Spring, 2014 Rhonda Lenton
Faculty CouncilOverview of York Region Campus
Our Vision
York University is a comprehensive, research intensive and internationally recognized institution
Committed to being Canada’s Engaged University, with a focus on making a difference through learning, discovery and citizenship
Reputation for social justice & student mobility: York is Ontario’s largest provider of credit transfer opportunities
Located principally in northern Greater Toronto Area, York has a unique role serving needs of York Region within GTA
Global university with partnerships around the world
York’s Glendon campus is a hub for French-language and bilingual programming in GTA serving central and southwestern Ontario
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Realizing Our Vision – Internal Processes
Realizing Our Vision
Identifying & Securing
Opportunities / Revenue
Continuing Education & PDYU CampaignYU Expansion
Special Funding Envelopes
AAPR
Improving Effectiveness
Integrated Resource PlanningPRASESHARP
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Realizing our Vision – External Opportunities
Key Initiatives Over 2013-2014
MTCU Initiatives Implications for York
Differentiation & Strategic Mandate Agreements (SMA)
Positioning York to realize its vision as a comprehensive, research-intensive internationally recognized University
Expansion of French Programming in south Ontario
Opportunity for Glendon to be “hub” for French programs in south Ontario and to further differentiate York
Online Centre of Excellence Advancing York’s eLearning Strategy; technology is disruptive innovation with potentially profound impact on learning
Capital Call for New Campuses York in York Region
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Glendon as a Hub for French Higher Education in South Ontario Glendon given $1.5M in 2013-14 to develop 5 new programs:
Business
BA Communications
BSc Biology
BSc Psychology
Advanced Certificate in Law and Social Thought
Further funds awarded in 2014-15 to support faculty complement and staff needs for these programs effective in Fall 2015.
Glendon also given another $300K for feasibility studies in partnership with other higher education institutions
Ontario Online
RFP to increase number of courses offered online with initial focus on large, lower-level courses – York received funds for 4 courses
Online Centre of Excellence Steering Committee established with goal of launch in 2014-15
Opportunity to support the advancement of York’s eLearning Strategy
Launched our own elearning course development program
York Region Campus: OUTLINE
• Call for Proposals• Key Components
MTCU Capacity Expansion Policy Framework:
• Principles• History of York’s Aspirations for a Third Campus• Advancing Our Priorities• Rationale• York’s Process • Site Selection Process & Criteria
York University’s Response
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Major Capacity Expansion Policy Framework
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) issued a Policy Framework on Capacity Expansion in December 2013.
March 27, 2014: Government issued a formal Call for Proposals for universities wishing to expand by establishing new campuses or expanding existing campus.
Timelines: Closing date for submission of Notice of Intent is June 27, 2014
Closing date for submission of full proposals is September 26, 2014
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Key Components of Call
Led by universities but college partnership models encouraged
Must be aligned with Strategic Mandate Agreement (SMA)
Broad range of programs
Student services on site
Evidence of need: Enrolment growth of 1,000 in short term increasing to between 5000 and 10,000 in long term
Alignment with provincial priorities: Catalyst for social and economic development A model of smart growth and sustainability Innovative pedagogy, including capitalizing on latest technology
enhanced learning and experiential education
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Key Components of Call (Continued)
Strong support from local businesses and service providers
Easily accessibly to GTHA residents by multi-modal transit
Using public infrastructure efficiently
Tangible regional economic benefits
Substantial support from host community including financial contributions and land ownership
Potential for leveraging private sector resources
Demonstrated labour market demand
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Opportunity to Advance Our Priorities
To become Canada’s Engaged University: Community Outreach and Partnerships Integral part of a major urban development in York Region Building Seneca relationship
To strengthen quality: Comprehensiveness: MTCU approval of new programs Capital needs Driving innovation to the benefit of York as a whole
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Opportunity to Advance Our Priorities (Cont’d)
To enhance student success: Access Credit transfer Incubator for pedagogical innovation
To advance leadership in: Sustainability and green energy Diversity and inclusivity Research impact and social innovation
To reclaim York’s market share and associated revenue stream
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York’s Process York in York Region Steering & Evaluations Committees
To identify potential municipal partner/site location
To prepare submission
Academic Coordinating Committee Program areas to be developed guided by: planning
documents; strategic priorities; labour market needs
York-Seneca joint proposals
Program subcommittee
Finance and Property Committee
Communications
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Academic Committee UpdateVision
Urban campus deeply connected to community
Advancing UAP PrioritiesLeverage
InterdisciplinarityIncubator for
Pedagogical innovation
ProgramsFocus on priority areas aligned with University
Academic Plan and needs of York Region
e.g.s, Business, Health,
Professional programsContinuing Education/PDOpportunity to leverage York-Seneca partnership
projects
EnrolmentStarting at 1,000
Growing to 5,000 within 5 years to 10K-20K
students within 20 yearsStudent services on
campus
GovernancePrograms to be offered
by existing facultiesPotential for
Vice Provost of York Campus
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York – Seneca Academic Pathways Curricular plans for York Region campus in development, including:
York programs York-Seneca programs e.g., pathways, joint programs Potential for Seneca Building as on the Keele campus
Update on York-Seneca plans: Long-standing partnership with Seneca College e.g., YSMSTE evolved to broader
focus Geographic proximity supports collaboration on York Region strategy Aligns with York’s leadership in credit transfer and 105 strategy Projects in progress:
o Civil Engineering to Environmental Studies (Urban Sustainability)o Environmental Technology to Environmental Studies o Biotechnology Advanced Diploma to BScTech and BSc Biologyo Police Foundations to Disaster & Emergency Managemento Social Service Worker to Public Administration (BPA)o Early Childhood/Child & Youth Worker/Social Service to New Degree in
Educational Studieso Digital futures e.g., interactive media o Liberal Arts Diploma to BA Honours degreeso Health & Science currently exploring options
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Site Selection Timeline
April 17: Presentations by interested York Region local municipalities to York in York Region Steering Committee. Proposals will then be short listed to get to “preferred sites”
May 2 2014: Short-listed three municipalities who were invited to second round of meetings to respond to questions and to provide additional details.
May 6 2014: Meeting of Board Land & Property Committee. Summary of presentations from municipalities will be provided, as well as a recommendation for preferred Municipality.
May / June Follow-up: Announcement of preferred Municipality.
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Other Important Site Selection Criteria
Being a catalyst for social and economic development
Being a model of smart growth and sustainability
Strong support from local businesses and service providers
Being easily accessibly to GTHA residents by multi-modal transit
Capitalizing on access to latest technology-enhanced learning
Using public infrastructure efficiently
Proximity to partners for experiential learning & possible spin-offs
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AAPR Update• PIF Launched – programs and services working on
completion of PIFs supported by workshops, OIPA, Deans’ Offices
• Scoring Rubric finalized and evaluated – to be posted Monday, May 12th, 2014
• Task Forces training – June 16 – 19th 2014• Task Forces Review period – July through October 2014• Questions and answers continue to be posted on the
AAPR website through YULink• Any concerns?
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SHARP Budget
• Proposed model agreed to by Deans• Preliminary numbers for the model being run
for 2012-13 • Transition plan in development• Expected update in June 2014 • Shadow budget year 2014-15 with potential
for some modest adjustments• First year of new budget model 2015-16
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