october 9, 2014 Ms. tsa Fox Director of the strategic Policy and U Innovation and Advanced Education 9 Floor Commerce Place 30155 ~ 102 st Edmonton, AB TS! aL5 station Branch ear Ms, Fox IRE: Market Modllication Adjustments to Tultion Olds College Proposals (Olds College Is grateful forthe opportunity to submit three proposals for consideration for the purpose of implementing ‘a market modification adjustment to tuition. “The three proposals represent three programs that were identified a¢ meating tha erterla for such consideration. They ‘are: Equine Science Diploma Program, Animal Health Technology Olplome Program, and the Apparel Technofogy Diploma Progeam. ‘As outlined in the guidelines provided; three separate proposals are attached for consideration ‘Should these proposals be approved for ths adjustment by the Minister, final approval willbe requested by the Olds College Board of Governors. If further information Isrequired, we will be pleased to provide this in imely manner. kindest Regards, “ason Dewling Vice President, Academic and Research ‘lds college Mewling@oldscollene.ca ‘403-556-0337 SSM aT OLDS COLLEGE PageMarket Modification Adjustments to Tuition Proposal SECTION 1: PROGRAM OVERVIEW ‘Animal Health Technology of specializations Animal Hestth Technology Program Namo: ‘Majorifrst tovel Institution Olds College Contact Porson Name: Debbie Thompson, Dean, ‘Telephone: 403-556-4761 Emali: —_dthompeon@oldscoltege.ca Demonstrate a clear market anomaly of tultion fees. ‘Our Animal Health Technology program at Olds College Is a program thot sees high interest and fs consistently ‘St capacty. This year, alone, We had 136 applications for 30 seats within the On-Campus program. We alco ‘ffer'an on-line program which is consistently af capacty and oversubscribed, ‘Ongoing curiculum revisions ensure that Olds Callege graduates have a strong and viable education to moet the reaultements of an ever changing and challenging industry. Our mission in the AHT departzvent f to trln {echnologists for the snimal health industy by delving loading edge, student-centered laaring practices {oeltsted by current technology and instructional excelenee, We have a modern, 10,000 square foot small ‘nim faclty equipped with 8 turgial site, radiology room, dog werd, cat ward, jaboratory, classroom end faundty to0m- The campus ferm is also uUlzed for argo animal earning activites Incluclng equine digital Imaging and the opportunity to develop clnialsklls with horses, sheep and cate, Whe In the program, students have sn ative role Inthe day to day operations of runing te smal animal feities on-campus and ‘work In teams to provide onimel care on a rotational schedule. As wel, during thelr final year of the program, ‘tudents have a shc week work experience na veterinary clini. Upon reaching the workforce, our graduates present a broad bare of experience with a variety of animals and scenarios, “The Animal Health Technology program is one of the most expensive programs our campus offers, Our facts, {ab requirements, animal usage protocols (instructor to student ratos for safety) and program supplies ‘ontibute to the high costs for thls program. ineanenton ajoeveri te Teton Papona or ian real Teo Foot Page 2Wo ‘OLBs COLLEGE Change in tuition foes requested. Current: Year 1&2 - $4380.00 Phated in over 2 yoars: 15/36 Tuition rates: $6400 (rate to follow student with only Cost of Living adjust approved by 1AE) 16/17 Tultlon rates: $7500 Detail how the changos 15/16 Tatton rates: $6400 (rate to follow student with only Cost of Living adjust approved by TAE) 16/17 Tulon rates: $7500, Identify provisions that will be Implemented for grandfathering students currently enrolled In the affected program. Current students wl not be impacted except for the annual adjustment provided by TAE. Provide a summary of the consultative process that occurred botween the Student's ‘Association and studente currently enrolled in tho affected program. Include the feedback from the: VP Academic mat with Academie VP of student assocation and explained ratfanale for the decision. ‘Ve Student and Support Services met with President of Association and explained rationale for chenges. 2 Reglstrar and Director of Strategie Enrolment Menegement met with Student Assoctation Execute and ‘eqplained the rational + Inallcases, there was an understanding of why the program was being consklered and there were no sSlonfeant concerns ralsad, Olds College currently does not have diferentiated tution so current Students understand Why lab based programs justify an increase. «+The students asked relevant questions ~ how will the tun Inereases be Implemented, wil current Rudents returning for year 2 of thelr program be Impacted, how does this work within the typical 2-39% ‘annua tution increases. At the ond of the meeting students were encouraged to provide addional eadbeck by October 1. As a result, students voted In favour of the market modifier for the AMT rogram. Identify any benefits to students and the institution In granting this market modification. ‘ids Callege prides self on providing the very best learning experlence for our students. This market ‘modification wl slow us the opportunity to more closely align our tution with the true costs of the program. We have considered a phase in structure that will cause the least impact to our students, both current and ‘ture, and we wil continue to offer 9 very high quality program to our Animel Heolth Technology students. We Fecogtize that increasing Animal Health Technology tutton, in order to align more closely to our program costs, ‘il have @ potential postive Impact on all programs across the Olds College campus. Tate waco eosmontn Palon Proporal or Arrant Teokaln Poge 3Wea GEBs COLiEGE If grantod, indicate a plan for the use of additional revenues Olds Catlege hos 2 demonstration farm which cupports thls program. The farm provides support for bath small ‘nd large srival interactions with students. The care and nurture of these animals requires significant investment in both operational and capital costs. Tt is our Intent to use these funds to support this crcal hands fon experience for our students, In the next few Yeers, Olds College desires to upgrade the AHT space which ‘OUI also require a significant Investment in capital costs. Tarra Nsaiston Aros Toten rasan fo feta en Tash roar Page 4GLBs COLLEGE SECTION 2: DATA ANALYSIS ‘Comparator Insiltition Tullion Poor tnstitation Rationale of Poor Solection Comparable Tultion of Peer "Tuleh Lakelond Gallege ‘CHa @ comparable program in Abara | Yaar 1 = #5808 Year 2- $5628, ‘Grande Prairie Regional ‘Offers a comparable program in Abeta | Year 1 = 3970.75 coitege But tacks algnifcant farm operations (They | Year 2- $4122.03 plan to submit market modifier for this | ee program) 4 war Offers a comparable program in Nberta | Year 1 $3766, but lacks significant frm operations (NATT | Year 2- $3766, supports our market modifier buts uneble to gubmit at this timo due to an internal review on tulion over the past 18 months) | ‘Tahiien Rankings Current Previneiot —— ‘Current Nations Tanaldar program of choice Ia | Most students are proviadaliy ‘Nberta based en applications, baved so unknown 35 to national ronking. i : Fuil-Load Equivalent a of Full Time Students Wat Part Time Students _ 2S Head Count) (Head Coun! as i 420 NA a ‘Market Demand and Oitcome Information = Replication Data! 156 applications por year for On-Carnpis (90 seats avallabia), 60 applcalions for On-Line (30 seats available) Graduate plan [Graduates hava Opportunies fa areas of veterinary mecicg 3 wal anol Trends: ‘shelters, fects, meat nd pharmac anies. Trans Earaig Range | sertng wope of 915-29 por hour’ 100% paybeck rote oF start Toons Graduates: f | Wey i eaten ake Bane Oy sir dents contnues | ‘compliment the technical skils of our Olds College graduates if ‘Student ——— SSS ‘Sigesaonton Aatcanestts Fason Propoas for Maar oa Tesh a Page SOLDS COLLEGE Identify tho implications of delivery cost on program operations and services to students, If applicable, na Indicate the expected amount of additional tultion revenue if the adjustment is approved. If we have fll enrolment in both the On-Campus and On-Line (120 stulents ~ 60 year one and 60 year two) , ‘we would potentially generate adeitional revenues cf 2015/36 ~ 60 students x $2000 = $120,000 3016/17 — Incremental funds ln 16/17 60 students X $1,000= $60,000 ‘Total impact in 17/18 would be 110 FLE x $3000 = $230,000 Provide the total cost to students, including the proposed tultion and mandatory fees (both regulated and unregulated) required to complete the program. Year ‘Year ~[ Tatarte compiets “Tain nay 37800 (es OF TBI) | $7500 Cos oF TCITTY Program Fees $985.00 3905.00 student Assocation $273.20 $273.20 “Yearbook Fee $35.75 $35.75 Printing $20.00, $20.00 ‘Administrative Fee $76.20 $76.20 Recreation Fee $169.95 $169.95 Ir Fee $101.40 $101.00 “Total wandabry Tees $161.50 $9161.50 Fis sz.00_ List any potential Campus Alberta system-wide impacts of the adjustment. \We do not anticipate a negative Impact on the three Alberta campuses oftering this program, We belleve the Teputation of our program and the high standards of Inetruction and access to facts will ensure this ‘qhustment nll not negatively Impact our enrolment within the programs. Our program utlizes significant farm ‘esources to operate. ‘Hanerrooeioszos tones Foice Propo’ fo Arnal ea Tockenogy Tae Page 6Gis COLLEGE fas w Soi) Debbie thomipaok Date ‘Bean, School of Animal Solences and Dale Ta tasstinton AaiTona Ww Tonan Popo Page?Woe GUS COLLEGE Market Modification Adjustments to Tuition Proposal SECTION 4: PROGRAM OVERVIEW ProgramName APPAREL TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA Majorifirat levels of apecializations FASHION APPAREL COSTUME CONSTRUCTION Inetitution OLDS COLLEGE Contact Person Name: RALPH TROSCHKE, Dean Tolophone: 403-856-8318 mal! Hroschke@oldscollege.ca Demonstrate a clear market anomaly of tultion feo: Intorast in the Appare! Technology Diploma is growing rapidly. Prior {0 the fall of 2013, Olde College had Intakes of 38 students or loss per year. For 2013, we accepted 4 and 40 Bogan their studies with us, For 2074, 84 sludonts wore accopled and a waillat of 15 was created, We expect demand to remain at this level. ‘With the recent move to Caigi “Tho marketplace In Calgary is larger and more receptive to this type of programming. We will be ahncunciag a 2+2 block transfer to the Univeralty of Lethbridge's 8. Fine Arts degree (with costume Sonotruction majar) by the end of this manth, We expect to announce a joint degree programm with RGAb's B. Design program as wel. Thawe two avenues of further education will only enhance: ‘demand. Thal demand currently oulelipe our abil to supply the marketplace with seats. “That's the demand side of the equation. The Apparel program is one of the most expensive programs ur eallogs offers, Our facies, lab requiraments and program supplies contribute to the high costs for this program. A higher tuilfon fee would reduce the subsidy. Tisitsaton RjimeTin Paton Ape ToOMOOTT Page 8Mae GEDs COLLEGE Change in tuition feos requested. CURRENT TUITION RATE = $4380 PA MOVE TO $6400 FOR 2015/16 INTAKE MOVE TO $7500 FOR 2016/17 INTAKE ‘adc in inflationary increase as per ourrant tution foe polley guidelines to both din, + Noxt intake of studants would 6ee increase go to $6400 and that group would pay this amount ‘again In year two of their program ‘+The following intake in two years’ time would see thelr tuitions rise to $7600 + Inboth cases the maximum annual inflationary increase as allowed by current tution fee policy Would also be incorporated into the rate. Identify provisions that will be implemented for grandfathering students currently enrolled in the affected program. = Current studonts will not be impacted * Students who previously entered into the program would continue to pay the rate they frst pald when entering the program (eublect fo the regular inflationary increasos as parmitted) Provide a summary of the consultative process that occurred between the Student's Association and siudonts currently enrolled in the affected program. Include the feedback from these consultations. ‘+ VP Academic met with Academic VP of Student Association to explain ralionele for the incrosee. ‘+ VP Student & Support Services met with President of Student Association to explain rationale, 2 Roglatrar and Director of Strategie Student Enrolment Management met with Student ‘Assoclation Executive to explain rationelo. + Ina casee, there wae an underetanding of why the program was being considered and no ignficant concerns were raised. + As Olde College dose not currently employ differentiated tuition rates, students eeomed to Understand that lab courses justified a higher tuition rate dus to their higher operational cost. + The students asked relevant questions. E.g. how will tition Increases be implomented; will current students returning for year 2 be impacted; how does this work within the typleal 2-3% annual tution increases. At the end of the meeting students were encouraged to provide faddltional feedback in writing. AS a resulf, students voted in favour of the market modifier for the Apparel program. ‘iene odteston Ad Ton? Ta Tuono Re Page 9a OLDS COLLEGE ldentity any benofits to students and the Institution in granting this market modification. ‘+ Program Is one of the most costly programs on @ per FLE basis al Olds College. Increase will ‘allow program lo continue ae fe and thus maintain currant quality lovels. ‘+ Program had to waillist students this year. Fiftoon were wailisted for a 64-seat intake. Program is wall sought out in its new localton (Le. Calgary Campus), Demand Is increasing, Tuition increase reffecte the popularity of the program. «Costs in the Calgary location are higher. Staffing costs in particular reflect fooal market conditions. Modifier would help address increase costs «= The branding of the Calgary Campus for Olds College as the Fashion Institute is having Success In ine marketplace making the destinallon a dasirablo place to be for students, Reputation and vistilly Is growing so employability of graduates should increase as woll. Ralos of pay for graduates ehould follow suit 60 tho ralsing of the tultion cost is related to anticipated fulure earning potential of the graduates. + Extra revenue will solidify the strength of program and pave way for 2+2 degree program with ACAD in design. If granted, indicate a plan for the use of additional revenues. ‘Two avenues to expend additional tution revenue: 2) Money will be partly used for program expansion ‘Approx. 54 students In frst year x $2000 more etudant = $108,000 additional revenue Pays for one more instructor to allow for 4* Intake group (attached to the ACAD 242) Im year 2, 64 x $3100 (frst years) + 30 x $2000 (second yoars) = $227,400 Continues to pay for the one new instructor plus additional contract instructors to service Increased student count and program supplies 'b) Cover existing overhead due to expanse of program ~ brings cost per FLE in line with other programs. Tovcat satensan Ajunrnane OTN Appa ean Page 10OiDs COLLEGE SECTION 2: DATA ANALYSIS ‘Comparator Institution Tultlon — Boor inatitution Rationale of Po ‘Comparable Tuition of Poor ae ___ Tuition. Tathbridge College ‘Ofars a 2-year diploma in apparel {35260 Tor first year; $6300 Tor construction year two a ‘No other comparalor ir | Two university programs exit Alberta (or wastern western Canada but they are degree Canada) in college sector _| based (U of Lethbridge and Kwanten) “Tuition Rankings: Future Rankings: Current Provincia rr rz ‘Almost all other programs are degree based. z Full-Load Equivatont z FLE® Affected F of Full Time Students Wor Pant Time Students (Head Count) (Head Count) ‘Approx 60 ‘Approx. 76 ‘Approx. 8 | Market Demand aid Outcome Information: Fepiieation Data 74/16 Intake was 54 studonte (Full with a walt first year numbers = 44 of 15; Byear average of Graduale Employment | Inoreasing: huge push in Calgary to develop Ate District downtown: Trend: costuming oplion growing as a result of closer proximity to theatre district Potential Eaming ‘Ave = $18.70; based upon Olds based program; should Increase with Range of Graduates: | move to Calgary: ourrant student loan payback rate Is 87.76% _| ‘Studiont Satisfaction: | Very high eallefection rata Identified by our students. Industry continues 10 compliment the technical skils of our graduates. Identity the implications of dallvery cost on program operations and sorvict applicable. to students, if ‘Current delivery cost Is one of the highest at Olds College. As program is delivered on a satelite ‘campus, the abilly to oxtend student services fo that campus Is already an lesus, Given cost structure tional eervices. of program, dificult to justify ad Taseoooy soaOLDs COLLEGE Indicate the expected amount of additional tuition rovenuo if the adjustment is approved. See above Provide the total cost to otudente, Including the proposed tuition and mandatory foes (beth rogulated and unregulated) required to complete the program. “Tultion (final = $7500 ‘Student Association = $195.30 Yearbook Foo = $35.75 Printing = $20.00 Adrninistrative Fee = $76.20 IT Fee = $101.40 Total mandatory foes = $7928.65 ‘Total to complete = $16,857.20 List any potential Campus Alberta system-wide Impacto of the adjustment. Given wailist, should not diminish current al Given that there fa only 1 other similar program In the province, there is a slight chance that & few may choose to save a iits Bit of tuition money and go to Lethbridge; however mitigating that is the fact that 70% of the current enrolment comes from the greater Calgary area so Students would be unlikely to leave home le save 8 $1000 oF 2000 in tuition dollsre but incur living costa. + Program represents a unique foothold into Calgary market: an opportunity not easily afforded toa small rural acho! like Olda; could open up other programming opportunities but certainly some fund-raising potential OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: = Currently a multi-year program (Lo, 2 yeurs) with the potential to grow to 4 with recent degres development in partnership with ACAD + Long term prognosis of the program Is very healthy since move to Calgary TaiarNoaenton Ajmer Tlton te Appar ToennaOay Page 12OL, Fie, wnt Hé i Sa ale ic a Foc aon re rome areal Natanton Rntnans Tuts fr Aparal TOSMCIOR? Pogo 13Market Modification Adjustments to Tuition Proposal ‘Secrion 1; Prooram OVERVIEW Program Name: Equine Sclonco Majorifrat levels of spect lzatione __Buusinoas & Event Management Equestian Coaching English Horsemanship Western Horsemanship Production and Brasding Institution Olds College. Contact Parson Neme: Debbie Thompson, Dean Telephone: 403-556-4761 Emal —_dthompson@oldscollege.ca Domonstrate a clear market anomaly of tultion feos. our Equine Sclence progrom at Olds College ls» program that sees high interest and Is consistently at capacity. ‘Ihis year, alone, we hed 111 applications for 59 seats within the program. “The Equine Sclence program has been part of Olds Cotege for neatly 40 years, It began as a certificate program In which all students tok the same curriculum end graduated with the same credential, Tt has evolves ver the years to become a two year diploma program in whch the students graduate with one of five melors Enplsh Horsemanship, Westetn Horsemanship, Production and Breeding, Business and vent Management cr Equesiion Coaching, ia sddtion to courses specific to each mafer, al students In the program take courses in the science, husbandry and management of the horse as wel as courses In communication, professionel practices end beste Business management, Approximately 50 % of what tne studants take In the program is lab Saeed, ends on actvfy. This combination of a broad based level of abllles and knowledge and a speci skill et Improves the employabilty of graduates from the program. The opportunity exists within the program for ‘Suudents to tke more than ore major If they wish. If thay would lke to pursue further education inthe fla, 2 Block tanster agreement with Hartpury College in England isn place that ellows a graduate of any major to Taran lobfontoe Mfosinene Ton Dopoan rege Seonce Pont Page 14% GBs cote attend for a year ond obtain a BSc In Equine Management “The Equine Science Program at Olds Cofege fs the only one of ts kind In Canada end 50 Isa truly national program. Students come to the college from ali across the country. Tels 9 highly subscribed program, but Is [ited tn numbers because of the avalabity of faclites and Insuuctors wath eniy 10 students in each major being accepted for a total intake of 50 students per year. A competitive selection process fs required to identity those students who have the background end experience to be success(ul In the program. “This 's a national renowned program, offered at Canada's premier equine educational center, making I amongst the ete in North America It isa ane of a Kind Equine Sclence program and our campus i= home to the Canadian Equine Centre of Ingevation (CECH, We provide insructlonal expertise, and modern factities with fextensive technological and Industral suppert. AS such, the Equine Science program is one of the most ‘expensive programs our campus offers. ‘Change in tuition foos requested. Current: Year 1 &2- $4380.00 Phased in over 2 years: 115/26 Tultion rates: $6400 (rate to follow student with only Cost of Uving edjust approved by TAE) 16/47 Tulton rates: $7500 2 Detail how the changes will be phasad in. 45/16 Tutlon rates: $6400 (rate to follow student with only Cost of Living adjust approved by TAE) 46/17 Tatton rates: $7500, Idontify proviatons that will be Implemented for grandfathering students currently enrolled in the affected program. ‘Current students wl not be Impacted except for the annual adjustment provided by TAE, Provide a summary of the consultative process that occurred between the Student's mn and students currently enrolled in the affected program. Include the feedback + VP Academic met with Academic VP of student association and explained rationale for the decsion. Ve Student and Support Services met with President of Association and explained rationale for change. + Regletrar and Director of Strotogic Encolment Management met with Student Association Executve anc ‘explained the rationale. + Inallcases, there wos an uaderstanding of why the program was being considered and there were no Slgnifcant concems raised. Olds College curently doos not have differentiated tution so current Students understand why lab based programs justfy an increase, ‘+The students asked relevant questions how will the tution increases be Implemented, wll curent Students returning for yeor 2 oF thelr program be Impacted, how doos this work within the typleal 23% ee Tinnetinoatentoe ejstnens 0 Tatar Popova or Baume Sena Fave Page 15We sow OLDs COLLEGE annual tution increases, At the end of the meating students were encouraged to provide additonal ecdbeck by October 1, Ag a restlt, students voted In favour of the market modifier for the Equine rogram. dontify any benotite to etuddents and the Institution In granting this market modification. ‘Olds College prides tseif on providing the very best learning experience for our students. This market ‘odiication wil alow us the apportunty to more closely align our tuition with the true costs ofthe program. ‘We have considered a phase-in structure that wil cause the east impact to our students, both current and future, and we wal continue to offer a very high qualty program to our Equine Sclence students. We recognize {hat ifcreasing Equine Sclenee tution, In erder to align more closely to our program costs, will have @ potentia postive Impact on all programs across the Olds College campus, I granted, indicate a plan for the use of additional revenues. “The now Equine Facies at Olds Collage bul In 2009 are world class. ‘These faites need upkeep end Tenenel Simple projects ike replacing the arena sand can cast up to $60,000. We pian to use these adctional revenues to fund continued malntenance, enhancement, and upgrading of the feclities. Page 16‘SECTION 2: DATA ANALYSIS ‘Comparator lietitution Taltion Rationale of Poor Selection ‘Comparabio Taltion of Peer ‘Tuitlon i: Girrenty, there e not another ination across Canada that offers a program ape Simpy to eur Equine Selenee program [_ “Gurreat Provincial Wm ‘Gurraily, there is not another Fratton across Canada that ‘offers a program simifor to our Equine Selence prewar, FulbLead Equivalent FLE% Affocted Tot Ful Time Students (Head Count) 0 90 Market Demand and Outcome Information — | Application bat TLL opplcations per year for 80 avallablo coats ‘Graduate Employment “Trends: ‘A wide variety of Job opportunites ewait graduates ofthe program. Many, become owner/operators of thelr ovin breeding, waining or boarding fects. ‘Others work as empoyees in these types of operations. Students can also become socessTul as Instructors or coach can be InvoNed in tho business ‘spect of an equine related business or work with reproduction veterinarians Poisntial Eaming Range of Graduates: $15 $50 per our | Student Satisfaction: “Vary high satisfaction rate Wentiied by our Suidents, est students ialeate Satefaction with the knowledge and skits they gained, the teaching Methods and thecouas mater, They are eopecay prasad By out cmnraent to ord cass facies. TanerNedRiaion Rasen Tason Popes Cane Saas Page 17Ws OLDs COLLEGE Adentty the implications of delivery cost on program operations and services to students, if applicable. “The latent not to use these funds for services but to Increase services to students, A recant example fs to Dlrchose a dal rey machine for equine. This Kind of equipment is akin to Industry standords and requires enaoral every feve Years. Indicate the expected amount of additfonsl tuition revenue If the adjustment fs approved. 2016/16 ~ 60 etudonte X $2000 = $100,000 BOt6/17 ~ Incremental funds in 16/17 60 students X $1,000= $50,000 “Total impact in 17/48 would be 90 FLE X $2000 = $270,000, Provide the total cost to students, Including the proposed tuition and mandatory fees (both Fegulated and unregulated) required to complete the program. Year Total Fo complete Tuillon (finaly $7600 (a8 of 16/17) "$7500 (as of 16/17) | Program Fees $416.00 $410.00 ‘tution Association $279.20 $278.20 Yoarbook Feo $96.78 $95.75 Printing $20.00 $20.00 ‘Aarinistratve Foe $70.20 $70.20 Recreation Fee $160.98 $109.98 $101.20 $101.40 $8607.60 | $8507.60 317 788.00 List any potential Campus Alberta system-wide Impacts of the adjustment. 's this program Is the only one of Rs kind across Canade, the adjustment will not Impact Campus Alberta. Ttartnareeabon ehoomnene es Toon Papers oboe somes Page 18abate Therips i : fit 2.201) £94204 ace Bean, Schoo! of Animal Sclances and Horticulture ‘Gane Teeancrbonchamnens Tatas Proporl or Egan Sao Page 19Jason Dewling lay, October 10, 2014 3:14 PM, Lisa Fox Debbie thompson; Christean Konashuke Subject: Letter from NAIT re: ANT ‘attachments: JasonDewing. AnimalHealthTechnolagy 20140ctober10 (pdf Hi Lisa, Please find a letter from NAIT regarding our application to have a market modifier in AHT. Please ‘add this to our application. Thanks, Jaosn) Jason Dewling, PhD Vice-President Academic and Research ‘Olds College 4500 ~ 50 Street, Olds, AB T4H 1R6 Direct: (403) 556-8337 Email: jdewlin @JasonDewling SOME con OLDS COLLEGE Page 20& GlekSrneriorn acaene October 10, 2014 Jason Dewiing via Email: jdewing@oldscollege.co, Vics Presisent Academic Olds College RE: Animal Heath Technology Dear Jason, NAIT recognizes a legitimate need to consider the review of tuition related to Animal Health Technology Programs in Alberta. We further appreciate the rationale submitted by Olds College in relation to this need. NAIT, however, will nat be submitting a request for market modification in our Animal Health Technology program at this ime. We have recently worked with our students’ association to ereato a tuition structure that places programs into tution bands based Gn a series of principles and associated data markers. As such, wa are unable to Isolate & single program for review without adversely impacting the overall structure. Respectfully, ye, Nei! Fassina PhD CHRP Provost & Vice President Academic NAIT Page 21October 15,2014 Lisa Fox Director, Strategic Policy and Legislation Branch Innovation and Advanced Education 9M Floor, Commerce Place 10155 ~ 102 St. Edmonton, AB TSI 4L5 Dear Ms. Fox, In response to the guidelines sent to us September 2, 2014 from Alberta Innovation and Advanced Education, we are submitting three programs for @ market modifier to tultion. Bow Valley College is pleased to be Invited to submit proposals for possible market moaification adjustments to tuition where ‘anomalies exist. The college administration and Board of Governors has reviewed Bow Valley College program tuitions in similar programs of study in other institutions in Alberta. In order of prionty, we are asking for support to increase tuition n the Practical Nurse (PN} Diploma, Program, Pharmacy Technician (PT) Diplome program, and Health Care Alde (HCA) Certificate program. We vill clearly demonstrate in the attached proposals, the discrepancy between the current Bow Valley College (BVC) tuition fees and the tuition fees for similar programs of study in other institutions in Campus Alberta. The priority was determined by the order of complexity in each of the programs and program need. ‘Tultion fees in these programs have been stagnant sinco 2012/2013. Since that time BVC has applled Increases to overall tution in tine with the Consumer Price Index (CPI), however these programs have not seen tuition increases. Limiting average BVC tuition (across all programs} to CPI increases tn the range of one percent has meant that large programs could not have their tuition comprehensivaly ‘addressed. A sight Increase in tuition to these large programs would have had us exceeding our cap. ‘The proposed increases will esult In an additional $2.3 millon in revenue/year assuming enrolment levels remain constant to currant levels. This will be the annul increase In revenue as of the 2016/17 vear when all FLES are paying the higher tuttion. The increase in 2015/16 will be less due to the {randfathering provisions, The table that follows shows the totat cost of tultion and mandatory fees for the duration of the programs where we would implement a market modifier: in ry Page 22‘The increased revere il be used to malntaln state-of-the-art labs, simulation programming, {echnology in the heath care enviconment, equlpmant and supplies, and programm quay. til also “Sobor us In meeting the costs of required acereatation reviews, alto secure sufficient practicum placements, “Student ltlor and fees represent 234 percent of BVC funling sources, BC's base grant is tho result oF “a histore ulsparty and Is assessed well below actusl enrolments and capacity similarly, tuition fees are sv gompared to market. The modifier wil be #atep Inthe ight dlrection to correct these structural - Fundlngissues, - Sources of Funding ‘Gonavioneand other ‘Salen of services a ‘contribution ‘ha products 2 25m Feleral and other =” ‘eeants | ox {tn making this request we have considered the Impact ofthis potential market adjustment on learners, program equlty, program demand, and budget implications. As requested in the Guide for Preparation Page 23of Proposals, dated August 2014, we have prepared three separate proposals following the outlined cententa. itis our view that Bow Valley Collage is providing top tier programs and therefore the accompanying. ‘should be competitive with other institutions. Historically, our tuition rates have been well below Iman environment of rising costs and tui the provincial average resulting in operational challerg challenges i is important to be able to have an opportunity to address market rates in order to continue offering excellence In applied education. ‘Thank you for your consideration of this request Regards, BS eel” ‘ana Kae Todd Vice President, Learning ‘Attachments Page 24raposal tor Wiarket Viodification justmenecotaiion, Bow Valley College tuition for the Practical Nurse program Is In the lower third ofthe tuition range for practieal nursing programs in the province. At $8,843 for the diploma, the fee is below the other ‘comparators and wall below NorQuest College’s fees at $10,234, The practical nursing program at ‘NorGues ts similar t Bow Valley College in size and composition. The two colleges also serve a similar | | | populace and are the two largest colleges in Alberta. Several private colleges alzo offer practical nursing, ‘but the tution fees are not readily available for comparison purposes; however, two posted rates are {$30,000 and $22,000, Proposal or Market Hosication 1 ‘ow Valley Colone ‘Aajustments © Tuten Fracical Nuree Diploma, Page 25“The above table sets out current (2014/2035) tution charged across Alberta. Colleges in red charge higher program tuition than Bove Valley College. Colleges shaded in green charge less. Ifthe market ‘modifier proposal ls appraved, and other tultions remain constant, Bow Valley College will move from | ranking § out of 8 to belng evenly matched to Its most comparable Institution ~ NorQuest College, Market Modification Adjustment ‘The Board of Governors and the senlor executive tear at Bow Valley College have reviewed the Bow Valley College prograrn tuitions in elation to the tultion rates and programs at other Alberta institutions ‘and request consideration of a market modifier fee adjustment to $20,234. Our view is thet the tuition fee should be competitive with other progrems offering similar programs. As nated in the table above, there isa significant range difference amongst the institutions and learners have the choice of which Institution to attend, the learners In the two primary centres in Alberta should be paying similar tutions. ‘As the program isa professional career program with a defined curriculum, f fully accredited, and leads to professional licensing there should be parity between providers. i impact of the proposed tultion modification. ‘The teble betow illustrates the over ae eae Pees ge Jats 2044-15 Tution Fee on the Oow Valoy College webslte "Source date of enrolment for FLEs isthe Office of Institutional analysis ‘Tle tuitlon increase, if approved, would be Implemented for fall 2015, 00 Vatey Cote Prec nse Spon Proposal fr Market Mosieation ‘Aahuetmonte to Tulon Page 26Market Demand Costs "the Practical Nurse program Is costly to operate. This s driven by the state-of-the-art labs equlpped ‘with supplies that mirror what Is used in industry. As well, there are a number of simulators which add depth to our educstional offerings, Although we benefit rom efficiency costs related to a large ‘enrolment, practica placements require significant human resouirces as the ratio of faculty to learners is 41:8. This ratio is determined by Alberta Health Services and implemented by other health care Institutlons ineluding Covenant Health, as outlinad In the Student Placement Agreements, “The majority of the budget for the Practical Nurse program is spent on faculty compensation. Although ‘there have Been no increases in the salary grid for two years, the successful ratification of the Jement between the Board of Governors of Bow Valley College and the Row Valley College Faculty ‘Association will result in an increase tn salary. This settlement covers a four year period, with a hump ‘sum paytrent resolution ofthe salary reopener for 2013/24, and a three (3) year agreement effective July 4, 2014 and expiring June 30, 2017. The agreement provides for an increase of pay for each of the three years of the agreement as follows: = 2033/2014 0% witha $1000 prerated lump sum payment + 2018/2015 2.50% = 2015/2016 2.25% = 2016/2017 2.00% “These Increases willhave a significant impact on the cost per FLE In the Practical Nurse program, We would Uke to continue with curent enrolment targets as there Is a huge market demarid for practiea! nurse graduates. -3- Bow Valley College Proposal for Market Mosiestion Practical Nuree Diploma, ‘Aajuczments to Tulon Page 27ow Valley College has received many requests from our regional communities for the Practical Nurse program to be offered locally. Given that regional offerings teri to have lower enrolment. the cost oer FLE Is sigofiesatly greater due to loss of efficiencies arsociated with larger class sizes. The proposed tultion modification will nsrraw the gap between revenue and cost per FLE. “The cost per practical nursing FLE (627,945) is much greater in comparison to an average cost of $14,082/Fte/year at Bow. Valley College (assumed to be $28,364/2 years)". The high number of FLES io the Practical thurse program substantially influences the Gow Valley College average. Our cost per FLE is lower than other €¢t's, driven tn part by our higher number of FLES. As an example, Bow Valley College reported 5,124 FLEs in 2012/2033 when NorQuest College reported 3,884 FLES. “The Practical Nurse program has full enrolment and waiting lists Up to and including the September 2015 Intake. The strong support for the program and high employability after graduation suggests that ‘modifying tuition will not have a detrimental Impact on access to these programs. Implementation Considerations Grandfathering \We willimplement the market adjustment in fall 2015. We will grandfather currently enrolled continuous, fulltime learners in the Practical Nurse program for 2015-206. in 2035-2016, learners in the second year of thelr diploma program (Semesters 3 and 4) will not be Impacted by the Increased Impact on international Learners. International learners are not covered by the government grant. Therefore, tuition is sot at a level that tensures Bow Valley College recovers the full cost of the education. Tuition for international learners was, set at three time's domestic tution amounts in 2013/2024. ‘The Bow Valley College Board of Governors approved the following Increases last year: = 2014-15 fees for international learners will increase by 2.036 3 2015-16 fees for international learners will increase a further 2.0%6 ‘As we progress through our tuition setting process for the 2015/2016 year, we will develop » proposal re ‘costs for interaotional learner Student Loan Support Curréntly, fewer than half the full time/part time learners in the impacted programs are accessing student loans (44 percent of Practical Nurse learners}. Taree: Alberto innovation end Advanced Eeueation Key Performance indicators Reporting System 2012/2013, repost for Market Moxiestion a tow Valley College hgjecimente to tution Practical nutee Diplo Page 28‘Student loan limits for those in certificate, diploma arid undergraduate degrees Is $60,000 total. This translates to up to $6,680 per somester In combined Canada and Alberta studentloans. The proposed modification falls well within the student loan limits and thus will not be disadvantaged. {sa provincial maintenance grant There is on ‘Student grant funding can be in addition to the aforementioned. T ‘of up to $3,000/semester far learners wlth special circumstances (single parents, etc. ‘Alberta Low income Grant of up to $120/month for eligible learners. Increasing student loan limits could assist learners who may come to these programs already corrying @ debt load from previous education. This point was ralsed during one of our student consultation sesslons. ‘$zoo/month/chita Gronts are eligible on top of loans and do not count towards the maximum debt load a learner can carry. “There ls varying eligibility depending on an individuat's circumstance. “The proposed maximum program tuition of $10,234 could concelvably be covered in large-part through financial ald, Fan Individual meets the criteria. Compensation Increases Compared to Tuition Changes "step 2 atolls 346 of collective agreamants with Al Services effective April a" While there have been gains in collective agreements covering the wages for graduates of the Practicat ‘Nurse program, we have not increased tuition over the same time period. Starting wages have increased from between 3-6% over this three year period. Employment prospects remain high across Calgary end Propo fer Market Moeineaton s+ Bow Valley Colteae ‘Aavsiments te TueR Practical Nurse Diploma Page 29_atea, These incresses do not include the additional increases as an employee gains a level of experience and moves up ¢ step on the compensation grid. They also do not Include premiums for evening, night, ‘weekend and overtime work. Assuming 38.75 pald hours per week, the annual salary for full-time LUcensed Practical Nurses Is approximately $52,200. Student Awards ‘Total Learners “The overalt increase In total award dollars available is largely driven by an increase financial need- based bursaries as this Is a major point of action for fund development and donor interest. In general, ‘there ate awards that are specific to particular programs #s well as awards that are oper to learners in all programe plus emergency bursaries based on individual student clrcumstances which contribute to ‘Aluctuations. ‘Upward trends are due to a combination of Increases In avallabie scholarships and awards, as well as Increase in emergency funding available, combined with the umber of applicants and eligible earners. ‘Student Consultation ‘tn preparing our submission, a draft briefing note that outlined the three targeted programs, ompéroter tuition information and our proposed increase was discussed inthe open Board of ‘Governors meeting held on September 24, 202. In advance, our Vico Presktent, Enrolment Services contacted both the President and General Manager of the Student's Association of Bow Valley College (SABVC) and offered to meet to review and alscuss the materials. Following the Board of Governors meting, this same vie president contacted the President of the Student's Association to discuss any ‘areas of the proposal, He-dld not follow-up with the Vice President, Enrolment Services or Vico President; College Services on this opportunity. ‘Two learner consultation sessions were arcenged by the two vice presidents identified above. the date, timing and location were selected in consultation with the SABVC. The Vice President, College Services “gant a letter to the SABVC and all learners enrolled In the Practical Nurse, Pharmacy Technician and Health Care Alde programms dn September 24, 2014. A total of 24 learners participated, representing 17 Practical Nurse learners, one Health Care Alde learner and the remainder from a number of different ropa for Market Modifeation 6 ow valley Coltoge ‘ojustments to TuRion Practical Hutce Diploma. Page 30programs as they were members ofthe Student Administration at Bow Valley College. Three Vice Presidents and three Directors were present to answer questions and to ensure follow-up. ‘Additional consultation occurred at the Academic Counell meeting of October 9, 2014, Consistent with existing Bow Vallay College policy, further consultation will occur end October/eacly November as part ofthe tuition eetting process that supports our annul budget process. “There were several themes that emerged from the sessions, as follows: ‘+ Learners asked if there would be a possibility of having access to an “open lab to support their Practical Nurse education. This s being explored to see if there is staffing to support expanded hours of access to these facilities. 4 Learners asked about specific enhancements to the program. It was shored with ther that there ‘was a “catch up” period required as while costs to support the programs have increased, there hasn't been @ concomitant increase In funding, We discussed how the funding would in many ways he-art facilities and supplies to ensure high 0 to ensuring that we continue to maintain state-of quality program delivery, “+ Leomers wanted assurances that increases to tultlon in these programs would be preferentially sllocated to the same programs. ‘When the learners were asked to provide specific feedback re their reaction to the datalls of the proposal, the President of the SABVC commented that he had concerns ce the timing of the meeting, the short notice provided and that classes should have been cancelled to support student attendance. Learners asked if more financial ak! would be vallable to support learners. There was discussion that Bow Valley College’s approach has been to use fundraising to support awards rather than tuition + Learners asked if Bow Vallay College was seeking Increases from other funding sources rather than just “on the backs of learners". There was discussion re efforts to secure additional conditional rant funding and that discussione with Innovation and Advanced Education were ongoing regarding the bese operating grant, We algo talked about fund development activities. 1+ Learners asked us to consider that there could be a large number of learners on a waltist for the Practicel Nurse program due in partto the lower tultion. We talked about the importance on delivering on our mandate az an access college and that wa dd not want to see our number of learners suffer, We talked about the NorQuest tuition being a signal that the market could bear that cost for that program. «There was a question regerding grandfathering and what wauld happen Ifa student f land therefore dd not complete by September 2016. The response given was that these situations ‘would need to be reviewed cn a case-by-case basis but the Intent was that continuously enrolled led a course full-time lgarners would be grandfathered. ‘Students asked if there would be an Impact on practicum placements. The response was thet the ratio of learners to 1 instructor would remain, a ‘ow valley College Proposal for Markat Moatcation Dajusementete Tusion Page st1+ There was @ question of what would happen in the future Irwve Implemented the market modifier Increases to tuition and the annul increases in wages slowed or stopped. There was discusston that i for post-secondary education fs multifaceted and a number of factors are sustainability fun Considered, Ineuding the Consumer Price Index, employability of graduates and wages. I was Identified that this could be an area of discussion for student representatives with government on October 6, 2014. Learners indicated that they wanted more petitioning of government to increase funding, They also asked if an increase in tultion would affect the current eaps on student loans. There was iscussion regarding affordable debt, increasing tving costs and what portion of thelr education learners should be required to fund through tuition. 1s Learners asked to see a plan of the conerete new benefits to them of increesed tuition versus what was far maintelning current supports. “+The question was asked if Horduest has the same completion rates as Bow Valley College and IF we can tell f peaple leave programs for financial reasons Benefits “The Practical Nurse program at Bow Valley College has enjoyed significant success with high retention ates, pass rates on natignel exams, job placement, employer satisfaction and full five year ecereditation from the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta. The program is n great demand ond the forecast is for increasing applications particularly with the announcement of the increase in continuing care beds on October 44, 2014 ‘Benchmarks of excellence in the Practical Nurse program include: 97 percent of graduates employed (2011/2012 data) 78.2 percent of graduates satisfied (2011/2012 dato} 78.9 percent completion rate (2008/2009 intake) graduates (2013) 2503 percent of emplayers would hire anather dow Valley College graduate from the Prectical Nurse Program 1+ Five year accreditation from the Educational Stendards and Accreditation Council (College of LUcensed Practical Nurses of Alberta). “To maintain this level of excellence, substantial Investment is required. Nursing programs across the province and nationally have been chalfanged to recrult and retain nursing ‘educators. One of the prime reasons provided to our human resource department isthe poor competitive salaries and compensation packages available for faculty compared to Alberta Health ‘Services and other post-secondary institutions. This is particularly problematic for easual contracts. ‘Although the collective agreement allows Bow Valley College to offer market rates for Faculty, budget restrictions limit this opportunity. An Increase in tuition will allow us to attract top nursing educators. Bow Valley College Proposal for Market Modification a ‘Ralustenents to Tatton Page 22‘As previously mentioned, the use of simulation is an Important part of the educational experience. Simulation allows learners to practice skills, wark through difficult ciniea scenarios safely and ‘experience interprofessfonal education. The cost of setting up simulation, maintaining the equipment, ‘acquiring new technology, development and maintenance of the curricula and staffing the centres is extremely expensive, Bow Valley College simulation experience for learners Is falling behing comparators as upkeep and renewal have been deferred due to budget constraints ‘As mentioned in the student consultation, hours have been cutback for open practice labs, Increased revenue is required to increase the hours to pre-cutback levels. Bow Valley College prides itself on the relatively small faculty-to-student ratio In the classroom. While the program haz maintained the mandated ratio in clinical groups, class sizes have gradually increased to 60-70 learners in some sections. The national association and provincial regulatory bedles for practical nursing are currently reviewing the competencies for licensed practical nurses. Given the direction of current discussion, the curricula will require updating and renewal to maintain accreditation and prepare the graduates for the workplace. ‘An Increase In tuition will allow Bow Valley College to continue to support the program to maintain ‘current levels, including, the ability to: Recruit and retain faculty. ‘Maintain and maximize the simulation labs, including 8 new conversation lab + Maintain and replace equipment for labs to replicate those in the work place Le, Pyxus medication + Increase time in opan fab space with tutors. Continue to provide extra tutoring, mentoring, and remedial activites. ‘= Maintain enrolment, ++ Explore virtual experiences to supplement clinical skills Cap class sizes. = Evergreen the curriculum to maintain accreditation and to respond to the dynamic changes in health ropes for Market Modfcotion ° Bow vate College bejosiments to Tation practical Nuree Dinoms Page 33iene a. sour contention that the tution nes arid costs ofthe supporting infrastructure sn at Bow Valley Cell i ad programs at ather Albts institutions rescue leseners rm ies in alberta should be paying siilar Ue Fropoal for trket Mostncstion a ak Aefusment to toon narmacy otaah Os cece eer EET TT] Page 94‘The abe batow nunivae the sonra nmnet ENB UW odtention eal | cree Source dato (2 2024.35 4 Sgures date of enrolment or Fs the offen of Inetiulons analysis ‘This tuition increase, it approved, would be lmplemented for fall 2025, Market Demand Costs the Board of covarnors ot Bow Valiy Co Inan increase in salary. This settlement covers a ‘of the salaty reopener for 2012/24, and at June 90,2007. ropes for Mora Modinestin ‘Aaieraente to Tution 1 22s ow Valley Calle Pharmacy Tecineian Diploma To provide 0 student Is 2:20, The majority of Page 38“The agreement provides for an increase of pay for each of the three years of the agreement us follows: + 2013/2014 —_o% with $1009 prorated lump sum payment + 2010/2015 2.50% + 2018/2016 2.25% + 2016/2017 2.00% “These increases will have 8 significant impact on the cost per FLE in the Pharmacy Technician program. This cost per FLE/program in the Pharmacy Technician program is $26,522.61 (assumed to be '$52,023.22/2 years) is significantly higher than the average cost at Bow Valley College of $14,082/FLt/year. This fs based on the 2012/2013 data and is expocted to decrease as the enrolment reaches capacity; however, It is assumed that the FLE will remain significantly higher than ether Bow Valley College programs. The Pharmacy Technician program has full enrolment and Is expected to be oversubscribed as this newly regulated profession is Increasingly seen as 2 program of choice for new ‘applicants. The strong support for the program and high employability after graduation suggests that modifying tuition will at have a detrimental impact on access to these programs Implementation Considerations Grandfathering We will implement the markat adjustment in fll 2015. We will grandfather current continuously enrolled fulltime learnarsin the Pharmacy Technician programs for 2015-2016. The Intent is that full time leorners In the second year of thele program will not be Impacted by the Increased tuition. In 2015. 2016, learners in the second year of thelr diploma program (Semesters 3 and 4) will not be impacted by the increased tuition, Impact on international Learners International learners are not covered by the Gaverament grant. Therefore, tuition Is set ata level that ensures the collage ecavers the full cost of the education. Tuition for international learners was set at theae times damastic tuition amounts in 2013/2014. ‘The Bow Valley College Board of Governors approved the following increases last year: = 2010.25 fees forinternational learners will increase by 2.0% 2015-16 fees for international learnars will Increase a further 2.0% _As we progress through our tition setting process for the 2015/2016 year, we will develop a proposal re costs for International learners, Source: Alberta innovation and Advances Eeucation Key Performance Indleators Reporting System 2012/2013 Bow Vatey Cellege Pharmacy Techntlan Dior Proposal for Market Madan ojutmante to TuRion| Page 38‘Student Loan Support | ‘Currently, fevier than half the ful timie/part time legrnars in the Impacted programs are accessing student loans (24 percent of Pharmacy Technician learners). ‘Student loan limits for those In certificate, diplome and undergraduate degrees $60,000 total. This ‘ranslstes to up to $6,850 per semester In combined Canada and Alberta student loans. The proposed ‘modification falls well within the student loan limits and thus learners will not be disadvantaged. Student grant funding can be in dalton tothe aforementioned. There isa provincial maintenance grant ‘of up to $3,000/semester for isarners with special circumstances (single parents, etc) There Is an ‘Alberta Love Income Grant of up to $120/morith forellible learners Inceeasing student loan limits could assist learners who may come to these programs already carrying @ ‘debt load from prévious education, This point was ralsed during one of our student consultation sessions. ed ‘S2o0/montb/enie _Acgeant¢aigbie 09 top of the loans and doesn’t count towards the maximum debt load alearner can Gry. Thar ir varyogehaitydeponaing on an Indvidalsclrumstance the proposed maximum program tuition of $9,920 could conceivably ba covered In large-part through financal alg, fan individual meets the rites. ‘Compensation Increases Compared to Tultlon Changes Sir ring hourly wage of collective agreainents with Alberta Health Services effective April Proposal for Meret Mosttcation nae 1W Valley Coltege ‘ajustinents to Tutor Pharmacy Technsian Opler Page 37While there have been gains In collective agreements covering the wages for programs, we have not increased tuition over the same time period. Starting wages have increased from between 2-69 over this three year period. Employment prospects remein high across Calgary and area. ‘These Increases do not include the additional increases as an employee gains a level of experience and moves up a step on the compensation grid, They also do not include premiums for evening, night, Weekend and overtime work, Assuiming 38.75 pald hours per week, the annual starting salary for full time Registered Pharmacy Technicians is appraxlinately $50,800, ‘Student Awards “The overall increase in total award dollars avollable Is largely driven by an increase In fnancial need- 1d bursaries as this isa major polnt of aetion for fund development and donor interest. in general, "there are awards that are specific to particular programs as well as awards that are open to learners in Sill progeame plus emergency bursaries based on individual learner clrcumstances which contribute to ‘Usd rend are due toa combination af reas avillable eholeships ahd awards, 03 wel Terganey foningavalabe combined wt the number of applcants ond eligible learaers. ‘Studant Consultation Inpreporing our eubmission, a draft briefing ote that outlined the three targeted programs, comparator tution information and our praposed increase wis discussed In the open Board of ‘Goverjors masting held on Sepnember 26,2014, in advance, our Vice President, Enrolment Services “Conlgeted both the President and General Manager of the Student's Association of fow Valley College (GAOVE) and offered to meet to reviews and dscuss the materials. Following the Board of Governor's ‘Treating this same vice president contacted the President of the Student's Association to discuss any dreds ofthe proposal. He did not follow-up with the VP, Enrolment Services or VP, College Services on this epportunity. : Prop! for Market Moaieation 5 ow Vali Cotte ‘ndjuatngnts fo Teton Pharmoey Techoietan Diploms Page 38“Two learner consultation sessions were arranged by the two vice prosidents identified above, The date, timing and location were selected in consultation with the SABVC. The Viee Prasident, College Services sent a letter to the SABVC and al! learners enrolled in the Practical Nurse, Pharmacy Techniclan and Health Core Aide programe on September 24,2024. A total of 24 learners participated, ropresenting 17 Practical Nurse learners, one Health Cara Alde learner and the remainder trom a number of different programs as they were members ofthe Student Administration at Bow Valley College. all Phatmacy Technician program learners were invited when the class schedulo was open, unfortunately there were tno Pharmacy Technician program learner representatives to provide input into the consultation. Three Vice Presidents and three Dieectors were present to answer questions and to ensure follow-up. ‘Additional consultation occurred at the Academie Council meeting of October 9, 2014 Consistent with existing Bow Valley College policy, further consultation will occur end October/early November as part of the tition setting process that supports our annus! budget process. “There were several themes that emerged [com the sessions as follows: + Learners asked about specific enhancements to the programs. It was shared with them that there ‘was a “catch un! period required os while costs to support the programs have Increased, there hast een @ concomitant inerease in funding. We discussed how the funding would in many ways {0 to ensuring thet we continued to maintain state-of-the-art faclitis and supplies to ensure high quality program delivery. + Learners wanted assurances that increases to tultion In these programs would be preferentially allocated to the samme programs. When the learners were asked ta provide specific feedback re thelr reaction to the datalls ofthe proposal, the President of the SABVC commented thot he had conceens re the timing of the meeting, the shart notice provided and that classes should have been cancelled to support learner attencance 1+ Learners asked i more financial ald would be avaitable to support learners. There was discusslon that Bow Valley College's approach has been to use fundralsing to support awards rather than tution. + Leamors asked if Cow Valley College was seeking increases from other funding sources rather than just “on the backs of learners”. There was discussion re efforts to secure addtional conditional rant funding and that discussions with Innovation and Advanced Education were ongoing regarding the base operating grant. We also talked about (und development activities. 1+ There was a question re grandfathering and what would happen ifafearner faled a caurse and therefore did not complete by September 2016. Tha caspanse given was that these situations would need to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis but the Intent was that continously enrolled ful time learners would be grandfathered, There was 9 question of what would happen in the future if we implemented the market modifier Increases to tition and the annual Increases in wages slowed or stopped. There was discussion that -sustalnabilty funding for post-secondary education is multifaceted and 2 number of factors are Included, including the Consumer Price Index, employability of graduates and wages, It was 5 Bon Valey Coteae ‘roposl for Market Moacaton a Prormacy Techaison Sips Page 38Identified that this could be an ares of discussion for earner representatives with government on. October 6, 2014. ‘+ Learners indicated that they wented mate petitioning of government to increase funding. “They alsa asked ifan Increase Intuition would effect the current caps on student loans. There was discussion ra affordable debt, increasing living costs and what portion of their education learners should be required te fund through tulton. + Learners asked to see a plan ofthe concrete new benefits to them of Increased tultlon versus what was for maintaining current supports. +The question was asked if Norcuest has the same completion rates as Bow Valley College and if we ‘can tell f people leave programe for financial eeasons Benefits ‘The Pharmacy Technician Diploma program at Bow Valley College has enjoyed significant success with high completion and pass cates an national exams, job placement, employer satisfaction an full five vear accreditation from the Canaan Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP). tn 2012 Wien the program was awarded full accreditation status, CCAPP's Program Evaluation Report noted, “we were impressed with the students and graduates of the program. They were strong advocates for The program has @ very active and broadly representative external advisory committee. the program. Representatives from the profession commented favourably about the quality of students from Bow Valley Collage. Stunts spoke very highly ofthe program.” To maintain this tevel of excellence, substantial Investment Is required. Professional programs, including Pharmacy Technician, across the province and across Canada have ‘been challenged to recrutt and retain pharmacy educators. One of the primary reasons provided to aur human resource department is the poor competitive salaries and compensation packages available for feculty compared to Alberta Health Services, the private sector and other post-secondary institutions “This ic particularly problematic for casual contracts. The Canadian Counel for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs requiras that all faculty be either Lcensed Pharmacists or Registered Pharmacy Technlelans. The salary range for pharmacist significantly higher than the collective agraement for faculty at Bow Valley Collage. Akhough che collective agreement allows the college to offer markat ratos for faculty, bbudgat restrictions timit this opportunity. An Increase in tuition will allow us to attract top pharmacy educators ‘As previously mentioned, the use of simulation Is an important part of the educational experience. ‘Simulated practice allows learners to practice skis, work through dificult scenarlos safely and experience interprofessional education. The cost of setting up simulated practice, maintaining the equipment, acquiring new technology, development and maintenance ofthe curricula and staffing the centres is extremely expensive, Row Valley College simulation experience for learners is falling behind comparators 2s upkeep and renewal have been deferred due to budget constraints Bow Valley Cotlese Proposal or Market Modification 7 Pharmacy Techolan Ooms sjstmentsto tion Page 40‘An increase intuition wil allow Sow Valley Collage to continue to support the program to maintain ‘current levels of gervice including tho ability to: + Recruit and retain faculty. ‘© Maintain and maximize the pharmacy ab. + Maintain and replace equipment for labs to replicate those inthe workplace, | laminar air ow workbenches, Inerease in physical lab space, and maintenance of the PACMED automated dispenser. increase time in open lab space with tutors, + Continue to provide extra tutoring, mentoring, and remedial activities + Maintain enroiment. ‘+ Baplore wrtual experiences to supplement shill, 1 for Market Noeifieation ® ‘ow Valey Colieye sjuetinants to TuRlen Darmsey Techalcan Siploms Page atsal ter Modiric menete muilers currently has the lowest tution in Alberta supporting the Health Care Aide certificate ‘programm. Contin ln thts trend jeopardizes the sustainability ofthis program over time and our ability to Work-eady deaduates ofthe calber required and expected by industey. We are proposing to ant ofall Alberta programs which fs $3,007 for the one-year fagtam, We are proposing this iadification to the mean In recognition of the fact that this progcam i. populdr access pans for immigrants end Other marginalized populations. As well, the Bow. Collage program leshorter than some pthers in Alberta. The private college rates are not avaliable Fropesot for Market Mecifestion ab or Valley Cottage ‘alurtments to Tuten Heath care Alte Page 42‘The Boord of Governors and the sanior executive team at Bow Valley College have reviewed the Bow Velley College program tultlons in ralation to the tuition rates and programs at other Alberta institutions and request consideration of 2 markat modifier tulton fee adjustment to $2,007, Our view Is that the tuition fee should be.competitive vith other programs offering similar programs. As noted in the table above; the Blow Valley College tuition is below all comparable programs in Alberta. ‘The table below Itustrates the overal impact ofthe proposed tation mosetion. Market Modification Adjustment: TB ogerved ere Ocuber 252014 berlereostlnraed. ‘The Health Care Aide proatarn Ib costly (0 obierate, This Is Uriven by the stote-oFthe-rt labs equipped wih supplies thas mirroe wists used in iedustey. As well there are qumber of simulators which add {o our aalicationa offerings, although we benefit from effctency cost related to envolinent ements rerule sigificant human resources asthe ratio of faculty to learners ined by Alberta Health Services and Implemented by other health care stitutions ingluding Covenant Health and long term care agencies as outlined inthe Student Placement ‘Agrecments. | | Proposal for Market mocincation nee on Val Calleje ‘Agjuslment to Tubon Health cate Aide Page 43“The majority of the budget for the Health Ceve Aide program Is spent on faculty compensation. Although there have been no increases in the salary eld for two years, the successful ratification of the agreement between the Board of Governors of Bow Valley College and the Bow Valley College Faculty ‘Association wil result in an Increase in salary. This settlement covers 2 four year period, with a lump. {om payment resolution of the salary teopener for 2013/14, and a three (3) year agreement affective July 3, 2014 and expiring June 30, 2017. The agreement provides for an increase af pay for each of the three years of the agreement as follows: + 2013/2014 0% with 2 $1000 prorated lump sum payment + 202015250 + 2015/2016 2.25% + 2016/2017 2.00% ‘These inereases will havo a significant impact on the cost par FLE In the Health Care Aide program. A further potentiel impact on the revenue for the Health Care Aide program Is the completion of the Health Workforce Action Plan funding which ended in 2024. This funding was provided to increase ‘enrolment over a period of several years. We cannot continue to offer extra intakes without this funding. This s unfortunate as severel long term care and supportive care Institutions are being built in the Calgary region requiring increased Health Care Aide graduates, Bow Valley College has also received many requests from our regional communities for the Health Care [Aide program to be offered locally 2s several long term and supportive care institutions are being built in the Calgary region requiring increased Health Care Aide graduates. Given that rogional offerings tend to have lower enroiment, the cast per FLE is slenifieantly greater due to loss of efficiencies associated with larger class sizes, The proposed tuition modification will narrow the tap between revenue and cost per FLE allowing us to meet our obligations to ragional stewardship. Bow Velley College is also entering into partnerships with local schoo! boards (and In central Alberta) to offer dual credit programs. “The strong support for the program and high employability after graduation suggests that modifying tuition will not have a detrimental impact on access to this program. Implementation Considerations Grandfathering ‘We will implement the market adjustment in fall 2015. Impact on International Learners International learners are not covered by the Government grant. Therefore, tuition Is set at a level that tensuros the college recovers the full cost of the education. Tultlon for international learners was set at three times domestic tuition amounts in 2013/2034, Bow Valley Colege Proposal for Markt Mosieation 3 Iidjosments to Tuber Page 44‘The Bow Valley College Board of Governors approved the following Increases last you ‘+ 2014-15 fees for internatlonal learners will ncrease by 2.0% '* 2015-16 fees fornternational learners will Increase a further 2.0% 'As we progress through our tuition setting process for the 2015/2036 year, we will develop a proposal re costs for international learners. Student Loan Support Currently, Fewer than half the full sime/part time learners In the impacted programs are accessing student loans (29% of Health Care Aides) ‘Student loan ilmite for those In carticate, diploma and undergraduate degrees Is $60,000 total. This translates to up to $6,650 per semester in comblned Canada and Alberta student loans, The proposed “modification fails well within tha student toan limits and thus learners will not be disadvantaged. ‘Student grant funding cn be in adlition to the aforementioned. There isa provincial malntenance grant -6f up to $3,000/semester for learners with special circumstances (single parents, ete). There Ison ‘Alberts Low Income Grant of up to 520/month for ellgble learners. Increasing student loa limits could az tarners wo may come to these programs already carrying» lotd tram previous education, This polnt wos razed during one of our learner consultation 2 “$200/month/child Grants are allglble on top of 10ans and do hot count towards the maximum debt load o learner can carry. “There fs varying ellabllity denendliig on an individual's circumstence. |We are proposing maximum program tuition of $3,007. This could concelvably be covered In large: part ‘through financial al fan individual meets the erterta. Proposal for Market Mosication 4 ‘ow Valey Colas Adostments to Tallon ‘Heal Care Ady Page 45‘Compensation Increases Compared to Tuition Changes *Shop 3 carting hourly wago of calertve agreemonts with Anerta Health Services effective ABA n gains In collective agreements covering the wages for graduates of these me time period. Starting wages have Increased from ‘While there nave programs, we have net increased tuition aver the sa between 4-636 over this three yéar perlod. Employmient prospects remain high across Calgary and area. ‘These increases do nat include the additional increases as an emplayee gains a level of experience and ‘Wioves up a step on the compensation geld, They also do not Include premiums for avening, night, ‘Weekend and overtime work, Assunning 38.75 pald hours per week, the annuat salary for full ime, certified Health Care Aldes ls approximately $39,400. Student Awards fae ised bulfsaries a5 this Isa major point of action (or fund development and donor Interest. Ih general ‘there ate awards that are specific to particular programs as well 2s awards that are open to leorners in _all programms plus emergency bursares that ere based on individual learner circumstances which ontrbute te Muctustions. Upward trenls ara due to a combination of tnereases in avallable scholarships and awards, 33 wellas Increase jn emergency fanding avaiable, combined with the number of applicants and eligible learners, Proposal for Marker Moaiiation 5. ‘ow Valay Cotege ‘Adjastments to Tuten Tesi Care Aide Page 46Student Consultation In preparing our submission, a draft briefing note that outlined the three targeted programs, comparator tuition information and our proposed Increase wes discussed in the open Board of Governors meeting held on September 24, 2014. In advance, our Vice President, Enrolment Services contacted both the President and General Manager of the Student's Association of Bow Valley College {SABVC) and offered to moet to review ond discuss the materials. Following the Board of Governor's ‘meeting, this same vice president contacted the President ofthe Student's Association to discuss any ‘reas of the propose). He did not follow-up with the Vice President, Enrolment Services or Vice President, College Services on.this opportunity. ‘Two learner consultation sessions were arranged by the two vice presidents identified above, The date, timing and location were selected in consultation with the SABVC. The VP, College Services sent a latter to the SABVC and ail learners enralled in the Practical Nurse, Pharmacy Technician andl Health Core Aide programs on September 24, 2014, A total of 24 learners participated, representing 17 Practical Nurse fearners, one Health Care Aide learner and the remainder from a number of cifferent programs as they were mnembets of the Student Administration at Bow valley College. All Health Care’Aide program, learners were Invited when the class schedule was open, unfortunately only one Health Care Aide program learner attended to provide input ito the consultation. Three Vice Presidents and three Directors were present to answer questions and to ensure follow-up, ‘Additional consultation occurred at the Academie Councit meeting of October 8, 2014 Consistent with existing Bow Valley College policy, Further consultation will occur at the end of October/early November as part of the tuition setting process that supports our annual budget process. ‘There were several themes that emerged from the sessions, as follows: + Learners asked about specific enhancements to the program. It wae shared with them that there twas 2 "catch up" perlod required as while costs to support the programs have increased, there hasn't been a concomitent increase in funding. We discussed how the funding would in many ways, {G9 to eneuring that we continue to snaintain state-of-the-art foelities and supplies to ensure Nigh ‘quality program delivery. + Learners wanted assurances that Increases to tuition allocated to the same programs, 1+ When the learners were asked fo provide specific feadback re thelr reaction to the details of the ‘proposal, the President of the SABVC commented that he had conceras re the timing of the necting, the short notice provided and that classes should have been cancelled to support learner attendance. 1s Learners asked if more financial ald would be available to support learners. There was discussion that Bow Valley College’s approach has been to use fundralsing to support awards rather thant tution. these programs would be preferentially ee Vainy Cottage Propose or Market Hoaeaton 6 Test Cove sige ‘ajusrments to Tutor Pago 47Learners asked i Bow Valley College was seeking inereases from other funding sources rather then just “on the backs of learners". There was discussion re efforts to secure additional conditional fprant funding and that discussions with Innovation and Advanced Education were ongoing regarding the base operating grant, We also talked ebout fund development activities: “+ There was a question re grandfathering and what would happen if learner failed a course and therefore cid not complete by September 2036, The response given was that these situations would heed to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis but the intent was that continuously enrolled, fulltime. learners would be grandfathered. «There was a question of vihat would happen In the future I we implemented the merket modifier Increases to tultion and the annual inereases in wages slowed or stopped. There was discussion that usteinability funding for post-secondary education Is multifaceted and a number of factors are Included, including the Consumer Price index, employability of graduates and wages. It was Identified thet this could be an area of discussion for learner representatives with government on. October 6, 2014, «Learners indicated that they wanted more patitioning of government to increase funding. © They also asked ifan Increase in tution would affect the current caps on learner loans. There was discussion re affordable debt, increasing living costs and what portion of their education learners should be required to fund through + Learners asked to see a plan of the concrete new benefits to them of Increased tuition versus what was for maintalning current supports. +The question was asked if NorQuest has the same completion rates as Bow Valley College and if we can tell f people leave programs for financial reasons, Benefits ‘he Health Care Aide progrom at Bow Valley College has enjoyed significant success with igh completion rates, Job placements, and learner satisfaction. Anecdotally, we have consistently heard from employers in the Calgary erea thet our graduates are tho preferred Health Care Aide employees. ‘The program Is n great demand and the forecast is for Increasing applications particularly with the announcement of the increase in continuing care beds on October 14th, 2024. Success benchmarks are as follows: + 94.9 percent of graduates employed (2011/2012 data) = 91.5 percent of graduates satisfied (2011/2012 data} Ps + 88.5 percent completion rate (2012 data) ‘To maintain this level of excellonce substantial Investment is required. ‘eoposl for Market Motneation ? Bow Vay Cetlege ‘ajurtmonts to Turan Teak Care Aide Page 48Health programs, including Health Care Aide, across the province and nationally have been challenged to recruit and retain qualified educators. Typically Licensed Practical Nurses or Registered Nurses are required to teach in the program. One of the prime reasons provided to our human resource department is the poor competitive salaries and compensation packaged available for faculty compered to Alberta Health Services, the private sector and other post-secondary institutions. This is particularly problematic for casual contracts, Although the collective agreement allows Bow Valley College to offer market rates for faculty, budget restrictions limit this opportunity. An increase intuition will allow us to attract top educators. 'As previously mentioned, the use of simulation Is an Important part of the educational experience, ‘Simulation allows learners to practice skills, work through difficult clinical scenarios safely and ‘experience interprofessional education, The cost of setting up simulation, maintaining the equipment, ‘acquiring new technology, development and maintenance of the curricula and staffing the centres is extremely expensive. Bow Valley Collage simulation experience for learners is falling behind ‘comparators as upkeep and renewal have been deferred due to budget constraints. ‘An inctease fn tuition will allow the college to continue to suppor the program to malntain current levels of service including the ability to: + Recruit and retain faculty ‘Maintain and maximize the simulation labs, Including a now conversation lab. ‘Maintain end replace equipment for labs to replicate these in the work place, Le., patient its, working oxygen/suction backboords, vital sign equipment, pulse oxymeters + Provide labs and equipment for regional offerings. Increase time In open lab space with tutors. Continue to provide extra tutoring, mentoring. and remedial activities. Maintain enrolment. Explore virlual experiences to supplement clinical skis Partner with schoo! boards to offer dual credit programs in the region and central Alberta, Evergreen the curriculum to maintaln accreditation and to respond to the dynamic changes in health Propona for Market Modlfcation Tooth Care Ae fastens to Tutor Page 49