A message from Pam Skinner, Senior Vice-President, College Operations:
As anticipation builds for the many physical changes coming to Niagara College, I am pleased to share Build NC, our robust and ambitious plan to expand and renovate our Welland Campus and Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Build NC investments will advance key areas of focus within our Strategic Plan and will make our campuses more accessible and inclusive, enhance teaching, learning and the student experience, and position us to address the challenges of our changing world.
Build NC will be guided by our Master Plan, the document that captures years of collaboration and consultation and identifies guiding principles and a long-term vision for our campuses.
Many of the changes – including the expansion of housing and improvements to classrooms and student gathering spaces – will help prepare students for careers in in-demand fields like health care and the skilled trades, and elevate academic excellence.
The 2024-25 year will be one of continuous progress on significant capital projects. Leveraging surpluses saved diligently over many years, Build NC investments will support our continuous improvement and our mission to support students and train them for in-demand careers. Likewise, the generosity of donors and partners through the Together Campaign will propel Build NC projects and their impact on our community.
The new Build NC website contains details on the many projects on the horizon, including new student housing, a new recreation field and outdoor facility in Welland, an expanded health and community services building, a new student and alumni centre in Niagara-on-the-Lake, an expanded Wine and Visitor Education Centre, and more.
Working groups for each of the projects include representation from across the College and will include various levels of consultation.
I hope you share in my excitement for this new chapter at the College. Please explore our Build NC website to learn more: www.niagaracollege.ca/buildnc, and stay tuned for groundbreaking ceremonies and grand openings to celebrate these projects.
Pam
