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FUTURE OF LEARNING
STRATEGIC PLAN
2006/07-2008/09
14 Dec 2005
MISSION AND VISION
OUR MISSION: Educating students for career success
OUR VISION: Transforming lives and communities through
learning
We believe that learning has the power to change lives in
simple and profound ways. We will help to create a future
where everyone has the opportunity to transform their lives
and their communities through learning.
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ACADEMIC FRAMEWORK
We support the career and personal development of our learners in every decision we
make. We value and support one another in a process of continuous learning and
improvement.
We create a positive environment for effective learning within a context of global citizenship
and social justice. We value the diverse profiles of our learners. Our curriculum, teaching
and support services are characterized by knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers,
teaching strategies that suit learners’ needs, and an atmosphere of dignity and mutual
respect.
We strive for excellence. Scholarly debate and applied research contribute to the quality
and distinctiveness of our learning environment and advance our instructional and
curriculum expertise.
We encourage and engage in evidence-based deliberation with open minds in an
atmosphere of mutual respect. We consult with and consider carefully the views of internal
and external stakeholders who have an important perspective on an issue.
We are accountable to our learners, our communities and to the general public for the
quality of the learning experiences we provide, for the resources we use, and for the
manner in which we treat all people. We build evaluation into all of our work so that we
improve continuously.
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STATEMENT OF DIVERSITY
Centennial College and its Board of Governors value and embrace diversity, equity and
inclusion as fundamental to our mission to educate students for career success within a
context of global citizenship and social justice.
We recognize that historical and persistent inequities and barriers to equitable participation
exist and are well documented in society and within the College.
We believe individual and systemic biases contribute to the marginalization of designated
groups. These biases include race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry,
nationality, place of origin, colour, ethnicity, culture, linguistic origin, citizenship, creed
(religion, faith), marital status, socio-economic class, family status, receipt of public
assistance or record of offence. We acknowledge that resolving First Nations sovereignty
issues is fundamental to pursuing equity and social justice within Canada.
We acknowledge the richness and diversity of the community we serve. As our community
has evolved, and our staff and student population have changed, we have implemented
policies and practices to address issues of inclusion. In moving forward, we will build on
this work to embed commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in every aspect of what
we do.
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STRATEGIC PLAN
STRATEGIC GOALS
AND STRATEGIES
2006/07-2008/09
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LEARNING EXCELLENCE AND STUDENT
SUCCESS
GOALS
Introduce Signature
Learning Experience
STRATEGIES
• Offer a unique learning experience that will distinguish Centennial graduates in the
workplace in Ontario, Canada and the world
• Create a college environment that will support Signature Learning Experience, and
develop the college community on Signature Learning Experience principles
Enhance academic quality &
occupational relevance
• Implement a comprehensive and streamlined program review process
• Obtain official certification of the programs by professional and industry associations
• Implement faculty evaluation and administrative staff performance management
• Enhance utilization of Program Advisory Committees
• Align curriculum renewal and development with industry trends
• Expand field experience opportunities for students
• Use technology to enhance effectiveness of teaching and learning
• Expand applied research to enrich teaching and learning
Increase program choice
and availability
• Increase the breadth of apprenticeship training offerings
• Increase the choice of joint programs and articulations with post-secondary institutions
and professional associations
• Expand program offerings in high demand, career-specific areas
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LEARNING EXCELLENCE AND STUDENT
SUCCESS
GOALS
Prepare Centennial students for global
workplace
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Improve student success
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Increase opportunities for international students to study at Centennial, and
for Centennial students to study abroad
Develop partnerships with international educational institutions to provide a
full roster of programming to students
Support internationalization of the curriculum
Utilize Centennial faculty members and management in international projects
to enhance their diversity awareness and to provide them with professional
development opportunities
Improve effectiveness of English language skills assessment and provide
students with adequate support
Expand the mobility and transferability of prior learning to create faster
graduation paths for students
Increase program admission, transfer and graduation options
Introduce early intervention programs
Develop study methods and practices that address special needs of our
diverse students
Strengthen curriculum for improved workplace preparation of students
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LEARNING EXCELLENCE AND STUDENT
SUCESS
GOALS
Provide opportunities for new
immigrants to progress
through college programs
and enter the labour market
STRATEGIES
• Provide advice and counseling to new Canadians entering Centennial College
• Support and promote Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and
transfer credits
• Develop occupation-specific ESL courses and programs
• Incorporate bridging and/or fast-track programs that address the needs of skilled
new immigrants
• Increase availability of co-op programs and on-campus employment to help new
immigrant students gain Canadian work experience
• Provide more opportunities to prepare students for success in the workplace
Help relieve financial strain
on students
• Maximize external bursary and scholarship opportunities to students
• Develop bursaries that meet the special needs of our diverse students
• Enhance effectiveness of financial aid processes to ensure timely distribution of
resources
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STUDENT COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
GOALS
Enhance student experience
STRATEGIES
• Continuously re-engineer business processes to introduce new services and improve
service quality
• Provide a range of service options accommodating the needs of our diverse students
• Enhance facilities, programs and opportunities in support of social and academic
integration of our diverse students
• Enhance supplementary student services
• Use technology to increase service access options and availability
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTH
GOALS
STRATEGIES
Develop a workplace that is
inclusive and operates in an
atmosphere of mutual respect
and trust
• Create an inclusive learning and working environment that welcomes and supports
Increase organizational
capability through people
development and
empowerment
• Establish an Organizational Learning operational function within Centennial to facilitate
Improve accountability within
the college
• Develop and implement a Centennial College Balanced Scorecard
differences
• Develop a capacity to work collaboratively with all members of the college community
• Enhance Centennial’s workforce to value and reflect the diverse communities we serve
• Utilize feedback mechanisms, such as Employee Engagement Survey, for continuous
improvement initiatives
a Learning for All framework
• Develop leadership competencies to serve as the cornerstone of the Leadership
Development Program
• Keep faculty and employees up to date on new technology and systems by providing
training opportunities such as web-based training and self-assessment tools
• Provide programs and learning opportunities to foster and improve professional
development
• Introduce a business process review aimed at continuous improvement
• Ensure integration of strategic goals and business plan and budget objectives with
employee performance agreements
• Assign accountability at the senior management, school and program cluster level 10
ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTH
GOALS
STRATEGIES
Strengthen partnerships with
• High schools, colleges and
universities
• Labour and community
organizations
• Public and private
organizations
• Government
• Enhance community relations to support Centennial’s diverse student population
Ensure strong recognition of
Centennial College
• Build and leverage equity and recognition of the Centennial College brand
• Develop relationships with high schools to encourage pathways for those students
who might otherwise not enter post-secondary education
• Actively participate in college and government joint initiatives
• Create and support advocates for Centennial and for the college system as a whole
• Continue to work in partnership with community organizations on program
development and delivery
• Develop specific communication plans targeting our priority market segments
• Utilize the college website as an effective information and enrolment tool
• Further develop and implement recognition programs
Increase use of information
analysis and planning in
decision making process
• Improve reporting capability by enriching report content and responding more quickly
to the need for information
• Create a central repository for college documents and reports
• Use program costing for resource allocation and efficiency
• Manage integrated planning cycle for strategic, business, academic and enrolment
plans; Evaluate results and report annually
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RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCIAL
STABILITY
GOALS
Create additional revenue
STRATEGIES
• Create additional revenue by increasing
- apprenticeship activity
- international education
- ancillary continuing education
- corporate training
• Provide additional philanthropic revenue resources
Achieve an annual balanced
budget while safeguarding
teaching and learning
imperatives
• Ensure efficient, timely and transparent budgeting and reporting processes
• Continue to invest in people, library resources, teaching laboratories, hardware and
software to ensure that teaching facilities and methods remain current
• Provide a strategic investment fund in annual budgets
• Generate cash flow to fund capital expenditures and to service and reduce the debt
burden of the college
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