To date, NC has committed more than $1.5 million to over 20 projects that will help us continue to evolve into a place that is even more welcoming, trailblazing, and innovative than we are today.

A list of in progress and completed Dream Big Fund projects is available below. Please check back as the project list continues to grow.

NC Brand Refresh

Description:

Engage an outside creative agency to conduct a refresh of the NC brand.

Area of Focus:

Wholistic Student Experience, Alumni & Partner Engagement, Organizational Excellence

Timeline:

March 31, 2023

Status:
In Progress

Strategic Fitness – Varsity and Fitness Centres

Description:

Varsity outcome is to have our student athletes more fit and efficient and programs incorporate more evidence-based decisions to supporting planning. The funds support investing in performance tracking equipment for use by varsity athletes and all students in the fitness centres. This is a collaboration with the Exercise Science and Fitness & Health Promotion programs. A Sports Management student organized the logistics involved with the trackers during the pilot project.

Area of Focus:

Wholistic Student Experience, Academic Excellence, Global Reach, Organizational Excellence

Timeline:

March 31, 2023

Status:
In Progress

Coaching in the Classroom Conference

Description:

A professional development opportunity for faculty March 21-22, 2023 to explore the connection between coaching practices and teaching.

Area of Focus:

Academic Excellence, Global Reach

Timeline:

March 21-22, 2023

Status:
Complete

Grape and Wine Parade

Description:

Support Niagara College’s participation in the Grape and Wine Parade.

Area of Focus:

Wholistic Student Experience, Global Reach, Alumni & Partner Engagement

Timeline:

September 2022

Status:
Complete