Vision, Values, Mission and Outcomes
Approved/reaffirmed by the Olds College Board of Governors on March 26, 2009
Values Statement
At Olds College we value
- Empowerment of learners
- Rural Community development
- Teamwork
- Continuous Improvement in all College operations
Vision Statement
Olds College shall be the premier Canadian integrated learning and applied research community specializing in agriculture, horticulture, land and environmental management.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to create an environment for learning, inquiry, partnership and communication that supports our students, our employees and our communities in the service of society.
Outcomes Statements
OUTCOME #1 –Accessibility
Olds College, in conjunction with other post-secondary institutions and partners, will operate strategically to provide access to learning opportunities.
OUTCOME #2 –Centre of Specialization
Olds College will be the leading centre of specialization in agriculture, horticulture and land-based education and applied research at the college level.
OUTCOME #3 – Responsiveness
Olds College will maintain a structure that anticipates and responds quickly and effectively to opportunities and demands as a result of changes in industry, governments and technology.
OUTCOME #4 – Affordability
Olds College will provide educational programs that are affordable and services that are competitively priced based on the value of the programs and services being offered.
OUTCOME #5 – Accountability
Olds College will achieve excellence in educational outcomes while remaining fiscally responsible.
OUTCOME #6 – Sustainability
Olds College will achieve sustainable operations based on multiple bottom-line concepts.
