Table 3. Strength in Numbers – NWC Strategic Plan 2018-2022 – College of Choice Government of Saskatchewan: A Strong Economy; and Strong Communities Government of Saskatchewan Goal: Driving Innovation Through Post-Secondary Institutions, Research and Development Ministry of Advanced Education Goal: Meet the post-secondary education needs of the province. Ministry of Immigration & Career Training Goal: People have the skills, experience and pathways to realize their potential and build their careers. Attract a stable labour supply North West College Goals: G1 Improve staff recruitment and retention G2 Provide a positive workplace experience North West College Strategies: G1 To be the employer of choice. G2 To facilitate a positive workplace experience that supports staff to achieve excellence. Institution Key Actions: G1 Increase the number of qualified and professional staff applications for employment. G2 Increase staff communications (both directions) Institution Performance Baseline 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 Measures: G1 Increased number of qualified Establish Set the target Implement new applications for employment. No baseline baseline based based on baseline ERP system on 2023-24 year G1.3 Formalize professional Develop growth plans. professional Implement Evaluate and No baseline growth plan revise process G2.1 Improved employee 85.7% 82% 83% 84% satisfaction (2016-22) G2.2 Improved work/life balance 91% (4 year average 91% 92% 93% 2018-22)
Theme 4- High-Performance Organization
The theme ‘High-Performance Organization’ encourages investment in our human resources, and infrastructure as we manage risk while strengthening governance and accountability. The recent provincial budget provided investment to expand the health science lab at Battlefords Campus which is currently insufficient for the demands. This expansion is of the utmost importance as the College increases seats in the Psychiatric Nursing program and seeks to expand into other nursing and health professional programs. Enhanced infrastructure capacity achieved through a new campus for the Battlefords remains a long-standing priority. In the absence of a new campus, maximizing NWC’s existing facility and rental spaces will be a focal point for the next three years. Efforts are underway to find suitable rental space for programming. To ensure we align with AE’s goal that “Saskatchewan’s post-secondary sector is accountable and sustainable” the College’s strategic objective of Effective stewardship of resources commits the institute to responsible and effective use of resources. Partnerships with other regional colleges are encouraged by the Government. International student recruitment initiatives are a collaborative approach which includes potential student recruitment, foreign credential assessment and representation on committees for the sharing of ideas. Development of the student information system and redesign of the replacement has involved staff working with other regional college counterparts.
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