INSTITUTIONAL FOUNDATION: COLLABORATIVE AND RESOURCEFUL

The College’s strategic plan is built on the premise that continuing institution-wide transformation is a necessary ingredient to long-term success. Our transformation is driven by our ability to leverage our resourceful, entrepreneurial and collaborative culture as we move our specialized areas and departments to a fully integrated organization in pursuit of common objectives and goals. This new, consolidated approach is vital to creating an organization where globalization and innovation expand beyond traditional divisions to become an integral function of all college operations.

The College is already leveraging the outcomes of recent institutional assessments to operationalize new efficiencies and make strategic allocations across college operations that ensure programs, services and facilities align with both the current and projected physical, emotional and academic needs of learners while positioning the College to achieve its vision and mission.

Capitalizing on its strong entrepreneurial culture and focus on integrated, data-driven decision making - Niagara’s Unique DNA

- the College is investing in its business architecture to enhance the learner experience and promote increased learner retention and diversify the College’s global portfolio of applied research, education and training initiatives.

As a preemptive college, we continue to align our programs, services and initiatives with the opportunities created by new and emerging trends in business and industry.

Our strategic plan will see the College delivering its unique, signature programs and services beyond Niagara to include deeper education market penetration in Asia, Africa and the Americas, drawing on new and longstanding relationships within our global networks. These opportunities will serve to increase and diversify revenue streams, leverage recruitment geared to domestic audiences and bolster the College’s brand visibility to international students across Canadian markets.

The College has successfully increased global training revenues and global projects have also increased to include several capability building projects where Niagara is playing a leadership role in supporting national education reform in South East Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. Our achievements have established a strong foundation for future success and diversified funding sources. Our strategic plan will create the internal conditions for a nimble, competitive Niagara that secures global projects, drawing on its expertise in educational programming and management, to deliver global programs, operate global campuses and offer a range of consulting services.

Sustainability will further develop at Niagara College, building on a strong track record and commitment to reducing our carbon footprint. Sustainability – in words and in action – will guide organization-wide planning, promote a culture of consciousness and deepen our commitment to corporate stewardship.