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Table of Contents1 Message from the Chair, Board of Governors2 Message from the President and Vice Chancellor3 Yukon College Mission & Vision 3 Strategic Directions and Goals 2016-20214 Yukon College Board of Governors & Chancellor4 Yukon College Senior Executive Committee, President’s Strategy Council4 Yukon College Student Union5 Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining5 Northern Institute of Social Justice6 Yukon Research Centre6 Yukon College Foundation7 Application Data

Total Applications, Acceptances for Admission, and Yield Rate First Nations Applications, Acceptances for Admission, and Yield Rate Direct Entrants from Yukon High Schools Applications, Acceptances for Admission, and Yield Rate

8 Enrolment Data—New and Returning Students Full-time and Part-time Student Headcounts Enrolments by Program Area

9 Student Demographics International Student Enrolment Community Campus Students

10 Student Outcomes Credentials Awarded Employment Outcomes

10 Employee Data 10 Other 2016/17 Metrics11 Financial Reports12 Summary Financial Results (unaudited) for the year ended June 30, 2017

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2016-2017 ANNUAL REPORT

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2016-2017 ANNUAL REPORT 1

Message from the Chair, Board of GovernorsPaul Flaherty

I’d like to highlight some of the ground-breaking work taking place in research and innovation at the College. We’re particularly proud that Yukon College ranked second this year with Research InfoSource for the number of paid student researchers amongst smaller colleges across Canada. Creating student research opportunities is a high priority for the Yukon College Board of Governors.

There is significant alternative energy generation in the Yukon these days, using wood chips and solar in particular. Recently Cold Climate Innovation’s director, Stephen Mooney, went to Finland to learn more about the biomass industry. It’s an effective means for reducing electrical and heating expenses, while generating economic activity for a community. Teslin Tlingit Council purchased ten woodchip boilers to provide heat and electricity to buildings in their community, saving them an anticipated $90k annually. As a result of Stephen’s exploration trip, two Finnish researchers came to the Yukon to provide expertise and support project implementation. This project is providing an interesting opportunity for knowledge transfer and collaboration between Finland and Yukon.

Dr. Michael Ross, Yukon College’s NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Northern Energy Innovation, worked this summer with nine students and early career professionals in mechanical and electrical engineering, and physics to explore how renewable energy resources can be installed into northern communities. They made significant progress with a solar project in Old Crow, Yukon’s most northern community. The project is now seeking resources to move it to the next level.

Yukon College’s strength in research and innovation positions us well for our transition to Yukon University (YukonU) and has helped the institution to gain national recognition amongst Canada’s community colleges.

Lastly, a joint federal-territorial investment of $3.06 million was made to renovate the library, creating a 21st century Innovation Commons at Yukon College’s Ayamdigut Campus, as well as an update to the power supply at the campus. The Innovation Commons is scheduled to be completed at the end of 2017. Students, faculty and staff alike can hardly wait for this new space to open, providing state-of-the-art learning supports.

Paul FlahertyChairBoard of Governors

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In the spring of 2017 the Yukon Government entered into an agreement with Campus Alberta Quality Council (CAQC) to ensure institutional readiness and program quality in the delivery of made-in-the-Yukon degrees. Quality assurance councils exist in many provinces but not yet in the territories. It seemed most efficient for the Yukon Government to use another province’s system in support of Yukon College’s transition to delivering its own degrees.

CAQC conducted a site-visit at Yukon College in the summer of 2017. It was a big success. Three former university presidents/vice presidents conducted the two-day visit, assessing everything from facility and staff preparedness to evaluating student support services. The outcome was positive: we’ve been approved to proceed to the degree review stage. (In fact the committee was so impressed that they asked to be able to share our self-study report with other institutions preparing for a site visit!)

The next step in this process will be a site-visit from CAQC for consideration of our first degree proposal – a Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Governance. Yukon College is taking great strides towards its transition to university.

On the topic of new programming, this year Yukon College launched a post-graduate certificate in Climate Change Policy and level four apprentice training in Electrical. Both programs fit within YC’s three pillars of development: sustainable resource development and innovation; climate change – society and environment; and Indigenous self-determination and governance.

Finally, I would like to mention our incredible convocation speaker for 2017 – Ms. Nadia Joe. Born in the Yukon, Nadia speaks four European languages, works constantly on her Southern Tutchone, has three degrees and is pursuing another, and was a Jane Glassco Fellow in 2010-2012. She is the daughter of Dave Joe, one of the Yukon’s chief treaty negotiators. There was hardly a dry eye in the Yukon Arts Centre as Nadia told stories of her upbringing in the Yukon, and her path to where she is today. Nadia is a strong representative for the Yukon, providing leadership and inspiration.

Graduation is my favourite event of the year. Students are filled with relief and pride, while their friends and families come out in droves to support and cheer them on. I am delighted by their wonderful accomplishment and inspired by the anticipation of their futures.

Karen BarnesPresident and Vice Chancellor


Message from the President and Vice Chancellor, Yukon CollegeDr. Karen Barnes


MISSIONYukon College is a leader in education, rooted in our diverse cultures and northern environment, where everyone is inspired to dream, learn and achieve.

Offer exceptional student experiences

Yukon College will promote a welcoming and culturally inclusive environment.

Yukon College will provide exceptional student experiences through innovation in programs, instruction, research and support.

Yukon College will inspire and support student potential through experiential learning.

Yukon College will work with public schools to provide professional development opportunities that support the new vision for education.

Engage with Yukon rural communities

Yukon College will identify and respond to rural community needs by offering relevant programs.

Yukon College will identify, provide and support innovative delivery models for education in rural communities.

Yukon College campuses will enrich educational opportunities and services by connecting and engaging with each other.

Expand research and innovation

Yukon College will conduct, implement and share research on northern topics.

Yukon College will partner with First Nations in identifying, coordinating and implementing research priorities.

Yukon College will increase student and faculty capacity to conduct research throughout the institution, its campuses and the North.

Yukon College will be Yukon’s hub for creative and balanced dialogue, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Become a northern-focused university

The Yukon University Act will be enacted.

Yukon College will become a hybrid university that offers a full range of programming, including trades, academic readiness, certificates, diplomas and degrees.

Yukon College will offer future-focused, diverse and integrated programming.

Yukon College will develop and implement a plan to retain, support and attract faculty and staff in order to enrich the institution.

2016-21 STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS AND GOALS

VISIONGrounded in northern expertise and strong partnerships, we will build a healthy and prosperous north through unique, relevant and inclusive education and research.

Collaborate with First Nations

Yukon College will collaborate with First Nations to identify and respond to their educational needs and priorities.

Yukon College will collaborate with First Nations on the development of college programs.

Yukon College will partner with First Nations to develop and establish an institute of Indigenous self-determination.


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Shawn AllenKaren Barnes (non-voting member)

Mike BurkePaul Flaherty (Chair)

Carol Geddes (Vice-Chair)

Judy GingellVera Holmes (Vice-Chair)

Chris MilnerMary SamolczykJulia Salo

Michelle Legere (Co-President)

Rachelle Knight (Co-President)

Terry YoungJa Suh (Treasurer)

Aven Lee Enzenauer (Assistant Treasurer)

Carrie Boles (Director)

Johanna McClements (Director)

Mackenzie Kotylak (Director)

Karen Barnes, EdD President and Vice-Chancellor

Karen Harker, M.Ed. Interim Vice President, Academic and Student Services

Michael Hale, BA Chief Administrative Officer

Clint Sawicki, MPA Associate Vice President, Research Administration

Bronwyn Hancock, PhD Associate Vice-President, Research Development

Jonathan Baynes, PGCM Executive Director, IT & Learning Commons

Jacqueline Bedard, MET Executive Director, Government & External Relations

Margaret Dumkee, M.Ad.Ed. Dean, Applied Science and Management

Lacia Kinnear, MES Director, Governance and Strategic Initiatives

Stephen Mooney, M.Sc., P. Eng. Director, Cold Climate Innovation

Jennifer Moorlag, M.Ed. Registrar, and School of Business & Leadership

Andrew Richardson, PhD Dean, Applied Arts

Shelagh Rowles, M.Ed. Executive Director, Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining

Tosh Southwick, BA Director, First Nation Initiatives & Community Engagement

Colleen Wirth, MA Director, Student and Infrastructure Support

Senior Executive Committee (October 2017)

Yukon College Student Union (June 2017)

Yukon College Board of Governors (October 2017)

Yukon College ChancellorPiers McDonald

Karen Harker Interim Vice President, Academic and Student Services

Michael Hale Chief Administrative Officer

Clint Sawicki Associate Vice President, Research Administration

Bronwyn Hancock Associate Vice-President, Research Development

Jacqueline Bedard Executive Director, External and Government Relations

Shelagh Rowles Executive Director, Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining

Tosh Southwick Executive Director, First Nations Initiatives and Community Engagement

Lacia Kinnear Director of Governance and Strategic Initiatives

President’s Strategy Council (October 2017)


• Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)—new 18,000 square foot building opened September 15.

• Geological Technology—delivered the second year intake of a two-year diploma.

• Introduction to Underground Mining/Surface Mining—delivered training for Yukon students to participate in both underground mining and surface mining at the Delta Junction Mine Training Facility in Alaska.

• Environmental Monitor Training—delivered two modules in cooperation with Yukon First Nations and industry.

• Dual Credit Heavy Equipment Mechanic—delivered pre-apprentice program in Dawson using the mobile trades training trailer.

• Heavy Equipment Mechanic—delivered first year of diploma at Ayamdigut campus.

Centre for Northern Innovation in MiningThe cutting-edge training provided by Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM) is built on close cooperation between the College, the Yukon Research Centre, mining industry, government, and First Nations. Milestones in 2016/17 included:

• Driller Helper Common Core training—delivered in June.

• Building Northern Apprentices program—supported nine rural apprentices in obtaining theory training in their home communities.

Milestones in 2016/17 included:

• Development of new courses for future delivery—Communication Skills for Transforming Conflict; and Navigating Trauma and Communications with Yukon First Nations.

• Partnership Exploration—worked with the Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute and the Right Use of Power Institute to plan course delivery and explore partnership potential.

• FASD-Informed Support—partnered with the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Society (FASSY) to introduce a new FASD course.

• Restorative Practice—worked with the Department of Justice, YG and the International Institute of Restorative Practices, to deliver various Restorative Practices courses to workers in the justice field.

Northern Institute of Social JusticeThe Northern Institute of Social Justice (NISJ) develops and delivers training that provides frontline workers and others in governments, non-government organizations and businesses with information, tools and strategies for working with clients and communities. The institute works with course developers and instructors from Yukon’s college, private, government and non-government sectors to deliver training that reflects the Yukon context.

• YFN 101 online and classroom training—worked with the Northwestel, Whitehorse General Hospital and the Department of Education to plan or begin the phased-in delivery of YFN 10.

• Orientation to Health Privacy and Management—developed and delivered this new course through CYFN to health department staff in First Nation governments.

• Residential School Awareness—partnered with CYFN Resolution Health Support Workers and the Committee on Abuse in Residential Schools, to deliver Residential School Awareness to the public and to a class of Carlton University journalism students.

• Public Event—partnered with Reconciliation Canada to host a public event and workshop.


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Yukon Research CentreThe Yukon Research Centre is a division of Yukon College dedicated to answering northern research questions, supporting local innovation, and increasing student research capacity. We pride ourselves on investigating distinctly northern questions by applying science and traditional knowledge to offer truly innovative, northern solutions. We work in partnership to identify, coordinate and implement research priorities, and to offer exceptional student experiences.

Yukon College FoundationThe Yukon College Foundation serves as the fundraising arm of the College. Led by a Board of Directors, the Foundation generates and manages a sustainable legacy in order to enhance learning and research opportunities.

• Student awards—during the year, there were 42 donor-funded bursary and scholarship awards available to students

• Spring event—members of the Whitehorse business community joined Foundation board members at the College’s Hilltop Bistro to explore what inpires the Yukon community to support College initiatives. A series of questions, each introduced with a new course of the meal, igniting spirited conversation around student success, the university transition, and the role of the Foundation.

Current assets (June 30, 2017): $3,535,222 ($112,277 more than previous year).

Yukon College Foundation Board of Directors (June 2017)

Wendy Tayler (Chair)

Pat Tobler (Co-Chair)

Allison Rippin Armstrong

Milestones in 2016/17 included:

• Fostering partnerships—partnered with First Nations, mining and energy companies, municipal and territorial governments, universities, not-for-profit agencies and private industry, to ensure that our research can be applied directly to issues facing northerners.

Jennifer Byram

Rod Snow

Roxanne Vallevand

• Answering questions—developed projects to study a variety of questions posted by our partners, including the impacts of climate change on highway infrastructure; how First Nations traditional knowledge and science can support the closure of mines; changes to wildlife populations and key ecosystems across Yukon using long-term tracking; conservation of the northern environment; and improvement of the well-being of northerners.

• Industrial Research Chairs—two Industrial Research Chairs, focused on Mine Life Cycles and Northern Energy Innovation, advanced research, partnerships and student training in the Yukon and across the North through delivery of their specialized research programs.

• Research funding and student opportunities—secured $4.95 million in funding for the Yukon Research Centre, and hired 15 Yukon College students to be involved in projects over the course of the year.


Application Data

TOTAL Application, Acceptances for Admission, and Yield Rate

A total of 1,655 applications for Yukon College programs were received in 2016/17, of which 1070 (or 65%) were accepted for admission. A total of 570 accepted students registered in their courses, for a yield rate of 53% of acceptances, and 34% of all applications.

OVERALL Applications, Acceptances, and YieldAPPLICATIONS ACCEPTANCES NEW REGISTERED STUDENTS

Year Applications Number Percent Number % of accepted % of applied

2016-17 1655 1070 65% 570 53% 34%

2015-16 1583 978 62% 534 55% 34%

2014-15 1502 905 60% 598 66% 40%

FIRST NATIONS Application, Acceptances for Admission, and Yield Rate

First Nations applicants accounted for 34% of applications in 2016/17. This group had an acceptance rate of 60%. The yield rate of newly registered students in this group was 48% of acceptances, and 29% of applications.

FIRST NATIONS Applications, Acceptances, and Yield

YEARAPPLICATIONS ACCEPTANCES NEW REGISTERED STUDENTS

Number Applications Number Percent Number % of accepted % of applied

2016-17 562 34% 339 60% 162 48% 29%

2015-16 577 36% 337 58% 172 51% 30%

2014-15 575 38% 335 58% 207 62% 36%

DIRECT ENTRANTS FROM YUKON HIGH SCHOOLS Application, Acceptances for Admission, and Yield Rate

Direct entrants from Yukon high schools accounted for 13% of applications in 2016/17. This group had an acceptance rate of 85%. The yield rate of newly registered students in this group was 52% of acceptances, and 45% of applications.

DIRECT ENTRANTS FROM YUKON HIGH SCHOOLS Applications, Acceptances, and Yield

YEARAPPLICATIONS ACCEPTANCES NEW REGISTERED STUDENTS

Number Applications Number Percent Number % of accepted % of applied

2016-17 212 13% 181 85% 95 52% 45%

2015-16 295 19% 211 72% 89 42% 30%

2014-15 194 13% 132 68% 88 67% 45%

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Enrolment Data - New and Returning Students

Full-time and Part-time Student Headcounts

In 2016/17, Yukon College had a total of 651 full-time and 539 part-time students enrolled in credited programming for a total of 1,190 students.

Also in 2016/17, Yukon College had 4,417 students enrolled in non-credited programming. As some students enroll in multiple courses, there were 7,138 course registrations in non-credit courses.

Enrolment by Program Area

Yukon College Student by Program Area

PROGRAM CLUSTER*2016/17 2015/16

Full-time Part-time TOTAL Full-time Part-time TOTAL

University Transfer 213 245 458 201 219 420

Degree and Post-graduate Programs 96 65 161 61 51 112

Career and Technical 136 143 279 144 115 259

Trades 49 3 52 59 1 60

Academic and Skill Development 157 83 240 172 82 254

TOTAL Credit Programming 651 539 1,190 637 468 1,105

TOTAL Non-credit Programming 118 4,299 4,417 130 3,873 4,003

TOTAL 769 4,838 5,607 767 4,341 5,108

SOURCE: Data Warehouse as of October 1, 2017

*Note: Program clusters do not necessarily reflect the organizational structure of Yukon College. Some programs have been reclassified since 2015-16.

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Student Demographics

Demographic Characteristics of Yukon College Students

DEMOGRAPHIC

2016/17 2015/16

Credit Programming Non-credit

Credit Programming Non-creditFull-time Part-time All Full-time Part-time All

Female 58% 64% 61% 42% 59% 65% 62% 44%

Male 37% 24% 31% 36% 38% 22% 31% 39%

Other Gender or Unspecified 4% 12% 8% 22% 3% 12% 7% 17%

First Nations* 32% 18% 26% 14% 35% 18% 28% 14%

Average Age 28.4 31.9 30.0 39.3 28.7 33.0 30.5 39.7

Median Age 26 28 27 38 26 30 27 39


*Note: First Nations data is based on self-identification and funder information, and should therfore be taken as a minimum percentage.

International Student Enrolment

In 2016/17, the full-time equivalent count for international students was 98, and 55 students were enrolled for short-term study tours. In the previous year of 2015/16, the full-time equivalent count was 92, with 15 students enrolled in short-term study tours.

Community Campus Students

In 2016/17, a total of 1,484 students took courses at one of Yukon College’s 12 community campuses, up 5% from 1,416 in 2015/16. Also, 566 students took Yukon College courses through Distributed Learning in 2016/17, down 1% from 571 in 2015/16.

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Other 2016/17 MetricsNinety-seven percent of students were satisfied with the quality of instruction at Yukon College, 96% were satisfied with course content, 86% were satisfied with support services, and 85% were satisfied with opportunities to engage in research.

Ninety-seven percent of students agreed that “Yukon College is a good learning environment.”

The percentage of students who agree that “Yukon College provides an environment of cultural sensitivity for all” is 94% overall and 97% for Indigenous students.

There were 13 funded faculty research projects conducted, with 9 students participating.

Employee DataIn 2016/17 a total of 287 regular or term staff and 341 casual or contract staff worked at Yukon College.

During the previous year of 2015/16, a total of 272 regular or term staff and 312 casual or contract staff worked at Yukon College.

Student OutcomesCredentials awarded

Number of Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees by Type of Program

Credential2016/17 2015/16

Certificates Diplomas Degrees TOTAL Certificates Diplomas Degrees TOTAL

University Level 19 25 15 59 24 31 13 68

Career and Technical 60 12 0 72 55 19 0 74

Trades 13 0 0 13 13 4 0 17

Academic and Skill Development 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 6

Yukon Native Language Centre 3 4 0 7 2 3 0 5

TOTAL 95 41 15 151 99 58 13 170


*Note: Program clusters do not necessarily reflect the organizational structure of Yukon College.

Employment Outcomes

Sixty-five percent of former students from career and trades/technical programs in 2015/16 were working in paid jobs that were “somewhat” or “directly” related to their studies at Yukon College, as of the time when they were surveyed early in 2017. This is up five percentage points from the year before.


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Financial Reports

REVENUES 2016-17

EXPENDITURES 2016-17


*For the first time, the Yukon College Foundation financials are consolidated with the Yukon College financials. As a result, the 2016 financials have been restated.

**Contributions, Government of Yukon are higher in 2017 due to pension solvency payments received for that year only.

An unqualified audit opinion was expressed by the Auditor General of Canada. A copy of the full financial statements, including the audit opinion, is available at yukoncollege.yk.ca/about-us/institutional-research

Revenues 2017 2016

Contributions, Government of Yukon **$25,704,304 $23,203,356

Contracts 16,489,115 18,615,178

Miscellaneous 1,684,196 1,702,980

Tuition 1,668,977 1,403,284

Sales, rentals and services 1,563,381 1,668,934

Student assistance/scholarships 715,776 694,158

$47,825,749 $47,287,890

Expenses 2017 2016

Direct instruction $16,373,571 $18,704,538

Direct instructional support 10,353,956 9,257,622

General administration 6,563,022 6,417,263

Research 4,586,512 4,190,529

Services received without charge 3,706,611 3,677,187

Facility services and utilities 1,972,898 1,584,116

Cost of sales 1,686,070 1,809,663

Miscellaneous 1,435,309 1,297,353

Student assistance/scholarships 714,765 695,158

$47,392,714 $47,633,429

Net operating (deficit) surplus 433,035 (345,539)

Increase in accrued pension benefit asset 1,177,700 657,000

Total surplus of revenue over expenses $1,610,735 $311,461

Changes in net assets 2017 2016

Total surplus of revenue over expenses $1,610,735 $311,461

Endowment contributions 76,229 1,307,138

Net assets, beginning of year 19,484,884 17,866,285

Net assets, end of year $21,171,848 $19,484,884

Net assets 2017 2016

Capital $8,842,581 $8,025,705

Endowments 3,369,653 3,293,424

Pension 16,653,900 15,476,200

Unrestricted (7,694,286) (7,310,445)

$21,171,848 $19,484,884

SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017*

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