2018 RED DEER 2019 COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT VISION To be the post-secondary institution of choice serving learners and communities through leadership, excellence, and innovation. MISSION Because of Red Deer College: The intellectual, economic, cultural and social development of Central Alberta is strengthened and enriched while demonstrating good stewardship. VALUES Learning is at the heart of RDC. Our values form a constant guide for planning, decision-making, and working together as a learning community. Our values are Excellence | Integrity | Accountability Exploration | Inclusiveness | Community RDC is proud of the people who make our institution a vibrant space where teaching and learning thrive. All photographs used in this document are from RDC’s collection of photos showcasing our people, facilities and connections to the communities we serve. CONTENTS Mandate Statement 04 Progress in New Programs 56 Land Acknowledgement 05 New Program Development/Redevelopment 58 Accountability Statement 05 School of Continuing Education – Programming Uodates 59 Management’s Responsibility for Reporting 05 Research, Applied Research, Public Interest Disclosure and Scholarly Activities 61 (Whistleblower Protection) Activity 05 Regional Stewardship, Foundational Learning, Board of Governors 06 Underrepresented Learners 68 Board of Governors’ Message 07 Internationalization 76 President’s Message 08 Capital Plan 78 Strategic Directions 10 Information Technology 81 Goals, Priority Initiatives, Expected Outcomes, and RDC Board Ends Statements 82 Performance Measures 13 RDC Statistical Summary 83 Financial and Budget Information 46 Audited Financial Statements 84 Enrolment and Program Changes 48 4 | RED DEER COLLEGE MANDATE Red Deer College is a board-governed public college operating Through a variety of approaches in educational delivery as a Comprehensive Community Institution under the authority including face-to-face, distributed learning, and blended of the Post-Secondary Learning Act of Alberta. learning the College provides quality programs that address diverse learning styles and time and location requirements of Red Deer College offers programs that lead to further its learners. Red Deer College supports learner success with education or to career employment through its apprenticeship high-quality student support services including advising, programs, certificates, diplomas, applied baccalaureate personal and career counseling, athletics, food services, child degrees, and baccalaureate degrees, primarily in collaboration care, financial aid, health, library, recreation, residence, and with degree-granting institutions. In addition, the College academic support. provides adult upgrading programs that facilitate entry into further studies and continuing education and contract training Red Deer College initiates and supports partnerships with the programs that meet community needs for lifelong learning and community, business and industry, public service providers, career advancement. educational agencies, and research agencies in order to facilitate access to learning and to promote innovation. Red Deer College offers programs and courses to full- and Through its philosophy of placing learning at the center of part-time learners from diverse cultural, educational and everything it does, Red Deer College promotes teaching social backgrounds with varying skills and experiences in the excellence and high-quality programming. following areas of study; liberal arts, business and commerce, education, engineering, health services, hospitality and tourism, Encouragement of scholarly and creative activity amongst its human services, kinesiology and sport studies, performing arts, staff and support for applied research and innovation enable science, technology, trades, transportation, and visual art. the College to enhance student learning, to continue the growth of expertise of its faculty, and to contribute to the As a Comprehensive Community Institution with regional economic and social development of the region. stewardship responsibilities, Red Deer College provides adult learners in the Central Alberta Region with opportunities to Through its international focus, Red Deer College is committed attain post-secondary education through its courses, programs, to increasing the skill and knowledge of its learners and its and services. It does so in collaboration with school districts, community to become better integrated into the global other post-secondary institutions, adult learning organizations, community. This includes opportunities to study abroad, host business and industry, and community agencies throughout international learners on-campus, assist in the development of the region. educational services in other countries, and provide global and international perspectives in its curricula. Red Deer College is a partner in Campus Alberta collaborating with other educational organizations and post-secondary The College plays a pivotal role in the community by providing institutions in providing a seamless and responsive advanced facilities, expertise, leadership, and innovation that assist in the education system that provides high-quality learning economic, social, cultural, recreational, athletic, and educational opportunities in support of lifelong learning. development of Red Deer and its surrounding communities. Approved by the Deputy Premier and Minister of Advanced Education and Technology, May 4, 2010. 2018/2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 5 LAND Red Deer College acknowledges that it is situated on land within the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 peoples. The College region also includes territories of Treaty ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 6 peoples and is a traditional meeting place of the Métis people. Red Deer College continues to work together with the Indigenous people in building a welcoming community as the institution evolves. ACCOUNTABILITY The Red Deer College Annual Report for the year ended June 30, 2019 was prepared STATEMENT under the Board’s direction in accordance with the Fiscal Planning and Transparency Act and ministerial guidelines established pursuant to the Post-Secondary Learning Act. All material economic, environmental or fiscal implications of which we are aware have been considered in the preparation of this report. Guy Pelletier, Chair, Board of Governors [Original signed by:] December 5, 2019 MANAGEMENT’S Red Deer College’s management is responsible for the preparation, accuracy, RESPONSIBILITY FOR objectivity, and integrity of the information contained in the Annual Report REPORTING including the financial statements, performance results, and supporting management information. Systems of internal control are designed and maintained by management to produce reliable information to meet reporting requirements. The system is designed to provide management with reasonable assurance that transactions are properly authorized, are executed in accordance with all relevant legislation, regulations and policies, reliable financial records are maintained, and assets are properly accounted for and safeguarded. The Annual Report has been developed under the oversight of the institution audit committee, as well as approved by the Board of Governors and is prepared in accordance with the Fiscal Planning and Transparency Act and the Post-Secondary Learning Act. The Auditor General of the Province of Alberta, the institution’s external auditor appointed under the Auditor General Act, performs an annual independent audit of the consolidated financial statements, which are prepared in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards. Dr. Peter Nunoda, President [Original signed by:] December 5, 2019 PUBLIC INTEREST Red Deer College provides avenues for the safe disclosure of concerns related to DISCLOSURE wrongdoing and misconduct. The College did not receive any disclosures or conduct (WHISTLEBLOWER any investigations under the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act PROTECTION) ACTIVITY from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Dr. Peter Nunoda President under the Public Interest Disclosure [Original signed by:] (Whistleblower Protection) Act December 5, 2019 6 | RED DEER COLLEGE RED DEER COLLEGE 2018/2019 BOARD OF GOVERNORS Dr. Morris Flewwelling Joel Ward Gilles Allard Charlene Burns Chair President & CEO Robin Chiles Chaise Combs Joe Henderson Dianne Macaulay (from February 2019 – June 2019) Karin Melnyk Emeka Nwachukwu Dr. Dustin Quirk PJ Swales (from October 2018) 2018/2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 7 BOARD OF GOVERNORS’ MESSAGE Red Deer College helps shape central Alberta. Through our While supporting students, RDC made a strong commitment role in serving learners, cultivating partnerships, providing to supporting at-risk children and families through our opportunities for community members, and collaborating with partnership with the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre. organizations, we are an important and impactful entity in this At an announcement event in December 2018, the community region. learned that a new Centre for Excellence is in the planning stage for a future build at RDC’s main campus. When considering the 2018/2019 year, there are vast examples that demonstrate how Red Deer College achieved our mission, From partnerships on a regional to a national scale, Red Deer with the increase in our programming standing out as one College was a key partner in the 2019 Canada Winter Games. particular highlight. Six new programs were launched last Our main campus was electric with energy in February as year