North Island College - Ministry of Advanced Education - Government ...

Institutional Accountability Plan and Report 2011/12Our Vision, Mission, and ValuesOur Vision for the FutureNorth Island College holds a vision of being a premier community and destination college, in aspectacular west-coast environment, that inspires and prepares students for success in a rapidly changingworld. North Island College will fulfill its vision by being:A vibrant community of learners – embracing their goals and shaping their worlds;A gateway to education, work and life;A central force in improving the cultural and socio-economic well-being of the communitieswe serve; and, A respectful steward of our unique natural setting.Together we will create a workplace that inspires personal growth and delivers results to our students,partners and citizens.Our MissionNorth Island College is committed to meeting the education and training needs of adults within itsservice region by: providing high quality, affordable higher education and skills training, collaborating withour partners to create pathways to learning, and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential.Our ValuesAt North Island College, our values frame everything we do and express our commitment to ourstudents, communities, residents of our region and ourselves.Student success - We empower students to become self-reliant, lifelong learners capable ofintegrating what they learn with how they live and work.Access – We ensure access to learning opportunities, regardless of geographic, technological,financial, social, educational or historic barriers.Accountability – Our individual and organizational performance fosters public trust andcommunity confidence.Quality – We are committed to continuous improvement and achieving the highest qualitypossible.Relevance and responsiveness – We provide learning opportunities that are relevant to thelives and work of our students and delivered in a creative, flexible, timely, and collaborativemanner.Positive organizational culture – Ours is an organizational culture that operates in an openand honest manner, is based on mutual trust and respect, values creativity and risk taking,encourages innovative, strategic thinking and affirms excellence.Social and environmental responsibility – We are actively engaged in the economic andsocial development of our communities and are active stewards of the unique naturalenvironment in which we reside.11