Executive Brief PRESIDENT Camosun College For more information, please contact: Craig Hemer, Partner [email protected] Brent CameronCameron,, Partner [email protected] Lara TruderungTruderung,, Senior Recruiting Associate [email protected] 604-685-0261 January 2009 Vancouver • Calgary • Toronto • Ottawa • Montréal • Halifax • St. John’s 1 Organization Profile CONTENTS PAGE 1.01.01.0 Essence of the Opportunity Organization Profile Essence of the Opportunity 1 Established in 1971, Camosun College serves the education and training needs of the people of Victoria, southern Vancouver Island, Key Opportunities & Challenges 2 and the Gulf Islands, operating from its two comprehensive campuses in the Greater Victoria area. Its innovative and diverse education offerings include university transfer and applied degree programs, Organization Overview 3 career and trades training, upgrading and preparatory programs, and continuing education. As a source of quality education to a diverse Governance & Management 6 learner population, Camosun welcomes over 700 Aboriginal students from 50 Nations including Métis and Inuit groups, as well as 800 Strategic Priorities 7 International students each year. With approximately 12,000 credit students, 6,500 non-credit students, over 1,000 employees, and an Financial Information 9 annual budget of $94 million, Camosun strives to provide its community with access to the knowledge and skills relevant to the About Victoria, British Columbia 11 future economic and social development of the region. ____________________________ For years, Camosun College has earned an outstanding reputation for Position Description 121212 teaching excellence and prides itself of its faculty, staff, and students, and the fact that it provides one of Canada’s best learning experiences. Candidate Profile 151515 Its smaller and more intimate classes are built on the College’s tenet that the student is the ultimate focus and beneficiary of the College’s Overview of Search Process 171717 academic activities. With highly qualified instructors passionate with what they do, Camosun has become top choice for students yearning for a practical and supportive learning environment to meet their professional goals. With the retirement of the current and long-serving President, Liz Ashton, Camosun College is now seeking a new President to take the College forward with a new strategic plan and a re-invigorated vision and mission. This is an outstanding opportunity to provide leadership to one of Canada’s leading urban colleges. Vancouver • Calgary • Toronto • Ottawa • Montréal • Halifax • St. John’s 2 2.02.02.0 Key OpportunitOpportunitiesies & Challenges After consulting with the Camosun College community, the following opportunities and challenges were identified for the new President: A SUCCESSFUL FOUNDATION President Liz Ashton’s tenure witnessed Camosun College build its strong reputation as an invaluable contributor to the economic and social health of Victoria and the Vancouver Island community. The College has seen the addition of four-year baccalaureate degree programs, a new Sport & Exercise Education program cluster, applied research activities, capital construction projects, and a Campus Plan, Vision 2020, that builds upon its most recent strategic plan and outlines the growth anticipated for the College’s two campuses over the coming decade and more. With such a strong foundation, the new President will have the opportunity to further develop Camosun and contribute to the communities it serves. POST SECONDARY SYSTEM CHANGES The post-secondary landscape has changed dramatically in British Columbia over the past few years. In 2008, the provincial government changed five colleges and university-colleges into regional universities. For Camosun College, this doubling of the number of universities in the province has created both an opportunity and a challenge. The opportunity Camosun College has is to clearly define the benefits of an urban college, seize this niche, and continue to build upon the institution’s strengths. Another change has been the creation of new industry-led training organizations to oversee trades training in the province, resulting in significant changes for trades programs. With all these changes to the system, engaging people in the planning and gaining buy in and generating enthusiasm for Camosun College’s vision and plan are critical roles for the President. FORMULATING A STRATEGIC PLAN Camosun’s current strategic plan was updated in July 2008 to take the College through to 2010. Upon arrival, the new President will have the opportunity to undertake a robust strategic planning exercise, ensuring a future vision for the College is established, a new strategic plan developed, and issues that have to be addressed in order to achieve that vision and plan are identified. RESOURCES Like all post-secondary institutions in the Province, Camosun has faced financial challenges in recent years. The new President must seek innovative, creative, and strategic ways to manage spending, find new sources of revenue, and ensure the quality and integrity of programs and services offered to students are maintained. STUDENSTUDENTT RECRUITMENT Demographic trends, specifically that of the region’s declining K-12 population, have introduced a new, more competitive era in student recruitment for post-secondary institutions. For Camosun College, a top performing institution competing provincially for talented students, this has meant an increased focus on student recruitment to ensure that the College’s enrolment targets are met, if not exceeded, and maintained. Vancouver • Calgary • Toronto • Ottawa • Montréal • Halifax • St. John’s 3 2.0 Key Opportunities & Challenges (continued) EMPLOYEE DEMOGRAPHICS Like in many organizations, a very real challenge facing the College today is the sheer number of retirees that will vacate key positions over the coming years. With an urgent need to ready new and existing employees to fill these positions, the new President needs to ensure the college has a succession plan encompassing recruitment planning, hiring standards, recruitment goals, and mentorship. INFRASTRUCTURE While Camosun has two beautiful campuses, some facilities are dated and inadequate. As the College capital infrastructure ages, the existing contingency funds will face challenges offsetting the required upgrade and replacement costs. The new President will need to be a strong advocate with government, alumni, and the private sector to focus on Camosun’s funding strategies to allow the College to pursue necessary campus rehabilitation. 3.0 Organization Overview 3.13.13.1 CAMOSUN COLLEGE Founded in Victoria, BC in 1971, the College adopted the name “Camosun”, a local Lekwungen (Songhees) First Nation name meaning “where different waters meet and are transformed.” Today, Camosun College celebrates 37 years of providing adults with exceptional and affordable education. Camosun has 9,000 full-time equivalent students registered in degree, diploma and certificate programs and a further 10,550 registrants in courses offered through the continuing education department. Camosun College has earned an outstanding reputation for teaching excellence - students enjoy one of Canada’s best learning experiences. Camosun’s innovative programming meets the needs of students and communities in Victoria, BC, and beyond. Camosun College offers university transfer and an applied degree program, career and trades training, upgrading and preparatory courses and adult special and continuing education. Camosun, with a $94 million operating budget, is large enough to provide great services, facilities, and programs for a vibrant campus environment, yet small enough to offer students the individual support they need. Quick Facts Over 100 diploma, certificate, and associate degree programs. More than 300 courses in both university transfer and Continuing Education & Contract Training. Two modern campuses, with many services for students and the community, both 15 minutes from downtown, with convenient parking and transit. Smaller classes and lower tuition than many universities and private colleges. A community of more than 1000 employees. Skills and experience to take pride in - 91% of graduates are currently working or continuing with further studies. Vancouver • Calgary • Toronto • Ottawa • Montréal • Halifax • St. John’s 4 3.0 Organization Overview (continued) 3.23.23.2 EDUCATION Camosun College is mandated to provide comprehensive: Courses of study at the first and second year levels of a baccalaureate degree program Courses of study for an applied baccalaureate degree program Post-secondary education or training Trades foundation and apprenticeship programs Adult basic education Continuing education Faculties Access & First Nations Includes the departments and programs: Academic Upgrading, Adult Special Education, Better Employment Skills Training, Business Access Certificate Program, and English Language Development. Arts and Science Includes the departments and programs: Applied Communication, Applied Chemistry & Biotechnology, Biology, Broadcast Journalism, Chemistry & Geoscience, Criminal Justice, English, Environmental Technology, Geography (science), Humanities: French, Japanese, Chinese, History & Philosophy, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Psychology, Social Sciences: Anthropology, Geography, Political Science, Asia-Pacific Studies, Social Science Research Methods, Sociology, and Visual Arts