used Cash provided from (applied to) capital transactions Cash provided from (used in) financing activities Cash provided by (applied to) financing activities equivalents Increase (decrease) in cash and cash beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents, end of year Cash and cash equivalents,

2015 – 2018 CAPITAL

ASH FLOW OF C STATEMENT OLDS COLLEGE BUDGETED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW CASH OF STATEMENT BUDGETED

22 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 2015 – 2018 Mobile, Cloud, Collaboration, Connectivity, Curriculum through aniPad app. like tobeanentrepreneur, bytakingagame-basedcourse life. You’ll findstudentslearningaboutand “feeling” it’s what toitsfullestextentinlearningandcampus mobile technology bandwidth perstudentin Alberta. You’ll seestudentsusing in theout-of-doors. You’ll beonthecampuswithhighest cloudcollaborative intheclassroom andmobiletechnology and inprojectsusing you’ll findstudentsandfacultyengaged Welcome tothenewlearningenvironment. At OldsCollege Connect Your Passion! Future Proofing the nextthreeyears. Infrastructure $3,581,000. This willneedtobeaddressedover submitted, Water Infrastructure$2,935,000andElectrical The following Web Access Submissions(WAP) been have Olds College’s remain original. undergroundservices secondary beenupgradedbyutilitycompanies;however,College have andarenotreliable. tothe deteriorated services Primary electrical, gas, have lines(domesticandsewage) andwater and inneedofreplacementupgrading. The underground Olds College’s mainutilitylinesareinexcessof40yearsold Utility Infrastructure fiscally responsiblemanner. resourcesinthemost ofcapital be tooptimizetheoperation utilized inamoreefficientandeffectivemethod. Thegoalwill canberepurposedand identifying spacesandbuildingsthat forthepurposesof with acomparisontocurrentusage infrastructure, concerns scheduledmaintenanceandcapital inspectionwillbeundertakento determine management orminimizeunproductivespaceresources.eliminate A risk analysis todetermineefficientuseofinfrastructureand With thisintent, theCollegeisundertakingaspaceutilization ofresourcesforoptimumadvantage.scrutinize thedeployment The financialenvironmentcontinuestocauseOldsCollege Resource Impliations CAPITAL PLAN clips, andinteractivegraphs. experience enrichedwithinteractivity, embeddedvideos, audio curriculum, ofa mobile learning studentscantakeadvantage Combined withOldsCollege’s effortstodeliverdigital-native the sametime. interact withthelessonandtheirnetworksat the device. They’re small, light, portable, studentsto andallow addition, apps, books, andcoursescanbe delivered directlyto conference, theinternetande-mail. andletyoubrowse In iPads canshootvideo, takephotos, playmusic, video learningenvironments.unique andengaging OldsCollegehasaniPad theycanusetocreate member at that The iPad isthenewhands-onwaytolearn. faculty Every forpractical,Olds Collegeisknown hands-onlearning. iPads: TheNewHands-on alearningenvironmentidealfortheirdevelopment.has created areexpectedcompetencies.and communication OldsCollege areenteringaworkforcewherereal-timecollaboration Graduates and socialcalendars. webcontent,own theirschool, andcoordinate work, intheworld,pictures andvideofromanywhere publishtheir assignments directlywiththeirinstructors, storeandaccess students canworkondocumentstogetherinrealtime, share a facultymember'sdoors. With Google forEducation,Apps Gone arethedaysofstudentsslidingassignmentsunder suite.collaboration has implementedtheGoogle cloud forEducation Apps toolsarenotuptothechallenge andand collaboration traditionalcommunication Olds Collegehasrecognizedthat isabigpartofworkingandlearningtoday.Collaboration Google AppsforEducation from anywhere oncampus.from anywhere instant accesstoalltheresourcesof theworld-wide-web have students andfaculty campus wireless networkensuresthat student in Alberta. 1Gbofbandwidth, pairedwithaubiquitous 2015, OldsCollegeoffersstudentsthehighestbandwidth per withO-NET,Through collaboration ourPartner ofthe Year for O-Net : Very HighBandwidth 2015 – 2018 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 23 Olds College has committed to a mobile-first strategyOlds College has committed to a mobile-first in service All services for students and staff are being migrated delivery. beginning with the to allow for mobile delivery channels, College website. Responsive design ensures that web content can be viewed with equal ease from corporate headquarters to the farmer’s By ensuring that our field on any range of computing devices. and staff have and access to mobile devices students, faculty, we extend thatservices our work seamlessly on those devices, classroom. the learning environment beyond the physical and Shared Services Partnership Olds College is a leader in piloting and adopting shared have We services for information and technology management. for provision successfully partnered with since 2010. Moodle, of our Learning Management System, lead institution with Cybera and two other post- are the We Our secondary institutions to bring EduRoam to small colleges. sharing network infrastructure and library services with Olds High School through the Community Learning Campus is a template that model can be adopted by other jurisdictions. Olds College is building on our strengths in this area to pilot PeopleSoft Enterprise Alberta Unified Services the Campus Resource Planning solution in partnership with the University will enable better managerialThis project Alberta and uDigit. of service information for management, decision-making, in our operations -– and administrative efficiency students, future proofing our college in administrative practices as well as education. obile: Learning and Working Anytime and AnywhereMobile: Learning and Working “This will connect students to the rest of their work with “This will connect students to the rest of Vice Jason Dewling, comments Dr. lightning speed,” the use of “and allow Academic and Research, President, documents videos all over campus and multi-collaborative will be preparing Olds College to open live in a classroom. students for the digital workforce.” ideo streaming, real-time collaboration, and access to and access real-time collaboration, Video streaming, consume and create big data all require a robust bandwidth Olds College has future proofed our and campus network. learning environment to capitalize on technological innovation for today and the future. 24 Comprehensive Institutional Plan 2015 – 2018 Olds College advances digital communication technologies that enhanceourbrand, technologiesthat Olds Collegeadvancesdigitalcommunication accessibility, responsiveness, andsustainability. Digital Communications environmentsupportingacademicsuccess,Olds Collegebuildsandsustainsaqualitytechnology agility, andexcellence. Teaching, excellenceandinnovation. areastodriveorganizational strategic in thefollowing management. andtechnology information To achievethisvision, investment andtechnology OldsCollegeismobilizinginformation excellencein Olds Collegehasavisionofglobalrecognitionforpositiveimpactoninstitutionaloutcomesoperational Information Technology (CRM) application managementImplement anenterprisecustomerrelationship architecture Implement anenterpriseidentitymanagement Strategic Initiative Renewal ofLearningSpaces Technology OldsCollege at Renewal oftheLearningCommonsandLibrary Strategic Initiative Learning, andApplied Research Tehnology

$200,000 estimated $200,000 estimated Funding $1,000,000 estimated $4,500,000 estimated Funding – – – – – – – Internal Capital Internal Capital Internal Capital Access totheFutureGrant Investment Industry Alumni andDonorInvestment Infrastructure Program Knowledge

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Innovation and Advanced EducationGrant CAUS Innovation and Internal Capital Advanced EducationGrant CAUS Innovation and Internal Capital Internal Capital Internal Capital Knowledge Infrastructure Program Knowledge Infrastructure Program Innovation and Advanced EducationGrant CAUS Innovation and uDigit Grant Internal Capital – – – – – – – – – – – $2,700,000 estimated $300,000 estimated Funding $150,000 estimated Funding $200,000 estimated $350,000 estimated Funding $2,200,000 $1,800,000 estimated Management

ormation Information ve gic Initiati Strate Pilot the Campus Alberta Unified Services (CAUS) ServicesAlberta Unified (CAUS) Pilot the Campus shared service Campus Solutions PeopleSoft Alberta University of in partnership with the Renew secondary student awards, applications including and research management facilities, Implement an enterprise ecommerce platform Renew telecommunications infrastructure building and room access campus-wide Implement a digital, solution for improved security and accountability ve gic Initiati Strate Pilot the Campus Alberta Unified Services (CAUS) Alberta Unified Services (CAUS) Pilot the Campus and Supply Chain Management shared Finance PeopleSoft Alberta service with the University of in partnership ServicesAlberta Unified (CAUS) Pilot the Campus Human Capital Management PeopleSoft service shared Alberta University of in partnership with the ve gic Initiati Strate Olds College provides highly available, extensible, and responsive technology infrastructure services. extensible, Olds College provides highly available, Technology Infrastructure Olds College delivers exceptional high-touch customer support services which facilitate effectiveness, efficiency, and accessibility and efficiency, customer support servicesOlds College delivers exceptional high-touch which facilitate effectiveness, of information and technology College community. to the Olds upport Services and Support Customer ations and and ations Appli c Enterprise education maintains Olds College administrative and applications operational which enable information and excellence which is and secure. accurate, complete, EMAIL [email protected] ONLINE www.oldscollege.ca OLDS CAMPUS 4500 – 50 Street Olds, AB Canada T4H 1R6 PHONE Toll Free 1.800.661.6537 or 403.556.8281 FAX 403.556.4711 CALGARY CAMPUS 345 – 6 Avenue SE. Calgary, AB Canada T2G 4V1 PHONE 403.697.6130 FAX 403.697.6131 Olds College – Employ your passion!