OLDS – The Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has released its new three-year strategic plan.
“This plan reflects months of listening, learning and engaging with faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, industry, community and government,” a news release from the college says.
“During the consultations, one message became clear – the strength of Olds College lies in our agricultural roots. This plan reaffirms our foundation in agriculture while positioning us to meet the rising demand for innovation, sustainability and technology in the sector.
“Our 2025-28 Strategic Plan, Deep Roots, Bold Futures, is a high-level, practical and purposeful roadmap to refocus our efforts, set clear priorities and move Olds College forward.”
The plan focuses on three priorities: leadership in agricultural education, supporting students as well as people, and strengthening partnerships.
Under the plan, the top priority is “purposeful leadership in agricultural education.”
Three goals are listed as a gauge of success in meeting that goal:
• A graduate employment rate of more than 85 per cent,
• Graduate preparedness of more than 85 per cent, and
• The college is able to maintain a minimum of $8.5 million in applied research projects annually with “sustainable growth.”
Success in the second priority, “supporting our students and our people,” would be deemed to have occurred if:
• The overall student satisfaction level is greater than 80 per cent,
• Overall employee satisfaction is more than 80 per cent, and
• An annual investment in employee wellness and professional development is made.
The college says success in the third priority, “strengthening partnerships,” will have been achieved if:
• It maintains a minimum of $8 million in commercial partnerships annually,
• Each year, 3,000 people are engaged with Olds College and its Smart Farm, and
• Active agreements are in place with alumni and three local strategic partners.
“Together, we are building a stronger, more unified future for Olds College,” states the news release.
Click here to view the news release on the plan.
