# Background

Ends policies should remain dynamic and quantifiable to the extent that they mirror the Vision and Mission of the College as interpreted in the Strategic Plan.

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Referenced from: [Board of Governors](/pages/about/board-of-governors/)

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A - ENDS

## Background

Ends policies should remain dynamic and quantifiable to the extent that they mirror the Vision and Mission of the College as interpreted in the Strategic Plan.

The  Board  of  Governors  has  approved  the  following  Vision  and  Mission  statements  for Northern College:

Vision :

Empowerment through learning to build a better world.

Mission :

Building community across the North through partnerships and excellence in education.

In  order  for  Northern  College  to  be  successful  in  achieving  its  Vision  and  Mission,  the interests of our students, our staff and our communities must each achieve mutual gains.

## Policy

The  Board  of  Governors  is  committed  to  the  College  being  an  engaged  partner  with  its communities.

To achieve community engagement and partnership the College will:

- contribute to the economic and social prosperity of the communities we serve;
- develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses and organizations to ensure the right mix of training and labour force development strategies are in place;
- pursue  and  conduct  an  innovative  research  agenda  that  proactively  responds  to industry needs and provides experiential learning for our students.
- maintain a high profile locally, provincially and nationally;
- continue to promote itself as a postsecondary and skilled trades hub of excellence;
- support  the  demand  for  exceptional  graduates  to  meet  the  strategic  economic development agenda of northern communities.

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## OUR COMMUNITIES

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## Monitoring System

The President will report on the Community Climate survey administered every year as a means  of  measuring  the  College's  commitment  and  achievements  related  to  these indicators.  The President will report on applied research activity annually.

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<small>Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/A7_Our-Communities.pdf](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/A7_Our-Communities.pdf)</small>