As a direct result of this process, we identifled several
areas of our operations which can be Improved. We are happy to
report that many actlons have already been taken to address these
concerns.

Through the development of new strategic planning
activities, and the Involvement of all levels of the college -
Including the Board - many other problem areas Identified by the
Self-Study are belng addressed. The college faculty and
administratlon have begun to work Jointly on the development of
both program and personne! evaluation systems, as ameans of
assuring high quality programs and Instruction.

The Self-Study process Identifled severa! Instltutlonal
strengths:

(a) a community survey Indicated that we are well Known and
respected In the community.

(b) a survey of graduates Indicated that they are performing
well, whether at work or further studies, and that they have
a high regard for college programs and faculty.

(c) current students Indicate that thelr decislon to attend the
college was Influenced by the reputation of the faculty.

(d) the External Audit Team has commented that college employees
- faculty and staff - are committed to the needs of our

students, and are working hard to see that those needs are
met.

(e) the External Audit Team has confirmed the solid community
links that the college has estab! Ished through Its
Involvement In community economic development studies and
assoclatlons, other Joint college and community projects,
cooperative education programs, and other activities.

The full text of the External Audit Team report has been
provided to your Ministry.

PROGRAM RANGE

The college has malntalned its commitment to a broad
curriculum that coordinates well with nelghbourling Institutions.
Current offerings represent a mix of academic, applied,
developmental and community education programs. One glaring
om!lsslon, however, Is In shop based and technical programs. The
college recognizes that the Impact of the restraint program, and

_—* changing training needs of the loca! communlty and the

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