Sault College Annual Report 2019-2020 FISCAL YEAR
1 Contents
3 Message from the Chair 36 Financial Sustainability
5 Message from the Chair 38 Institutional Collaboration and Partnerships 7 Vision and Mission 40 Highlights from 2019-2020 8 Achievement of 2019-2020 Goals and Objectives 44 Strategic Partnerships 9 Student Experience 50 Financial Results
17 Innovation in Teaching and Learning 54 Attachment 1: Audited Financial 28 Access and Equity Statements
30 Applied Research 81 Attachment 2: Summary of Advertising 31 Innovation, Economic Development and Marketing Complaints and Community Engagement 82 Attachment 3: Board of Governors 35 Enrolment
2 Message from the Board Chair
On behalf of the Sault College Board of Governors, I am very pleased to present Sault College’s Annual Report for the 2019-20 fiscal year. Sault College has a strong presence in our community and across Northern Ontario. As the community’s fifth largest employer, Sault College’s economic impact to the Algoma Region is estimated at approximately $158 million dollars annually. The College not only provides a top quality education, it is also an economic driver to the communities it serves. As you read through this report, you will see that we continue to keep Sault College’s vision top of mind, as it speaks to what we are all about: to make society a better place by providing a transformative life experience through empowering those who study with us to think and learn in progressive, innovative ways, including those we have not yet imagined. The College has transformed into a first-rate, provincial leader in post- secondary education. The College has had great success in achieving the number one ranking in overall student satisfaction and overall satisfaction with the quality of facilities as rated by students this past year. Unfortunately, we ended the fiscal year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. While this has been challenging, I am confident that the College will work through matters associated with the pandemic while ensuring that the health and safety of our students and staff remain the top priority. The College will continue to be guided by government and public health officials as we determine a path forward and transition into a ‘new normal’. On behalf of the Board of Governors, I would like to thank College staff for everything they do because not only has they been instrumental in dealing with the current pandemic, but also has helped us achieve great success.
John Stadnyk Chair, Sault College Board of Governors
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Message from the President
This past year has been very exciting and challenging for Sault College! Students are at the core of everything we do. We remain committed to providing exceptional pedagogical experiences to students and we strive to continue to be the best-in-class in the programs and services the College offers. Our fiscal year ended differently than planned with our College campus closing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we deal with many matters related to the pandemic, we will continue to ensure that the health and safety of our students and staff remain our top priority. We will prepare for various operating scenarios as well as protocols for the gradual re-opening of the college ensuring alignment with Ministry guidelines and consultation with public health officials. We are very proud to report that Sault College was recently awarded the Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Achievement Award ‘Employer of the Year’. The Employer of the Year Award recognizes an employer who has created cultures and communities through every aspect of their business. Sault College is this and so much more, so while I am not surprised our College won, I am very humbled and I share this with all of you. Together we’ve created a great place to work and this positive culture not only affects our everyday interactions and collaborations, but it is also the foundation for our work with our students as we help them to learn, grow and have an exceptional post- secondary experience. Our commitment to Indigenous education remains stronger than ever as we continue to foster and encourage an understanding and appreciation of the histories, culture and traditions of Indigenous peoples. I would like to thank the Board of Governors, the Indigenous Circle on Education and our Program Advisory Committees for their leadership and guidance this past year. Finally, I cannot thank enough the entire team of staff at the College for their commitment to students, both in and out of the classroom. I am so proud of the resiliency, dedication and determination of our staff. It is incredible to see our organization come together in the face of adversity only to get stronger and more focused. Thank you to everyone for their amazing work over the last year.
Dr. Ron Common President, Sault College
5 6 Vision and Mission
The Vision of Sault College is to make our society a better place by providing a transformative life experience through empowering those who study with us to think and learn in progressive, innovative ways, including those we have not yet imagined. Our Mission is to be recognized as the pre-eminent student- centred post secondary institution in the province with an unyielding dedication to giving students the tools to reach their goals, and in doing so, be a cornerstone of the communities we serve. With this impressive mission and vision, we are driven to providing an increasing number of relevant and impactful learning opportunities that lead to strong career paths in support of an economy needing highly skilled and trained workers. Sault College transforms the lives of students by providing innovative post-secondary education and training, granting Ontario College certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates, and degrees to those who study here. Sault College is pleased to report that it continues to be a leader in delivering a post-secondary education of the highest academic quality, so that students, their families, our partners, employers, and the community know that the people, programs, value and overall experience of Sault College are exemplary. Overall, this leads to a continuing cycle of positive transformation, both of individual lives and the larger society as a whole.
7 Achievement of 2019-2020 Goals and Objectives
In accordance with our Strategic Plan and Strategic Mandate Agreement governance documents, the following measurable operational initiatives were highlighted to be undertaken over the past year. Progress as of March 31, 2020 is captured in this section of the report.
8 Student Experience Sault College will continue to foster the highest quality experience that has our students and apprentices declaring that they received the education they want here and more, that it was worth it to come here, and that the experience changed their lives for the better. Sault College is committed to continue to lead the way in student satisfaction and become the destination college in northern Ontario.
Goal 2019-20 Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
Establish a progressive Indigenous partners and other post- Completed and ongoing. secondary educational stakeholders will and inclusive learning Continued work to explore opportunities be consulted to identify and implement environment for all to expand Natural Environment best practices in Indigenous pedagogy, students including programming in far north region. Met program delivery and support services. Indigenous and with various community agencies. international students.
Professional development will be Completed and ongoing. provided for faculty and staff to continually improve the inclusivity of the learning environment. This professional development will help to increase the invitational atmosphere for international and Indigenous students.
Collaboratively, the Library and Completed and ongoing. Indigenous Studies, will continue to • Organized an Indigenous author offer a Book Club in the 2019-20 session in spring 2019 with 26 academic year to promote Indigenous participants. culture, learning and history. As a path to reconciliation our Book Club offers • Facilitated successful staff and student a safe space for reading, discussion book clubs. and engagement between Indigenous • Organized an Indigenous creative arts/ and non-Indigenous students, staff and mental health session in winter 2020 faculty. with 66 participants.
Student Services staff will promote the Completed and ongoing. use of the Equity Room as a safe space • Promoted the space using posters and for all students. Promotion of equity, handouts during all hallway events in inclusion and respect for all students will fall 2019. occur during programming/events. • Equity Room reported usage for the fall 2019 of 193 visits.
Recreation programming will be Achieved. planned, in which gym time and space • Created space for Cricket tryouts and for sports familiar to our international rented an improved off-campus site for students and Indigenous students a Sault College Cricket team. occurs. • Ongoing consultation with Indigenous department for ideas; considering introducing intramural softball.
9 Goal 2019-20 Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
Maintain and improve Indigenous- Achieved/ongoing. centred holistic services through the Indigenous student counsellors continue provision of cultural-competent support to do on and off campus outreach and services for both on-campus and support. community based learners.
Residence staff will refer and connect Achieved. students directly with student support • Student Success, Job Centre, Library, staff within the college as needs arise. Athletics, and Financial Services staff Students in residence will be encouraged facilitated sessions within Residence. to seek and utilize student supports in student services during one on one • Residence staff encouraged and interaction and in group settings. referred students during one-on-one interactions.
Programming initiatives in Residence Achieved. will be facilitated to promote student 2019/20 programming included: supports/resources on campus, health and well-being, respect and an inclusive • Safe drinking presentation safe environment for all students. • Mental/physical wellness events • Stress Less (CMHA) • Self-Defence/Empowerment workshop • Library/Tech Services • Indigenous Studies Bannock Night • Upstander training (sexual assault awareness and prevention) – 231 participants.
Delivery of ‘The Inquiring Mind’ training Achieved. program to targeted program areas with • Over 300 participants during the fall high attrition and students living within and winter semesters. the Residence. This training focuses on identifying when students are struggling, and developing coping skills to address current and future issues.
A Learning Strategist will be available Achieved. for students with or without disabilities, • Learning strategy sessions offered enabling them to access support with during fall 2019 Cram Jam. time management, organization, note taking, etc. • Added success sessions to International Orientation – 418 participants in winter 2020.
10 Goal 2019-20 Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
Content will be added to the Student Completed. Support Centre (SSC) page of the Sault College website/portal, including a “Meet our Staff” section with photos and bios, so that students feel more comfortable accessing supports and can understand more thoroughly what services are available in the SSC.
An OCAS Call Centre pilot project will In progress. be undertaken to provide access to OCAS Call Centre research has telephone support to current and concluded and implementation is prospective students in peak times and planned in 2020-21. after college business hours.
The IT department will complete the In progress. following initiatives: ITSM (Information Technology Service a. Updates to the delivery of technology Management) tool will be going live on services for students will be June 9th, 2020, to support this delivery completed via new IT support portal. of this initiative. b. Migration of student data to the cloud Student migration to online has been for improved access and functionality. ongoing for the past eight months, full migration should be completed by fall 2020.
The college will work with Health In progress. Force Ontario to link our international Significant progress toward linking our students enrolled in the Health Care Health Care Administration students who Administration program that are are professionally trained in nursing and professionally trained in their home other related medical fields to address country to navigate the process toward the shortage in Personal Support becoming certified in Ontario. Workers in the Province of Ontario. The Ontario PSW Association has worked with Sault College to grandfather many of our internationally trained nurses to fill the need in local homecare and long term care systems.
11 Goal 2019-20 Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
Campus maintenance, IE3 (INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION, Completed and ongoing. renewal and expansion: ENVIRONMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP) Capital projects: Curation of J Wing display cases will • iE3 – next steps occur. This will include incorporation • Waterfront Adventure of Indigenous traditional knowledge Centre – operations, etc. with a link to our natural environment • Continue to improve programming with the intention of facilities, including providing an informative, relevant and labs/shops to enhance culturally significant display. applied learning Fit-out the third floor of the E Wing will Completed occur and will include the creation of new state-of-the-art facilities such as the enhanced cross disciplinary, high-tech collaboration classrooms and meeting rooms.
Implementation of the iE3 student Completed technology lab virtualization to support access to all required program related software.
Explore opportunity to partner with Completed. Terresky a local drone company which An agreement was solidified to assist could be located within iE3. the College with aerial imaging and surveying as well as the training of staff to earn a Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS) licence.
AVIATION MODERNIZATION PROJECT In progress. Renovate Hanger #1 for student training Renovations began in March 2020, including an area for a Level 2 flight however, were interrupted due to the simulator. COVID-19 pandemic. An area is included to accommodate Two Level 2 Flight Training Devices (FTD) which are ready for delivery.
12 Goal 2019-20 Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
SKILLED TRADES Completed and ongoing. Apprenticeship Enhancement Funding was secured to Seek funding to expand Mechanical purchase three CNC Milling Machines labs to accommodate new hydraulics, and three CNC Lathes. pneumatics and CNC training equipment to more effectively address local and regional industry needs.
RESIDENCE Completed and ongoing. General building maintenance of • Updated flooring for four pods to date. Residence, including flooring, painting, • Painted second floor hallway and one appliances etc. to modernize the pod. appearance of Residence to be more welcoming to international, Indigenous • Acquired two new washing machines and domestic students. and two new fridges.
Residence staff will work in partnership Ongoing. with the international and Indigenous • Began initial budgeting and planning Studies departments to determine for Indigenous space in Residence the needs of students and how these building. can be met within residence (surveys, communication, options in Residence). • Held a Bannock Night event in Residence with Indigenous Studies department.
WATERFRONT ADVENTURE CENTRE Achieved and ongoing. Continuing Education will utilize the • Continuing Education facilitated the Waterfront Adventure Centre for following during summer 2019: programming to increase community • Summer Camps usage of the centre. • Paddleboard Yoga. • Continuing Education will offer Summer Camp experiences for youth, ages 8-13, • Working with various internal for water-based activities from the and external groups to increase Waterfront Adventure Centre. programming at the Waterfront Adventure Centre in an inclusive and • Continuing Education will offer user-friendly way. General Interest – Physical Activity programming at the Waterfront Adventure Centre.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Ongoing. Implementation of updated end user • Phishing information and education device protection and delivery of cyber campaign initiated and will continue as security awareness campaign. spam is a continued security issue. Proof of concept to be developed for • AppsAnywhere software has been BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) options procured as a part of the OCCCIO and software utilization. (Ontario Colleges Collaboration of Chief Information Officers) collaboration which will allow for remote delivery of software to students and staff.
13 System-Wide 2019-20 Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020 Metrics Target Range
Overall student 79% – 84% The Quality Assurance and Achieved. Institutional Research department satisfaction rate Actual was 83.9% - Highest in the will collate and disseminate province. program-level KPI data to support Academic program areas’ review (19 out of 24 colleges participated and analysis of overall student in the survey conducted by an satisfaction ratings and of independent research firm) individual indicators within the student survey to determine areas in need of improvement.
Student satisfaction 75% – 85% Student Success staff will run Achieved. monthly Wellness Wednesday with services Actual was 75.8% - Second events as well as coordinate highest in the province next to monthly awareness events. Boreal. Motivational Mondays participation: • Fall 2019 – 667 • Winter 2020 – 216. Awareness Week events participation: • Fall 2019 – 325 • Winter 2020 – 165.
The Student Support Centre, Completed. housing a one-stop service Accessible use of the Student location on campus, will provide Support Centre to utilize Testing, students with easy access to Accessibility Services, Counselling, the supports they need to be Student Success/Job Centre and successful. International Student Services contributed to the student satisfaction rates in each service area.
Programming within the open Completed. student space in the Student 2019-20 programming included: Support Centre will be planned during the 2019/20 year to • Information Kiosk created improve awareness and access to outside of Student Support services. Centre for awareness and assistance outside of office hours during first 6 weeks of each semester (135 students accessed the Kiosk during winter 2020). • Resume workshops one-on-one and small groups: Fall 2019: 133 Winter 2020: 339 participants. • Holiday Surprise events saw 280 participants. • Student Appreciation events in winter 2020 had 550 participants.
14 System-Wide 2019-20 Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020 Metrics Target Range
With the exponential growth in Completed and ongoing. international enrolment, additional supports will be added to improve student satisfaction.
Student satisfaction The Quality Assurance and Achieved. Institutional Research department with facilities Actual was 81.4% - Highest in the will facilitate student focus groups province. to gather student feedback on College facilities and resources.
A significant modernization In progress. project will be undertaken in The new aircraft was received in Aviation which includes the March. Two new Flight Training purchase of a new Zlin aircraft, Devices were received and new student training area at the prepared for Transport Canada airport and new flight simulator certification prior to the pandemic equipment. lockdown.
Institution-Specific 2019-20 Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020 Metrics Target Range
Percentage of 80% - 95% Work collaboratively with the Surpassed target with an actual students who Student Services department in rate of 95.3%. the continued implementation of find counselling Indigenous students were counselling support services and services important provided mental wellness support initiatives that meet the needs of to maintaining by two Indigenous Counsellors Indigenous learners. academic and two Indigenous Elders, as performance well as an additional smudging (obtained via space was added in the Reflection annual survey) Room.
Create resource documents along Achieved. with a worksheet package for • Created resource documents students on academic topics such in electronic and hard copy – as time management, test anxiety distributed to students at risk reduction, etc. and during hallway events. • Additional resources added to the Learning Portal.
Ensure Counsellor wait times Achieved. remain reasonable and meet • Drop-ins, evening appointments student expectations for timely and e-mail communication support by providing drop in continues to help keep wait times, evening appointments and times consistently low the ability to communicate via email. • Average wait times were reduced slightly for each appointment type.
15 Institution-Specific 2019-20 Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020 Metrics Target Range
Develop processes to identify Achieved. and connect with the proper • Student athletes were advised counselling support for all varsity through coaches to speak with athletes and student fitness the Varsity coordinator, who centre users who would benefit would refer them to counselling from this assistance. support. • Updated student athlete orientation to include support information. • Increased access to stress relieving opportunities with implementation of Fitness-On- Demand system for all members to utilize group exercise classes at any time.
Percentage of 80% - 90% Ensure the provision of Surpassed target with an actual students who appropriate wrap-around support rate of 96.9%. services for Indigenous learners find contact with • Held drop-in scholarship enrolled in Sault College on- student support clinics with an Indigenous campus and in community based services important counsellor for support during the programs. to remaining in application process. college (retention) • Hired new Indigenous Recruitment and Success Officer to ensure support for Indigenous learners from application to graduation.
Increase outreach to faculty in Achieved. programs with high attrition to • Improved communication and offer brief classroom visits to tracking for faculty. ensure students are familiar with services. • Student Success Scenario completion (delivered to 100% of all first year programs). • Created a Retention Working Group and increased collaboration with Academic departments. • Directly outreached Business, VGA, Civil Engineering and Media Design to collaborate on how to reduce barriers and provide engaging program opportunities. • Created new evening childminding initiative based on student feedback.
16 Innovation in Teaching and Learning Sault College recognizes the changing needs of our students and of the industries with which they will be employed. To meet these changing needs, Sault College will implement alternative delivery formats, redesign classroom learning environments and enhance technology in the classroom. Sault College will facilitate increased experiential opportunities to enhance student learning. Indigenous learning-approaches and diverse cultural contexts will be infused into pedagogical approaches and across the curriculum for the benefit of all learners.
Overarching Goals Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
Expand E-Learning Continuing Education will increase the Achieved. number of registrations in ministry- Registrations for 2019-20 fiscal year funded courses and programs through increased by 22%. A total of 11 new the development and upgrading of certificates were added. e-learning opportunities. Continuing Education will develop at minimum seven new programs. This will be comprised of a mix of board approved certificates as well as Ontario College level certificates. By offering new program opportunities, this will increase the total number of registrations within e-learning courses.
Continuing Education will update the Achieved. Parts Technician Apprenticeship training All eight courses are now branded and online program to be reflective of updated. changes in the industry as well as to implement the Sault College branding within the program.
Continuing Education will expand the In progress. e-learning team to include Instructional Two interns are performing this work Designers in order to increase the with two more interns approved to start. number of ministry-funded courses Instructional Designer position was filled, owned and offered by Sault College. now vacant again and deferred during pandemic.
Continuing Education, in partnership Deferred. with the School of Community Services Will attempt to run in September 2020. and Interdisciplinary Studies, will offer the Early Childhood Education Diploma Program in an e-learning format through the use of Contact North.
17 Overarching Goals Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
Human Resources will work with the Completed and ongoing. Academic Division to strategically examine goals to achieve desired outcomes. Appropriate professional development will be sourced for faculty and leadership.
The Library will continue to work with Achieved. Continuing Education to improve access/ • Increased database access for awareness of online library databases for programs and partnerships. e-learning and will be enhancing this in 2019-20. • Increased awareness of library database license issues and Ontario learn courses.
The college will evaluate the merits Ongoing. of expanding Varsity Athletics and/or Strategically examined opportunities recreation programs into e-sports. for E-sports in the OCAA and CCAA, however, at this time start-up costs are a deterrent.
The IT department will implement a In progress. digital studio for the recording and All of the equipment has been procured production of quality presentations to and configuration of the room is be used in a variety of ways augmenting underway (completion June 2020). traditional delivery and supporting a digital presence.
Update digital Updating software in Media and Design In progress. programs to ensure students have infrastructure; including The college has continued to make access to the latest versions and most simulators and software Adobe Creative Cloud available to industry-relevant programs. students in Media and Design programs with support of our IT.
The Aviation program will add four new In progress. simulators for a total capacity of five Two simulators were received and which will be located in the B Wing installed in B Wing Aviation area. The Aviation area as well as at the hanger. renovations to accommodate simulators at the hangar have been approved and the required demolition has been completed.
18 Overarching Goals Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
The Mechanical and Motive Power Completed. programs will increase the use of Mechanical faculty were introduced to simulation software and the Mechanical 3D printing technology during the year. program will explore applications for use Mechanical Department is exploring of the new 3D printing technology. ideas to use 3D printing in prototype designs before manufacturing them. Automation Studio was purchased and faculty in Electrical and Mechanical programs will use the software in Fall 2020 to enhance automation and hydraulics courses. SolidWorks was purchased and used to teach 3D outcomes in Mechanical and Robotics courses in the winter semester. Motive Power will incorporate the use of Multisim software to teach components of Motive Power electrical courses.
The IT department will deliver the in- Completed. room technology to support remote Classroom incorporated cameras and classrooms and distance delivery. audio devices included in 30+ rooms to support remote-based delivery.
Technology will be provided for Completed. classroom delivery that differs from the Implementation of MS Teams, WebEx traditional to facilitate opportunities have been delivered to provide options for more student collaboration and for collaboration and classroom hybrid instructor delivery options. delivery.
Implement specific Develop a college wide general Completed. teaching approaches that education course that contains respond to the Truth and Indigenous learning outcomes. Reconciliation Report calls to action
Expand experiential The Natural Resource/Environmental Law Completed. program has instituted in partnership learning opportunities Operating each academic semester. with the Justice Studies program to provide a live fire experiential learning opportunity.
The college is working with the MNR to In progress. lift age restrictions for mature students in Natural Environment programs to allow for increased experiential learning opportunities.
19 Overarching Goals Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
Drone training and licensing will Completed. occur for six faculty members in Faculty from Civil, GIS, NEOS and Aviation multiple program areas who will begin completed drone draining and are incorporating training opportunities for exploring opportunities to incorporate students. training in the various programs. Four faculty members earned the Advance RPAS pilot licence. The capabilities of the RPAS, onboard cameras, stabilization and navigation systems are being demonstrated to students in selected programs.
A new student service learning option Completed. in the BScN program on a regional First This Northern Elective course was Nation Community will be implemented. offered in the 20W semester, however, the planned service trip to Manitoulin Island for May was postponed due to COVID-19. The hope is to reschedule for August or September 2020 (Post- pandemic).
Non-violent crisis resolution will be Completed. offered to students in many programs, The CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) including, Nursing, Justice Studies, and Intervention was offered is several Social Service Worker. programs with good success. The College supported recertification of faculty in early 2020 to continue CPI training for students in BScN and SSW (Social Service Worker). Plans are to increase the number of programs receiving this training.
Improve student retention Maintain data collection processes Ongoing. pertaining to Indigenous student Created an Indigenous Recruitment and enrolment and success rates to support Success Officer position in January 2020. improvements in Indigenous student This individual began collecting data on retention efforts. Indigenous student population and will be able to track success rates moving forward. As part of a Change Project, a Year 4 BScN student held focus groups with Indigenous nursing students. The main goal was to improve retention rates of indigenous nursing students. This project was done through collaboration of the Dean of Indigenous Education; the Dean of Health and Community Services; the Indigenous Recruitment Officer, and BScN Program Faculty.
20 Overarching Goals Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
The Accessibility Services team will Achieved/ongoing. contribute information and support to • Ongoing Accessibility Advisory inclusive design initiatives. Committee discussion and cam- pus audits (completed M-Wing and E-Wing). • Accessibility Services team at-tending ongoing Universal Design professional development.
The library has introduced and will Achieved. continue to promote the Learning Portal • The Learning Portal (TLP) was (TLP) to faculty and all student service promoted in all library instruction to areas. TLP is an open access database faculty (1,032 sessions/uses in 2019- created by college libraries to help 20). students with studying, note taking, essay/report/presentation preparation, • Increased number of other student time management, dealing with stress, service areas using/referring TLP resilience, social media awareness, (Academic Upgrading, Employment interview skills with resume templates, Services, Student Services, Indigenous among many other modules with Services, etc.) updates ongoing (https://tlp-lpa.ca/ • Program Faculty have invited the home). Librarian to staff meetings to review online Library resources to improve their course offerings through remote delivery during the pandemic.
The library will continue and increase Achieved. the number of classroom instructional • Fall 2019 saw an increase in library visits throughout the fiscal year. Library instruction sessions and engaged new instruction ensures students understand programs (534 participants). how to utilize all library resources for their class work. • Library conducted outreach and connected with all new faculty each semester.
We will continue to support and track Achieved. student athletes academically so that • Supported and tracked student they can reach both their academic and athletes in collaboration with Athletic athletic goals. department, counselling department, student success team, and the faculty at-risk list. • Increased effective scheduling to reduce class absences due to athletic participation.
Student Success staff will create a Achieved. resource guide and at-risk faculty • Updated At-Risk faculty reporting form reporting form which will ensure in collaboration with faculty. accurate and up to date information is readily available. • Exploring options for an online-based process for at-risk reporting. • Student Success staff updated and promoted a success resource guide and provided information about at-risk reporting to faculty.
21 Overarching Goals Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
Expand program offerings Introduce new post-graduate certificate Completed. programs: Both running multiple semesters each Supply Chain Management academic year. Hospitality and Tourism Management Other: (Fall 2019) Athletics department is: • Collaborating with the School of Business to explore the option of a Sports Management post-graduate certificate. • Collaborating with Academics regarding the potential to offer a General Education credit to student athletes for their time and commitment to varsity sports.
Leadership Management is scheduled On hold. for program development in Summer 2019 for possible start in 2020.
Explore a new graduate certificate in the In progress. Natural Environment program area. Short-list of possible programs identified. Deliberation in progress.
Two additional Health-related graduate Completed. certificate programs will be added. Gerontology (grad certificate) and Personal and Developmental Support Services (diploma) were implemented.
The opportunity to develop a one year In progress. pre-aviation program as well as a post A one-year pre-aviation program was graduate program in Aviation will be trialed in 2019-20 academic year in explored. cooperation with the General Arts and Science department. A formal pre- aviation program will follow.
More robust and diverse intramural Achieved. programs will be created at the College • Increased availability for sports on to provide engagement opportunities for and off campus – volleyball, soccer, all students. badminton, basketball and cricket. In addition, the Waterfront Adventure Centre continues to provide an outlet for diverse outdoor activities. • Athletics department saw exponential increase in intramural participation numbers for campus rec for 2019-20.
22 Sault College is working with Humber In progress. College to develop a joint degree Humber College is expected to receive program in Engineering, specifically final approval for the Engineering Mechatronics. degree in Mechatronics in July 2020. Sault College and Humber are working collaboratively for joint delivery of the program and is expected to launch in Sept 2021.
System-Wide 2019-20 Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020 Metrics Target Range
Graduation rate 63% - 68% All program areas are focused on Achieved. graduation rates including gaining Actual graduation rate – 64.61% a better understanding of how (including international students) students move through program areas. Program faculty and staff Counsellors delivered support are working on improvement information to all graduating (AAL initiatives. 3 and AAL 5) classes in fall 2019 (540 students).
Total number of 973-1167 Continuing Education will Achieved (surpassed): 1,202 registrations in create new e-learning program registration opportunities to recruit students ministry-funded OntarioLearn: 953 courses offered in in e-learning programs which eLearning formats will result in an increase in Contact North: 249 registrations in ministry-funded courses.
Total number of 160 - 180 Continuing Education will increase Achieved: 176 courses ministry-funded courses available in e-learning courses offered in formats through the addition of eLearning formats new certificate programs.
Total number of 31 – 35 Continuing Education will develop Achieved (40 OntarioLearn ministry-funded seven new certificate programs programs + one Contact North programs offered in to be delivered in an e-learning program) eLearning formats format.
Retention rates Initiatives listed below. Achieved. 76% - 81% (Yr1 to Yr2) Retention rates:
Retention rates Yr1 to Yr2: 86% (Yr2 to Yr3) 86% - 91% Yr2 to Yr3: 86%
23 System-Wide 2019-20 Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020 Metrics Target Range
A four week orientation model will Achieved. be followed for all new students • Get Connected (pre-Orientation): to ensure the best start to college. 37 participants. (pre-orientation, workshops and welcoming activities) • Transition (pre-Orientation): 29 participants. • Orientation Day: 1400 participants. • Welcoming Week 2: Program specific workshops in partnership with academic areas to increase engagement. • Student Success Scenarios, academic workshops and social programming offered during Weeks 3 and 4.
Greater attention to student Ongoing. retention is a priority across the • Athletics department is providing college and consideration to additional support to student program flow, staffing mix, section athletes to help them remain sizes and additional supports are eligible for sport by completing being considered. course work and finishing their programs. • The BScN Coordinators maintain a tracking document to follow any students who are “out of sync’ with the normal flow of the program. Individual issues and patterns are identified so appropriate referrals and supports can be supplied.
The International office will Ongoing. hold returning student specific application sessions to facilitate students remaining for a second program.
24 System-Wide 2019-20 Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020 Metrics Target Range
The Alumni and Student Success Achieved. departments will implement A new series was developed for a student/grad mentorship soon to be graduates. Includes program. networking, job search and interview prep. The past spring session was cancelled due to COVID-19, however, an online version is being developed. Student Success and Alumni worked together on an e-mail campaign to outreach students eligible to return that have not completed intent to return forms.
Student satisfaction 90% - 95% Achieved. with knowledge Actual was 91.3% - third highest and skills in the province.
Institution-Specific 2019-20 Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020 Metrics Target Range
Retention rates 76% - 83% Increase awareness of the Achieved. financial supports available to for students with The retention rate for students students with disabilities that psychological with psychological disabilities was qualify for a reduced course load. disabilities 82% in 2019-20. The Student Financial Aid Office held specific seminars with students to increase the awareness.
Retention rates for 75% - 80% Decrease financial barriers for Achieved. current and former Sault College ‘high-risk’ students The retention rate for ‘high-risk’ students changing programs as a students was 78%. result of a change in career focus. To help reduce financial barriers, 80 students with financial hardship were provided a voucher to cover application fees.
25 StudentInstitution-Specific satisfaction 2019-2087% - 92% DepartmentalInitiatives are listed Initiatives above under ProgressAchieved. at March 31, 2020 “student experience section”. withMetrics learning Target Range Actual was 87% - highest in the experience. province. The Sault College Peer Tutoring Achieved and ongoing. Program will hold program- Peer Tutoring sessions: specific groups, drop-in tutoring sessions, as well as sessions in • Fall 2019 semester: 1,395 core subjects like Math, Physics students attended. and Communications. Tutors • Winter 2020 semester: 952 work with tutees to review course students attended. material and work through questions together. Students can attend for the whole two hours weekly or drop-in as needed with questions.
One-on-one/small group tutoring Achieved. will be made available for Hours of one-on-one/small group students with disabilities or a tutoring: demonstrated need via a referral from an Academic Counsellor in • Fall 2019 semester: 165.5 hours. Student Services. • Winter 2020 semester: 267.50 hours.
Increased tutoring sessions will be Achieved. provided for programs with higher • Increased the number of tutors attrition rates and attendance will available to 57. be promoted throughout the year in partnership with faculty. • Increased quality and amount of tutoring sessions for the Pre- Health programs. • Increased amount of Aviation tutoring sessions to accommodate schedules six days a week. • Developed specialized Aviation tutoring for qualifying examinations. • Saw increased numbers of students participating in tutoring for trades, such as the Engineering programs. • Worked in partnership with faculty, including newer programs (certification programs) and previously unengaged programs (Game Art, Computer Science, Business, Civil Engineering, etc).
26 Institution-Specific 2019-20 Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020 Metrics Target Range
Current policies and procedures Achieved and ongoing. will be evaluated to ensure • Completed revisions of the students with high-risk mental Student Code of Conduct policy, health problems are being which improved efficiency supported effectively, and address of investigations and risk any gaps/deficiencies found. management. • Increased number of staff who have completed Level 1 VTRA (Violence, Threat and Risk Assessment) training.
Increase number of 12 In 2019-20, the college will Completed and ongoing. strive to add 3-5 new graduate graduate certificate Hospitality and Tourism certificate programs. These programs Management has been approved include: and is being offered. • Hospitality and Tourism Health Informatics was approved Management (Culinary) and launched in January 2020. • Leadership Management Automated Manufacturing was (Business) approved and is to be offered in • Environment / Climate / Fall 2020. Restoration Program (Natural Other graduate certificate Environment) programs are in progress. • Computer Studies • Health
Examine the possibility of In progress. adding Sport Management to Athletics is collaborating with the graduate studies certificate Chair, Schools of Natural programs. This program would Environment, Business and expand enrollment, improve Culinary. retention of students and enhance athletics by creating four year athletes.
27 Access and Equity Sault College will be responsive and invitational with all students. Our priority will be to meet the needs of our learners including those who would not generally otherwise access post-secondary education. We will actively promote accessible admissions processes and preparation, including academic upgrading and other programs and services. We know that students are better served by supports that consider the whole student. Our college attempts to take a more holistic approach to serving these students with supports that enable success.
Overarching Goals Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
Increase partnerships Continuous engagement with Indigenous Achieved (eight programs were offered). with Indigenous institutes Institutes will occur to further develop to provide collaborative our current relationship. This will result in programming and in an increase in the number of programs turn increase number offered by various Indigenous Institutes. of community-based Currently, there are six programs being programs offered in partnership. We will increase this to eight.
Faculty in the BScN Program are working Completed and ongoing. on the establishment of a partnership The faculty have established a with a First Nations community in partnership with the Wikwemkoong and Northern Ontario to create a student M’Chigeeng First Nations on Manitoulin service learning opportunity. This Island with the service-learning could provide a very rich experiential opportunity pending. learning option for our students. It could also provide opportunities for faculty scholarship.
Sault College will implement an online Achieved. application process for Indigenous Sault College has collectively worked Institutes. with the Indigenous Institutes to move the student applications to OCAS by supporting the institutes in various training sessions, providing vouchers codes for applications, etc.
Expand regional and provincial Completed and ongoing. Indigenous community engagement efforts to effectively identify and address localized training needs and priorities.
Implement local secondary school Ongoing. engagement activities and support Hosted various Indigenous student initiatives to increase awareness and groups for sessions, tours and meals. effectively transition Indigenous learners 14 groups and over 75 participants to post-secondary education and attended. training opportunities at Sault College.
28 Overarching Goals Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
Sault College will ensure all marketing Ongoing. and promotional materials and Ordered Indigenous specific giveaways – recruitment activities are reflective and hats, luggage tags and bookmarks. inclusive of Indigenous culture.
Increase awareness Programs in Natural Environment, Completed and ongoing. and enrolment in SCWI Business and Culinary continue to be initiative active participants in the SCWI initiative with both stand-alone courses as well as reserved seating.
Institution-Specific 2019-20 Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020 Metrics Expected Value Range
Number of Greater than 85 Recruitment will deliver timely Achieved. Actual number of students that move students lunch and learn sessions on students was 85. college programming and support from preparatory 90% customer satisfaction rate with applying to college. programming to achieved in Literacy and Basic college programs Maintain a 90% customer Skills program. satisfaction rate in Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) through the provision of high quality programming and services.
Percentage of Greater than Recruitment will deliver timely Achieved. 25% workshops to students enrolled SCWI learners Actual rate was 25%. enrolled in in SCWI on college programming, postsecondary financial supports, and applying programming to college.
Maintain success 80% - 90% Student supports will be Surpassed target. promoted to SCWI students rate for dual credits Actual success rate was 95%. and SCWI ensuring success.
Number of 8 programs Work collaboratively with Achieved. the Continuing Education/ programs offered Eight programs offered in Contract Training department to in-community partnership with institutions, one support and expand Indigenous additional program offered for community based training the North Shore Tribal Council). All opportunities. programs delivered in-community.
29 Applied Research Sault College fully recognizes the importance of collaborative applied research and its potential to enrich the experiential learning components of student’s education, while fostering industry innovation and economic development in the region. The College will continue to provide strong support for applied research through the continued support of the Applied Research Centre and the continued efforts to grow and expand its applied research capacity.
System-Wide/ 2019-20 Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020 Institution Metrics Target Range
Number of 3 – 5 Conduct two applied research Project development activities are externally funded projects in Robotics (with two on-going with 16 different industry applied research local companies) and one project partners in our community. projects related to drone technology with Although several potential TerreSky. projects are in development, none of these have been funded or Faculty in Natural Environment started yet. will continue to work with external partners in research activities. Natural Environment faculty A professor from the Natural continue to participate on the Environment participates on Research Ethics Board at the the College-led Research Ethics College and continue various Committee. research projects including: • In collaboration with Lallemand (BioForest), Sault College is exploring the possibility of using microbial organisms for use in controlled growing systems such as the Sault College greenhouse by testing a rhizobacteria named Bacillus amyloliquefaciens combined with inactive yeast infractions - the product is called Rhizocell. Faculty and students are witnessing Rhizocell’s ability to increase survivorship and vigor of young tree seedlings.
Number of 3 – 5 Three partnerships in applied In progress. research will be developed: partnerships/ One collaborative project with collaborations a. Two in Robotics will be Lallemand was started in the with community/ developed with local winter semester. industry firms companies. BScN students assist with b. One in Drone Technology with research projects at Sault Area TerreSky, a national drone Hospital during clinical placement company. in years three and four of their program.
30 Innovation, Economic Development and Community Engagement The direct economic impact of Sault College on the local economy is approximately $158MCAD annually. Sault College is currently the fifth largest employer in the community with a full time workforce of over 450 employees. More importantly, the College provides affordable access to post-secondary education which produces graduates with the diverse skills needed by the local economy in a variety of areas such as health care, social services and technology. The College will play an increasingly key role in the development of the region as it transitions itself into a knowledge based economy.
Overarching Goals Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
Increase collaboration Maintain and advance the Indigenous Completed and ongoing. with local stakeholders, Circle on Education’s working including employers, local relationship with Sault College’s senior government, Algoma administration and the Board of University, Indigenous Governors through joint consultation groups to ensure and engagement processes to identify alignment with economic areas of priority for the advancement of development strategies Indigenous education at Sault College.
Maintain consistent and ongoing Completed and ongoing. Indigenous community engagement and Employment Solutions successfully consultation through active participation delivered the pilot Indigenous – Youth on applicable local, regional and Job Connection with much success in provincial tables. community support and employment for these youth.
Continuing Education/Corporate Completed. Training will: PSW program in Elliot Lake was offered, • Explore and offer a Personal Support response was low and resulted in Worker Program in Elliot Lake based on cancellation. stakeholder feedback. PSW was offered and ran in • Collaborate with Indigenous groups to collaboration with the North Shore Tribal offer and support students in off-site Council (NSTC) to deliver training in the programming. seven First Nation communities NSTC represents. • Collaborate with Indigenous Institutes to ensure active participation on the Indigenous Institutes are invited and Program Advisory Committees (PAC). actively participating in PAC’s.
Continue to work with Algoma Steel to Ongoing. develop programs to meet their skilled General Machinist Levels 1 and 2 trades’ needs, for example: delivered. • Brick and Stone Mason program • Machinist Apprenticeship program level 1 • Other.
31 Overarching Goals Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
Collaborate with Algoma Steel to Ongoing. address the need for skilled workers Developed and delivered Manufacturing at the local steel mill. Through Fundamentals Program in Fall 2019 to marketing and recruiting initiatives, this 30 students. collaborative project will specifically and directly address: Employment Solutions department successfully delivered year one of • The skilled trades needs and the Skills Advance Ontario – Steel, employment opportunities of Algoma a workforce development project Steel where a skilled worker shortage designed to address the shortage in the looms; manufacturing/ steel related sectors. • The growing need to sustain and increase student population at Sault College; and, • The declining demographics of northern Ontario.
Continue to pursue a recruitment Ongoing. initiative in conjunction with FJ Davey The Dean of Health and Community Home and Sault Community Career Services is a member of the NELHIN Centre for co-recruitment in healthcare (North East Local Health Integration studies, specifically Personal Support Network) PSW Steering Committee and Worker (PSW). the Educational Sub-Committee. Sault College administrative staff participated with the newly created Sault Ste. Marie PSW Action Planning Task Group to address local PSW shortages.
Participate in initiatives with Local Ongoing. Immigration Partnership to ensure international students are considered in community advocacy intended to attract and retain newcomers.
• The Student Leadership Program will Achieved. connect a core group of students to • Created Network-it program: Initial resources on campus and networking trial had 15 students (five domestic, opportunities with community five International and five Indigenous) stakeholders and employers. participating in leadership and networking events throughout 2019- 20. • Athletics developed new partnership with Freedom 55 Financial; potential for some student athletes to be recruited upon graduation. • Athletics Scholarship Breakfast engaged student athletes with over 250 people in the business community.
32 Overarching Goals Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
Invest in college The College will be launching the new Achieved. Waterfront Adventure Centre which will infrastructure, providing The Waterfront Adventure Centre expand campus learning and economic local construction jobs employed Sault College students during opportunities in many ways. while improving teaching the summer of 2019 to provide valuable and learning spaces work experience.
Implementation of the $2.3 million In progress. Aviation modernization project will occur The Aviation modernization program has this fiscal year. (renovations, simulators been initiated. An aircraft was received and new aircraft) prior to fiscal year end. Two Flight Training Devices have been received and installed on campus. Renovations to hangar 1 began during the fiscal year but were interrupted by the pandemic lockdown. Two flight training devices for the hangar have been order and are ready for delivery pending renovations at the hangar.
Fit out of the third floor of the E Wing Completed. will occur and will include the creation of new state-of-the-art facilities such as the enhanced cross disciplinary, high-tech collaboration classrooms and meeting rooms.
Through the Employment Employment Solutions will continue Achieved. to strive for excellence in delivering Solutions operation, Employment Solutions SSM and Blind Employment Ontario programs in Sault strive for excellence in River sites have achieved the combined Ste. Marie and Blind River locations, customer service through result of 99% in provision of customer providing customized support to job maximizing the delivery service to job seekers and employers in seekers and employers across all sectors. of a variety of community the 2019-20 fiscal. employment programs to support employers with their hiring needs and job seekers with their employment needs
Innovative partnerships with Sault Achieved and ongoing. Ste. Marie and Blind River community Employment Solutions has continued its agencies are key to providing seamless outreach and support to the vulnerable service to job seekers. Increased services sectors (OW, ODSP, Indigenous, Youth to Ontario Works and ODSP recipients and Newcomers) in our communities as will align with the updated mandate of mandated by our agreement with the the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Ministry. Development.
33 System-Wide 2019-20 Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020 Metrics
Number of active Target Range In 2019-20 the Program Advisory Achieved. Committees will continue to meet Program Advisory 25 – 30 PACs Presently the college has 26 and have a recruitment initiative Committees (PACs) Program Advisory Committees. based on a skills matrix to ensure broad, industry representation.
Number of 145 employers We will continue to add new Achieved. community and industry employers engaged 148 employers are engaged in volunteers to our advisory in PACs PACs. committees. For years, Employment Solutions has been involved in PACs and continuing to be bridge community employers to the College.
Graduate 80% – 85% A new ‘Prep For Success’ Achieved and ongoing. workshop series has been created employment rates Employment Solutions in and will be implemented for soon partnership with Alumni to be grads. This will provide developed Prep for Success networking, job search and sessions in collaboration with interview preparation. industry partners to assist in linking grads to employment. The Winter 2020 session was cancelled due to COVID-19, however, an online version is being developed.
Employment Solutions will Ongoing. connect with Sault College Employment Solutions has graduates to provide job search attempted to connect with each assistance and a connection to Sault College graduate from the the local labour market. last year (via phone or email), to provide job search support and employer referrals.
Employer 85% – 95% The Quality Assurance and The Employer and Graduate satisfaction rates Institutional Research department satisfaction surveys were put on will facilitate employer awareness hold due to the pandemic. of and participation in the employer surveys.
Proportion 65% – 75% A new ‘Prep For Success’ The Employer and Graduate of graduates workshop series has been created satisfaction surveys were put on employed full-time and will be implemented for soon hold due to the pandemic. to be grads. This will provide As noted above Prep for Success networking, job search and sessions were developed in interview preparation. collaboration with industry partners. The Student Success team in collaboration with School of Business engaged students with local employers to start developing future career relationships. 34 Enrolment
Overarching Goals Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
Per Scorecard: The Marketing department will create a Actual enrolment: greater applicant journey to help drive • 2019 Fall target • 2019 Fall Domestic – 1,801 confirmations and conversion through: Domestic – 2,025 • 2019 Fall International – 930 • Development of multiple student focus • 2019 Fall target groups to gather insights • Total enrolment: 2,731 International – 709 • Investment in a new marketing email Recruitment completed thirty-five weeks • Total enrolment: 2,794 automation tool (Pardot) of recruitment activities, including OCIF, CIP and school visits around the province • Redevelopment of all content and between four recruiters. Ten weeks were touch points for applicants Indigenous specific. • Improvements to automation. Pardot planned implementation is September 2020 to sync this email tool to our current Salesforce (CRM) system.
Improvements will be made to the Completed. international admissions process which International admissions processing cut will facilitate reduced offer wait times application processing time in half from and student Visa approvals. the 2018-19 cycle.
35 Financial Sustainability Achieve metrics prescribed by Ministry
System-Wide Metrics Benchmark Actual
Annual Surplus (Deficit) >0 $7,340,726
Accumulated Surplus (Deficit) >0 $32,723,438
Net Income to Revenue Ratio >1.5% 8.98%
Net Assets to Expense Ratio >60% 131.64%
Quick Ratio >1 2.97
Debt Servicing Ratio <3% 1.31%
Total Debt to Assets Ratio <35% 14.83%
Overarching Goals Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
Increase non-grant The newly constructed waterfront centre Achieved. revenue should generate revenue from multiple sources including: • membership • drop in fees • rentals • food sales • summer camps
Increase the number of summer Achieved and ongoing. conferencing/guests in Residence by • Increased promotion and advertising. connecting with companies (ministries) who are employing students during the • Sports league discounts have increased summer or on internships. stays from travelling sports teams. Advertising summer short-term and • Ministry internships are promoted long-term stays via social media to through word of mouth. maximize guests in Residence. • Exceeded target summer revenue by approximately 18%.
36 Overarching Goals Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
Athletics will undertake numerous fund- Achieved and ongoing. raising initiatives including: • Achieved goal for funds raised • Scholarship dinner for Scholarship dinner, corporate sponsorship and Winter Hockey Classic. • Adopt a Cougar • Increased season tickets and gate • IPTAY program revenue by 300% over the previous • Sponsorship year. • Football Camp • Negotiated a sponsorship agreement • Fun Run with Little Caesar’s pizza. • Negotiated an improved travel deal with AJ Bus Lines. • Negotiated a hotel sponsorship with Quattro Hotel. • Amount of staff purchasing Fitness Centre memberships doubled to 105 for 2019-20. • Initiated season passes for sporting events for first time – 51 sold for 2019- 20.
Alumni to generate revenue through Achieved and ongoing. various initiatives: In addition to these initiatives Alumni • Diploma frame sales secured an increase in the Johnson Affinity partnership revenue by $3,000. • Launch online sales of branded clothing and accessories • Sponsorship at Golf Tournament and other events.
37 Institutional Collaboration and Partnerships
Overarching Goals Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
Partner with universities Work in conjunction with the School Completed. of Community Services to identify and for 2 plus 2 programming 2 plus 2 agreement with Laurentian facilitate 2 plus 2 agreements for the University for SSW – Indigenous Social Service Worker – Indigenous Specialization signed. Specialization program. Ongoing consultation with Algoma University is occurring.
Athletics will promote the 2 plus 2 Achieved. agreements when recruiting athletes. Information on 2 plus 2 programming was included in the recruitment brochure. 2 plus 2 is a point of emphasis in the recruitment process for coaches when speaking to these athletes.
The Computer Science program is Completed. working towards a 2 plus 2 agreement Improved credit transfer agreement with Algoma University. with Algoma University for Computer Programmer/Analyst diploma to degree students. Diploma-to-Degree students studying full-time (15 credits per term) will take anywhere from two to five terms to graduate with a three-year Bachelor’s degree, and four to seven terms to graduate with a four-year Bachelor’s degree.
The Fitness and Health Promotion Completed. (FHP) program will implement a 2 plus Finalized in May 2019. Additionally, The 2 agreement with Lake Superior State FHP agreement with Lakehead University University. was finalized in March 2020.
The OTA/PTA program will finalize a In progress. 2 plus 2 agreement with Lakehead University.
Increase number of Partnerships will be explored in the Ongoing. international college Philippines. partners Strengthen key markets through pursuit of articulation agreements in the Philippines and Vietnam.
38 Overarching Goals Departmental Initiatives Progress at March 31, 2020
Continue to pursue Sault College will continue to prepare for Completed and ongoing. the lifting of the moratorium on Public– a Public–Private Sault College entered into an agreement Private Partnerships. Partnership with triOS in January 2020. The first Sault College will: intake occurred in January 2020, with 58 students enrolled on the Brampton • Continue to participate on the Colleges campus in Project Management. Ontario Public-Private Partnership task force • Continue to work towards finalizing an agreement in principle with a potential partner as well as prepare internally (programs, recruitment, IT) to be ready to proceed if/when the moratorium is lifted
39 Highlights from 2019-2020
Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Sault College Achieves Another Major Safety Achievement Awards Employer of the Year! Milestone with 2 Million + Hours Without a Earlier this year Sault College was honoured at Lost Time Injury the Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Early in 2020 we announced that our College Achievement Awards as the recipient of the achieved another significant safety milestone. Our Employer of the Year! College can now boast more than two million safe The Employer of the Year Award recognizes hours without a lost time injury! an employer who has created cultures and This accomplishment is a strong testament to the communities through every aspect of their hard work and dedication from all of our employees. business. Sault College is this and so much more. We are all champions for health and safety and Together we’ve created a great place to work and together we have created a culture that makes this positive culture not only affects our everyday health and safety a top priority. interactions and collaborations, but it is also the We would like to thank all of the members of the foundation for our work with our students as we Joint Health and Safety Committee who continue to help them to learn, grow and have an exceptional lead by example in establishing and maintaining a post-secondary experience. We are so proud of this safe and healthy work environment. Through their accomplishment. leadership, they highlight the importance of health and safety and empower all employees to do the same.
40 Sault College Earns Top Spot in Student at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport lead directly into Satisfaction U.S. airspace, it was essential to adopt this new technology. The voices and perspectives of our students always tell us an important story. We’re proud and excited that Sault College is once again in the top spot in the province based on a key performance indicator (KPI) survey for student satisfaction. These results support and complement our collective goal to provide a quality education and superior student experience!
These amazing results are consistent in various Athletics Achievements/Highlights areas including: • #1 in the overall quality of the learning • As a result of Athletics fundraising and experiences promotional events (Season ticket sales, • #1 in the overall quality of the facilities/resource Homecoming, Winter Classic) Sault College • #2 in the overall quality of the services Athletics increased its gate revenue by 300% from $3,933 in 2018-19 to $12,919 in 2019-20 “These results are great news for our College. We • The first ever Scholarship breakfast raised over cannot stress enough how important and valued the $12,000 for athletes and at the same time opinions of our students are,” said Dr. Ron Common, engaged over 250 people for the business President, Sault College. “We have and continue to community in Sault Ste. Marie. be focused on our students and strive to give them • Added 24 Athlete light-pole banners to J-wing the best education and overall student experience parking lot to increase athlete exposure and we can. These results not only showcase this strong promote Sault College Athletics. commitment to our students, but also continue to inform and drive our work.” Fitness Centre The data on student satisfaction was gathered by an • Over 200 new student members from 18-19 to independent research firm in a survey in which 19 19-20 of the 24 Ontario Colleges participated in February • The amount of staff purchasing memberships 2020. doubled over the previous year • Implementation of Fitness On Demand system Aviation Equipment Enhancement in fitness centre (Sept. 2019) for all members to utilize group exercise classes at any time Thanks to the support of the federal and provincial governments and industry partners, Sault College Varsity Accomplishments was able to add some state-of-the-art equipment OCAA AWARDS to its Aviation Flight program. This project included • 13 All OCAA Academic Students the acquisition of new simulation equipment as well as renovations to teaching and learning space CCAA to ensure we have the technology and learning • 1 Academic All Canadian Students environment needed to remain one of the top flight MEN’S HOCKEY schools in Canada. • ACHA MEN’s MVP – Ryan Vendramin This project also included an upgrade to navigation • 1st Team All American – Ryan Vendramin equipment which was required for planes entering • NATIONAL QUALIFIER 2 years in a row U.S. air space. Since three out of four runways • RANKED # 1 in Division 2 for 3 months during the season
41 WOMEN’S HOCKEY CURLING • Qualified for regionals in 1st full season of play in • Women’s Curling won Silver at the OCAA the ACHA provincials • A strong finish to the season resulted in the • Both Men’s and Women’s Curling teams qualified Women’s hockey team being ranked 19th out of for Nationals 54 teams in Women’s Div.2 from across the USA • 1 – OCAA all-star team selection and Canada • Program won the provincial fair play award on the • 1st Team All-Star – Kaitlyn Mousseau women’s side • 2 – 2nd Team All-Stars WOMEN’S SOCCER Recreation Accomplishments • Placed 6th in their inaugural season in the OCAA • Inaugural season of Sault College cricket team. and qualified for the provincial playoffs. We were able to accommodate all that wanted to MEN’S BASKETBALL play Cricket this year and the student organizers • 12 new players recruited to Sault College from out were very pleased with the outcome of town • Exponential increase in intramural participation • Players from 4 provinces represented our numbers for campus rec from previous year due 2019/20 roster to more offerings and greater organization of this • First home game win in 4 years aspect of athletics • First road game win in 6 years • Launch of the Waterfront Adventure Centre • Finished with 4 wins and showed huge which saw steady use in the summer particularly improvement from previous years where the amongst our international students. program was winless.
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Strategic Partnerships
Sault College and Algoma University Sign 2 +1 and 2+2 Pathway Agreements Sault College and Algoma University have collaborated on academic agreements that support enhanced student mobility between the College and the University. The expanded partnership between Sault Ste. Marie’s two post-secondary institutions establishes new, or enhanced, transfer pathways, which maximize credit recognition while allowing students from a range of programs at Sault College who complete their diploma to seamlessly transition to Algoma University to complete a degree in a related subject area. The agreements streamline and harmonize the student experience so that credits are directly acknowledged and accepted. This new partnership strengthens each institution’s commitment to providing quality education and aims to put students first. Under the agreement, Algoma will recognize applications from Sault College students who have completed the first two years of study in the following Sault College programs: These pathway agreements align with the College’s strategic priorities, specifically to give students the education that they want and more!
Sault College Diploma Program Algoma University Degree Program
Computer Programmer Bachelor of Computer Science “2+1.5” (includes online bridging course component)
Computer Program Analyst Bachelor of Computer Science “2+1” (includes online bridging course component)
General Arts and Science - University Transfer Bachelor of Arts Honours in English, History, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology “2+2”
44 Photo: Colin Kirkwood, Vice President, Academic & Research; Shelly Moore-Frappier, Interim Associate Vice-President Academic and Indigenous Programs, Laurentian University.
Sault College and Laurentian University Ink each institution’s commitment to providing an Another 2 + 2 Agreement enriched, quality education as well as working together to move the Truth and Reconciliation Sault College and Laurentian University joined Report calls to action forward. together to sign another academic agreement in support of enhanced student learning. Through “The signing of this new pathway agreement this expanded partnership, eligible graduates of is a significant milestone for Sault College and Sault College’s two year Social Service Worker – for our students,” said Carolyn Hepburn, Dean Indigenous Specialization (SSW-IS) program can Indigenous Studies and Academic Upgrading, Sault move on to complete a Bachelor of Indigenous College. “This partnership was developed with Social Work at Laurentian University in an additional our students in mind by providing them with a two years! unique opportunity to build upon the foundational knowledge and skills gained through Sault College’s As an added benefit to learners, the Bachelor of two year Social Service Worker – Indigenous Indigenous Social Work at Laurentian University Specialization program. Through this collaborative offers flexible options, including: the opportunity to partnership, we hope to engage our learners complete the courses full-time on campus or part- and to highlight the important role they play in time online. To be eligible to transfer into year three our commitment to Indigenous education and to of Laurentian University’s Bachelor of Indigenous advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Social Work program, Sault College SSW-IS students calls to action. We look forward to continuing a rich must complete their two year diploma with a and long-standing relationship with minimum grade point average of 3.0. Laurentian University.” This new pathway agreement further strengthens
45 Stand-alone Nursing Degrees at Sault College will Strengthen Health-care Training Sault College was extremely pleased with the Ontario government’s decision to give colleges the option to deliver stand-alone nursing degree programs. This will result in increased numbers of qualified nurses to fill key shortages in many communities across the province, including our own. Sault College has valued and cherished its relationship with Laurentian University and is grateful for the partnership we have had for many years. This announcement allowing the granting of nursing degrees will not only ease some of the administrative burdens on the College it will also assist with the limitations on our student intakes. Standing alone, the College and the community’s needs will dictate the number of students that we will admit to the College. Sault College has been delivering 100 percent of the Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing curriculum on our own since 2001 and now we will also be able to provide more flexibility to nursing students and increase the number of students we enroll at the College. Our provincial testing results from nursing exams demonstrate that we have been ready for this status for quite some time as our graduates overall test scores exceed many other institutions.
46 Sault College Hosts Annual Pow Wow International students are vitally important to Sault College and our community. With declining Sault College was proud to continue the tradition of domestic enrolment, international students help to hosting the Pow Wow on campus and, once again, ensure that our institution remains educationally partner with the Bon Soo Winter Festival! The event, and financially viable. Their contribution goes well hosted by Sault College’s Indigenous Student Union beyond their spending power as they help to and the School of Indigenous Studies and Academic strengthen our community’s social and economic Upgrading, was an exciting weekend of celebration ties with the rest of the world and help to fill current Anishinaabe style! and future labour market gaps. Building on the theme of “Love and Unity”, the Pow This past January, Richard Peters began as Wow featured the Host Drum Good Time Ojibway Vice President of International and Strategic (Bawating) as well as co-host Badger Hill from local Development and is responsible for overseeing First Nations. Other special guests include: Barbara international recruitment, business development Nolan and Ted Recollet as Head Elders, Beej Syrette and international students. Rich has a wealth of as Arena Director, and Bnaaswi Biiaaswah as Head experience from his position as Vice President, Veteran, Joel Syrette as Master of Ceremonies. Finance and International at Canadore College and his previous experience here in the Sault both at International Student Growth Algoma Steel and Sault College. Sault College has increased its international International students attending Sault College enrolment exponentially over the past few years. presently come from 19 countries. Over the past few
47 Sault College E-Learning To remain relevant in the marketplace and to increase access to education for students who may not be able to attend on-campus courses due to work or personal commitments, the College is growing online course and program offerings. This will continue to be a focus and area for expansion at the College. The past 15 months has shown dramatic increases in E Learning activity at Sault College:
37% increase in number of certificates available 23% increase in number or certificates available 12% increase in number or certificates available
Enrolement Statistics Algoma University Degree (OntarioLearn) Program
Sault College Registrations 2018-2019 - 777 2019-2020 - 953 2020-2021 - starts May 2020
Sault College Hosted 2018-2019 - 841 Registrations 2019-2020 - 945 2020-2021 - starts May 2020
United Way Entomica Fundraiser Another very successful event was held in support of the SSM United Way Campaign. Sault College partnered with Entomica and BioForest for the 2nd annual fundraising event which featured the cockroach cranium. Just over $1,000 was raised to support poverty reduction in our community.
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Financial Results
The Sault College Board of Governors approved the 2020/2021 operating budget as presented at the June 25, 2020 meeting of the Board of Governors. The College operates within its financial means and it continues to reinvest in infrastructure, equipment and programs to remain a viable community educational institution into the future. A comprehensive hard copy of the audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2020 is available upon request from the College’s Communications department, 705-759-2554, ext. 2694. The financial statements and this Annual Report are also available online at www. saultcollege.ca
50 51 Financial Results For The Year Ended March 31, 2020 (in thousands of dollars)
10% 5%
51% Revenue
34% Grants and Reimbursements $37,836
Tuition Fees $24,762
Ancillary Operations $3,870
Other $7,609
Restricted for Student Purposes $1,797 Grants and reimbursements Amortization of Deferred Capital $5,843 Tuition fees ______
Ancillary operations Total Revenues $81,717 Other ______
1% 2% 4% 0.78% Expenses 6% 12% 71% Salaries and Benefits $45,734
3% Instructional Supplies $2,087 Contracted Services $7,649
Utilities, Maintenance and Taxes $3,753
Interest and Bank Charges $503
Travel and Professional Development $1,144 Salaries and Benefits Training Subsidies and Allowances $1,088 Instructional Supplies Supplies and Other Expenses $2,475 Contracted Services Restricted for Student Purposes $417 Utilities, Maintenance and Taxes Scholarships and Bursaries $1,414 Interest and Bank Charges Amortization of Capital Assets $8,112 Travel and Professional Development ______Training Subsidies and Allowances Total Expenses $74,376 Supplies and Other Expenses ______
52 2020-2021 Revised Cash Based Operating Budget (in thousands of dollars)
4% 7%
47%
42%
Revenue
Grants and Reimbursements $35,143
Tuition Fees $30,872
Ancillary Operations $3,034 Grants and reimbursements Other $5,216 Tuition fees ______
Ancillary operations Total Revenues $74,265 Other ______
2% 1% 4% 0.63% 5% 59%
25% Expenses
Salaries and Benefits $46,724
Instructional Supplies $2,015 3% Contracted Services $20,117 Salaries and Benefits Utilities, Maintenance and Taxes $4,353 Instructional Supplies Interest and Bank Charges $494 Contracted Services Travel and Professional Development $711 Utilities, Maintenance and Taxes Training Subsidies and Allowances $1,217 Interest and Bank Charges Supplies and Other Expenses $3,174 Travel and Professional Development ______Training Subsidies and Allowances Total Expenses $78,805 Supplies and Other Expenses ______
53 Attachment 1: Audited Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2020
Attachment 2: Summary of Advertising and Marketing Complaints Received
Nature of Date Received How issue was Date resolution No. of working Complaint resolved/addressed communicated days to resolve to students None to report
Attachment 3: Board of Governors
Chair, John Stadnyk 1st Vice Chair, Thomas Ambeault 2nd Vice Chair, Shauna Hynna
Governors: Lou Buffone James Caicco Christopher Czop Brad Delorenzi Ali Hassan Peter Hewgill Darren Madahbee David Orazietti Kay Vallee Marnie Yourchuk David Zuccato