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NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD IN THE KOMOUX HALL BOARDROOM, COMOX VALLEY CAMPUS THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 @ 1:00 PM

AGENDA

*Note: Lunch will be served at 12:30pm with the business meeting starting at 1:00pm.

Topic Attachment Action

1. PRESENTATIONS

1.1 NIC Student Affairs Updates Report Nancy Twynam, Assistant Director, Student Affairs Information

1.2 2014/15 BOG Member Objective – Issues and Concerns of Faculty Christine Hodgson, Faculty Rep, Board of Governors Information

2. CALL TO ORDER

2.1 Adoption of Agenda To adopt

2.2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 26, 2015 To approve

3. BOARD BUSINESS

3.1 Board Action Items Log as of May 28, 2015 Information

3.2 AVED 2015/2016 Mandate Letter For signature3.3 Board Planning and Meeting Schedule 2015-2016 To approve3.4 Executive Committee Minutes 3.4.1 Report on Meetings in Victoria, May 11 & 12, 2015

Information Information

3.5 Finance and Audit Committee Report Information3.6 Governance and Human Resources Committee Report Information3.7 Roundtable Regional Reports Information3.8 CICan Annual Conference May 24-26, 2015 Report Information

4. REPORTS

4.1 President 4.1.1 President’s Report 4.1.2 NIC Plan 2020 Update

Information To discuss

4.2 Assistant Vice President, Access and Regions 4.2.1 2014/15 Final Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Report 4.2.2 Fall 2015 Applications Report

To approve Information

4.2.3 Approve Lab Fees – THM 275 Food Fundamentals & Services To approve4.2.4 Regional Highlights Report Information

4.3 Vice President, Finance and Facilities 4.3.1 Audited Financial Statements for Year Ended March 31, 2015 To approve

4.4 Vice President, Strategic Initiatives 4.4.1 North Island College’s 40th Anniversary Update Information

4.5 Executive Director, NIC Foundation 4.5.1 NIC Foundation Report Information

4.6 Chair, Education Council 4.6.1 Education Council Report April & May 2015 Information

5. INFORMATION

5.1 NIC Upcoming Events 5.2 NIC/SD72 Joint Planning Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2015 5.3 Letters of Appreciation dated April 2, 2015 from B. Bell to Adult Upgrading Program Presenters

of March 26, 2015 Board Regular Meeting 5.4 Letter to AVED Minister Wilkinson from B. Bell dated April 8, 2015 regarding Ministry’s

Tuition Policy on Adult Upgrading Programs 5.5 AVED Response Letter to B. Bell dated May 1, 2015 regarding Ministry’s Tuition Policy on

Adult Upgrading Programs 5.6 NIC Adult Upgrading Program FAQ Information Sheet 5.7 AVED Confirmation Letters of Appointment to J. Murphy and Reappointment to G. Phelps

received May 7, 2015

6. NEXT MEETING DATES Regular meeting – Thursday, June 25, 2015, Komoux Hall Boardroom, Comox Valley Campus In-Camera meeting – Thursday, June 25, 2015, immediately following the regular meeting

7. ADJOURNMENT

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE NORTH ISLAND COLLEGEBOARD OF GOVERNORS MARCH 26, 2015 Page 1 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

HELD IN THE THIRD COURSE BISTRO, CAMPBELL RIVER CAMPUS THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

B. Bell, Community Member, Comox Valley Region, Chair D. Lamb, Community Member, Campbell River Region, Vice Chair J. Bowman, President B. Calder, Community Member, Comox Valley Region A. Hamilton, Community Member, Comox Valley Region C. Hartnett, Chair, Education Council C. Hodgson, Faculty Representative P. Hoefgen, Student Representative R. Johnson, Community Member, Port Alberni Region S. Mbah, Student Representative V. Mundy, Community Member, West Coast Region K. Nelson, Community Member, Mount Waddington Region C. Reyno, Support Staff Representative

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENTR. Grant, Community Member, Campbell River Region G. Phelps, Community Member, Comox Valley Region

ALSO PRESENTS. Auchterlonie, Director, College and Community Relations/ Executive Director, NIC Foundation C. Baert, Vice President, Finance and Facilities T. Bellavia, Asst. Vice President, Access and Regions K. Crewe, Director, Human Resources and Organizational Development L. Domae, Vice President, Learning and Students M. Herringer, Executive Director, International Education R. Heidt, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives R. Reid, Executive Assistant, Board of Governors

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1. PRESENTATIONS – Ministry Tuition Policy on Adult Upgrading Programs

B. Bell called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

1.1 Caitlin Hartnett, ABE Department Chair

C. Hartnett, Adult Basic Education (ABE) Department Chair, introduced NISU Organizer Jessica Sandy and Fran Prince, Chair of the Aboriginal Education Advisory Council, who both joined C. Hartnett for the presentation. The following points were raised during the presentation:

The expanded Adult Upgrading Grant is only available to those earning under $24,000 a year. BC Skills for Jobs Blueprint shows only 5% of new jobs will not require post-secondary education.Students with little or no debt have greater chances at success and completing programs.

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Student success involves removing barriers to success and helping to facilitate access to learning across regions and economic classes. Funding cuts will negatively impact Aboriginal students’ overall success; adult learners living on reserve are mostly over age 18.

1.2 Suzanne Schiller, ELP Department Chair

S. Schiller spoke on behalf of the English Language Program (ELP) Department and raised the following points:

The new Ministry policy will have a potentially negative impact on immigrant students as students of English as a Second Language (ESL) will not be able to afford tuition and materials. Women immigrants are especially at risk of being unable to succeed in Canada. Number of immigrants are increasing and if Canada wants them to contribute fully to society, education needs to be affordable.

S. Schiller showed a video of an ESL student who related her story as an immigrant and how NIC’s ESL program helped her to get a good-paying job. S. Schiller later introduced Oleksandra Yanuik, also an ESL student, who likewise related her story as an immigrant to Canada in 2009 and how the ESL program has helped her transition smoothly to Canadian society.

2. CALL TO ORDER

2.1 Adoption of Agenda

The Board adopted the agenda of March 26, 2015 as circulated.

2.2 Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 26, 2015

Moved B. CALDER/Seconded P. HOEFGEN: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVES THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 2015 AS CIRCULATED.

Motion carried

3. BOARD BUSINESS

3.1 Board Action Items Log as of March 26, 2015

J. Bowman noted some updates on the Board Action Items Log including:

The multi-year financial projections to be reported in Fall of 2015 recognizing that planning on fundraising programs will be underway before Fall. Nancy Twynam, Student Affairs Assistant Director, will make a brief presentation to the Board at its May 2015 meeting regarding work being done in Student Affairs and will be back in the Fall with David Graham, Director of Facilities Management, to make a presentation on NIC’s Threat Assessment Team and Communication Protocols. C. Baert will review the Cheque Signing Policy with the Finance and Audit Committee and the results of that review will be reported to the Board in June.

3.2 Executive Committee Report

The Board received the Executive Committee minutes of February 26, 2015 and March 10, 2015.

Moved P. HOEFGEN/Seconded K. NELSON: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVES THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD’S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 26, 2015 AND MARCH 10, 2015 AS CIRCULATED.

Motion carried


3.3 Finance and Audit Committee Report

The committee met on March 19, 2015 to discuss and thoroughly review the 2015-2016 Budget which the committee recommends for approval.

3.4 Governance and Human Resources Committee Report

The committee has nothing to report at this time.

3.5 Roundtable Regional Reports

S. Mbah reported on his internship with the Canadian Western Bank as part of this Post Degree Diploma Program in Business Administration. P. Hoefgen reported on his media training with Olympian Kelly Van Der Beek. C. Reyno participated in the PSEC Accountability and Disclosure Information Webinar with P. Hoefgen, S. Mbah, B. Calder and B. Bell. She also participated at the high school open house, fund-raising efforts for a College employee’s family, the College Planning Committee and multi-year program and budget planning town hall meetings. C. Hodgson reported on volunteer work with the Komoks First Nation and a workshop supported by NIC. D. Lamb met separately with the mayors of Alert Bay and Port McNeill. He also reported on an NIC international student who’s interning with his company. C. Hartnett reported on an international indigenous food event which was partly funded by an NIC International Education grant. K. Nelson is working on a project with the Rotary’s coastal connections exchange targeting kids from Vancouver to experience rural lifestyle, explore career options, etc. K. Nelson and B. Bell both attended the NIC Career Fair. B. Bell and J. Bowman also attended the Comox Valley Community Justice Centre’s Annual Campagnolo Lectures in Restorative Justice and dinner for the Honourable Beverley McLachlin.

4. REPORTS

4.1 President

4.1.1 President’s Report

J. Bowman attended the Annual Campagnolo Lectures which is co-sponsored by NIC and for this year also with the Centennial Committee of the City of Courtenay. He commented on the success of the February 26 joint meeting of the NIC Board of Governors and Foundation Board and thanked all members of the Senior Leadership Team for their participation in the planning and facilitation of the joint session. J. Bowman also noted the visit of Minister of Education Peter Fassbender hosted by the School District #71which was well-attended by community members. He also reported emceeing for a Tourism and Hospitality Program student event held at the Westerly Hotel that had around a hundred community members participating.

4.1.2 Draft College Plan 2016-2020 (Strategic Priorities and Goals)

J. Bowman presented the first draft of the College Plan 2016-2020 for discussion. He is pleased with the process and how all feedback led to the formulation of the nine strategic goals presented in the draft Plan. J. Bowman added that the broader college community including school districts, local governments, etc. will now be consulted through various campus forums and online feedback mechanisms.

Regarding the number of strategic goals, J. Bowman clarified that the number may be reduced as some goals will be combined and narrowed down to a more realistic number. He also noted that the Plan is a living document and will evolve in the years to come.

Regarding the visit to various Ministries in Victoria, J. Bowman reported that letters of meeting requests have gone out for possible meetings on May 11th and 12th. He added that part of the meeting agenda is to brief the Ministers on what the College’s priorities are and how the Government’s priorities will be reflected in the College’s Plan 2016-2020.


4.2 Vice President, Learning and Students

4.2.1 Approve Tuition Fee – Adult Upgrading Programs

L. Domae presented the proposed fees for Adult Upgrading Programs following implementation of Ministry’s policy on Adult Upgrading. Senior management has deliberately chosen to keep fundamental and beginner English as a Second Language (ESL) courses as affordable as possible. She noted that the proposed fees for ESL and Fundamental levels are significantly less than what other colleges will charge and will be below the Provincial average. Adult Upgrading students including those in Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult Special Education (ASE) and English as a Second Language (ESL)

B. Calder suggested that since Ministry has already implemented its tuition policy on Adult Upgrading Programs and after hearing the earlier presentations on the issue, the Board may want to communicate the various concerns to Government.

The following concerns, observations and comments were also made:

Tuition will be applied to all students beginning in September. Students already enrolled can continue without tuition fees until summer. Adult Basic Education is an essential service to allow people in BC to advance themselves. The new Ministry tuition policy sends the signal that having money is a prerequisite to obtain the education one needs. The College’s Department Chairs Working Group has sent a letter to Government expressing its concerns about the policy. NIC does not have the capacity to absorb the $372,000 shortfall without implementing fees for its Adult Upgrading Programs. If fees are not implemented to cover the budget shortfall, this could lead to lay-offs and program cancellations. The College needs to follow government rules, implement the policy fairly and then show Government the College’s enrolment numbers before and after implementation of policy in order to clearly show the impact of the Adult Upgrading tuition policy. Students in Adult Special Education (ASE) never had to pay for fees in the last 30 years. This group will now also have to compete with others for the Adult Upgrading Grant. The new Adult Upgrading Program fees will be subject to the annual 2% increase tuition policy.

Moved B. CALDER / Seconded D. LAMB: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVES THE FOLLOWING ADULT UPGRADING TUITION:

Adult Basic Education (except ABE Fundamental) $106.66/credit Adult Basic Education Fundamental $106.66/course English as a Second Language (except ESL Beginner) $106.66/credit English as a Second Language Beginner $160.00/course Access for Students with Disabilities $106.66/credit

Motion carried

Opposed: P. Hoefgen, C. Hodgson


Moved B. CALDER/ Seconded C. HODGSON: THAT THE NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS ADVISE THE MINISTRY OF ADVANCED EDUCATION OF THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS THAT THE ADULT UPGRADING POLICY BY THE MINISTRY WOULD HAVE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND ON THE COLLEGE GIVEN THAT 25% OF TOTAL ENROLMENT IS IN ADULT UPGRADING;

THEREFORE THE NIC BOARD OF GOVERNORS THROUGH THE CHAIR WILL WRITE A LETTER TO THE MINISTER OF ADVANCED EDUCATION URGING THE GOVERNMENT TO RECONSIDER THIS DECISION OR INVESTIGATE ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AFFECTED BY THE POLICY.

Motion carried

The Board passed the above resolution unanimously.

4.2.2 Approve Tuition for CHN 101 Introduction to Chinese 1 and CHN 102 Introduction to Chinese 2

The two elective courses are intended to be offered in the Fall. The proposed fees are in line with other new course tuition previously approved by the Board.

Moved P. HOEFGEN / Seconded K. NELSON: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVES THE FOLLOWING TUITION:

CHN 101 $116.34 per credit CHN 102 $116.34 per credit

Motion carried

4.2.3 NIC Policies

4.2.3.1 Rescission of NIC Policy #3-13 Prioritizing New Program Proposals

4.2.3.2 Revision of NIC Policy #3-20 Suspension, Relocation of Cancellation of Academic Credentialed Programs

After discussion by the Board, it was concluded that these items did not require the Board’s approval.

The Governance and Human Resources Committee will be undertaking a review and will report back to the Board regarding the status of those College policies that require the Board’s approval and those that are delegated under the President’s authority.

4.2.4 Regional Highlights Report

The Board received the Regional Highlights Report for March 2015.

4.3 Vice President, Finance and Facilities

C. Baert provided a brief summary of the balanced 2015/2016 Budget.

4.3.1 2015/2016 Budget Approval

Moved P. HOEFGEN / Seconded D. LAMB: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVES THE FISCAL 2015/16 BUDGET AS PRESENTED.

Motion carried

4.4 Director, Human Resources and Organizational Development

K. Crewe noted that the next two NIC policies recommended for rescission are now redundant after the Board approved NIC Policy 1-20 Code of Ethical Conduct at its meeting of October 30, 2014 following the implementation of Government’s Taxpayers Accountability Principles.


4.4.1 Rescission of NIC Policy #1-16 Standards of Conduct Related to Research: Conflict of Interest – Breach of Trust

Moved P. HOEFGEN / Seconded C. HODGSON: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE RESCINDS NIC POLICY #1-16 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT RELATED TO RESEARCH: CONFLICT OF INTEREST – BREACH OF TRUST.

Motion carried

4.4.2 Rescission of NIC Policy #2-13 Conflict of Interest - Breach of Trust: Close Personal Relationships

Moved S. MBAH / Seconded B. CALDER: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE RESCINDS NIC POLICY #2-13 CONFLICT OF INTEREST – BREACH OF TRUST: CLOSE PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS.

Motion carried

4.5 Chair, Education Council

4.4.1 Education Council (EdCo) Report

C. Hartnett reported that Kelly Shopland, Aboriginal Education Advisor, was elected EdCo Vice Chair and that Kathleen Haggith, Dean of Health and Human Services, is now an EdCo member. Education Council reports for February and March 2015 were also received by the Board.

5. INFORMATION

The Board received the following documents:

NIC Upcoming Events North Island Students’ Union letter received March 2, 2015 regarding 2015/2016 student fees Letter from AVED Assistant Deputy Minister B. Plecas in response to F. Prince, Aboriginal Education Advisory Council Chair, re Adult Upgrading policy Letters to NIC Emeritus Designees dated March 3, 2015 School District 72 Board News, March 2015 Adult Upgrading: Changes to BC’s Adult Upgrading Policy: Its impact on NIC and our Students Letter to Board Chair from AVED Minister dated March 16, 2015 Order-in-Council dated March 11, 2015 – J. Murphy’s appointment to the Board and G. Phelps’ term extension

6. NEXT MEETING DATES

Regular meeting – Thursday, May 28, 2015, Komoux Hall Boardroom, Comox Valley Campus In-Camera meeting – Thursday, May 28, 2015, immediately following the regular meeting

7. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:26 p.m.

Bruce Bell, Chair Rachel Reid, Executive Assistant

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From: Minister, AVED AVED:EX <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, May 15, 2015 11:45 AMTo: '[email protected]'Cc: Carroll, Sandra AVED:EX; John Bowman; Rachel Reid; Sue BateSubject: 2015/16 Mandate Letter AVED-North Island College Attachments: 99816 - Final 2015-16 Mandate Letter - NIC.pdf; Signature Page -

NIC.docx

May 15, 2015 Our Ref: 99816

Mr. Bruce Bell Chair of the Board North Island College E-Mail Address: [email protected]

Dear Mr. Bell:

Please find attached the 2015/16 Mandate Letter for North Island College.

A reference to Government procurement, travel and executive and management compensation policies along with the expectation of compliance with these requirements has been added to the draft Mandate Letter that was shared with you earlier. Consistent with past Letters of Expectations, reference to the statutory provisions which set your Institution’s mandate has also been added.

I appreciate your Board’s support and input into the development of the Mandate Letter. Particularly with respect to the four priority action items for the public post-secondary education and training system.

All Board members are asked to sign the Mandate Letter as set out in the Taxpayer Accountability Principles. This is a requirement for all public sector organizations, and demonstrates that all Board members understand and acknowledge their commitment to Government direction. Any Board member not wanting to sign the Mandate Letter, is asked to write to Ms. Sandra Carroll, Deputy Minister, outlining their concerns.

Signed Mandate Letters are requested by June 30, 2015 and should be returned to my Deputy Minister’s Office. If you anticipate difficulties in having all Board members sign by that date, I request that you contact Ms. Carroll. A separate document containing only the signature page of the Mandate Letter has been included for convenience, in case there are any changes in board members.

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I look forward to discussing the action items and other priorities as part of our regular meetings. Sincerely, Andrew Wilkinson Minister of Advanced Education Attachments pc: Ms. Sandra Carroll, Deputy Minister

Ministry of Advanced Education

Mr. John Bowman President and CEO

North Island College Ms. Rachel Reid Executive Assistant to the Board North Island College Ms. Sue Bate Executive Assistant to the President

North Island College

Ministry of Advanced Education

Office of the Minister

Mailing Address: PO Box 9080 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9E2

Location: Parliament Buildings Victoria

May 14, 2015 Our Ref: 99816

Mr. Bruce Bell Chair of the Board North Island College 2300 Ryan Rd Courtenay BC V9N 8N6

Dear Mr. Bell:

Re: 2015/16 Mandate Letter for Public Post-Secondary Institutions

British Columbians have come to expect high-quality programs from our public post-secondary institutions. The province is well served by our public post-secondary institutions. In signing this 2015/16 Mandate Letter, members of the Board of North Island College individually and collectively acknowledge their statutory obligations to act in the best interests of the institution and affirm their commitment to take into account the Taxpayer Accountability Principles in exercising this duty.

A core value of government is respect for the taxpayer through affordable public policies. It is critical that public post-secondary institutions operate as efficiently as possible, to ensure British Columbians are provided with the highest-quality programs and services. This requires constant focus on maintaining a cost-conscious and principled culture through the efficient and effective delivery of programs and services that stand the test of public scrutiny and help develop a prosperous economy and society in an environmentally sustainable manner. The foundation of this work is the commitment by government to control spending and balance the budget.

Government is responsible for funding, setting the legislative, regulatory and public policy frameworks in which public post-secondary institutions operate along with establishing the Institution’s mandate. This includes the following statutory provisions:

Sections 5 and 6 of the College and Institute Act.

In meeting the needs of its designated region, a college provides adult basic education, English as a second language and adult special education programs. It also provides first and second years of study of baccalaureate degree programs, as well as career, technical, trades and continuing education programming. A college may also offer applied baccalaureate degree programming. Further, a college supports community economic development.

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2015/16 Mandate Letter AVED – NIC Page 2 of 6

Within the terms of the legislation, North Island College will, in fulfilling its mandate, consider strategic priorities of Government when allocating institutional resources. Specific strategic priority actions of Government for 2015/16 are:

Implement B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint which sets out the fundamental changes and shifts B.C. must undertake to support students to move through each stage of their education, and transition into the workforce with the skills necessary to realize the career opportunities most in demand in our province.

Assist in advancing key strategies of Government contained within the Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education and Training Policy Framework and Action Plan, and the International Education Strategy.

Meet or exceed the financial targets identified in the Ministry’s three-year Service Plan as tabled under Budget 2015, including maintaining balanced or surplus financial results unless Government approval is provided.

Continue to support the Administrative Service Delivery Transformation initiative, focused on achieving administrative efficiencies, sharing best practices, and enhancing the quality of services across the public post-secondary sector.

Government is committed to further strengthening accountability, improving the management of public funds and continuing the collaborative relationship between Government and public post-secondary institutions. This strong focus on improved two-way communication is to support and ensure a complete understanding of Government directions and institutional priorities. As such, it is important that each of us advise the other in a timely manner of any issues that may materially affect the operations of North Island College and/or the interests of Government, including information on any risks to achieving financial forecasts and performance targets.

As part of the commitment to fiscal responsibility and to ensure the best possible use of taxpayer resources, public post-secondary institutions affirm their commitment to take into account the Taxpayer Accountability Principles (attached). These principles are: cost consciousness (efficiency), accountability, appropriate compensation, service, respect and integrity. Through the implementation of Taxpayer Accountability Principles, public sector organizations demonstrate a commitment to a cost-conscious public sector that strengthens cost management capabilities and fosters a principled culture of efficiency and accountability at all levels. This includes implementing the Code of Conduct of your institution, which contains conflict of interest provisions and post-employment restrictions.

As public post-secondary institutions that receive funding from the Government, institutions are expected to conduct their affairs in a manner consistent with the legislative, regulatory and policy framework established by Government and share in upholding the Taxpayer Accountability Principles. This includes:

Adhering to the policy, guidelines and directions of the Public Sector Employers’ Council regarding executive compensation and the management freeze that remains in place for the present time, recognizing the fiscal reality facing the provincial public sector.


Negotiating settlements with unionized employee groups consistent with the Economic Stability Mandate for all collective agreements that expire on or after December 31, 2013.

Ensuring that institutional operational and financial activities, including procurement and travel, are conducted consistent with Government standards for cost-consciousness and the most cost-effective use of taxpayer resources.

Conducting board matters in accordance with the best practice guideline.

Ensure board remuneration rates comply with Order in Council 180/95 and that remuneration is publicly disclosed annually on the institution’s or associated ministry’s website as required by the Treasury Board Directives.

The Core Policy and Procedures Manual of Government can be found on the Ministry of Finance website at http://www.fin.gov.bc.ca/ocg/fmb/manuals/CPM/CPMtoc.htm and other supporting documents found on the Public Sector Employers’ Council Secretariat website at http://www.fin.gov.bc.ca/psec/.

Government and the public post-secondary institutions share a commitment to ensuring that British Columbians have access to the high quality post-secondary education and training programs they need to fully participate in the provincial economy and society. This includes being responsive to student and labour market demands and to addressing the overall socio-economic and regional employment needs of the province.

Government is committed to supporting the success of students and post-secondary institutions, while at the same time making sure that funding is focused on the legislated mandate of the institution. Post-secondary education needs to be affordable for students and parents as well as taxpayers.

Making changes to align education, training and resources with the economic and social needs of the province will guarantee success for our province and students. Only by working together will we find additional efficiencies, further reduce duplication and position ourselves for even greater success.

Sincerely,

Andrew Wilkinson Minister

Attachment

pc: Distribution List Follows


pc: Honourable Christy Clark Premier

Mr. John Dyble Deputy Minister to the Premier and Cabinet Secretary Mr. Peter Milburn Deputy Minister and Secretary to Treasury Board Ministry of Finance Ms. Sandra Carroll Deputy Minister Ministry of Advanced Education Ms. Cheryl Wenezenki-Yolland Associate Deputy Minister Ministry of Finance


As members of the Board of North Island College, we individually and collectively acknowledge our statutory obligations to act in the best interests of North Island College and affirm as Board members to take into account the Taxpayer Accountability Principles in exercising our duty.

Christine Hodgson Elected Faculty Member

Cathy Reyno Elected Support Staff Member

Peter Hoefgen Elected Student Member

Simon Mbah Elected Student Member

Bruce Calder Appointed Government Member

Roy Grant Appointed Government Member

Allyson Hamilton Appointed Government Member

Rhonda Johnson Appointed Government Member

Vi Mundy Appointed Government Member

Kathleen Nelson Appointed Government Member

Greg Phelps Appointed Government Member

Caitlin Hartnett Chair, Education Council

John Bowman President and CEO

Derek M. Lamb Vice Chair of the Board Appointed Government Member

Bruce C. Bell Chair of the Board Appointed Government Member

____________________________ Date Signed

Attachment 1


Taxpayer Accountability Principles

Further information available at: http://gov.bc.ca/crownaccountabilities

1 Cost Consciousness (Efficiency)

Strengthen cost management capabilities and foster a culture of cost-consciousness at all levels of public sector organizations. Provide public services and programs as efficiently and effectively as possible to “bend the cost curve” and support sustainable public policies and programs as a lasting legacy for generations to come.

2 Accountability Transparently manage responsibilities according to a set of common public sector principles in the best interest of the citizens of the province. By enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness in the planning, reporting and decision making, public sector organizations will ensure actions are aligned with government’s strategic mandate.

3 Appropriate Compensation Comply with a rigorous, standardized approach to performance management and employee compensation, which reflects appropriate compensation for work across the public sector that is consistent with government’s taxpayer accountability principles and respectful of the taxpayer.

4 Service Maintain a clear focus on positive outcomes for citizens of British Columbia by delivering cost-efficient, effective, value-for-money public services and programs.

5 Respect Engage in equitable, compassionate, respectful and effective communications that ensure all parties are properly informed or consulted on actions, decisions and public communications in a timely manner. Proactively collaborate in a spirit of partnership that respects the use of taxpayers’ monies.

6 Integrity Make decisions and take actions that are transparent, ethical and free from conflict of interest. Require the establishment of a strong ethical code of conduct for all employees and executives. Serve the citizens of British Columbia by respecting the shared public trust and acting in accordance with the taxpayer accountability principles.

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

2300 RYAN RD, COURTENAY, BC, V9N 8N6 WWW.NIC.BC.CA TEL : 250 .334.5275 FAX: 250 .334.5269 [email protected]

MEETING AND PLANNING SCHEDULE September 2015 – June 2016

MONTH/LOCATION BUSINESS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 Komoux Hall Boardroom, Comox Valley Campus

Election of Chair and Vice-Chair Board Committee Appointments Banking Resolutions (if required) Financial Information Act Report Board Evaluation Results Fall 2015 Credit Enrolment Report First Quarter Financial Statements for 2015/2016 President’s Annual Priority Performance Objectives 2015/2016

OCTOBER 2015 (Date TBD) Port Alberni area

BOARD RETREAT

NOVEMBER 26, 2015 Komoux Hall Boardroom, Comox Valley Campus

2016/2017 Budget Guidelines and Ongoing Budget Development Timeline

Second Quarter Financial Statements for 2015-2016 2016 Board of Governors Work Plan Advocacy Planning Bylaw 6 – International Tuition and Fee Bylaw

JANUARY 28, 2016 Komoux Hall Boardroom, Comox Valley Campus

Budget 2016-2017 Preparation Financial Projections to Year End 2015/2016 Third Quarter Financial Statements for 2015/2016 Review of Investment Portfolio Fall/Winter Stable Enrolment Report Bylaw 4 – Domestic Tuition and Fee Bylaw Fall Applications Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2016 Comox Valley (venue TBD)

Joint Meeting with North Island College Foundation Board

MARCH 31, 2016 The Bistro, Campbell River Campus

2016/2017 Budget Approval

MAY 26, 2016Mount Waddington Campus

Audited Financial Statements for Year Ended March 31, 2016 Board Planning and Meeting Schedule 2016/2017 Mandate Letter 2016/2017 Fall Applications Report FTE Enrolment Report for the Year Ended March 31, 2016

JUNE 23, 2016 Komoux Hall Boardroom, Comox Valley Campus

2015/2016 Institutional Accountability Plan and Report Approval Campus and Facilities Plan Board Evaluation Results

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Executive Committee Friday, May 15, 2015, 8:00am

Komoux Hall Boardroom, Comox Valley Campus

Members present: B. Bell, D. Lamb (via phone), R. Grant, J. Bowman (President) Resources: L. Domae (VP, Learning and Students), S. Bate (EA to President), R. Reid (EA to BOG)

1. Adoption of AgendaJ. Bowman, as presiding member, called the meeting to order at 8:00am. Item number 7 (a) on Lather – Interior Systems Mechanic Program was moved up in the agenda. The committee adopted the agenda as amended.

2. Chair’s UpdatesThere was nothing to share other than the discussion of later agenda items.

3. President’s Reporta) Lather – Interior Systems Mechanic Program

Moved D. LAMB/Seconded R. GRANT: THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVE THE TUITION OF $500 AND FEES OF $200 FOR THE LATHER – INTERIOR SYSTEMS MECHANIC (WALL AND CEILING INSTALLER MODULE A AND MODULE B.

Motion carried 4. Meeting Agendas May 28, 2015The committee reviewed the following items and updated accordingly:

a) Regular Meetingb) In-Camera Meetingc) Board Action Items Logs (Regular and In-Camera)d) March 26, 2015 Board Meeting Minutes (Regular and In-Camera)

5. Other Businessa) 2015-2016 Board of Governors Meeting and Planning Schedule

The committee agreed to hold the Annual Board Retreat in October, tentatively in PortAlberni, with no business meeting for that month. The business items planned forOctober will be moved to either September or November 2015. The May 26, 2016 BoardMeeting will be tentatively planned in the Mount Waddington region.

b) Report on Meetings in Victoria, May 11-12, 2015(S. Bate and R. Reid entered the meeting at 8:30am)B. Bell strongly recommends continuing the practice of meeting with Ministry officials onan annual basis in order to build stronger relationships with Government.

c) BOG Evaluation SurveyThe survey which was reviewed by the Governance and Human Resources Committeelast year will be sent out to all Board Members together with the May 28 agenda meetingpackage. Results of the survey will be reported back to the Board at its June meeting.

d) College Year-end Celebration, June 12th, Campbell River CampusB. Bell noted that the College Year-End Celebration is happening on the same day asthe visit of some members of the BC Liberal caucus to the Island. J. Bowman reported

that Comox Valley MLA Don McRae plans on inviting other MLAs to the Comox Valley to participate in the 2015 BC Shellfish Festival.

e) GHR Committee WorkR. Grant, Chair of the Governance and Human Resources Committee, would like the GHR Committee to start work soon. He plans on having the Board review 2 to 4 policies at the beginning of each Board meeting. R. Reid will coordinate a meeting between R. Grant, J. Bowman and K. Crewe (Director, Human Resources and Organizational Development) to discuss this.

6. President’s Performance and Compensation Committee (PPCC)J. Bowman reported that the 360 Performance Survey is underway with a deadline for responses of May 19, 2015.

7. OthersThe committee scheduled next month’s meeting to Wednesday, June 10 at 8am with R. Grant phoning in.

The meeting adjourned at 8:50am.

NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORSMay 28, 2015

Vision: North Island College is a premier community and destination college, in a spectacular west-coast environment, that inspires and prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world.

AGENDA ITEM: Regular Meeting 3. Meetings with BC GovernmentMay 11-12, 2015

On May 11 and 12, Bruce Bell, Derek Lamb, John Bowman and Randall Heidt participated in meetings with Government of B.C. elected officials and senior staff in Victoria. Meetings were held with:

1. Minister of Environment, Hon. Mary Polak2. Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizen Services, Hon. Amrik Virk3. MLA Comox Valley, Don McRae4. BC Colleges, Jim Reed, President5. Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, Assistant Deputy

Minister (Laurel Nash) and Executive Assistant to Minister (Damon Dhanowa)6. Ministry of Advanced Education, Deputy Minister Sandra Carroll, Assistant

Deputy Minister, Kevin Brewster7. Minister of Advanced Education, Hon. Andrew Wilkinson

Other meeting requests to Ministers of Health; Education; Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training; Social Development and Social Innovation; and, Community, Sport and Cultural Development did not occur due to their unavailability.

The topics touched on during the various meetings were:

draft NIC Plan, 2020, college strategic priorities;Campbell River Camus – Vigar Replacement and Campus Consolidation Project;Aquaculture training and research;Aboriginal education and community partnerships;College fundraising and diversification of revenues;Applied research and innovation;draft MOU between NIC - Comox Valley Project Watershed – Climate ActionSecretariat; andOne-time Year-end Program Funding

In general the meetings were very positive. The government officials expressed appreciation to NIC for initiating the discussions, sharing information, and creating opportunities to provide feedback. They were supportive of the College’s major directions. The College will be having further discussions with government staff regarding most of the above item in the near future.

MLA, Don McRae also strongly reiterated his desire to support the College and to facilitate other opportunities to interact with government officials.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT’S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

MAY 28, 2015

This report will cover the months of April and May 2015.

NIC Plan, 2020 Consultations

During April and May, I participated in a series of internal and external community meetings to present and invite feedback on the draft NIC Plan, 2020 strategic priorities and goals. A list of those meetings is attached as Appendix A to this report. I will provide further information regarding the planning process through an oral update under agenda item 4.1.2.

RCAF All Ranks Mess Dinner

On April 9th, I attended the annual RCAF All Ranks Mess Dinner at the Officers’ Mess at 19 Wing Comox. The theme of the event was a celebration of Royal Canadian Air Force History.

Trades Training BC (TTBC)

On April 13th, I attended the TTBC Directors’ Meeting in Vancouver. Agenda items included the dissolution of TTCBC as a not-for-profit society, status of TTBC as a consortium, and updates from ITA (Industrial Training Authority) and BCATTA (BC Association of Trades and Technical Administrators).

BC College Presidents

On April 14th, I attended the Council of Presidents’ Meeting in Vancouver. Agenda items included an update from PSEA CEO Anita Bleick on bargaining and progress on executive compensation, project updates from BCCAT (BC Council on Admissions and Transfer) Executive Director Rob Fleming, and a Research Forest presentation from College of New Caledonia’s Director of Applied Research and Innovation. The Consortium for Skills Development structure and governance was discussed. We had a strategic discussion on the BC Colleges organization and advocacy and the strategic retreat on June 8th

were also discussed.

NICFA and CUPE 3479 Presidents

On April 10th, I met with NICFA President Shirley Ackland and on April 17th, I met with CUPE 3479 President Michelle Waite for our regular bi-monthly meetings.

Education Council

On April 17th, I attended the Education Council meeting. I presented the draft College Plan 2020 strategic priorities and goals, reviewed environmental scan highlights and explained how to provide feedback on the draft plan.

Student Leadership Program Celebration

On April 18th, I travelled to Port Alberni to Nancy Twynam’s (Assistant Director, Student Affairs) home for a Student Leadership Program BBQ and celebration. Lisa Domae, VP Learning and Students and

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Kathleen Kuhnert, Registrar and Director of Student Services were also in attendance. I participated in a Q&A with the students leaders and presented them with their participation certificates. It was a very enjoyable afternoon and I was very impressed by the students. My thanks to Nancy Twynam for hosting the event.

Indigenous Education Protocol Ceremony

On May 1st, I participated in the signing ceremony of the Indigenous Education Protocol for Colleges and Institutes at the K’ómoks First Nation Big House in Courtenay.

I signed the Protocol on behalf of the College along with 16 First Nations representatives. North Island College’s Aboriginal Education Advisory Council, Board Chair Bruce Bell, Board Member Cathy Reyno, and members of the Senior Leadership and Senior Educational Teams were also present. The signed agreement is attached as Appendix B to this report.

Visit to 19 Wing Comox

On May 4th, I visited 19 Wing Comox for lunch and a tour of 19 Wing hosted by Wing Commander Colonel Tom Dunne. Other NIC participants included Lisa Domae, VP Learning and Students; Randall Heidt, VP Strategic Initiatives; Kathleen Haggith, Dean, School of Health and Human Services; Cheryl O’Connell, Dean, School of Continuing Education & Training and Interim Dean, Trades and Technology; and Chris Udy, Director, Trades, Technology and Industry Training.

The visit included tours of the Kitchen, Tower, 19 Air Maintenance Squadron, RCEME Workshop, and 21 CF Health Services Centre. It was a fantastic day for all.

Alberni Valley Learning Council

On May 7th, I attend the AV Learning Council meeting at City Hall in Port Alberni. The Learning Council meeting followed the very successful College Plan Community Forum that I had hosted at the PA Campus.

Powerful Partnerships

On May 7th, I travelled to CR to attend the Power Partnerships workshop and networking reception in partnership with NIC, CR Creative Industries Council, CR Chamber of Commerce and the City of CR with support from NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada). This collaborative workshop was about supporting north island companies to tap into expertise, students, capacity and infrastructure at NIC. Mayor Andy Adams provided the welcome remarks and Randall Heidt delivered a presentation on NIC’s CARTI (Centre for Applied Research, Technology and Innovation).

College Plan Committee (CPC)

On May 8th, I chaired the CPC meeting. I provided updates on the on-line feedback system, and the internal and external consultation meetings. Regarding the draft Strategic Priorities and Goals, I provided an overview of the feedback and questions that I received as of May 8th. We also reviewed the criteria-questions for assessing the goals. The CPC will meet again on June 5th.

Meetings with BC Government

On May 11-12, Bruce Bell, Chair, Derek Lamb, Vice Chair, Randall Heidt and I travelled to Victoria for various Ministry meetings. A detailed report of the Ministry meetings can be found in the May 28th BOG meeting agenda package (Item 3.4.1).


College Board Executive Committee

On May 15th, the Executive Committee met to debrief the May 11-12 visit to Victoria and to review the agendas for the May 28th meeting. The Executive Committee minutes can be found in the May 28th BOG meeting agenda package (Item 3.4).

School District #71 Meeting

On May 19th, the Senior Leadership Team met with the senior executive team of SD 71 for a joint meeting at the School Board Office in Courtenay. Items of discussion included BC’s K-12 Innovation Strategy, BC’s Education Plan, Secondary to Post-Secondary Transition, Adult Upgrading Program, Dual Credits, IB Program, joint meeting of the School Trustees, RWSL, and the NIC Parent Information night (November 17, 2015).

CICan (Colleges and Institutes Canada) Conference – Winnipeg, Manitoba

On May 24-26, I travelled to Winnipeg for the annual CICan Conference hosted by Assiniboine College, École technique et professionnelle de l'Université de Saint-Boniface, Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology and Red River College. The theme, Leading Change, explored how colleges and institutes lead change through innovative practices and approaches in teaching and learning, applied research and engagement with business, industry and community partners. Derek Lamb, Vice Chair, was also in attendance at the conference.


APPENDIX A

NIC PLAN 2020

Community Consultation Meetings (x32)

DATE MEETINGS

Wednesday, April 8 Strathcona Regional District Board of Directors Thursday, April 16 North Island Students Union Executive Thursday, April 16 NIC Foundation Board of Directors Friday, April 17 Education Council Friday, April 17 N.I. Employment Foundations Society Board Monday, April 20 CV Elder College Executive Committee Tuesday, April 21 Campus Forum – CV (employees) Tuesday, April 21 Comox Valley Regional District Board Wednesday, April 22 Campus Forums – CR (employees) Thursday, April 23 Campus Forums – PA (employees) Tuesday, April 28 Board of Education SD 70 (Port Alberni) Tuesday, April 28 Board of Education SD 71 (Comox Valley) Wednesday, April 29 NIC Faculty Association Thursday, April 30 St. Joseph’s Hospital BoardFriday, May 1 Aboriginal Education Advisory Council Tuesday, May 5 Canadian Union of Public Employees Local Tuesday, May 5 Board of Education SD 72 (Campbell River) Thursday, May 7 Community Town Hall - PA (public) Thursday, May 7 Alberni Valley Learning Council Friday, May 8 Emeritus Employees Monday, May 11 Village of Cumberland Council Monday, May 11 Campbell River City Council Monday, May 11 Port Alberni City Council Wednesday, May 13 Community Town Hall - CV (public) Thursday, May 14 Campbell River Chamber of Commerce Thursday, May 14 Community Town Hall – CR (public) Tuesday, May 19 Courtenay City Council Wednesday, May 20 CV Chamber of Commerce Board Wednesday, May 20 Comox Town Council Wednesday, May 20 Community Futures of Strathcona Board Meeting Thursday, May 28 Port Alberni Chamber of Commerce Board Monday, June 1 MW Community Town Hall and Learning Council

APPENDIX B

NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORSMAY 28, 2015

Vision:North Island College is a premier community and destination college, in a spectacular west-coast environment, that inspires and prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world.

AGENDA ITEM: Regular Meeting4.2.1 2014/15 FINAL FTE ENROLMENT REPORT

NIC’s 2014/15 Final FTE Report, a Ministry of Advanced Education (AVED) reporting requirement, is provided for the Board’s review. This report presents NIC’s full-time equivalentenrolments (FTEs) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.

Student FTEs represent the enrolment activity of students in a program in a given instructional year. Each full-time student in a full-time program is equivalent to one FTE. Part-time student enrolments are converted into full-time equivalents based on their course registrations as a proportion of a full-time course load (e.g., a student taking 50% of a full course load is equivalent to 0.5 FTEs).

The 2014/15 Final FTE Report was submitted to the AVED to meet the May 15, 2015 deadline.Data supporting FTE calculations will also be submitted to AVED’s Post-Secondary Central Data Warehouse in time for the May 31, 2015 deadline.

NIC enrolled 2,418 domestic student FTEs and 226 international student FTEs in fiscal year 2014/15 for a total of 2,644 FTEs. 1,732 domestic student FTEs were countable toward NIC’s overall AVED FTE target of 2,208 FTEs; the remaing 686 domestic student FTEs, not countable toward AVED targets, were enrolled in foundation trades and apprenticeship programs funded by the Industry Training Authority. International student FTEs are also not funded by AVED and, therefore, not countable toward AVED FTE targets.

NIC exceeded all nursing program FTE targets and achieved just under overall health care assistant and developmental program FTE targets. New for the 2014/15 FTE reporting cycle is the inclusion of Skills Gap Plan FTE targets, which supports aligning programs to high-demand occupations as outlined in the B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint. All of NIC’s Skills Gap Plan FTEtargets were met, or exceeded.

Not included in NIC’s 2014/15 Final FTE Report are 19 domestic student FTEs enrolled at NIC’s Comox Valley campus by fourth-year students in the collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offered in partnership with Vancouver Island University.

NIC’s Institutional Accountability Plan and Report for the 2014/15 Reporting Cycle (IAPR) submission to AVED on, or before, July 17, 2015 will discuss the context of NIC’s 2014/15 FTE performance measures. The Board of Governors is scheduled to receive NIC’s IAPR at its June 2015 meeting.

Action:

For the Board’s review and approval.

Suggested Resolution:

THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVES THE 2014/15 FINAL FTE ENROLMENT REPORT.

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AGENDA ITEM: Regular Meeting4.2.2 Fall 2015 Applications Report – Spring Update

Program applications are the strongest indicator of demand for NIC programs. On an annual cycle and on a regular basis, the College tracks program applications and adjusts both promotion and offerings accordingly.

As per Policy #4-17, Admission, NIC normally accepts domestic student applications a year prior to the following academic year. Normally, the College begins accepting applications from international students as of March 31st for programs starting the following September.

The information provided includes:• Fall 2015 Domestic Student Applications report• Fall 2015 International Student Applications report

Continued growth in international education at NIC requires that the College report domestic and international applications separately. Separate international education reporting allows for analysis of student demand specific to that market.

These reports reflect a year-over-year comparison of fall term student applications as of May 8,2015. Applications are reported by status as “Applied” or “Qualified”. Applied represents the first stage of the admissions process, including the receipt of new applications and the request for transcripts. Qualified aggregates all statuses beyond the applied status, including the receipt and processing of transcripts, receipt of tuition deposits and admission to programs.

To improve fall term comparison of application data, we are not reporting Bachelor of Science in Nursing applications. The program moved to a selective entry admissions process in 2013/14, and to honour existing applications, NIC is not accepting new applications until all qualified, waitlisted applicants have been admitted.

As part of its enrolment reporting to the Board of Governors and in the interests of long-term sustainability, NIC is providing application information for programs beginning in 2015 fall term.

2015 fall term domestic applications are 6% lower than 2014 fall term at the reporting date, however, total applications typically more than double between now and the beginning of September and many programs starting in 2015 fall term are beginning to fill at this early stage of the application cycle. 2015 fall term international applications are 3% higher than 2014 fall term at the reporting date.

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DOMESTIC STUDENT APPLICATIONSFall 2015 Applications ReportAt May 8, 2015 with Comparison Data at May 9, 2014

Instructional Area Qualified AppliedTotal

Applications Qualified AppliedTotal

Applications % Change

University Studies & Applied Programs 307 100 407 366 115 481 -15 %Applied Business Technology 34 20 54 41 19 60 -10 %Business Administration 35 24 59 46 25 71 -17 %Fine Arts 6 11 17 13 5 18 -6 %Interactive Media & Graphic Design 20 8 28 19 9 28 0 %Tourism & Hospitality 14 16 30 10 17 27 11 %University Studies 198 21 219 237 40 277 -21 %

Access & Upgrading 6 19 25 23 27 50 -50 %Adult Basic Education 5 18 23 19 27 46 -50 %Adult Special Education 1 1 2 4 4 -50 %

Health & Community Care 174 201 375 165 231 396 -5 %Early Childhood Care & Education 20 28 48 27 20 47 2 %Health Care Assistant 73 42 115 34 61 95 21 %Human Services & Social Services 54 75 129 63 82 145 -11 %Practical Nursing Diploma 27 56 83 41 68 109 -24 %

Continuing Education & Training 25 45 70 37 45 82 -15 %Activity Assistant Certificate 6 6 16 2 18 -67 %Animal Care Aide Certificate 13 9 22 14 14 28 -21 %Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate 2 32 34 3 23 26 31 %Metal Jewellery Design Certificate 2 4 6 4 5 9 -33 %Underground Mining Essentials 2 2 1 1 100 %

Trades & Technology 176 174 350 149 147 296 18 %Aircraft Structures Technician (AME-S) 6 3 9 9 10 19 -53 %Automotive Service Technician Foundation 15 10 25 6 17 23 9 %Carpentry Foundation 8 8 -100 %Electrical Foundation 25 49 74 23 25 48 54 %Electronics Technician 21 11 32 26 7 33 -3 %Heavy Mechanical Foundation 42 23 65 43 13 56 16 %Joinery/Cabinetmaking Foundation 16 8 24 12 7 19 26 %Plumbing & Piping Foundation 17 26 43 12 21 33 30 %Welding 34 44 78 18 39 57 37 %

Apprenticeship Training 47 32 79 37 46 83 -5 %Apprenticeship: Carpentry 2 1 3 8 2 10 -70 %Apprenticeship: Electrical 10 3 13 10 7 17 -24 %Apprenticeship: Heavy Duty Mechanic 19 6 25 10 3 13 92 %Apprenticeship: Plumbing 9 1 10 2 2 400 %Apprenticeship: Professional Cooking Level 1 5 18 23 3 30 33 -30 %Apprenticeship: Professional Cooking Level 2 3 1 4 -100 %Apprenticeship: Professional Cooking Level 3 1 1 -100 %Apprenticeship: Welding 2 3 5 1 2 3 67 %

Total Applications 735 571 1,306 777 611 1,388 -6 %

Campus2015

Fall Term2014

Fall Term Change % ChangeCampbell River 399 359 40 11 %Comox Valley 644 709 -65 -9 %Port Alberni 177 210 -33 -16 %

Notes:Applied represents the first stage of the application process, including receipt of new applications and request for transcripts.Qualified aggregates all applications that have progressed beyond the Applied status, including receipt and processing of transcripts through tuition deposit and program admission.Withdrawn applications are not reported.Bachelor of Science in Nursing applications excluded from all tables on this report because changes in NIC admissions processes make fall term comparisons invalid.Practical Nursing Diploma applications are excluded from the "Campus" table because intakes alternate between Campbell River and Port Alberni campuses each year. Removing the associated applications provides better data for determining whether total applications at each campus are up or down over the previous fall term.Applications for Mount Waddington Regional campus are excluded from the campus table because there are fewer than five applications in each term.

2015 Fall Term 2014 Fall Term

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATIONSFall 2015 Applications ReportAt May 8, 2015 with Comparison Data at May 9, 2014

Instructional Area Qualified AppliedTotal

Applications Qualified AppliedTotal

Applications % Change

University Studies & Applied Programs 157 66 223 110 94 204 9 %Business Administration 78 35 113 54 50 104 9 %Fine Arts 3 5 8 1 3 4 100 %Interactive Media & Graphic Design 18 5 23 22 7 29 -21 %Tourism & Hospitality 16 14 30 6 18 24 25 %University Studies 42 7 49 27 16 43 14 %

Access & Upgrading 22 2 24 17 14 31 -19 %English Language Program 22 2 24 17 14 31 -23 %

Health & Community Care 1 5 6 2 8 10 -40 %Early Childhood Care & Education 2 2 6 6 -67 %Health Care Assistant 1 1 2 -100 %Human Services & Social Services 1 3 4 1 1 300 %Practical Nursing Diploma 1 1 -100 %

Trades & Technology 5 11 16 4 11 15 7 %Aircraft Structures Technician (AME-S) 3 2 5 1 3 4 25 %Automotive Service Technician Foundation 1 1 -100 %Electronics Technician 7 7 3 6 9 -22 %Joinery/Cabinetmaking Foundation 2 1 3 0 %Plumbing & Piping Foundation 1 1 1 1 0 %

Apprenticeship Training 2 1 3 1 2 3 0 %Apprenticeship: Professional Cooking Level 1 2 1 3 1 1 2 50 %Apprenticeship: Professional Cooking Level 2 1 1 -100 %

Total Applications 187 85 272 134 129 263 3 %

Campus2015

Fall Term2014

Fall Term Change % ChangeCampbell River 14 18 -4 -22 %Comox Valley 255 244 11 5 %

Notes:Applied represents the first stage of the application process, including receipt of new applications and request for transcripts.Qualified aggregates all applications that have progressed beyond the Applied status, including receipt and processing of transcripts through tuition deposit and program admission.Withdrawn applications are not reported.Applications for Port Alberni campus are excluded from the campus table because there are fewer than five applications in each term.

2015 Fall Term 2014 Fall Term

NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS MAY 28, 2015


AGENDA ITEM: Regular Meeting 4.2.3 Approve Lab Fees for THM 275 – Food Fundamentals & Service

Background

Education Council has recently approved THM 275 which will become part of the Tourism & Hospitality Management Diploma.

The course includes a weekly 3 hour lab where students will be involved in food production and artistic presentation, cost control, purchasing, receiving, inventory and yield management. A proposed lab fee of $225.21 will offset the costs incurred during the lab portion of the course.

The lab fee covers:

Uniform (chef’s jacket, pants and apron), as well as chef’s knives. [It is not reasonable to expect Tourism students to incur costs for these items given the short duration of the course.]Food costs, licenses and other materials. Travel costs – students will travel between campuses as food production occurs in Campbell River.

Action:

For the Board’s discussion and approval.

Suggested Resolution:

THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVE LAB FEES OF $225.21 FOR THM 275 – FOOD FUNDAMENTALS & SERVICE.

REPORT TO NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

28 MAY, 2015

COLLEGE-WIDE

NIC Day of Mourning April 28, 2015

Another powerful Day of Mourning event was organized this year by the CUPE OH&S members. Here is what happened:

Campbell River – Diane Newman

There were approximately 40 people in attendance, including staff, faculty and students.

Vivian Hermansen, (Director, Aboriginal Education) was our MC. Vivian opened with an explanation of the Day of Mourning and a variety of BC Facts. We had a moment of silence, reading of the Worker’s Statement by Julia Peters and sharing by two people. One in particular was very powerful. He had lost three co-workers, and reiterated the need for safety at all times. Pat Gerakios handed out “Day of Mourning” stickers to everyone. And that was it. Short but powerful.

Campbell River Day of Mourning

Port Alberni Sherry Kropninski

The Day of Mourning event was promoted by emailing staff/faculty, putting up posters and invitations to the event itself, and having a display of relevant library materials put up in our display cabinet. The day began with our flags at half-mast (thanks to Jessie Broekhuizen and Linda McMurdo). We played the documentary video, Every 12 Seconds, in the Cafeteria. It features five permanently injured workers, including Wolfgang Zimmermann, currently President of Pacific Coast University. We then had a short ceremony at 10:00 am which was attended by staff and faculty but no students. Luke George read out the Workers’ Statement while we held a moment of silence, and copies of this document were made available. Then participants were invited to share their thoughts and what the day/event meant to them.

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Port Alberni Day of Mourning

Comox Valley Cindy Greenhill & Jack Campbell

On April 28th approximately 50 students, faculty and staff gathered by Discovery Hall flag pole to recognize the National Day of Mourning for those who have been killed or injured on the job. A circle was formed and Jack Campbell read the Workers Statement. Others were offered an opportunity to speak and then we all paused for a moment of silence.

Comox Valley Day of Mourning

Mental HealthWeek ActivitiesSubmitted by Sherri Wilson

In support of Canadian Mental Health Week May 4 – 10, 2015, the North Island College Human Resources Team organized a program of activities to promote good mental health and wellbeing and the linkage between good physical and mental health. The theme of this year’s program of activities was “Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies.” The goals for the week were to inform/remind employees about the

programs and services available to them via our benefit and EFAP providers and other community resources; to encourage employees to better understand the important linkage between our physical health and our mental well-being; and to encourage discussion to help reduce the stigma attached to mental illness that often prevents individuals from accessing or receiving supports they may need.

Activities throughout the week included:

Lunch hour walks at all campuses. Canadian Mental Health Association on-site at the Campbell River and Comox Valley Campuses. Presentation Exploring Positive Mental Health – Strategies to Build Resilience. Manulife Financial webinar that provided an overview of the tools and resources available on their Workplace Solutions for Mental Health website as well as overall wellbeing and the tools available through their Health eLinks site, Health Risk Assessment and Lifestyle Health Coaching. Chair Massage at Comox Valley and Mount Waddington Regional Campuses. Yoga at Campbell River and Port Alberni Campuses. Health Meal Deal: Employees enjoyed a healthy lunch for only $3. Daily emails that included links to websites, articles and videos promoting good mental health.

CAMPBELL RIVER CAMPUS

Youth Transition Resource FairSubmitted by Karen Sale

On Wednesday evening, April 22nd, Cathy Patrucco and I participated in the Campbell River Youth Transition Resource Fair sponsored by School District 72 and Community Living BC. The fair provided an opportunity for youth and their families to find out about services, programs and agencies in Campbell River that support individuals who have a developmental disability or are on the autism spectrum.

School of Trades and Technology

Provincial and Regional

Meeting with ASTTBC (Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC) – On May 5th the Dean and Director met with Charles Joyner, Registrar of ASTTBC and Sam DiGiandomenico, CEO of TAC (Technology Accreditations Canada) to discuss the relatively recent changes in technician and technologist program accreditation, and the implementation of the newly formed TAC. Nuu-chah-nuth Tribal Council – On May 14th, the Dean and Director met with the Council, the BC Construction Association and School District 70 to discuss capacity in trades and the potential of working in partnership. The School met with representatives from Ucluelet First Nations regarding potential opportunities for program development and delivery to support community and economic development plans. The School participated in welcoming a delegation of Vietnamese senior-ranking officials in early May to discuss Trades and Technology programming at NIC and potential for future collaborations.

Highlights

The School continues to work closely with Facilities to support the advancement of the improvements and retrofits at Vigar, Dogwood – Grinding Room and Tebo. The School is opening registration for the Wall and Ceiling Installer (drywall) at the end of May. Students are being recruited through the BC Construction Association.

The School is working with First Nations, community, funders and School of Continuing Education and Training (CET) on a Culinary Prep program.The School is working with School Districts to finalize anticipated seats in the ACE-It programs.The School is working closely with Facilities to prepare for the Grinding Room upgrades and finalize the TEBO facility upgrades. The School is refining the AVED Capital funding allocations for Trades and Technology programming for 2015-2016. The School is working closely with IMC to refine processes regarding student materials while streamlining processes in the best interest of students and programming.

Culinary Arts Spring Buffet a Success

On May 12th the Campbell River Professional Cook 1 class hosted 75 guests at their seasonal Spring Buffet with Chef Lilyholm. Guests were treated to an array of items including fresh baked bread and salad bar, seasonal vegetables, seafood pasta and carved, stuffed pork loin. Capping off the meal was an assortment of delicious desserts including lemon chiffon tarts, fresh strawberry shortcakes and warm chocolate bread pudding.

Guests included NIC faculty, administration and staff, Timberline staff, students’ families and friends, local Campbell River residents, members of the local Chamber of Commerce and radio station, as well as a group of delegates from Vietnam who were visiting NIC. This buffet concludes another semester of Professional Cook 1 and will send eight Culinary students to the industry to hone their skills and continue their careers.

Culinary Arts Field Trip

On May 1st,the Professional Cook 1 class did a field trip of the local area with Chef Christine Lilyholm. Starting off at Pattison Farms in Black Creek with an amazing tour of the organic farm, we then headed off to Hot Chocolates and Cake Bread Artisan Bakery. The tour was amazing and ended with a delicious chocolate truffle. From there we went to Natural Pastures Cheese for a behind-the-scenes tour of the cheese processing plant and samples of the fresh local cheeses. Lunch was at Rhodos Café followed by Gelato topped with Espresso. We completed the fun-filled day at Church Street Bakery, which is known

for their wood fired artisan breads and pizzas. The students ended the day buzzing from the chocolate, cheese and espresso but also with a greater appreciation of local foods in our “backyard.”

Aircraft Structures Technician Program Field Trip

On April 27th, the students from our Aircraft Structures program took a trip to Port Alberni to visit Coulson’s with Instructor Ruedi Pletscher. Coulson Aircrane Ltd. is a privately owned family company based in Port Alberni. The company has been in the aviation business for over 25 years and operates a fleet of light and heavy lift helicopters. The company's operations include helicopter logging, forest fire suppression, power-line construction, airliner passenger transport and many other industrial heavy lift operations. The students explored a Martin Mars aircraft and the newest addition to the Coulson fleet, a Lockheed C 130 Hercules, modified for firefighting. It was a very interesting and inspiring day for the students in the program.

Culinary Prep Program

North Island College has been in discussions with industry and community, working together to develop a solution to the ongoing need for skilled labour in the hospitality and tourism trades. This industry is the heartbeat of the tourism region and there is a pool of local residents who could, with basic practical skills and communications training, become a sustainable base of skilled workers for community businesses. Our Chef, Christine Lilyholm, has been developing this program and funding proposals have been submitted for consideration to support pilot in-community deliveries.

Industrial Automation Demonstration Day

On Thursday, May 21st observers were welcomed to see a live demonstration from the Industrial Automation diploma students with Instructor Brad Harsell. Successful completion of the capstone project is a program requirement. This year’s class showcased two projects:

Not far from IKEA The first project is a fully automated manufacturing system designed to mass produce Build Your Own Garden Bench kits. Complete with robotics, automated controls and instrumentation, this system processes the wood, compiles all the required parts, and packages it for retail distribution - much like the systems used by IKEA and similar manufacturers. The project is a team effort developed over four weeks by the entire class. This demonstration will mark the system’s first-ever complete run.

Who loves wine? The second project is a prototype currently in the concept development stages for the Hornby Island Estate Winery. This one-of-a-kind automated filling process for wine bottles includes a NIC-developed system that works with Hornby Island Estate Winery’s innovative ultra-fine bubbles, creating a “magic bubbles” sparkling wine or beverage experience unlike anything currently on the market.

Construction Labourer Celebration

On May 22nd, students in the Port Alberni Employment Transition – Construction Labourer program were celebrated with instructor, Mark Price. This program was developed at the request of community agencies in Port Alberni including School District 70, CLBC, and local First Nations who advocate for individuals with disabilities. Students acquired employment skills to help them maintain work and entry-level construction skills for employment opportunities as a Construction Labourer. We are very proud of our graduating students and our Instructor in this worthwhile programming.

ACE It Dual Credit

The School is working with School Districts 68 (Nanaimo), 69 (Qualicum), 70 (Port Alberni), 71 (Comox), and 72 (Campbell River) to put students into the Dual Credit program in the following areas:

Automotive Carpentry Welding Cook

Joinery Plumbing Metal Fab Electrical

COMOX VALLEY CAMPUS

Open Textbook ProjectSubmitted by Richelle Gardiner Hynds

During this past academic year, I contributed to an open textbook project through BC Campus with past NIC employee, John Belshaw. John requested my contribution to the text, as a Canadian Women’s history specialist. The Canadian History: Pre-Confederation textbook introduces themes in North American history to 1867, including Aboriginal and European perspectives.

See Credits: http://opentextbc.ca/preconfederation/back-matter/about-the-author/

and full text: http://opentextbc.ca/preconfederation/

Fine Arts Department UpdateSubmitted by Linda Perron

Interactive Media and Design Students held a very successful showcase event on April 28th from 5pm – 9pm in the student lounge of the Tyee building at NIC. The event was well attended by both potential employers, students and faculty.

On April 30th the Emily Carr external degree graduate students opened their exhibition at the Comox Valley Art Gallery. This exhibition will run May 1st to June 6th.

Showing concurrently are faculty and staff from NIC and ECU; this exhibition also runs until June 6th

http://www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com/exhibitions/present/

Opening Friday May 8th from 7pm – 9pm is the School of Fine Art & Design diploma graduation exhibition in Shadbolt Studios at the Comox Valley Campus. This exhibition will run from May 8th to 29th, 9am – 4pm Monday to Friday. Everyone is invited to attend the opening.

Adventure Guiding ProgramsSubmitted by David Pinel

Overall, it was a very full and successful fall and winter for the Adventure Guiding Programs through our Tourism and Hospitality Department. We successfully delivered two programs: 1) the reformatted Adventure Guiding Certificate at our CV campus, and 2) a pilot Aboriginal Ecotourism Training Program in partnership with VIU and the Heiltsuk Tribal Council.

The AG Certificate students rode many waves, literally and figuratively! All field-based training was very effective and benefited from a good variety of weather and sea conditions for practical learning. Overall, the revised curriculum and collaborative delivery model came together with strong learning outcomes and significant student growth. The students are currently completing their work placements as the final step of the program, and have secured employment with leading companies throughout the region, including Spirit Bear Lodge in Klemtu, Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures in Port McNeill, West Coast Expeditions in Kyuquot, and Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Centre on Hornby Island. Employers continue to be very interested in our graduates.

The Aboriginal Ecotourism program brought a coast-wide cohort together for intensive in-community delivery in four different locations, and had very high student retention, completion, and success outcomes. Many of these students gained the confidence and desire to continue their post-secondary education in tourism and business, while others saw immediate gains in their employment status with new

positions and responsibilities, and associated increases in compensation and job satisfaction. All students gained valuable insights, skills, and connections for becoming actively engaged in building Aboriginal Tourism in BC as part of their personal, community and regional development. Together with VIU and the Heiltsuk, we should soon hear whether we've successfully secured funding to expand and continue this Aboriginal Ecotourism program over the next three years.

MOUNT WADDINGTON CAMPUS

HCA Program UpdateSubmitted by Roland Stockham

We have six students completing their final week of practicum for the HCA program at Mt Waddington Campus. They are again excellent students with a grade average across the course of better than 90%. They will be a much-needed and positive addition to the local workforce. Having had training in the local area means they will all be looking to work here, which is very important. We were able to offer this second intake due to additional one-time Ministry funding.

PA – 20 HCA students are in clinical practice at present, finishing May 22nd

CV winter HCA intake – 10 students have completed theory and have just started nine weeks of clinical practice CV fall HCA intake – 15 students graduated from this intake

NIC HCA program Granted 5 year Recognition StatusSubmitted by Laurie Bird

The BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry reviews and recognizes Health Care Assistant (HCA) programs in BC to ensure that they are: following the provincial curriculum, implementing a common set of training standards and graduating competent front-line health care providers. Confirming that HCAs meet registration requirements is integral to the Registry’s mandate of patient protection and improved standards of care.

The NIC HCA program has been granted a full, five-year recognition status by the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry. Graduates of the program are eligible for registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Community Collaboration and Engagement

REGIONAL ACTIVITIES

The School is in the final phases of program planning for fall through to spring. The School is engaged with Ministry and Community to support training needs of displaced workers in Port Alice who have received layoff notice from Neucel Mill. The School is engaged with Ministry and Community to support training needs of displaced workers from Nystar Mine. The School is awaiting feedback from the Ministry with reference to the program proposal submissions under the Employment Services and Supports Program (ESS).

Programming Activities

CAMPBELL RIVER

The Coastal Log Scaling course in Campbell River is in full swing. The Ministry Exam has been rescheduled for May 21st at the Campbell River campus. The practical portion of the Ministry exam will be June 23rd in Squamish. The exact location will be announced two weeks in advance of the exam. Students have been attending the classroom mid-morning sessions and heading to the dry land sorts for the afternoon and early evening. Coastland Dryland sort has been very accommodating in providing logs of every type in a safe work environment for our students. Inquiries regarding the Wildfire Training that will be offered this spring at the Campbell River campus have been steady. Programming is underway for a special cohort of the Coastal Forest Resource program and a cluster of Marine Training. Funds have been made available to assist those affected by the mill closure in Port Alice. A recent mini-career fair in early April at the Community Centre in Port Alice indicated that potential students would be interested in taking any training related to Forestry or Marine as they would like to stay on Vancouver Island. As employees of the mine were from a large area of the North Island, a location for the training has not been set. Attendees provided their email addresses to ensure they would be contacted when training was scheduled. A new link has been established on BlackBoard Learn (BBL) for the Underground Mining program. We have determined that working the bugs out on one program at a time is likely the best course of action. It is hoped that the contents of BBL will be up and ready to go for a fall cohort (subject to funding). Marketing has completed the website content for the Coastal Forest Resource Program. Program guides for our credentialed programs will be revised and updated over the course of the next few weeks. We have scheduled 16 new part-time jewellery workshops to be offered between May –December 2015. Staff met with potential instructors to discuss new course ideas for Fall 2015 to Spring 2016 offerings. Course planning and scheduling is underway for the next Learner’s Guide. The Metal Jewellery Open House April 16th was a big success with approximately 80 attendees and students selling quite a few pieces. This was a great promotion for the program. April 9th and 10th staff completed our annual direct marketing tasks and community outreach specific to Metal Jewellery and other Continuing Ed courses. This has been deemed a priority to foster increased marketing and program awareness.

Campbell River ElderCollege:

o All of the hard work by volunteers is coming to a close for the 2015FA course submission season for ElderCollege. To date, 31 classes are confirmed.

o Due to some great forward planning by the Principal at Timberline High School, the theatre is available for our use most afternoons during the week. This is fabulous news as it gives ElderCollege the opportunity to offer more physical types of courses that require movement such as, Social Dance, Yoga with Kate and Sing for Pure Joy!.

o Recent connections have been established with various organizations in Campbell River and with these connections we will have the benefit of the River City Players coming to ElderCollege with a new course So You Want to Be in Theatre!.

o Planning is well underway for the Annual General Meeting in May. Advertisements have been placed in the Campbell River Mirror, posters are around the city and a mass email has gone out to

ElderCollege members and friends in hopes that attendance will increase for this Annual General Meeting. There are several positions to be filled on the various committees so it is hoped that volunteers will step forward at the meeting.

o The Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon has been set for June 18th in the Third Course Bistro at theCampbell River campus. Plans are well underway and we hope to have everything in place by mid-May.

COMOX VALLEY

A computer training contract is confirmed with St. Joseph’s General Hospital for June. Courses have been reviewed with updates submitted where necessary. New course offerings include: Effective Grant Writing, Effective Communication, Building Effective Teams. Acrylics: Painting Realistic Textures, Painting on the Edge, Paint the Masters, Music Reading for Singers, Floral Arranging, Wreath Making, Wearable Flowers, Lawn Maintenance, Pruning Trees & Shrubs There will also be a couple of Not-For-Profit Sector courses added. Animal Care Aide and Landscape Horticulture Level 1 Certificates have completed and Hospital Unit Clerk continues until the summer. Staff attended the Student Services Meeting, April 9th to provide an overview of the CE Certificates coordinated from Courtenay. During April, Sage 50-1, Foodsafe, and Screen Printing were delivered. On April 17th CV staff hosted a well-attended Office Warming Party in their new home in the annex. Work is continuing on adding new courses until the May 11th deadline.

Comox Valley ElderCollege:

o 63 CV ElderCollege courses will be offered for fall session. The first day of Registration will beSept 21st, 2015.

o A successful CVEC Volunteer Appreciation event was held on Saturday, April 11th at D’EsterreHouse in Comox. The entertainment by the Improv, Fun Workout in Brain Gym class was veryenjoyable. Over 60% of the CVEC volunteers attended.

o The Comox Valley ElderCollege AGM was held on May 2nd in Stan Hagen Theatre. 37 membersattended.

PORT ALBERNI

Staff continue to provide Professional Development training for the Volunteer Fire Departments in the surrounding area. Staff are supporting the Log Scaling program currently taking place. A 14-passenger van arrived which was purchased with CE contract revenues to support such programming as Log Scaling and other regional Continuing Education programs. Programming for the 2015 Fall & 2016 Winter/Spring/Summer Learner Guide is underway. The School is proofing course sections for accuracy and working with marketing on the guide format and timing. Staff prepared a quote for the Port Alberni Friendship Centre for various courses that would run this Summer through January 2016 including Foodsafe, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Retail Training, H2S Alive, Excel, Hazard Recognition & Control, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Occupational First Aid Level 1 & CPR C. They have submitted a proposal and are awaiting funding. The School was awarded a contract for ChildSafe First Aid for Port Alberni Friendship staff on June 3rd.

FIRST AID

Staff have completed 2015FA – 2016SU programming with section requests entered and reviewed. Contracted courses were held in Port Alice, Kyuquot, Port Alberni and Tofino in April with several more to come in May and June. Staff are sending out emails for upcoming courses and continue to promote our Red Cross courses through the Red Cross website. We also participate in the bi-weekly newspaper ads and promote on Facebook & Twitter.

North Island College Indigenous and International Foods Project

By Julia Falla Wood and Caitlin Hartnett

In December 2014, the North Island College Indigenous and International Foods Projectbrought together six community members from the Mount Waddington region: Diane Bell, local Kwakiutl Elder; Julia Falla-Wood, International Mentor; Joshua Terry, former NIC student; Jozi Child, youth liaison for the Kwakiutl Band Awinakola Project; and Caitlin Hartnett and Leslie Dyck, Project Supervisors.

Over the past year, interest in food security and food sovereignty in our region has increased considerably. This interest has included the Awinakola project, a project of the Kwakiutl Band that began in the spring of 2014 with a focus on local Indigenous food systems. At the same time, in the ESL program in Mount Waddington (which Julia Falla-Wood coordinates), learners of thirteen different nationalities have shared their knowledge of the foods of their homeland byhosting several multicultural dinners in the last year. As well, the Mount Waddington Community Foods Initiative, a partnership between Island Health and NIC that is coordinated by Leslie Dyck(who also provides library services at the college), has been working to gather feedback from community about the very issues of food security. Our goal through this project was to begin to plant the seed of sustainable solutions by educating our community both about our own position with food security and the position of those around the world.

The six participants in the project met weekly throughout the fall. Learning activelythrough regular group discussion and the sharing of food, we spent time building intercultural intelligence, researching food systems and food security, discussing ideas of global citizenship, equity, and social justice, and analyzing how these factors interconnect with the themes of food systems and food security locally and globally. During the project, time was also set aside for Josh and Jozi to learn about Kwakiutl food culture one-on-one with Elder Diane Bell. As well, students spent one-on-one time learning about Peruvian food culture and food security with International Peruvian mentor Julia Falla-Wood. The group was also treated to a day of clam digging and clam shucking with the guidance of Kwakiutl Elder Rupert Wilson. Josh and Jozi reflected weekly on their time with the Elders and mentors and shared their reflections with the group during our group meetings and through reflective journaling.

To conclude the project, Jozi and Josh prepared a digital story to teach others about what they had learned during the project. A multicultural end-of-project dinner marked the finale of the project: Chilean, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, and Peruvian guests brought traditional foods from their cultures to share alongside traditional Kwakiutl foods, which were prepared by the project group and generous volunteers at U’Gwamalis Hall in T’saxis (Fort Rupert). The guests at the dinner were treated to a viewing of the digital story at the end of their dinner. If you would like to view the digital story, please contact Caitlin Hartnett at 250-949-7912 ext. 2872 or [email protected].

This project was made possible through the NIC Department of International Education Global Learning Innovation Fund and the NIC Department of Aboriginal Education.

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Vietnamese Education Leaders Study NIC NIC is one of four post-secondary institutions across Canada to host Vietnamese post-secondary leaders and government decision makers charged with transforming Vietnam’s education system.

As a result, NIC programs and technology could shape how post-secondary education is delivered in Vietnam.

“We want to experience a mid-sized college with a diverse population and a strong reputation,” said Dr. Le Quang Minh, the Director of the Institute of University, Governance, for Vietnam National University. “In Vietnam, post-secondary education is still very passive. In most classrooms the teacher does all the talking. We want to develop new ways of teaching to encourage interactive learning.”

Delegates toured the Comox Valley and Campbell River campuses May 12, learning about NIC’s award-winning educational technologies, applied research facilities, industry advisory groups, and wide-ranging partnerships with universities across BC and the United States.

“We were also impressed with North Island College’s distance education facilities,” added Dr. Minh. “In Vietnam, our situation is very similar. We have one college delivering education across a whole province – it would be very useful to apply the technology in Vietnam.”

The meeting included lively discussion about NIC’s tourism students’ annual wine festivals, international field schools, and student-run hotel events – just a few of the applied learning opportunities available to NIC students.

“We are very, very interested in the real world experiences you provide for students to work in resorts and hotels,” said Tran Thanh Tung, the Rector of Vinh Long Community College. “We have colleges in Vietnam that are very similar and we want to provide students the same opportunities.”

NIC does not currently have partnership agreements with any Vietnam universities but it is eager to develop new working relationships.

“We are very honoured to be selected as one of four Canadian institutions in their study tour,” said Lisa Domae, NIC’s Vice President of Learning and Students. “We look forward to further discussions, connections, and partnerships as a result of this visit.”

The delegation toured NIC’s Remote Web-based Science Lab, classrooms, and trades facilities before a buffet lunch prepared by Professional Cook students in Campbell River.

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Media Contact Christiana Wiens Development Writer, North Island College O. 250-334-5280 M. 250-218-4097 [email protected]

Dr. Huynh Thanh Dat, Standing Vice President of Vietnam Nation University and Lisa Domae, NIC’s Vice President of Learning and Students tour NIC’s Comox Valley campus.

MONTHLY UPDATE—MARCH 2015

WWW.NIC.BC.CA/RESEARCH

CARTI par cipates in the Beaver Lodge Trust Commi ee eld trip to evaluate root rot

HIGHLIGHTS FROM MARCH RWSL provided the Diseased Cells lab to 23 students from Kodiak College in Alaska. Thisincluded students who were located in Alaska, California, Arkansas, and Turkey.

The FEED Comox Valley project was featured at the BC Associa on of Farmers’ MarketsAnnual Conference and a video was produced of Sandra Hamilton’s presenta on.

Island Farmers’ Alliance is now focusing on social public procurement and ins tu onalsupply chains with a view to expanding the FEED Comox Valley model across the island.

Healthy Beginnings project research grant proposal has been submi ed to Island Health,in collabora on with researchers from Island Health, VIU and UBC. The research team hasbeen brought together by NIC nursing faculty member Rachel Goodli e.

Eelgrass Distribu on and Blue Carbon Credit proposal has been submi ed for an NSERCApplied Research and Development grant. Science faculty Chris ne Hodgson is the princi-ple researcher, with Pentlatch Seafoods, Comox Valley Project Watershed, and K’ómoksFirst Na on as project partners.

On behalf of NIC CARTI, Naomi Tabata a ended events hosted by TEDx Comox Valley,Young Professionals of Campbell River, Campbell River Chamber of Commerce, CampbellRiver Salmon Founda on, and Beaver Lodge Trust Commi ee.

During his recent na onal tour to present the NSERC 2020 Strategic Plan, NSERC President, Dr. Marlo Pinto, toldNIC CARTI Manager Naomi Tabata and others in a endance about the need for all researchers (from universi-

es, colleges and polytechnics) to speak with an uni ed voice in order to build support for an increase in federalfunding for both discovery research and innova on.

BC Associa on of Farmers’ Markets

BC Salmon Farmers Associa on

Beaver Lodge Trust Commi ee

Campbell River Chamber ofCommerce

Campbell River Salmon Founda on

Canadian Associa on of Schools ofNursing

Comox Valley Chamber ofCommerce

Douglas College

Farm to Cafeteria Canada

First Na on Fisheries Council

Island Health

School District #71

TEDx Comox Valley

University of Victoria

Vancouver Island University

Young Professionals of CampbellRiver

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North Island College faculty members are engaged in some very interesting research projects and we want to help create awareness around their great work. Please send CARTI Manager Naomi Tabata information on your research project so we can share it. CARTI also wants to know about any research projects you would like to explore so we can help you obtain funding and support. Please email [email protected] or call 250-923-9719.

DID YOU KNOW?

CARTI can help NIC faculty members access federal research dollars from NSERC, SSHRC and CFI. Please contact CARTI Manager Naomi Tabata at [email protected] and learn how you can access funds from The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).

COMMUNITY & INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT BC Salmon Farmers Association

Campbell River Chamber of Commerce

Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce

Discovery Passage SeaLife Society

Greenways Land Trust

Hornby Island Estate Winery

Ladies Learning Code

School District 71

We Are YQQ

Young Professionals of Campbell River

‘Ladies Learning Code’ workshop participants show their excitement at learning to create custom web pages, a workshop co-hosted by North Island College. (Photo by Sarah Bromley)

• CARTI has secured $25,000 Applied Research and Development grant from NSERC to investigate the distribution of eelgrass in the Comox Estuary and the implications for shellfish aquaculture. This project will also help to define the amount of carbon that is sequestered by eelgrass in the estuary. The project partners include K’omoks First Nation, Pentlatch Seafoods Ltd., Comox Valley Project Watershed, and is funded by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Cana-da (NSERC).

• Albert Balbon, Remote Web-based Science Laboratory (RWSL) Architect, was recently interviewed for an article by Manufacturing AUTOMATION magazine.

• The RWSL was demonstrated to touring students from Bella Bella, and a RWSL one hour talk and demonstration was provided to School District 71 Math Contest participants.

• Steve Cross is providing two presentations at the upcoming BC Seafood Expo and Workshop Series, as part of the series of events for the BC Shellfish and Seafood Festival.

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Sustainable AquacultureStephen Cross • Designed acrylic test tank for Remotely

Operated Vehicle (ROV) work. The chamberwill support a benthic platform and allow vertical deployment of the ROV for testing and monitoring.

• Participated in media interviews with regards to upcoming Seafood Festival.

• Invited to speak on “Developing Research Partnerships—Challenges andOpportunities” at the national CICan conference in Winnipeg in May.

Remote Web-Based Science LabAlbert Balbon• Ran RWSL e/m apparatus and Refraction/

Reflection labs for Michael Willers’ Physics class.

• Participated in an interview for Manufacturing AUTOMATION magazine.

• Provided RWSL demonstration for touring students from Bella Bella, and an RWSL presentation and demonstration to SchoolDistrict 71 Math Contest participants.

Eelgrass DistributionChristine Hodgson• $25,000 funding received for new applied

research partnership, investigating the distribution of eelgrass in the Comox Estuary and the implications for shellfish aquaculture. This project will also contribute data to define the amount of carbon sequestration by eelgrass in the estuary. The project partners include K’omoks First Nation, Pentlatch Seafoods Ltd., Comox Valley Project Watershed, and is funded by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Applied Research and Development Grant.

FEED Comox Valley Sandra Hamilton• Investigating options as a result of supply

challenges which have been identified.

May 7:Powerful Partnerships event inCampbell River

May 13 to 15:North American Science LabsOnline (NANSLO) meeting in Boulder, Colorado

May 21:BC Research and Innovation Network (BCARIN) Grant Writing Workshop

May 24 to 26:Colleges and Institutes Canada(CICan), Stephen Cross presentation

May 29:NSERC Innovation Enhancement Grant — Letter of Intent deadline

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Naomi Tabata [email protected]

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Write Here Readers Series 2015/2016

The North Island College Write Here Readers Series (WHRS) just wrapped up another successful season of writers, thanks to the Canada Council on the Arts, the NIC English Department, and NIC College Relations. All four campuses hosted several writers over the fall and winter semesters.

This was our fourth year of the series, and our reputation as a great place to read is growing. We were approached by authors Don McKay and Gary Geddes, and other authors continue to solicit us in hopes that we might host them. As well, our partnership with the Fanny Bay Fat Oyster Readers Series continues to grow.

The WHRS series is coordinated through the NIC English Department with the help of College Relations; the theme of the series is to bring local and province-wide voices from and to the college region.

This past year, we hosted the following authors:

Kim Bannerman, local celebrated Cumberland novelist Matt Radar, poet and short story writer, and former NIC professor Ian Weir, award winning screenplay writer and novelist Janet Rogers, former Victoria poet laureate Garry Geddes, award winning poet Ann Erikson, biologist/novelist Ivan E. Coyote, celebrated spoken-word artist and award winning author Russell Thornton, celebrated North Vancouver poet

We will finish our series in the fall, hosting Jordan Abel, winner of the 2014 Dorothy Livesay Prize for Poetry.

NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS MAY 28, 2015


AGENDA ITEM: Regular Meeting 4.3.1 F14/15 Audited Financial Statement

Reason:

Each year, the Board is required to approve the College’s audited Financial Statements. The Finance and Audit Committee met with the College auditors, KPMG, on May 21 to review the financial statements and the findings of the auditors.

The financial results report a very small surplus for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. In addition to budgeted revenues and expenditures, during the year we received unbudgeted funding and revenue from a number of sources for program delivery, facilities maintenance and other projects.

One significant unbudgeted item was $896,461 in realized capital gains on our long term investments as a result of strong market conditions. Because capital appreciation of long term investments was a planned source of funding for future capital projects, $615,000 of the realized capital gains was transferred to the NIC Foundation to be held for a capital campaign. This donation was in addition to the $60,000 annual transfer to the Foundation to support student awards. Both donations were approved at the January Board meeting, subject to funds being available.

Audit Report

Through the Budget Transparency and Accountability Act (BTAA), the Province directed the College to adopt Public Sector Accounting Board Standards (PSAB) as the basis of accounting effective April 1, 2012. The Act contains regulations that the College is required to follow in preparing financial statements which are not consistent with PSAB. The most significant change relates to the treatment of restricted contributions.

As a result of the regulations that modify PSAB, KPMG’s audit report is a compliance opinion.. The compliance opinion affirms the statements are prepared in accordance with Section 23.1 of the BTAA. The compliance opinion is issued because the regulations in the BTAA are a departure from PSAB and the auditors can only issue a standard (unqualified) audit opinion if the statements are prepared in accordance with PSAB or GAAP. All post-secondary institutions as well as health districts and school boards receive a similar audit opinion.

The financial statements include a draft audit report. After the statements are approved by the Board, they will issue their signed audit report and the statements will be produced in final form

Action: For Board discussion and approval

Suggested resolution:

THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE APPROVES THE F14/15 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS PRESENTED.

NORTH ISLAND COLLEGEFINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended March 31, 2015

North Island CollegeIndex to the Financial Statements

For the year ended March 31, 2015

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Statement of Financial Position 1

Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus 2

Statement of Change in Net Financial Assets (Net Debt) 3

Statement of Remeasurement Gains and Losses 4

Statement of Cash Flows 5

Notes to the Financial Statements 6-17

Schedule 1 - Schedule of Expenses by Object 18

North Island College Statement of Financial Position

As at March 31, 2015 with comparative information for 2014

Note 2015 2014 Financial assetsCash and cash equivalents $ 4,979,914 $ 5,554,774Accounts receivable 559,150 557,062Due from government organizations 3 895,020 297,171Inventories held for resale 258,915 227,570Portfolio investments 4 18,275,768 16,597,676

24,968,767 23,234,253

LiabilitiesAccounts payable and accrued liabilities 5 6,352,629 5,900,941Due to government organizations 3 584,188 431,638Employee future benefits 6 358,582 252,767Deferred revenue 2,283,844 2,285,193Deferred contributions 7 10,298,617 10,135,616Deferred capital contributions 8 22,439,443 22,724,633

42,317,303 41,730,788

Net financial assets (net debt) (17,348,536) (18,496,535)

Non-financial assetsTangible capital assets 9 27,095,225 27,940,005Prepaid expenses 122,857 116,349

27,218,082 28,056,354

Accumulated surplus $ 9,869,546 $ 9,559,819

Accumulated surplus is comprised of: Accumulated surplus $ 7,870,589 $ 7,868,186 Accumulated remeasurement gains 1,998,957 1,691,633

$ 9,869,546 $ 9,559,819

See accompanying notes to the financial statements

Approved on behalf of the Board of Governors

Bruce Bell,Chair of the Board of Governors

Carol Baert, Vice President, Finance and Facilities

North Island CollegeStatement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus

For the year ended March 31, 2015 with comparative information for 2014

Budget 2015 2015 2014 Revenue Province of British Columbia $ 25,868,007 $ 27,944,965 $ 29,537,410 Government of Canada grants 563,785 491,962 188,320 Tuition and student fees 6,887,796 7,617,348 6,314,134 Contract services 625,766 492,039 482,450 Sales of goods and services 1,427,200 1,354,599 1,403,738 Investment income 513,350 1,488,338 597,490 Other income 396,422 630,166 494,081 Revenue recognized from deferred capital contributions 1,914,261 1,839,202 1,975,081

38,196,587 41,858,619 40,992,704Expenses (Schedule 1) Instructional and non-sponsored research 35,704,972 39,338,165 38,457,072 Ancillary services 1,422,895 1,453,525 1,495,850 Sponsored research 483,820 402,353 355,300 Special purpose 584,900 662,173 681,107

38,196,587 41,856,216 40,989,329

Surplus for the year - 2,403 3,375

Accumulated surplus, beginning of year 7,868,186 7,868,186 7,864,811

Accumulated surplus, end of year $ 7,868,186 $ 7,870,589 $ 7,868,186


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North Island CollegeStatement of Change in Net Financial Assets (Net Debt)


Budget 2015 2015 2014

Surplus for the year $ - $ 2,403 $ 3,375

Acquisition of tangible capital assets (739,354) (1,830,961) (2,082,472)Amortization of tangible capital assets 2,687,303 2,675,740 2,851,252

1,947,949 844,779 768,780

Acquisition of prepaid expenses - (84,567) (59,915)Use of prepaid expenses - 78,060 72,557

- (6,507) 12,642

Net remeasurement gains - 307,324 1,245,842

Change in net financial assets (net debt) 1,947,949 1,147,999 2,030,639

Net debt, beginning of year (20,527,174) (18,496,535) (20,527,174)

Net debt, end of year $ (18,579,225) $ (17,348,536) $ (18,496,535)


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North Island CollegeStatement of Remeasurement Gains and Losses


2015 2014

Accumulated remeasurement gains, beginning of year $ 1,691,633 $ 445,791

Unrealized gains (losses) attributed to:Pooled funds 1,203,785 1,307,438

Amounts reclassified to the statement of operations:Realized gains on pooled funds (896,461) (61,596)

Remeasurement gains for the year 307,324 1,245,842

Accumulated remeasurement gains, end of year $ 1,998,957 $ 1,691,633


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North Island CollegeStatement of Cash Flows


2015 2014 Cash provided by (used in):

OperationsSurplus for the year $ 2,403 $ 3,375Items not involving cash:

Amortization of tangible capital assets 2,675,740 2,851,252Revenue recognized from deferred capital contributions (1,839,202) (1,975,081)Change in employee future benefits 105,815 (44,318)

Change in non-cash operating working capital:Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable (2,086) (250,632)Decrease (increase) in due from government organizations (597,849) 283,943Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses (6,507) 12,642Increase in inventories held for resale (31,346) (24,515)Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities 451,688 273,900Increase (decrease) in due to government organizations 152,550 (8,187)Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue (1,349) 666,026Increase (decrease) in non-capital contributions 163,000 (1,783,958)

Net change in cash from operating activities 1,072,857 4,447

Capital activitiesCash used to acquire tangible capital assets (1,830,961) (2,082,472)Proceeds from deferred capital contributions 1,554,012 1,367,619Net change in cash from capital activities (276,949) (714,853)

Investing activitiesIncrease in investments (1,678,092) (1,717,551)Net remeasurement gains 307,324 1,245,842Net change in cash from investing activities (1,370,768) (471,707)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents (574,860) (1,182,113)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 5,554,774 6,736,887

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 4,979,914 $ 5,554,774


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North Island CollegeNotes to the Financial Statements

Year ended March 31, 2015

1 Authority and purpose

North Island College operates under the authority of the College and Institute Act of British Columbia. TheCollege is a not-for-profit entity governed by a Board of Governors, the majority of which are appointed by theprovincial government of British Columbia. The College is a registered charity and is exempt from income taxesunder section 149 of the Income Tax Act.

2 Summary of significant accounting policies

The financial statements of the College are prepared by management in accordance with the basis of accountingdescribed below. Significant accounting policies of the College are as follows:

(a) Basis of accounting:

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Section 23.1 of the Budget Transparency andAccountability Act of the Province of British Columbia supplemented by Regulations 257/2010 and 198/2011issued by the Province of British Columbia Treasury Board. The Budget Transparency and Accountability Act requires that the financial statements be prepared inaccordance with the set of standards and guidelines that comprise generally accepted accounting principles forsenior governments in Canada, or if the Treasury Board makes a regulation, the set of standards and guidelinesthat comprise generally accepted accounting principles for senior governments in Canada as modified by thealternate standard or guideline or part thereof adopted in the regulation.

Regulation 257/2010 requires all tax-payer supported organizations in the Schools, Universities, Colleges andHospitals sectors to adopt Canadian public sector accounting standards without any PS4200 elections related toaccounting standards for not for profit organizations.

Regulation 198/2011 requires that restricted contributions received or receivable are to be reported as revenuedepending on the nature of the restrictions on the use of the funds by the contributors as follows:

(i) Contributions for the purpose of acquiring or developing a depreciable tangible capital asset orcontributions in the form of a depreciable tangible capital asset are recorded and referred to as deferredcapital contributions and recognized in revenue at the same rate that amortization of the related tangiblecapital asset is recorded. The reduction of the deferred capital contributions and the recognition of therevenue are accounted for in the fiscal period during which the tangible capital asset is used to provideservices.

(ii) Contributions restricted for specific purposes other than those for the acquisition or development of adepreciable tangible capital asset are recorded as deferred contributions and recognized in revenue in theyear in which the stipulation or restriction on the contributions have been met.

For British Columbia tax-payer supported organizations, these contributions include government transfers andexternally restricted contributions.

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2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

The accounting policy requirements under Regulation 198/2011 are significantly different from the requirementsof Canadian public sector accounting standards which require that government transfers, which do not contain astipulation that creates a liability, be recognized as revenue by the recipient when approved by the transferorand the eligibility criteria have been met in accordance with public sector accounting standard PS3410.

As a result, revenue recognized in the statement of operations and certain related deferred capital contributionswould be recorded differently under Canadian public sector accounting standards.

(b) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with a term to maturity of three months or less atthe date of purchase.

(c) Financial instruments

Financial instruments are classified into two categories: fair value or cost.

(i) Fair value category: all portfolio investments are quoted in an active market and therefore reflected at fairvalue as at the reporting date. Sales and purchases of investments are recorded on the trade date.Transaction costs related to the acquisition of investments are recorded as an expense. Unrealized gains andlosses on financial assets are recognized in the Statement of Remeasurement Gains and Losses until such timethat the financial asset is derecognized due to disposal or impairment. At the time of derecognition, therelated realized gains and losses are recognized in the Statements of Operations and Accumulated Surplus andrelated balances reversed from the Statement of Remeasurement Gains and Losses.

(ii) Cost category: financial assets and liabilities are recorded at cost or amortized cost. Gains and losses arerecognized in the Statements of Operations and Accumulated Surplus when the financial asset is derecognizeddue to disposal or impairment. Sales and purchases of investments are recorded on the trade date.Transaction costs related to the acquisition of financial assets are included in the cost of the relatedinstrument.

(d) Inventories held for resale

Inventories held for resale, including books and merchandise for sale in campus bookstores are recorded at thelower of cost or net realizable value. Cost includes the original purchase cost, plus shipping and applicable duties.Net realizable value is the estimated selling price less any costs to sell.

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(e) Non-financial assets

Non-financial assets are not available to discharge existing liabilities and are held for use in the provision ofservices. They have useful lives extending beyond the current year and are not intended for sale in the ordinarycourse of operations.

(i) Tangible capital assets

Tangible capital assets are recorded at cost, which includes amounts that are directly attributable toacquisition, construction, development or betterment of the asset. Interest is capitalized whenever externaldebt is issued to finance the construction of tangible capital assets. The cost, less residual value, of thetangible capital assets, excluding land and landfill sites, are amortized on a straight line basis over theirestimated useful lives shown below. Land is not amortized as it is deemed to have a permanent value.

Buildings and site improvements Concrete and steel buildings 40 years Wood-framed buildings 20 years Site improvements 10 yearsFurniture and equipment Library books 10 years Furniture, equipment, and vehicles 5 years Computer servers 5 years Computer equipment 3 yearsLeasehold improvements Remaining term of the lease

Assets under construction are not amortized until the asset is available for productive use.

Tangible capital assets are written down when conditions indicate that they no longer contribute to theCollege's ability to provide goods and services, or when the value of future economic benefits associated withthe tangible capital assets are less than their net book value.

(ii) Works of art and historic assetsWorks of art and historic assets are not recorded as assets in these financial statements.

(iii) Leased tangible capital assetsLeases which transfer substantially all of the benefits and risks incidental to ownership of property areaccounted for as leased tangible capital assets. All other leases are accounted for as operating leases and therelated payments are charged to expenses as incurred.

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(f) Employee future benefits

The College and its employees make contributions to the College Pension Plan and the Municipal Pension Planwhich are multi-employer joint trustee plans. These plans are defined benefit plans, providing a pension onretirement based on the member’s age at retirement, length of service and highest earnings averaged over fiveyears. Inflation adjustments are contingent upon available funding. As the assets and liabilities of the plans arenot segregated by institution, the plan is accounted for as a defined contribution plan and any contributions ofthe College to the plan are expensed as incurred.

Sick leave benefits are also available to the College’s employees. The costs of these benefits are actuariallydetermined based on service and best estimates of retirement ages and expected future salary and wageincreases. The obligation under these benefit plans are accrued based on projected benefits as the employeesrender services necessary to earn the future benefits.

(g) Revenue recognition

Tuition and student fees and sales of goods and services are reported as revenue at the time the services areprovided or the products are delivered, and collection is reasonably assured.

Unrestricted donations and grants are recorded as revenue when receivable if the amounts can be estimated andcollection is reasonably assured.

Restricted donations and grants are reported as revenue depending on the nature of the restrictions on the useof the funds by the contributors as set out in note 2(a).

The College leases certain land properties to third parties for a period of 99 years. Cash received from land leasesis deferred and amortized to revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

Investment income includes interest recorded on an accrual basis and dividends recorded as declared, realizedgains and losses on the sale of investments, and writedowns on investments where the loss in value isdetermined to be other-than-temporary.

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(h) Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards requiresmanagement to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, andrelated disclosures. Key areas where management has made estimates and assumptions include those related tothe fair value of financial instruments, useful life of tangible capital assets and the present value of employeefuture benefits and commitments. Where actual results differ from these estimates and assumptions, the impactwill be recorded in future periods when the difference becomes known.

(i) Foreign currency translation

The College’s functional currency is the Canadian dollar. There are no significant foreign currency transactions.

(j) Budget figures

Budget figures have been provided for comparative purposes and have been derived from the North IslandCollege 2014-2015 Budget approved by the Board of Governors of North Island College on March 27, 2014.

Budget figures are presented only for information purposes.

3 Due from and to government organizations

Due from: 2015 2014 Federal government $ 61,835 $ 70,741Provincial government 695,497 7,017Other government organizations 137,688 219,413

$ 895,020 $ 297,171

Due to: 2015 2014 Federal government $ 275,680 $ 273,265Provincial government 301,409 83,447Other government organizations 7,099 74,926

$ 584,188 $ 431,638

4 Portfolio investments

Portfolio investments recorded at fair value are comprised of the following:

Portfolio investments: 2015 2014 Fixed income $ 785,735 $ 559,460Pooled bond funds 9,472,349 8,001,561Pooled equity funds 8,017,684 8,036,655

$ 18,275,768 $ 16,597,676

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5 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

2015 2014 Trade payables $ 1,147,615 $ 1,420,133Salaries and benefits payable 620,618 623,201Accrued leaves payable 2,353,959 2,552,499Other payables and accrued liabilities 2,230,437 1,305,108

$ 6,352,629 $ 5,900,941

6 Employee future benefits

(a) Pension benefits:

The College and its employees contribute to the College Pension Plan and the Municipal Pension Plan, jointlytrusteed pension plans. The board of trustees for these plans represent plan members and employers and areresponsible for the management of the pension plan including investment of the assets and administration ofbenefits. The pension plans are multi-employer contributory pension plans. Basic pension benefits provided arebased on a formula. The College Pension Plan has about 14,000 active members from college senioradministration and instructional staff and approximately 6,000 retired members. As at December 31, 2013 theMunicipal Pension Plan has about 182,000 active members, with approximately 5,800 from colleges.

The most recent actuarial valuation for the College Pension Plan as at August 31, 2012 indicated a $105 millionfunding deficit for basic pension benefits. The next valuation will be as at August 31, 2015 with results availablein 2016. The most recent actuarial valuation for the Municipal Pension Plan as at December 31, 2012 indicated a$1,370 million funding deficit for basic pension benefits. The next valuation will be as at December 31, 2015 withresults available in 2016.

Employers participating in the plans record their pension expense as the amount of employer contributions madeduring the fiscal year (defined contribution pension plan accounting). This is because the plans record accruedliabilities and accrued assets for the plans in aggregate with the results that there is no consistent and reliablebasis for allocating the obligation, assets and cost to individual employers participating in the plans.

The College paid $2,075,916 for employer contributions to the plans in fiscal 2015 (2014: $1,981,280).

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6 Employee future benefits (continued)

(b) Other benefits:

2015 2014 Severance $ 295,582 $ 193,767Accumulated sick leave benefit 63,000 59,000

$ 358,582 $ 252,767

(i) The College provides severance benefits to eligible employees based on eligibility, years of service, and finalsalary.

(ii) Employees of the College are entitled to sick leave in accordance with the terms and conditions of theiremployment contracts. Sick leave credits accumulate for employees of the College, as they render servicesthey earn the right to the sick leave benefit. The College recognizes a liability and an expense for sick leave inthe period in which employees render services in return for the benefits. The accrued benefit obligation andthe net periodic benefit cost were estimated by an actuarial valuation.

The significant actuarial assumptions adopted in measuring the College's accrued benefit obligation are asfollows:

2015 2014Discount rates 3.9% 3.9Expected wage and salary increases 2.75% 2%

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7 Deferred contributions

Deferred contributions are comprised of funds for restricted uses including special programs, facilities andresearch. Changes in the deferred contribution balances are as follows:

2015Land Sale Other Total

Balance, beginning of year $ 3,961,144 $ 6,174,472 $ 10,135,616Contributions received - 1,906,215 1,906,215Revenue recognized - (1,743,214) (1,743,214)Balance, end of year $ 3,961,144 $ 6,337,473 $ 10,298,617

2014Land Sale Other Total

Balance, beginning of year $ 3,961,144 $ 7,958,430 $ 11,919,574Contributions received - 1,994,510 1,994,510Revenue recognized - (3,778,468) (3,778,468)Balance, end of year $ 3,961,144 $ 6,174,472 $ 10,135,616

In 2012/13, the College sold 11.164 acres of land to the Vancouver Island Health Authority for $4,030,114. Useof the sale proceeds is restricted under the College and Institute Act. The proceeds, net of land costs of $68,970,have been recorded as deferred contributions until permission to use the funds for acquisition of specific capitalassets is granted.

8 Deferred capital contributions

Funding contributions for tangible capital assets are referred to as deferred capital contributions. Amounts arerecognized into revenue as the asset is amortized over the useful life of the asset. Treasury Board specifies thisaccounting treatment as disclosed in note 2. Changes in the deferred capital contributions balance are asfollows:

2015 2014Balance, beginning of year $ 22,724,633 $ 23,332,095Contributions received and expended on tangible capital assets 1,554,012 1,367,619Revenue recognized from deferred capital contributions (1,839,202) (1,975,081)Balance, end of year $ 22,439,443 $ 22,724,633

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9 Tangible capital assets

Cost Mar 31, 2014 Additions Disposals/Transfers Mar 31, 2015Land $ 457,919 $ - $ - $ 457,919Site improvements 2,306,379 - - 2,306,379Buildings 54,499,862 2,618 2,004,562 56,507,042Furniture & equipment 3,586,394 206,744 (203,188) 3,589,950Software & licences 173,046 9,686 (20,214) 162,518Computer equipment 1,003,545 94,607 (214,254) 883,898Leasehold improvements 6,333 - - 6,333Vehicles 89,068 56,708 - 145,776Library books 505,864 45,203 - 551,067Assets under construction 589,166 1,415,396 (2,004,562) -Total $ 63,217,576 $ 1,830,962 $ (437,656) $ 64,610,882

Accumulated amortization Mar 31, 2014 Amortization Disposals Mar 31, 2015Site improvements $ 1,429,643 $ 215,041 $ - $ 1,644,684Buildings 31,240,579 1,553,620 - 32,794,199Furniture & equipment 1,575,378 653,575 (203,188) 2,025,765Software & licences 133,582 22,345 (20,214) 135,713Computer equipment 596,758 165,939 (214,254) 548,443Leasehold improvements 976 317 - 1,293Vehicles 22,359 18,759 - 41,118Library books 278,297 46,144 - 324,441Total $ 35,277,572 $ 2,675,740 $ (437,656) $ 37,515,656

Net Book ValueMar 31, 2014


Land $ 457,919 $ 457,919Site improvements 876,736 661,695Buildings 23,259,283 23,712,843Furniture & equipment 2,011,016 1,564,185Software & licences 39,463 26,805Computer equipment 406,787 335,455Leasehold improvements 5,357 5,040Vehicles 66,709 104,658Library books 227,568 226,626Assets under construction 589,166 -Total $ 27,940,005 $ 27,095,225

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9 Tangible capital assets (continued)

Cost Mar 31, 2013 Additions Disposals/Transfers Mar 31, 2014Land $ 457,919 $ - $ - $ 457,919Site improvements 2,300,822 5,557 - 2,306,379Buildings 53,065,849 957,377 476,636 54,499,862Furniture & equipment 4,356,753 336,062 (1,106,421) 3,586,394Software & licences 223,818 3,308 (54,081) 173,046Computer equipment 1,398,029 139,685 (534,169) 1,003,545Leasehold improvements 15,103 - (8,770) 6,333Vehicles 97,074 5,821 (13,826) 89,068Library books 623,309 45,495 (162,939) 505,864Assets under construction 476,636 589,166 (476,636) 589,166Total $ 63,015,312 $ 2,082,471 $ (1,880,206) $ 63,217,576

Accumulated amortization Mar 31, 2013 Amortization Disposals Mar 31, 2014Site improvements $ 1,213,187 $ 216,456 $ - $ 1,429,643Buildings 29,549,868 1,690,710 - 31,240,579Furniture & equipment 2,019,237 662,563 (1,106,421) 1,575,379Software & licences 148,392 39,271 (54,081) 133,582Computer equipment 952,625 178,303 (534,169) 596,758Leasehold improvements 9,429 317 (8,770) 976Vehicles 18,371 17,814 (13,826) 22,359Library books 395,418 45,818 (162,939) 278,297Total $ 34,306,527 $ 2,851,252 $ (1,880,206) $ 35,277,573



Land $ 457,919 $ 457,919Site improvements 1,087,635 876,736Buildings 23,515,980 23,259,283Furniture & equipment 2,337,517 2,011,015Software & licences 75,427 39,463Computer equipment 445,404 406,787Leasehold improvements 5,674 5,357Vehicles 78,702 66,709Library books 227,891 227,568Assets under construction 476,636 589,166Total $ 28,708,785 $ 27,940,005

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9 Tangible capital assets (continued)

(a) Assets under construction

Assets under construction having a value of $0 (2014: $589,166) have not been amortized. Amortization of theseassets will commence when the asset is available for productive use.

10 Financial risk management

The College is potentially exposed to credit risk, liquidity risk, foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk from theentity’s financial instruments. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the significant risks from the College’sfinancial instruments is provided below by type of risk.

(a) Credit risk

Credit risk primarily arises from the College’s cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and portfolioinvestments. The risk exposure is limited to their varying amounts at the date of the statement of financialposition.

Accounts receivable primarily consist of amounts receivable from government organizations, students, clientsand sponsors. To reduce the risk, the College regularly reviews the collectability of its accounts receivable andestablishes an allowance based on its best estimate of potentially uncollectible amounts. As at March 31, 2015,the amount of allowance for doubtful debts was $100,037 (2014: $56,709), as these accounts receivable aredeemed by management not to be collectible. The College historically has not had difficulty collectingreceivables, nor have counterparties defaulted on any payments.

(b) Market and interest rate risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices and inputs, such as interest rates, will affect the College’sincome. The objective of market risk management is to control market risk exposures within acceptableparameters while optimizing the return on risk.

The College manages market risk by holding cash balances with a top rated Canadian Schedule I financialinstitution. The portfolio investments are professionally managed following the investment program which isapproved by the College’s Board of Governors and consistent with the requirements of the College and InstituteAct. The College periodically reviews its investments and is satisfied that the portfolio investments are beingmanaged in accordance with the investment program.

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10 Financial risk management (continued)

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate becauseof changes in the market interest rates.

It is management's opinion that the College is not exposed to significant market or interest rate risk arising fromits financial instruments.

(c) Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the College will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due.

The College receives its principal source of capital through funding received from the Province of BritishColumbia. The College defines capital to be net assets, long-term debt and deferred capital contributions.

The College’s objective when managing capital is to fund its operations and capital asset additions. The Collegemanages the capital structure in conjunction with the Ministry of Advanced Education and makes adjustmentsbased on available government funding and economic conditions. Currently, the College’s strategy is to monitorexpenditures to preserve capital in accordance with budgeted funding granted by the Ministry of AdvancedEducation.

(d) Foreign exchange risk

The College has not entered into any agreements or purchased any foreign currency hedging arrangements tohedge possible currency risks, as management believes that the foreign exchange risk derived from currencyconversions is not significant. The foreign currency financial instruments are short-term in nature and do notgive rise to significant foreign currency risk.

11 Contractual obligations

The nature of the College's activities can result in multiyear contracts and obligations whereby the College will becommitted to make future payments. Significant contractual obligations related to operations that can bereasonably estimated are as follows:

2016 Port Hardy Campus $ 95,425Port Alberni Campus 114,357

$ 209,782

12 Contingent liabilities

The College may, from time to time, be involved in legal proceedings, claims, and litigation that arise in thenormal course of business. In the event that any such claims or litigation are resolved against the College, suchoutcomes or resolutions could have a material effect on the business, financial condition, or results of operationsof the College. At March 31, 2015, there are no outstanding claims.

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13 Related parties

North Island College Foundation is a not-for-profit organization and a registered charity under the Income TaxAct. The Foundation was created to enhance the delivery of North Island College's programs and services byraising funds to provide scholarships and bursaries, and to support various College projects. Although there is nocommon control of the organizations through the Board appointment or other forms of control, the Foundationis related to the College by virtue of holding resources which are to be used to provide support to studentsattending the College. Transactions with the Foundation were recorded at the exchange amount.

At March 31, 2015, accounts payable of the College included $673,699 (2014: $98,285) due to the Foundation.

2015 2014Bursaries $ 327,010 $ 213,234Donations and other 21,011 -Gifts-in-kind 10,567 -Foundation contributions to the College $ 358,588 $ 213,234

College contributions to the Foundation $ 921,000 $ 60,000

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North Island CollegeSchedule 1 - Schedule of Expenses by Object


Budget 2015 2015 2014 Expenses

Salaries and benefits $ 27,239,802 $ 27,848,332 $ 27,683,014Other personnel costs 598,633 663,894 761,522Advertising and promotion 377,159 587,461 529,359Books and periodicals 241,383 255,586 243,265Cost of goods sold 1,041,120 1,007,479 1,041,036Equipment costs 589,916 1,348,553 1,483,271Facility costs 2,531,693 2,758,940 2,791,772Financial service charges 177,995 166,574 169,499General fees and services 817,258 1,611,548 1,484,765Student awards 427,900 465,660 374,844Supplies and general expenses 903,165 725,376 643,872Travel 413,260 620,230 555,765Grant transfers 150,000 199,843 316,093Donations to NIC Foundation - 921,000 60,000Amortization of tangible capital assets 2,687,303 2,675,740 2,851,252

$ 38,196,587 $ 41,856,216 $ 40,989,329

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NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS May 28, 2015


AGENDA ITEM: Regular Meeting 4.4.1 North Island College’s 40th Anniversary Update

The following is a brief overview of the plans for celebrating North Island College’s 40th

anniversary. The celebrations are anticipated to accomplish the following: Community / campus based celebrations of North Island College’s history on the north Island and its contributions to our communities Opportunity to celebrate alumni, former and current employees / renew friendships / bring people back together An opportunity to invite community stakeholders to celebrate with NIC as well as to contribute to its future

Proposed Events

1. Taste of NIC, a Gala Fundraiser – hosted by NIC FoundationDinner event with student speakers Audience: donors, stakeholders, key alumni, community members Auction focus – attendees will be provided with the opportunity to purchase equipment for NIC programs – purchasers will receive charitable receipt for full value of donation – students/instructors will host the auction to talk about equipment needs and how the items contribute to learning The event will be Flavour-like – For the Comox Valley event, we will be working with the North Vancouver Island Chefs’ Association to prepare menu, display and serve food

o Cocktail reception (interactive, movement between booths, eye-catching displays,4-5 stations with chefs)

o Sit-down dinner, served by tourism + hospitality students, created by NVICAchefs and NIC students

o Dessert (again Flavour-like displays to encourage movement and auction bids)o Wine – 40 Knots Vineyard and Estate Winery’s NIC-labelled wine

Student participation – culinary, tourism + hospitality, business, student award recipients (to work with chefs, serve and host event) Cost: $100 - $125/ticket with $50-$75 charitable receipt Sponsorship opportunities available (package to be available mid-June) Suggested dates:

o Comox Valley – Friday, November 6 @ Florence Filberg Centre, Courtenay -confirmed

o Campbell River – Friday, November 13 @ CR campus Cafeteria (taking over theBistro for the evening)

o Port Alberni – Saturday, Nov 21 @ Location TBD

2. History ProjectInterview key former employees Review archives – photos, stories, newspaper clippings Create magazine – historical, present & future focused (CV Record) Create video (work with Shaw TV, CHEK News)

3. Homecoming (Reunion) Weekend – A Saturday in February, held at each campusCampus based celebrations Alumni / former employee focused – opportunity to re-engage Faculty / staff open their classrooms Celebratory cake, BarBQ Social Media component (bridging the gap between then and now)

Action:

For the Board’s information.

Education CouncilReport for the BoardApril and May 2015

Education Council was established in 1996 in response to the then new College and InstituteAct. Clauses 14, 15 and 18 of the Act define the role and composition of an EducationCouncil. The mandate of the Education Council at North Island College is to ensureeducational quality. Education Council extends a standing invitation for members of theBoard to attend Council meetings. This report is provided to update the Board on work doneby the Council.

Information Items

At our April Education Council Meeting, President John Bowman presented anupdate on the college plan, reviewing the feedback process for the plan as well as theenvironmental scan highlights, strategic priorities and goals, and the role of thecollege’s mandate, mission statement, values and vision in the process. PresidentBowman also took questions from the council in regards to the unfolding plan andfeedback processes.

I attended the semi annual meeting of the Academic Governance Council inVancouver on April 23 and 24.

Approved Curriculum

Program Revisions:

Global Tourism & Hospitality Mgmt Advanced CertificateGlobal Tourism & Hospitality Mgmt Advanced DiplomaTourism & Hospitality Mgmt Diploma (all options)BBA Degrees (all options)BSAM CertificateBSAM Diplomas (all options)Construction LabourerAdventure Guiding CertificateMetal Jewellery Design Certificate

New Courses:

TMA 225 Purchasing for Food Service OperationsTMA 225 Purchasing for Food Service OperationsTHM 275 Food Fundamentals & ServiceTHM 320 Directed Independent Studies in TourismAED 018 Advanced Work Experience IAED 019 Advanced Work Experience IIAED 041 Computer Foundations


AED 042 Budgeting and Managing Your MoneyAED 043 Customer ServiceAED 044 Organizational SkillsAED 045 Basics of Emergency First AidAED 046 Introduction to Inspiration Computer ProgramAED 047 Emergent LiteracyAED 057 Advanced Literacy

Course Revisions:

ENG 230 Selected Topics in LiteratureCRM 241 Introduction to CorrectionsABE/ESL/ASD courses – new credit scale—see attached

Course Deactivation:

THM 238 Services Management & Operations

The next Education Council meeting is June 5.

Caitlin HartnettChair, Education Council


New credit scale for upgrading courses. Note that the upgrading credit scale is different from the UTcredit scale.

1 credit / 0 44 hours2 credits / 45 89 hours3 credits / 90 135 hours4 credits / 136 180 hours

ABE changes

ENG 035 – credit changeENG 052 – credit change and pre req change from ENG 034 to 035ENG 096/098 – credit changeFNS 060/061 – credit change and pre req change from ENG 034 to 035FNS 096 – credit changeKWA 096 – credit changeMAT 046 – credit changeMAT 053 – credit changeMAT 060 credit change

ESL changes

ESL 037 – credit changeESL 038 – credit changeESL 040 – credit changeESL 041 – credit changeESL 042 – credit changeESL 043 – credit changeESL 057 – credit changeESL 058 – credit changeESL 071 – credit changeESL 072 – credit changeESL 073 – credit changeESL 094 – credit change

ASD changes

AED 010 – credit changeAED 011 – credit changeAED 012 – credit changeAED 013 – credit changeAED 014 – credit changeAED 016 – credit changeAED 017 – credit changeAED 020 – credit changeAED 030 – credit change


AED 031 – credit changeAED 032 – credit changeAED 033 – credit changeAED 034 – credit changeAED 035 – credit changeAED 036 – credit changeAED 037 – credit changeAED 038 – credit changeAED 048 – credit changeAED 058 – credit changeAED 060 – credit changeAED 062 – credit change

Course Number Description Credits Hours/week

ENG 035 Intermediate English 3 6 lecture

ENG 052 Advanced English 2 3 lecture or distance

ENG 096 First Peoples Literature and Composition 2 3 lecture

ENG 098 Essay Writing and Critical Reading 2 3 lecture or distance

FNS 060 First Nation Student Skills I 2 3 lecture /2.5 lab

FNS 061 First Nation Student Skills I 2 3 lecture /2.5 lab

FNS 096 BC First Peoples Studies 2 3 lecture

KWA 096 Introduction to Kwak’wala 2 3 lecture (other)

MAT 046 Advanced Level – Developmental Mathematics 2 4.5 lecture

MAT 053 Advanced Mathematics 2 4.5 lecture, distance or online

MAT 060 Provincial ABE Mathematics 3 4 lecture /2 lab or distance or web-

based

ASD Courses

CourseNumber Description Credits Hours/course

AED 010 Introduction to Career Exploration and Assessment 1 30 to 41.25

AED 011 Introduction to Workplace Communications 1 30 to 41.25


AED 012 Introduction to Goal Planning and Personal Development 1 30 to 41.25

AED 013 Understanding Employment Fundamentals 1 30 to 41.25

AED 014 Introduction to Job Search, Interviewing and Workplace Expectations

1 30 to 41.25

AED 016 Intro to Workplace Safety and Health Promotion 1 30 to 41.25

AED 017 Work Experience 1 30 to 41.25

AED 020 Career Exploration 2 60 to 82.5

AED 021 Workplace Communication 2 60 to 82.5

AED 022 Goal Planning and Personal Development 1 30 to 41.25

AED 023 Understanding Employment 1 30 to 41.25

AED 024 Work Search and Interview Skills 1 30 to 41.25

AED 025 Workplace Expectations 2 60 to 82.5

AED 026 Health Promotion 2 60 to 82.5

AED 027 Workplace Safety 2 60 to 82.5

AED 028 Relaxation and Stress Management 1 30 to 41.25

AED 029 Working Relationships 1 30 to 41.25

AED 030 Basic Computer Skills 2 60 to 82.5

AED 031 Working with the Environment 2 60 to 82.5

AED 032 Math, Money and Managing It All 2 60 to 82.5

AED 033 Emergency Preparation 1 30 to 41.25

AED 034 Interpersonal Skills 1 30 to 41.25

AED 035 Self-Employment Skills 2 60 to 82.5

AED 036 Intermediate Computer Skills 2 60 to 82.5

AED 037 Exploring the World with Computers 2 60 to 82.5

AED 038 Literacy for Life 2 60 to 82.5

AED 048 Literacy Bookclub 2 60 to 82.5

AED 050 Preparation for Foodsafe 1 30 to 41.25

AED 058 Workplace Literacy 2 60 to 82.5


AED 060 Contemporary Issues 1 30 to 41.25

AED 062 Introduction to Peer Support 1 30 to 41.25

North Island College Upcoming Events – May 2015

LIST OF UPCOMING EVENTS @ NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE

Board of Governors – May 28, 2015

Date Time Event Location

Friday, May 29 9:00am Fine Arts Grad Show

Shadbolt Studios Comox Valley Campus

Monday, June 1

11:30am College Plan 2020: Community Town Hall & Learning Council

Meeting

Multi-Purpose Room North Island Secondary

School Port McNeill

Wednesday, June 10 6:30pm Mt Waddington Graduation

Ceremony & Reception Mt Waddington Campus

Friday, June 12 11am College Year-End Celebration Campbell River Campus

Tuesday, June 16 1:00pm Port Alberni Graduation

Ceremony & Reception

Alberni Athletic Hall & Gathering Place

Port Alberni Campus

Thursday, June 18 1:00pm Comox Valley Graduation

Ceremony & Reception

Comox Valley Sports Centre & Comox Valley

Campus

Tuesday, June 23 2:00pm Campbell River Graduation

Ceremony & Reception Campbell River Campus

Cafeteria

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School District #72 and North Island College Joint Planning Meeting Minutes

March 26, 2015 10:00 am

MINUTES of the School Board/NIC Joint Planning Committee Meeting held at 10 am on Thursday March 26, 2015, in the School Board Office Conference Room, 425 Pinecrest Rd. Campbell River.

Present: School Board Representatives: T. Foster (Vice-Chair, Board of Education), R. Franklin (Trustee), T. Longridge (Superintendent of Schools), K. Patrick (Secretary-Treasurer), N. Fair (Assistant Superintendent), S. Woods (Manager of Operations).

North Island College Representatives: B. Bell (Chair, Board of Governors), D. Lamb (Vice-Chair, Board of Governors), J. Bowman (President), C. Baert (Vice President, Finance and Facilities), D. Graham (Director, Facilities Management)

Chair: T. Foster, Vice-Chair, Board of Education School District No.72 Recorder: N. Crawshaw, Administrative Assistant, School District No. 72

Absent: Susan Wilson (Chair, School District 72 Board of Education)

1. Call to Order:The meeting was called to order at 10:02am. by Board of Education Vice-Chair Ted Foster.

2. Introductions:Introduction of elected members and senior staff were made.

3. Review of AgendaNo Additions were made to the Agenda

4. Review of minutes of the meeting of February 25, 2013The Minutes of the Meeting of February 25, 2013 were approved as submitted.

5. Business arising from the minutes of February 25, 2013none

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6. New Business 6.1 SD72 facility Plan update (SD72) K. Patrick reported that the School District is currently developing a 10 year facility plan, as required by the Ministry of Education. After a pause for the 2014 Election, the incoming Board quickly resumed work on the plan. Excess capacity, changes in the way that facilities are used and status quo or declining budgets are some of the challenges. The target was to have it completed by June but this may be extended to September in order to provide a fully consulted plan. There are opportunities for change which the Board understands and it is hoped some of the challenges the District is facing can be addressed through the facility plan. Over the course of the last 10 year facility plan (2001-2011), approximately 20% of the student population was lost which led to some facility closures. The student loss has slowed but there is a gap in capacity that increased over that 10 year period. The focus of the current facility plan is on improving educational programming, supports and services for students. There is currently a surplus of classroom space which affects the ability to pursue funding for new facilities. 6.2 Adult education (SD72) There is no longer funding from the Ministry of Education for graduated adult students. Non-graduated adult students will continue to be funded by the Ministry. Graduated upgrading students will be expected to pay tuition, which is still to be established. J. Bowman acknowledged the overlap with college programs. Funding for adult upgrading at the college level has been reduced by almost $400,000. Totalling 570+ FTEs across the college region or 20% of college-wide FTEs, adult upgrading is an important transition into career programs. The college will have to move forward with a proposal to introduce tuition for adult upgrading. C. Baert has been instrumental in establishing a framework for funding adult upgrading at the college. Derek Lamb joined the meeting at 10:14 am. C. Baert noted L. Domae (NIC) is interested in speaking to School District representatives regarding adult upgrading to ensure we can collectively meet student needs. The ability to access adult upgrading has a serious impact on enrolment for career programs at the college level. Collaboration to ensure that student needs can be met and funded would be beneficial. Federally funded short-term targeted funding for certificate programs has drawn students into that stream instead of upgrading. There is a trend system-wide for a reduction in adult upgrading which is also reflected in declining School District enrolment in adult upgrading.

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J. Bowman noted that NIC plans to maintain status quo programming for Adult Basic Education and will be increasing capacity at the college for students to access grants and programming. There is also concern about the potential impact on First Nations communities. N. Fair joined the meeting at 10:25 am. She shared that she had recently met with G. Cran (NIC) regarding common goals for adult upgrading and would welcome further conversation on this topic. T. Longridge encouraged collective work to mitigate the ripple effects of these budget cuts. 6.3 College Plan, 2016-2020 – Strategic Priorities and Goals (NIC) J. Bowman was pleased to share that renewal of the college strategic plan and goals is underway, to be concluded in June with the presentation of a new plan for 2016-2020. An environmental scan has been completed including internal and external factors such as the economy. The previous plan drove the direction of the college for the last five years. Communities and stakeholders will be engaged and given an opportunity to hear of the college’s plans. This includes holding in-house town hall meetings, reviewing data, and hosting focus group conversations to reflect what the goals of the previous plan were and identifying where work is still needed. New directions and priorities include: expanding dual credit programming and working with partner school districts. B. Bell supported Bowman’s reflection on the plan and noted that internal reflection supports more engagement by the internal stakeholders leading to a more meaningful document. 6.4 Campbell River Campus Consolidation Project (NIC) C. Baert introduced the project. Co-location at HLEC is important for both partners. The college has been aware for a number of years that there are significant challenges in addition to benefits to the site. The college has identified two objectives: better identification of the college identity at the site and having all Campbell River NIC students in one location. The satellite trades training site at Vigar Road. is beyond its usable life. Students at that site also have limited access to student services, administrative support and food services. The college’s desire is that by continuing to work with SD72 on improving the shared site we can maximize the benefits for both parties. The College engaged a consultant to help guide the plan. Meetings have taken place with facility planners from both NIC and the School District. Joint meetings have brought to light the differences in the two systems and areas where the identity for both parties could be clearer. An initial concept plan has been submitted to the Ministry which has given the College notional approval to continue with planning. Presentation of the business case following approval is the next stage before Treasury Board approval is received.

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D. Graham led the meeting through a presentation of the project to date. - Joint facility review conducted - Joint letter in support of the project sent to Ministry - A concept plan report is the next stage in order to determine mandatory criteria - Options being compared include: maintaining the status quo, replacing the Vigar

Road site, the College takes over HLEC, the School District takes over HLEC, and continuing to share an enhanced site

- The preferred option is to bring Vigar programs to the main campus and have NIC and the SD continue to share the facility

- Quality education, strategic alignment, cost effectiveness, infrastructure improvements, innovation and collaboration are focal points

D. Graham shared an aerial map showing potential additions and their impact on the site. Acoustical noise tests have been conducted. He has worked closely with J. Morrow (SD) to understand space usage at the site and how it might be altered for maximum benefit. NIC’s current programming would not fully utilize the space and it is increased shop space that is needed.

Repurposing of existing space is included in the funding request and planning. This does not include equipment. K. Patrick noted that the SD has limited capital capacity so the fact that repurposing the space is included in the college’s plans is key to the school district’s ability to support the plan.

Bowman reflected that when young people graduate they want to feel they are going to college: not moving to a high school. Rebranding would support this. He emphasized that the campus redesign project is critical to the operations of the college in Campbell River. The college will be engaging in a capital campaign to support this project.

7. Next steps- June follow up meeting to compare facility plans - Continued discussion and future meeting re. adult upgrading: Nevenka Fair, Greg

Johnson, Kai Taylor, Lisa Domae, Greg Cran, Tony Bellavia - Meeting to review progress on HLEC site - Next joint planning committee meeting to be hosted by NIC in the fall (October)

Meeting adjourned at 11:43 am.

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ADULT UPGRADING: Changes to BC’s Adult Upgrading Program begins September 2015

On Dec. 4, 2014 the provincial government rescinded its policy that provided Adult Basic Education tuition-free of charge to all students requiring all post-secondary institutions in BC to charge adult upgrading students tuition for the fi rst time in eight years.

The policy comes with an on-going $372,000 cut to NIC’s base funding beginning in the 2015/2016 fi scal year.

The policy applies to Adult Basic Education (ABE), ESL, and Access for Students with Disabilities (ASD) courses and tuition will come into eff ect at NIC as of September, 2015.

It in no way alters the quality education or services NIC provides.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Will the number of upgrading sections that NIC off er in 2015/16 change?Based on current enrolment, the number of sections/off erings is expected to remain unchanged.

2. How much will students pay?All Adult Basic Education courses above the Fundamental level are either 2 or 3 credits and therefore willcost $213.32 or $319.98.

ESL courses above the Beginner level range between 2 and 4 credits and therefore will cost $213.32, $319.98 or $426.64.

Access for Students with Disabilities (ASD) courses between 1 and 4 credits and will therefore cost between$106.66 and $426.64.

The Board of Governors of North Island College approves the following adult upgrading tuition:

Adult Basic Education (except ABE Fundamental) ........................$106.66/creditAdult Basic Education Fundamental .................................................$106.66/courseEnglish as a Second Language (except ESL Beginner) .................$106.66/creditEnglish as a Second Language Beginner .........................................$160.00/courseAccess for Students with Disabilities .................................................$106.66/credit

3. Who qualifi es for free tuition and who will have to pay tuition?Under the policy high schools will provide the following courses with no tuition:• High school level courses to students who have not graduated.• Foundational courses (equivalent to NIC’s fundamental courses)

At Post-Secondary Institutions• All students who want to upgrade their education at a post-secondary institution will be expected to pay tuition, or

speak to an NIC advisor to apply for awards, scholarships, and fi nancial aid.• The new Adult Upgrading Grant may subsidize all or part of their tuition, books, and transportation costs, depending on their

eligibility.

4. Who qualifi es for the Adult Upgrading Grant?The Adult Upgrading Grant is available to all students, including adult basic education, English as a Second Language,and adult special education (ASD) students.

Eligibility is based on income and staggered to include students who earn 10 % above the threshold.

5. Will other fi nancial aid be available for adult upgrading students?NIC advisors are best suited to support each student individually and connect them with the maximumamount of funding available.

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