Vancouver Community College 2009/10 - 2on/r2 Institutional Accountability Plan and Report L£& Vancou�er'III Community College www.VCC.Ca May 10, 2009 Honourable Murray Coell Minister of Advanced Education Victoria, British Columbia Dear Minister: We are pleased to submit Vancouver Community College's 2009/10 - 20011/12 Institutional Accountability Plan and Report. T he plan was prepared under our direction, and in accordance with V CC's governing structure, we are accountable for it. Vancouver Community College embarked on its mission to serve learners in Vancouver's diverse urban community nearly 45 y ears ago with roots dating back 100 y ears. Today, as the province's oldest and largest community college, we are proud of our history and looking forward to the future. About 25,000 students come to VCC each y ear to pursue studies that will prepare them to enter the skilled labour force, to pursue further education, or to enhance their careers. We are a provincial leader in many fields, offering 150 programs in health, hospitality, business, music, design, trades, English as a second language, and adult basic education. Our college continues to adapt its programming mix to respond to our ever-changing social and economic landscape. VCC launched 12 new programs in 2009/10, including a degree in nursing. We opened our new Health Sciences building in January, and are now undertaking several significant infrastructure projects. We look forward to continuing our role in building social and economic well-being for citizens of British Columbia. �v Sincerely, Peter Legg, Interim President }-� Don Fairbairn, Chair, Board of Governors D Broadway Campus 1155 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada V5T LiV5 • Tel 60.!i.871.7000 • Fax 60.!i.871.7100 D Downtown Campus 250 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6B 159 • Tel 60Li.Liti3.8300 • Fax 604.Li43.8588 Table of Contents Letter from the Board Chair and President ......................................................................................................i Institutional Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 1 VCC Over the Last 100 Years ......................................................................................................................... 2 Planning and Operating Context ................................................................................................................... 4 Strategic Direction.......................................................................................................................................... 8 Education Plan Summary .............................................................................................................................. 11 Performance Measures ................................................................................................................................. 12 Tables ........................................................................................................................................................... 13 Financial Summary and Outlook .................................................................................................................. 16 College Mandate Vancouver Community College responds to existing and emerging community needs. In cooperation with other educational institutions, licensing and accrediting bodies, employers, community groups and governments, the College offers flexible and responsive instruction. Our accessible and transferable programs help students reach their personal, educational and professional goals. VCC is committed to delivering innovative instruction in developmental education, adult basic education, English language programs, special education, vocational, career, academic and continuing education programs. We use creative instructional methods in concert with professional support services which are integral to the success of all students. T he College champions a learning environment that maximizes the educational experience by investing in our employees and continually improving its resources, technology and facilities. VCC at a Glance • VCC is B.C.'s No. 1 college - the province's oldest and largest community college, with 25,000 students enrolled each year. •VCC is a leader in health, hospitality, business, music, design, trades, English as a second language, and adult basic education. • 89% of our students cite VCC as being their first choice. • VCC has two main campuses: on Broadway and Downtown. Satellite locations around Vancouver include nearly three dozen community outreach and learning centres. • VCC is immigrant-friendly. Virtually all ESL students are immigrants, along with about 50% of the rest of our student population. In any given year, there are about 80+ mother tongues in our student body. Our student composition reflects the ethnic mix of Vancouver. • VCC graduates enjoy a high placement rate: 94% are in the labour force; of these, 95% are employed. [2008] • Our graduates have a median age of 28 years old.[2008] and have significant previous education before coming to VCC: 71% of students in career programs already have post-secondary training. (2007] • Total Student FTEs delivered in 2008/09: 7,650 (plus 328 international) • Annual budget 2009-10: $97.7 million (All Funds) 2009/10- 2011/12 Institutional Accountability Plan and Report Page 1 Vancouver Communif, Fm1J1l!ge An early example of a course description offered by Vancouver Vocational Institute. Vancouver School Board 1965 Vancouver City College is formed. dty Centre Campus has a new look. The end of one of Vancouver's oldest educational buildings 1973 King Edward building Fire (corner of 12th and Oak) 1970 Langara Campus 1979 Vancouver School of Art becomes Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design Vancouver Community College 1965 1909 • (Independence from the school board and a name change) 1970 1925 VCCs c,ty Centrn Campus construction, 1973 197� The new King Edward Campus opens at China Creek Park. Designated by the College and Provincial Institutes Act. 1974 An carty rendering of a projected Langara Junior College ptoposed by the Vancower School Boa1d In 1967. 1983 1978 Vancouver Community College 1978 1979 • 1983 19�9 1962 -•---------•--------------/-•-------✓ -· 1962 1909 1949 1925 King Edward Senior Vancouver School Board Vancouver Vocational Matriculation and Vancouver School of Art Night Classes Institute Continuing Education Centre The History of VCC's Logo: Page 2 Vancouver Community College