Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Future Challenges
It became apparent during the meetings between this committee and the Minister and president of Arctic College in September, 1993, that there is not a long-term vision or plan of Arctic College in the future. The standing committee feels that the college should be focusing on the future; the impact on resource requirements for the two colleges; the identification of new needs, in terms of regional aspirations; and, the educational priorities with the division of the territories.
The standing committee believes that the major focus for future programming should remain in adult education. The development of successful programs such as the teacher education program, must be a top priority. The college must set some goals and strive for them. The standing committee suggests that the Minister and the board look to the past for direction in the future. The challenge will be to recognize the shortcomings in the past and determine how the north can best be served in the future.
Recommendation 5
Finally, the Standing Committee on Agencies, Boards and Commissions requests that, in accordance with rule 93(5), the executive council table a comprehensive response to all the recommendations contained in this report to the Assembly, within 120 calendar days of the presentation of this report to the House. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.