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CNC lays out action plan with a five-year strategy AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter After announcing a restructuring plan throughout CNC campuses, the board laid out their 2015-16 action plan. “It doesn’t mean it’ll look the same but we’re focused on student equity,” regional principal for Quesnel campus Morgan Ross told the crowd. CNC’s action plan includes: • Develop a five-year strategic plan with performance indicators. • Develop an education plan. • Develop an Aboriginal plan. • Continue to increase recruitment and retention of students in open access programs. • Ensure training and programs align with the B.C. Jobs Plan. • Implement changes to the college structure, strengthen academic stands and equity of student services at all campuses. • Ensure resources are distributed evenly and effectively across campuses. • Continue to expand international education. • Implement digital delivery initiative as a new model of program delivery by distance. “I see much more opportunities with digital classes and combined programming for efficiency and cost effectiveness,” CNC president Henry Reiser said. Questions from attendees ranged from concern over the loss of decision making at the local level, program delivery and assurance and optimizing trades training and space. “We are hearing you,” Reiser said. “Our plans are to expand, not to shut this place down. “This facility has changed family’s lives,” Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes said. “Everyone knows this is our future.”
Santa Extravaganza Dec. 5th Spirit Square 2 - 5 pm Check B2 for more details.
’Tis the season for artisan shopping The Quesnel Farmers’ Christmas Markets have one down and two to go. To find the perfect gift for family, friends or yourself, visit the Arts and Rec. Centre Dec. 5 and 12. The Arts and Recreation Centre are teeming with handmade beauties of all description. For more photos see page A2.
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