Georgian College Strategic Priorities 08-09

Strategic Priorities 2008-09 As stated in our strategic plan, Georgian College’s vision is to be recognized: for the enriched learning experience provided for students for teaching excellence, essential to a learning-centered environment for the relevancy and currency of our programs and services as the key postsecondary hub in central Ontario as a leading fundraising organization by our staff, students, alumni, volunteers and community stakeholders, and  for viability and sustainability over time and across all parts of the College.     

To support this vision, the current strategic plan identifies priorities for 2006-2010 under the headings of “programs”, “people”, “place” and “performance”. To ensure sustainability and academic excellence through 2008-09 in these four key areas, our strategic priorities for the coming year are:  ensure sustainability for all aspects of Georgian by: o expanding the implementation of our Health and Wellness framework o providing our staff with the skills and knowledge to be successful in their jobs through professional development activities in accordance with individual development plans o expanding our commitment to environmental issues, in particular by increasing waste diversion rates, promoting environmental literacy across all academic programs, and promoting resource conservation o enhancing security at all campus locations for students, staff and visitors.  while maintaining the quality of programs and services, grow our enrolment through: o new program development and program renewal o innovative marketing and recruitment strategies based on research o focused retention strategies o ensuring that efficient processes and structures are developed to support growth in part-time studies o providing pathways and targeted services for traditional and nontraditional learners.  significantly increase fundraising - through advocacy, industry and community partnerships, and government support - in order to sustain the resources required to fulfill the College’s mission.