I’d like to wish all staff and faculty a Happy New Year. I hope you had a restful and enjoyable holiday break and, like me, you’ve returned to the college re-energized and excited for the year ahead.
The Winter 2019 term includes over 2,000 students starting their programs, joining us to live the Niagara College experience. I’d like to send my sincere thanks and admiration to all our staff, faculty and student leaders who have gone above and beyond to offer our new students a warm NC welcome, while making sure that they get a fun and positive start to college life – both inside and outside the classroom.
Congratulations to our Niagara College Student Administrative Council, who have lined up an extraordinary set of events and activities to kick off the Winter term. This past week the NOTL Campus courtyard was transformed into “SAC-afeller Square,” complete with a skating rink, hot chocolate and soup, and other activities, giving many of our international students a truly Canadian welcome. The party continues in Welland on Jan. 11 as well, with the campus set to welcome students to a winter wonderland with music, food and Instagram-worthy photo spots in the Courtyard.
We have much to look forward to in 2019. Our continued strong enrolment is a testament to the enthusiasm of the entire college community in sharing the life-changing brand of experiential learning that defines the NC experience. Your efforts, as well as the simple act of students, faculty, alumni and staff sharing their experiences with their communities, have grown our reputation as one of Canada’s most pioneering colleges.
As you well know, this continued growth is not without its challenges. Whenever I contemplate the journey ahead, I’m reminded of the incredible community-spirit that defines our college. In the year ahead we will continue to identify and implement long and short-term initiatives that will help us adapt to a growing and changing enrolment.
Once again, my thanks for your extraordinary effort and hard work, and all the best for a bright 2019.
