chess pieces illustration

Our Forward

This Strategic Plan represents the priorities that will define Northern College as it looks towards the future of its operations as a desirable, skill building post-secondary institution rooted in northeastern Ontario.

0
Hours of Planning
0
Survey Responses
0
Interviews & Focus Groups
1
Strategic Goals

Reinforcing Our Foundation

Purpose

Empowering students and communities by providing leading edge education, training and work-integrated learning opportunities, rooted in the Northern experience

Vision

Northern College will be a catalyst for growth and innovation, building capacity and sustainability in our communities and beyond, creating opportunities that transform learners into leaders, and offering destination programming to the world.

Mission

Northern College empowers learners and communities through education and innovation, collaborating to develop programming that prepares our graduates for success in a changing world.

Values

We apply inclusive practices for learning, inside and outside the classroom. We are committed to the growth and development of students and employees. We honour people and recognize them as our greatest asset.

We adapt and develop creative educational programs in response to an evolving environment. We embrace change: technological, educational and social. We welcome diverse perspectives and ideas that propel the College forward.

We offer authentic experiences linked to opportunities that result in meaningful impact. We measure outcomes of our actions and are accountable for what we do.

We prioritize presence in, and active engagement with, the communities we serve. We purposefully collaborate within our organization and with partners.

Our Strategic Goals

Grounded in five strategic goals, the 2025-2030 strategic plan reflects the shifting educational landscape, the evolving needs of our region, and the increasing demand for accessible, inclusive, and future focused learning.

Strengthening Ties with Indigenous Communities
Be The Destination of Choice for Students and Employees
Modernize Operations and Infrastructure
Expand Industry Partnerships
Strengthen Community and Sense of Belonging

Northern remains committed to the core of its operations:  working closely with regional, community, business and industry partners, informed by student experience to deliver the highest quality education which places graduates on the solid footing they need to create rewarding careers in the north.