Confederation College 2020-21 Program Mix Report

The Program Mix Report provides an overview and analysis of Confederation College’s current program mix, relying on institutional, local, and regional data, internal decision-making procedures and cycles, and program review processes. Additionally, this report summarizes work that has taken place since the College’s last Program Mix Report, including regular program review activity, new program development, and an expansion of online learning opportunities. This report also provides information on current and upcoming program reviews, developments and decisions leading into 2021-22.

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Confederation College’s program mix is defined as its current roster of programs available to students and it aims to meet the training needs of northwestern Ontario and the diverse communities it serves. Overall, the College currently offers approximately 70 programs across its four schools: Access and Success; Business, Hospitality and Media Arts; Engineering Technology, Trades and Aviation; and Health, Negahneewin and Community Services.

Overall, the regular review and analysis of factors influencing the program mix is critical to ensuring the College has a strong, relevant and sustainable program mix. This annual report provides this regular review, while highlighting key activities, initiatives and directives.

The Program Mix Report includes the following key sections:

• Serving Northwestern Ontario (regional demographics; student demographics and enrolment; regional integrated plan and online learning)
• Decision-Making: Cycles and Procedures (academic and financial decision-making; Strategic Mandate Agreement 3)
• Program Review Processes and Policies (annual and comprehensive program reviews; program prioritization, rationalization and revitalization; financial viability review)
• Program Review, Development and Decision-Making for 2019/20 (program health; upcoming CPRs and new program development; program suspensions, cancelations and revitalizations)

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I would like to acknowledge and thank everyone who has contributed to the development of this report. Should you have any questions about the report process or content, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Neil Cooke
Vice President, Academic