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Institutional Accountability Plan and Report 2011/12Accountability StatementJuly 2012The Honourable Naomi YamamotoMinister of Advanced EducationGovernment of British ColumbiaDear Minister Yamamoto,We are pleased to provide you with North Island College’s Institutional Accountability Plan and Report forthe 2011-2012 Reporting Cycle.This document has been prepared in accordance with the advice and guidelines provided by yourMinistry. As you view its contents, we trust that you will conclude that North Island College is a wellmanaged,fiscally-responsible, community-responsive and innovative institution.Providing access to high-quality, relevant education and training options for the residents of our regionremains the College’s highest priority. We have built a strong reputation for creating pathways for ourstudents to enter employment, transition to new careers, upgrade their skills for further education, andtransfer to other post-secondary institutions. North Island College continues to respond to the diverseand changing learning needs of the residents and employers in our communities.The success of individuals, families and businesses depends on their ability to gain the knowledge andskills they need to participate and prosper in both the provincial and global knowledge-based economy.As a public BC post-secondary institution, North Island College prepares students to become leaders,innovators, entrepreneurs and highly-skilled workers. North Island College’s ability to compete andsucceed in the global knowledge economy is dependent upon its ability to create a highly-skilled, flexibleand adaptable workforce.North Island College is responsible for meeting the educational needs of the communities it serves.From fundraising for new initiatives to delivering diverse, accessible programming, we strive to respondto community needs in a manner that is socially, economically and environmentally beneficial – not onlyfor today, but the future. In light of these goals, we hold ourselves to the highest standards ofaccountability, and as such we are accountable for the results as reported within this document.We look forward to discussing the content of this plan with you in greater detail at a future meeting.Sincerely,Bruce CalderChairBoard of GovernorsDr. Jan LindsayPresident and CEO5