The University College of the North is an institution devoted to community and northern development and reflects the Aboriginal reality and cultural diversity of northern Manitoba.
The University College of the North will:
- Provide an integrated college and university approach to offer northern Manitoba greater access to the breadth of post-secondary education.
- Provide post-secondary education and training fundamental to the social and economic development of northern Manitoba in a culturally sensitive and collaborative manner.
- Provide the learner with community centered education and training characterized by a culture of openness, inclusiveness and tolerance and respectful of Aboriginal and northern values.
- Ensure that elders have a unique role in fostering an environment of openness, inclusiveness and tolerance that is respectful of Aboriginal and northern values and beliefs.
Governance Councils
Governing Council
The Governing Council has overall responsibility for the university college and is accountable to the Minister appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council for the organizational performance of UCN. Governing Council works diligently to fulfill the duties in accordance with the University College of the North Act (UCN Act). Both the Learning Council and the Council of Elders have representation on the Governing Council.
Council of Elders
The Council of Elders is to promote an environment at the university college that respects and embraces Aboriginal and northern cultures and values. The Council of Elders is also to promote an understanding of the role of elders within the university college. Both the Governing Council and the Learning Council have representation on the Council of Elders.
Learning Council
The Learning Council is responsible for the academic policy of the university college, to advise the Governing Council, and the Governing Council must seek advice from the Learning Council, about the following matters:
– The mission, vision and values of the university college;
– policies on the qualifications of teaching staff;
– the terms of an agreement to develop and deliver joint academic programs.
Both the Governing Council and the Council of Elders have representation on the Learning Council.
Office of the UCN Tri-Council
The Office of the UCN Tri-Council is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the activities of the UCN Tri-Council: the Governing Council, and the Council’s standing and ad hoc committees; the Council of Elders; and the Learning Council. The office provides administrative and advisory services to these bodies and serves as the repository of information and data on all matters relating to the three Councils, and provides advice and guidance on jurisdiction, strategy, policy, and process.
