Jon Ohlhauser, Hope College President, said the college board is looking for people interested in taking on a role with the college's Advisory Council.
Hope College is looking for guidance as it navigates its way into the post secondary world.
The Hope College Board of Directors has voted to support the creation of an Advisory Council for Strategic Stability.
“We are wanting to increase the number of voices at the table,” said Jon Ohlhauser, Hope College President. “We have a great board, but it is time to position this college as a community college, so this advisory group, while it won’t have the responsibilities of the board, it definitely will have a strong voice in the direction of the school.”
According to a release, the council is to ensure the development targets are strategically designed and sufficiently funded to capture community, regional and student development opportunities.
Ohlhauser explains the formation of the council is allowed as it was written into its articles of association and then granted by the Board of Directors. It is directed to review strategic directions, recommend new initiatives and arrange for financial support.
The college is in its third year of operation. Its first year saw six registrations, and during this school year the number as tripled.
“We keep stepping forward. The semester is underway right now. Some of our students, who are graduating this April, have already have jobs as a result of their education. This what we wanted to offer, this is what we wanted to be.” said Ohlhauser.
The college is still actively pursuing a Licensed Practical Nursing program. The Colleges of Licensed Practical Nurses began a review of its protocols for establishing nursing education sites in the province. Initially this as projected to be completed in December, but now it is looking like it will be completed in March.
“Upon completion of that review and the re-publication of the protocols for establishing new LPN delivery sites in Alberta, Hope College will consider the best path forward to launching a program for interested students,” states a release.
Currently the board is looking for people interested in taking on a role in the Advisory Council. Ohlhauser explains the board will review and appoint the members.
“The board is very open to receiving names and nominations. They can then make appointments.”
For more about the council or to submit a name for consideration by the Colleges’ Board of Directors, contact Hope College at 403-856-8108 or email info@hopecollege.ca.
